Last Chance to enter: O Brother, Where Art Thou Bluray Giveaway

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October 12, 2011

For the first time on Blu- Ray, O Brother, Where Are Thou? (now available) stars George Clooney and John Turturro as they embark on a hilarious and quirky adventure.

Fed up with crushing rocks on a prison farm in Mississippi, the dapper, silver-tongued Ulysses Everett McGill (Clooney) busts loose… except that he’s still shackled to two misfits from his chain gang: bad tempered Pete (Turturro) and sweet, dimwitted Delmar (Tim Blake Nelsen). With nothing to lose and buried loot to regain, the three embark on a riotous odyssey filled with chases, close calls, near misses, and betrayel. O Brother, Where Are Thou will leave you laughing at every outrageous and surprising twist and turn!

If you have never seen O Brother, or want to see some of the bonus features on the bluray check out my writer Jenn’s Review here.

Disney picked up this movie and offered us an additional copy to giveaway on Chip and Co! So if you are fans of this classic tale just follow the details below on how to enter.

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Blu Ray Review – O Brother, Where Art Thou? (chipandco.com)
Dumbo 70th Anniversary Edition Bluray Combo Pack Giveaway (chipandco.com)

Video: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Will Open in Phases Starting May 31

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October 11, 2011

Earlier today, leaders from the Walt Disney World Resort and Walt Disney Imagineering announced the projected opening dates for Walt Disney World’s new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, which will debut in phases beginning May 31, 2012.

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details and Opening Day (chipandco.com)
Introducing Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers (2012) (chipandco.com)

Video: Disney's Art of Animation Resort Will Open in Phases Starting May 31

Star Wars Author Timothy Zahn Book Signing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/14

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October 11, 2011

Star Wars Author Timothy Zahn Book Signing at Disney's Hollywood Studios 10/14

Choices of One and Heir to the Empire Star Wars™ Book Signing

with Author Timothy Zahn

at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™!

Join Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we welcome famed Star Wars Author, Timothy Zahn for his debut appearance at the Walt Disney World® Resort! On Friday, October 14, Timothy Zahn will be signing his latest Star Wars novel, Choices of One at The Writer’s Stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. In addition to signing copies of the Choice of One, Timothy will also be available to sign the 20th Anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times Best Selling Novel, Heir to the Empire. Copies of Choices of One and Heir to the Empire will be available for purchase at The Writer’s Stop.

About Choices of One by Timothy Zahn
Eight months after the Battle of Yavin, the Rebellion is in desperate need of a new base. So when Governor Ferrouz of Candoras Sector proposes an alliance, offering the Rebels sanctuary in return for protection against the alien warlord Nuso Esva, Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie are sent to evaluate the deal.
Mara Jade, the Emperor’s Hand, is also heading for Candoras, along with the five renegade stormtroopers known as the Hand of Judgment. Their mission: to punish Ferrouz’s treason and smash the Rebels for good.
But in this treacherous game of betrayals within betrayals, a wild card is waiting to be played.

About Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn
In September, Del Rey and LucasBooks proudly presented a special 20th anniversary annotated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel that reignited the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon – featuring an introduction and annotations from award-winning author Timothy Zahn, exclusive commentary from Lucasfilm and Del Rey Books, and a brand-new novella starring the ever-popular Grand Admiral Thrawn. One of the biggest events in the history of Star Wars books, Heir to the Empire follows the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia after they led the Rebel Alliance to victory in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.

Five years after the Death Star was destroyed and Darth Vader and the Emperor were defeated, the galaxy is struggling to heal the wounds of war, Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins, and Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of new Jedi Knights.

But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor’s warlords – the brilliant and deadly Grand Admiral Thrawn – has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made two vital discoveries that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to create.

The explosive confrontation that results is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and spectacle on a galactic scale – in short, a story worthy of the name Star Wars.

About Timothy Zahn
Since 1978 Timothy Zahn has written nearly seventy short stories and novelettes, numerous novels, and three short fiction collections, and won the Hugo Award for best novella. Timothy Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels: Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor’s Quest, Outbound Flight, and Allegiance, and has more than four million copies in print. His most recent publications have been the science fiction Cobra series and the six-part young adult series Dragonback. He has a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University, and an M.S. in physics from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.

Disney Fairies Magazine Hits Retail Outlets Today

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October 11, 2011

Tinker Bell, the beloved pixie made famous by Walt Disney’s Peter Pan, invites young girls to celebrate the magic of autumn with Rosetta, Fawn, and her other friends in Disney Fairies magazine!

Since the launch of the Disney Fairies franchise in 2005, this beloved brand has drawn from Disney’s rich heritage to create a world full of friendship, pixie dust, and flitterific fun. From books to toys, apparel to youth electronics, Disney Fairies builds upon the enormous popularity of Tinker Bell, introducing girls to her secret, magical world, and a new circle of enchanting fairy friends – each with an incredibly diverse talent, personality, and look.

With Disney Fairies magazines in over 40 countries to date, the brand’s ability to speak to young girls is unprecedented. Disney Publishing Worldwide now brings the magic to homes throughout the U.S. with this subscription based publication. Disney Fairies magazine includes:

Stories that encourage lasting friendships.
Games to inspire creativity and explore the wonders of nature.
Quizzes and crafts, including the transformation of a gourd into a jewelry box.
A collectible poster.
An opportunity to join the Fairy Fan Club where girls can submit their own drawings, letters, and poems for a chance to see them in Disney Fairies magazine.

Disney Princess: Fairy Tale Songs Set for Sept. 20 Release (chipandco.com)
Coming Soon: Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games (chipandco.com)

Disney Fairies Magazine Hits Retail Outlets Today

Marvel Joins the Digital Age With a New Android Application

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October 11, 2011

Marvel Joins the Digital Age With a New Android Application

Today is a very exciting day for Marvel fans and android users. Marvel has officially announced today that they’re new app for the android platform has been released. So for those comic fans itching to read their comics while they’re on the go, now is your chance to have them at your fingertips. I know I’m definitely going to be throwing this app onto my phone right away. This is a huge step into the digital medium for the company, so I hope this works in their favor. The full press release is after the jump.

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Shop like a Diva – Magic Kingdom Shopping

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October 11, 2011

Shop like a Diva - Magic Kingdom Shopping Souvenirs are maybe my FAVORITE part of my Walt Disney World trips! And since NOBODY can shop like a Diva can, I decided to do a little series on some of my favorite places to shop around Walt Disney World, to help you schedule your shopping stops on your next trip.

*Important Diva tip – Why carry your bags around with you the whole day? They just weigh down your stroller or backpack! Instead have your items sent to the front of the park and pick them up as you leave, or if you’re staying on property just have them sent to your resort’s gift-shop for pick up. This is a FREE SERVICE and will save you a lot of hassle (as well as eliminate the chances of the item being broken or lost before you even leave the park).

First up, Magic Kingdom

The Emporium (Main Street) has everything, BUT it is always insanely crowded. We rarely purchase in the Emporium, however I find it to be the most excellent short cut to avoid crowded Main Street, especially at park open! However, if you’ve ever seen something in the park that you’re just dying to have, chances are it can be found in the Emporium or at Downtown Disney.

For Christmas ornaments: Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe (Liberty Square) : Diva family tradition dictates that a ornament must be purchased for EACH Disney trip. This shop has the coolest selection and although the Christmas store in Downtown Disney has larger quantities we never miss Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe.

For Trading Pins: Frontier Trading Post (Frontierland) : “Tinkerbell” often sneaks her treats for my 9-year-old son from this store. LOTS of great pins here to pick from and nicely laid out.

For small knick-knacks: Mickey’s Star Traders & Merchant of Venus (Tomorrowland) : These two stores, which are practically next door to one another, are usually where I find any other odds and ends that might make good souvenirs or “Tinkerbelle” gifts for the children behaving.

The resorts on the Monorail Loop all have great shopping also. We LOVE shopping at the gift shop in the Contemporary Resort whenever waiting for our table at Chef Mickey’s or California Grill (Ps. Try the cheese plate).

Obviously there are MANY other places to shop in Magic Kingdom, but these are a few of my favorites.

Next up, Epcot!

The Astro Orbiter Catches Fire in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland (chipandco.com)
Souvenirs: Shoe Shopping in the Magic Kingdom (aglassslippervacation.com)

Shop like a Diva - Magic Kingdom Shopping

Disney Food Confession: Seared Mahi Mahi

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October 11, 2011

Where To Find It: At the Brazil Kiosk during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

What is it? An delicious dish of seared Mahi Mahi, steamed rice, Hearts of Palm, and coconut-lime sauce

Why You Want It: Because this dish combines a great comfort food in the Mahi Mahi and rice, with a great sauce (although to be honest I didn’t pick up on the coconut-lime part of the sauce), and it was a generous portion — enough that my wife, niece, and I all got a great sample of it. The cost of this dish is $4.50, and is available as a snack credit on the DDP.

Disney Food Confession: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup (chipandco.com)
Anticipating the Walt Disney World Food & Wine Festival! (mydreamsofdisney.com)

Disney Food Confession: Seared Mahi Mahi

First Look ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ Trailer

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October 11, 2011

After months of waiting here is the first look at Marvel Studios ‘The Avengers‘.

Marvel Studios Presents “The Avengers” Exclusive Footage at New York Comic Con (chipandco.com)
Marvel Avengers New Images (chipandco.com)

First Look 'Marvel's The Avengers' Trailer

Disney Publishing Worldwide At New York Comic-Con 2011

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October 10, 2011

DPW BOOTH #1239

The DPW booth will preview upcoming releases and product sneak peeks. We are showcasing an assortment of books, comics, graphic novels, and magazines. A limited selection of product will also be for sale.

DISNEY COMICS

Disney Publishing recently launched Disney Comics App for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. Disney Comics gives readers instant access to one of the most extensive collections of comics, short stories, and graphic novels ever created. Fans can visit the Disney Publishing booth to check out the unique QR code on staff t-shirts and booth signage. The code leads fans to a special mobile site with specially-priced New York Comic-Con weekend Disney Comics exclusives.

DISNEY PUBLISHING AND MARVEL JOIN FORCES

Marvel’s rich history is fertile ground for storytelling, and Disney Book Group’s newest imprint, Marvel Press, and DPW licensees will cultivate it with picture books, chapter books, novels, and storybooks, along with other groundbreaking ways of telling these amazing, classic stories.

BOOTH GIVEAWAYS

Never-before-seen Marvel Spiderman/Peter Parker masks

Marvel publishing program booklets with exclusive New York Comic-Con poster

New York Comic-Con Small World postcards

Disney Book Group poster tubes

Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus pens

PANELS & SIGNINGS

It’s a Small World Picture Book & CD signing with illustrator Joey Chou

Sunday, October 16 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: DPW booth #1239

Disney/Marvel Kids Panel

Sunday, July 24 • 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Room: Javits Center 1A23

Disney and Marvel have teamed-up to create an amazing assortment of Marvelous kids books, so join writer Rich Thomas (The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story, The Uncanny X-Men: An Origin Story) and artists Val Semeiks (The Courageous Captain America: An Origin Story, The Incredible Hulk: An Origin Story) and Craig Rousseau (The Invincible Iron Man: An Origin Story), along with editors from Disney Publishing Worldwide and Marvel, as we take a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at some unbelievable Origin Storybooks, Picture books, and much, much more! Plus, Dina Sherman, Disney’s Director of School & Library Marketing will also be on hand to discuss bringing these Marvelous masterpieces to a school & library near you! With special guests Ruwan Jayatilleke, Senior Vice President, Marvel, Michael Siglain, Senior Editor, Disney Publishing, and Nachie Castro, Editor, Disney Publishing. Moderated by Disney Publishing Assistant Editor Tomas Palacios!

Marvel Origin Storybook signing with artists Val Semeiks and Craig Rousseau author Rich Thomas

Sunday, October 16 • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: DPW booth #1239

About Disney Publishing Worldwide

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the world’s largest publisher of children’s books and magazines, with over 250 million children’s books and over 400 million children’s magazines sold each year. Disney Publishing Worldwide consists of an extensive worldwide licensing structure as well as vertically integrated publishing imprints including Disney Book Group in the U.S., Disney Libri in Italy, and Disney Libros in Spain. DPW publishes a range of children’s magazines globally including Topolino, Le Journal de Mickey, and Donald Duck, as well as family titles in the U.S. that include Disney FamilyFun and Phineas and Ferb. Disney English is DPW’s English language learning business which includes Disney English schools in China and a worldwide retail licensing program. DPW’s digital products include bestselling eBook titles as well as original apps. Headquartered in White Plains, NY, Disney Publishing Worldwide publishes books, magazines, and digital products in 85 countries and 75 languages. For more information visit www.disneypublishing.com.

Disney Publishing Announces New Norse Mythology Series Penned by Rick Riordan (chipandco.com)
Disney Presents Best-Selling Authors, Exclusive Giveaways, And Interactive Surprises At D23 Expo (chipandco.com)

Disney Publishing Worldwide At New York Comic-Con 2011

New Duffy the Disney Bear Storybook to Debut on October 14 at Disney Parks

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October 10, 2011

There is a bedtime ritual that takes place each night with my son. After he brushes his teeth, he selects two storybooks for me to read. I love reading to him, which is probably a result of my mother reading stories to me as a child. Soon, we will have a new bedtime story when a book about Duffy the Disney Bear arrives at Disney Parks on October 14. The book is titled “Duffy the Disney Bear, Mickey’s New Friend,” and it was inspired by stories first introduced at Tokyo Disney Resort. The book was written by Jessie Ward from Disney Publishing in New York with illustrations by Monty Maldovan, an artist from Disney Design Group in Florida. You may recall that Monty has also designed many of the costumes and bears introduced at Disney Parks. I spoke with Monty whom I recently discovered reading the new storybook to several of his friends.

“This was the first time I’ve ever provided illustrations for a storybook,” explained Monty. “I recall my mother reading stories to me as a child, so I was pretty excited to work on this project. It took me about two months to create the hand drawn illustrations used in the book. I then worked with an artist named Robert Vann who added a watercolor texture effect to each illustration. I think my favorite image is found on pages 8 and 9 where Minnie Mouse presents Mickey with his Duffy. I love the colors in the image. When drawing the characters, I prefer to make them big and up close which is exactly like this image.”

The thing that most impressed me was the number of illustrations Monty created; the book has 32 pages! I was fortunate to speak with Jessie Ward via the telephone from New York about her work on the book.

“I used stories that were featured on product hangtags in Tokyo Disney Resort as the basis for the story,” said Jessie. “I have written other books for Disney Editions but this is my first story about Duffy. While writing it, I thought of my experiences as a child. I often spent time on the water with my parents and liked to bring along a doll as a companion. I liked the idea of Mickey and Duffy having adventures together, especially since Mickey was a sailor like I am. I even added some humor when Mickey and Duffy tried new foods.”

To celebrate the release of this book (and the fact that Duffy has been in the United States for a year), we are holding a special meet and greet with Monty at Epcot on October 14. He will be signing books from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Disney’s Traders in World Showcase near Mexico Pavilion. Once you meet Monty, you can also meet Duffy in his new Halloween attire across the promenade, and enjoy the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (you know where I will be).

We also have a special treat for Passholders in Florida on October 14. We have created a t-shirt for a 17-inch Duffy the Disney Bear. In Florida, the first 750 Passholders who present a valid annual pass at Disney’s Traders in Epcot will receive this shirt. There is a limit of one shirt per Passholder with valid annual pass, and Passholders must be present in order to receive the shirt. All shirts available while supplies last.

Stay tuned next week as my fellow author Michelle Harker will have details about the 17-inch Duffy Bear shirt give away for Passholders at Disneyland Resort.

Finally, I have great news for anyone looking to get this storybook or other select Duffy items via the Internet. A new Duffy the Disney Bear boutique recently launched via the Disney Parks online store with a variety of items including bears, costumes, pins and more. The new storybook will be released via the online store on November 7, 2011.

If you are in Florida, I hope to see you on October 14 at Epcot. Be sure to bring your Duffy the Disney Bear.

New Duffy the Disney Bear Storybook to Debut on October 14 at Disney Parks by Steven Miller: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – Desserts and Champagne

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October 10, 2011

This picture and review comes to us from Chip and Co fan Nick who was able to dine around the World Showcase and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the 16th Annual Food & Wine Festival.

Thanks Nick!

Here is his review of the Desserts and Champagne Booth:

We had the Desert Trio of Lemon Chiffon, White Chocolate Macadamia Mousse, and Tres Leches Verrine, and I would recommend all three highly.

Stay Tuned to more reviews all week long!

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review – Hawaiian Booth (chipandco.com)
Epcot Food and Wine Festival Photo Tour (disneyfoodblog.com)

Epcot Food & Wine Festival Food Review - Desserts and Champagne

Run Disney Share Your Bling Sweepstakes

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October 10, 2011

Enter for your chance to win a

Roundtrip Airfare for Two.
4-Night Accommodations at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.
Two 3-Day Magic Your Way Theme Park Tickets with Park Hopper® Option.
Two $200 Disney Gift Cards.
Two VIP Runner Packages, including: VIP Reception, Hospitality Suite, VIP Gift, VIP tent at the finish line and VIP transportation.
Two 2012 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna race entries, including two selections from Walt Disney World® Marathon, Walt Disney World® Half Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, and the Family Fun Run 5K, OR one selection of the Walt Disney World® Marathon Relay.
Disney’s Magical Express to and from Orlando International Airport.
Meet & greet with Olympian and official runDisney Training Consultant, Jeff Galloway.

Walt Disney World wins prestigious award for supporting the arts (orlandosentinel.com)
Walt Disney World Halloween Merchandise 2011 (yourhighwayinthesky.com)

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