U.S. Family Enjoyed Trip of a Lifetime to Rapunzel’s Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace in London

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October 7, 2011

Disney made the dreams of the Senio family from Centreville, Va., come true by awarding them the grand prize in the “Your Princess Moment — The Story Begins With You” video contest. Along with their mother, Laurie Senio, the three little girls, Alli (age 8), Sammi (age 7) and Katie (age 3), were whisked away on a dream vacation fit for a princess — a trip for four to London to join the celebration as Rapunzel was officially welcomed as the 10th Disney Princesscharacter on October 2 at Kensington Palace.

The family received front row seats to the high profile, star-studded celebration and watched as Rapunzel was welcomed to the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. The family also joined more than 100 other little princesses from across the globe as they took part in all the festivities, including a procession through Kensington Park, party activities and a welcoming ceremony.

The three Senio sisters are all Disney fans and their video captured the essence of the princess moment represented by Rapunzel’s royal celebration. Their winning video was selected from several hundred entries.

According to their mother, the sisters have grown up loving Disney Princess films and the Disney Princess characters including Aurora, Tiana and the newest member of the Disney Princess royal court, Rapunzel.

“In the Disney Princess movies, the girls see that a girl can be kind, pretty and caring but still be smart, adventurous and stand up for herself,” said Senio. “This contest was a natural fit for our family. The girls were so excited to have this adventure. They woke up every morning asking if it was real. The actual event was so magical it felt like a dream had come true.”

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U.S. Family Enjoyed Trip of a Lifetime to Rapunzel's Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace in London

Disney World Quick Tips – Tupperware

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October 7, 2011

Disney World Quick Tips - Tupperware

Hey Moms! Here is a Disney World Quick tip I use every time we stay at the Walt Disney World Resort

Keep your vanity area in your room tidy by packing along a few storage containers to keep your toiletries in. Let’s face it, with kids (and even husbands) scurrying around in the mornings, little items such as hair clips, earrings and toothbrushes can get tossed just about anywhere.

Before you leave your room in the mornings, just toss all of the items in your storage tote and place them on the shelf in the bathroom. It keeps everything organized and accessible. It also allows for Mousekeeping to do a better job of cleaning that area of the room up!

It is always nice coming back to the resort room after a long day at the Park to a fresh clean room. Do yourself a favor and pick some cheap storage containers up for your next Walt Disney World vacation and give them a try!

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Disney Food Confession: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

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October 7, 2011

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

What is it? A wonderful blend of cheese, bacon, and beer that makes a really tasty snack.

Why You Want It: Because this is the same soup that is served in the acclaimed restaurant Le Cellier in the Canada Pavilion, and it has an incredible flavor! My wife, niece, and I all sampled this, it costs $3.75 this year, and you get about a 3-4 ounce serving, so while small, the flavor hits you really nicely, and I felt like it was a great snack to enjoy!

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Disney Food Confession: Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup

‘The Avengers’ Trailer to Arrive on Tuesday

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October 7, 2011

'The Avengers' Trailer to Arrive on Tuesday

Briefly: Marvel has announced that the trailer for their highly anticipated trailer for Joss Whedon’s epic crossover film, ‘The Avengers’, will arrive online on Tuesday. The film will feature Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and The Incredible Hulk all brought together to fight against a force too big for just one hero. I’m expecting it’ll be a compilation of the footage that was shown at D23 and the footage that will be shown at New York Comic-Con. I was really, really impressed by the footage at D23, so I can’t wait for those anticipating the movie to finally get a good look at the film. ‘The Avengers’ will be in theaters May 4, 2012. It can’t get here soon enough!

‘The Avengers’ stars Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Clark Gregg, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Cobie Smulders, Jeremy Renner, and Tom Hiddleston.

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Last Chance! Disney Christmas Ornament Giveaway

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Chip

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October 7, 2011

While we were at Disney World a few weeks ago picking out our ornament that we get every trip my wife and I ran across this sparkling beauty. We thought it would be nice to get the date and our names etched in it for our Christmas tree.

I thought to myself this would make for an excellent giveaway item so I picked up an extra to giveaway on Chip and Co!

Here are the details on how to enter!

Before you enter you must:

You must be a fan of Chip and Co on Facebook. You can click here to Like us or you can use the box on the right side of this page.

Once you have added us as a friend then you can enter:

Comment here or on Facebook and tell us what Disney Item you want Santa to bring you for Christmas. Be descriptive or if you can share a link to it.

Please note:

Spamming the same word or comment over and over does not count as an entry. Also 1 or 2 word comments will not count. So spamming a grocery list will not count either.

For an additional entry:

Share this article via Twitter, Facebook, etc. (1 share = 1 entry) Use of the options at the top or bottom of this article for an additional entry. In this section you can spam all you want. If you want to retweet this article a hundred times go right ahead.
Google +1 this article and let me know in the comment box below.
Post this article on your Facebook page and link to @Chip and Co.

Contest ends Friday Morning October 7th at 10am. I will pick one lucky person and notify them via Facebook that they won. They will have 24 hours to respond back or I will pick another. So please use a valid way for me to contact you.

Good Luck!

Evil Queen Awarded ‘Sinister Stylings’ Wicked Gooey Apple; Vote Now for ‘Lair of Scare’ Category

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Chip

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October 6, 2011

Earlier this week, the Evil Queen was named the recipient of the latest Wicked Gooey Apple Award – this time for “Sinister Stylings.” Voting is now open for the “Lair of Scare” category. Which Disney villain has the spookiest, creepiest den of doom? Whether it’s the added security of goon guards, the understated elegance of a rounded crystal ball or the homey feel of a flamingo — which doubles as a croquet mallet — in the backyard, who do you think truly has a flair for twisted trappings?

Vote now at Disneyland.com/HalloweenTime!

Source Disney Parks Blog

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Revenge of the Disney Employee

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Chip

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October 6, 2011

I love these Ex Disney Cast Member videos from @sWooZ1e He tells the best stories and the narration is hilarious. This video talks about his last day at Disney World. Check it out. Make sure to click the link and watch the first one if you missed it.

@sWooz1e When you rent out the parks please don’t forget about us!

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Disney Family Fun – Badges of Fun Sweepstakes

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Chip

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October 6, 2011

Enter Disney Family Fun’s Badges of Fun Sweepstakes for your chance to win games, toys, and a home entertainment system to make family fun night even more exciting.

1 Grand Prize winner will receive a prize bundle consisting of:

Coby 40-Inch LCD TV
Coby 3D Soundbar
Nintendo Wii
Microsoft Xbox 360
uDraw Game Tablet for Wii with Studio
Disney Princess Enchanted Storybook
Marvel Super Hero Squard Comic Combat
Pictionary Ultimate Edition

Click here to enter.

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Win a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort from Junior Achievement

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October 6, 2011

Junior Achievement USA^TMis offering high school students the opportunity to win a three-day adventure for four people to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla. To enter the “Destined to Travel with JA” contest, students review Junior Achievement’s interactive Destination Build lesson, a free online teaching tool that allows students to explore the tourism industry, complete a quick quiz, and submit their answers. The randomly selected winner will receive two nights at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort, 12 complimentary one-day Park Hopper® passes, and $2,000 for airfare and travel expenses. The contest is sponsored by the Destination and Travel Foundation.

“This contest is a tremendous opportunity for students,” says Jack E. Kosakowski, Junior Achievement USA president and chief executive officer. “Through this contest, high school students-future job seekers and entrepreneurs-will have the opportunity to explore the careers available in the tourism industry.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of November 2010, there were 13.1 million people employed in the leisure and hospitality sector.

The nationwide contest is based on student learning drawn from Destination Build, an online learning lesson that is housed in the Hospitality and Tourism student sector of the JA Student Center, available from the Junior Achievement website, www.ja.org. Through it, students explore the decisions made by city planners to increase local tourism in a community and hear from residents and tourists about how consumer decisions influence the local economy. The scenario is different each time a student plays the online lesson.

The contest, sponsored by the Destination & Travel Foundation, is open to high school students. The deadline for contest submissions is November 1, 2011. Click here for more information.

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WDW Tiki Room Trivia Facebook Contest – Win “Hidden Mickey” Novel Collection

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October 6, 2011

WDW Tiki Room Trivia Facebook Contest - Win "Hidden Mickey" Novel Collection

During the month of October Sorcerer Radio’s WDW Tiki Room show will be hosting a Facebook Trivia Contest to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!

Check every day this month and answer trivia questions to win the Hidden Mickey Novel Collection (volumes 1-3). These Action-adventure/Mystery novels written by Nancy Temple Rodrigue and David W. Smith (http://hiddenmickeybook.com) combine the adventure of National Treasure and mystery/suspense of Da Vinci Code.

To enter:

Like WDW Tiki Room on Facebook
Then answer the trivia question every day to increase your chances to win.

The contest is open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen at random and will be announced on the WDW Tiki Room Friday Nov. 4th.

About Hidden Mickey
Readers of ALL ages will discover Fact blended with Fiction in this action-adventure Mystery Novel series.

THE STORYLINE – While running a spirited Mouse Adventure road rally through Disneyland, best friends Adam & Lance stumble across a long-lost diary of Walt Disneys. The diary hints of hidden treasure and leads them on a wild cross-country search filled with discoveries about the famous man, his life, and about themselves.

Beth, Adam’s former girlfriend, was fired from her beloved job at Disneyland thanks to Adam. Now he needs her help in untangling a web of clues that Walt left behind. Can she put their past aside and work with him again? Can the three friends decipher the eccentric clues that Disney himself may have ingeniously devised? Is someone else sniffing the same trail of clues and seeking the Disney cache for themselves?

As the clues lead them closer to their goal – and deeper in the legacy of Walt Disney himself – will they find some long-lost treasure? Or is this one final illusion by the World’s Greatest Storyteller?

Anyone who loves all-things Disney will be swept up in the intrigue of the sometimes subtle, sometimes obscure, and always amazing facts surrounding one of the most recognized, beloved and ingenious men of all time. Walk in the shoes of our intrepid treasure hunters as they scavenge historical records and discover amazing connections, while they seek out what Walt may have left behind.

Each page indulges the reader’s imagination and immerses them into the world of magic Walt Disney created everywhere he went.

Join hosts Kristen Hoetzel and Aljon Go on WDW Tiki Room as they discuss the series and ALL THINGS DISNEY, Fridays 8:00 a.m./EST – 5:00 a.m./PST on Sorcerer Radio – SRSounds.com.

Follow WDW Tiki Room on Twitter @WDWTikiRoom and “like” them on Facebook.

WDW Tiki Room Trivia Facebook Contest - Win "Hidden Mickey" Novel Collection

About WDW Tiki Room
WDW Tiki Room, the show about all things Disney, is hosted by the husband and wife team of Aljon Go and Kristen Hoetzel. Every week they discuss Disney in pop-culture, theme parks, Disney news, celebrity interviews, Disney fan events and play the best mix of Disney artists and Disney attraction audio. The show airs every Friday at 8:00 a.m./EST, 5:00 a.m./PST and Saturday 2:00 p.m./EST, 11:00 a.m./PST on Sorcerer Radio – SRSounds.com. For more information on Kristen and Aljon as well as on-demand playback of archived shows please visit this LINK.

About Sorcerer Radio
If you are looking to virtually relive your recent Disney trip or dream of your next one, then Sorcerer Radio is the place for you. Sorcerer Radio is a fan-run, award-winning internet radio station that has been entertaining Disney fans for a decade! With many weeks worth of Walt Disney World park music and attraction audio, as well as Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line you can easily be transported to your favorite vacation destination anytime, while at home or at work. Sorcerer Radio stands out from the pack in our innovative programming and personalities, providing fans with DJ hosted shows every weekday morning providing a balance of Disney discussion and music. Sorcerer Radio plays a wide variety audio from the Disney universe. We also have FREE APPS for your iPhone, iPad and Droid so you can listen just about anywhere! Check out the award winning Editor’s Pick on Live365, Sorcerer Radio at SRsounds.com, All Disney music, all day long!

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WDW Tiki Room Trivia Facebook Contest - Win "Hidden Mickey" Novel Collection

New Dooney & Bourke Comic Collection Arrives at Disney Parks in October

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October 5, 2011

I’m a big fan of the heritage of the Walt Disney Company. In particular, I love when Disney merchandise gives a nod to the past. There is a new Dooney & Bourke collection arriving in October at Disney Parks that draws inspiration from a rather humorous side of Disney – the comic strip. I spoke with Susan Foy, a graphic artist with Disney Design Group and self-proclaimed handbag aficionado, about this new comic-inspired collection.

“I created the layout for the Dooney & Bourke comic collection,” explained Susan. “I used comic panels that featured a variety of what I call ‘life moments.’ I particularly like the panel that says, ‘I think we’re out of cheese,’ as it captures a cute exchange between Mickey and Minnie.”

The history of the Mickey Mouse comic strip dates back to January 1930. The original Mickey Mouse comic strip was drawn for about a month by Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. Win Smith took over for Ub for about three months. The responsibility eventually fell to Disney Legend Floyd Gottfredson, who ended up drawing the strip for 45 years until he retired from the company. The original comic strip was followed up with a Sunday page version in 1932 (drawn by Manual Gonzales for more than 30 years) and eventually comic books (both for Mickey Mouse and, my favorite, Donald Duck).

Susan explained that a great partnership helped create the new collection.

“Once I completed the pattern, Laura Caszatt, who is the product developer, selected pop color trim for the bags,” continued Susan. “We then shared the finished designs with the Dooney & Bourke team, who applied them to some of the most popular bag styles. They have been great partners in creating these fun bags for Disney Parks.”

This collection will be the only one introduced for the upcoming holiday season. At Disneyland Resort, these bags will be introduced to World of Disney at Downtown Disney District and Disney Clothiers, Ltd. in Disneyland park. At Walt Disney World Resort, you can find these bags at World of Disney and TrenD and at Downtown Disney Marketplace and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Parks online store will introduce the collection in 2012.

I asked Susan about her personal collection of handbags.

“I have about 54 different handbags from a variety of designers,” laughed Susan. “I guess you could say I’m obsessed with them. I think handbags are like functional art – I can use them rather than place them on a shelf. I’m looking forward to these new bags as I like the black and white design with the splashes of color. Sometimes the most effective designs are simple and fun, which is just like this collection.”

Source Disney Parks Blog

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New Dooney & Bourke Comic Collection Arrives at Disney Parks in October

Turkey Day Reservations Open at Disneyland Resort

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Chip

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October 5, 2011

Drumsticks, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy – we’re already dreaming of a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without turning on the stove. And Disneyland Resort has more than a dozen spots for turkey day.

“A Disney Family Thanksgiving Feast” is a cornucopia of delectable tastes, served from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. The ballroom will be transformed for the harvest, with Chip & Dale and other Disney friends joining the fun – don’t forget your camera!

From roast breast of turkey and prime rib to stuffing, sweet potato soufflé, fresh cranberry orange relish and smashed potatoes and gravy, you’ll be transported to your mom’s table. Add fancy fresh salads, artisan cheeses, smoked salmon and poached shrimp, and you’ve got something for everyone. Save room for pumpkin and pecan pies, tarts, cookies and other sweet endings.

Kids get their own buffet with favorites such as pizza, mac and cheese, chicken and fresh corn.

Cost is $71.99, $20.99 ages 3 to 9, free under 3 (tax and gratuity extra). Four-hour complimentary parking included ($6 per hour after four hours).

In the parks, there’s everything from turkey and trimming at Ariel’s Grotto, Wine Country Trattoria and Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill at Disney California Adventure park to traditional goodies at Café Orleans, French Market, Carnation Café, Plaza Inn, and Blue Bayou in Disneyland park.

In the resorts, head to Steakhouse 55 or Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Hotel, Napa Rose and Storyteller’s Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, and Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. (We love the roasted butternut squash soup with crème fraîche at Steakhouse 55.)

And then you’ll be ready for football and a nap! For reservations, call 714-781-DINE.

Turkey Day Reservations Open at Disneyland Resort by Pam Brandon: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

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