Disney Channel’s Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition Coming Soon

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Nearly 30,000 dance videos were submitted and now six talented finalists age 10-16 have been selected to showcase their dance moves for millions of viewers and celebrity judges, Selena Gomez (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), recording artist Sean Kingston and “Shake It Up” choreographer Rosero McCoy, in Disney Channel‘s first-ever talent competition exclusively for kids and tweens, “Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off – ‘Shake It Up’ Edition,” premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:30 p.m.)(8:ET/PT).

The grand prize is a “Spotlight Dance” on an upcoming episode of “Shake It Up,” which through its first 21 original episodes, is pacing to be cable TV’s #1 series of all time among Tweens 9-14. The dance off competition telecast will be hosted by Debby Ryan (Disney Channel’s “Jessie”), Roshon Fegan and R. Brandon Johnson (both of “Shake It Up”), with special guest appearances by Bella Thorne and Zendaya (both of “Shake It Up”).

The winning dancer or dance team will be determined by online and text votes and revealed during the results show SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 (8:30 p.m.)(8:ET/PT), a telecast highlighted by a musical performance from China Anne McClain (“A.N.T. Farm”). Following the October 14 telecast, viewers will have two hours to vote for their favorite finalist at www.DisneyChannel.com/MakeYourMark , or by texting their vote to DISNEY following the Ultimate Dance Off. Viewers can vote up to five times online and five times by text.

For the Ultimate Dance Off performance, the six finalists will work with some of the entertainment industry’s top choreographers: Nick Florez (Katy Perry videos and concert tours), Fatima Robinson (Black Eyed Peas choreographer and creative director), Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson’s choreographer), Jimaica Craft (Ne-Yo’s videos), Ivan Koumaev (Jason Derulo’s choreographer) and Marty Kudelka (Joe Jonas’s choreographer).

The finalists include 12-year-old Arjang from California; 12-year-old Jade from Illinois; 13-year-old Amir from Virginia; 13-year-old Christine and 15-year-old June Ann from New Jersey; 16-year-old Casey from Washington and 16-year-old Samantha from California; and AKsquared – 12-year-old Arielle, 12-year-old Alyssa, 14-year-old Kailey and 10-year-old Kalani from Arizona.

Disney Channel To Debut Second Season Of Hit Dance-Themed Comedy “Shake It Up” On Sunday, September 18 (chipandco.com)
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Disney Channel's Make Your Mark: Ultimate Dance Off - 'Shake It Up' Edition Coming Soon

Toy Story 1, 2 & 3 Unveiled For The First Time Ever on Blu-ray 3D November 1, 2011

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October 4, 2011

Consumers are invited to experience Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2” and “Toy Story 3” in an all-new way! All three groundbreaking films will be unveiled in stunning Blu-ray 3D for the home, allowing fans to go back inside the toy box and enjoy their favorite characters in a whole new dimension.

Toy Story

Set in a world where toys come to life when people are not present, meet two rival toys – Woody, a pull-string talking cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, a superhero space action-figure. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circumstances separate them from their owner, Andy, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance.

Toy Story 2

While Andy is away at cowboy camp, Woody is toynapped by Al McWhiggin, a greedy collector who needs Andy’s favorite toy to complete his “Woody’s Roundup” collection. Together with Jessie, Bullseye and the Prospector, Woody is on his way to amuseum where he’ll spend the rest of his life behind glass. It’s up to Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Rex and Slinky Dog to rescue their friend and remind him what being a toy is all about.

Toy Story 3

Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. When a mix-up lands them at Sunnyside Daycare, the untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces – some plastic, some plush – join the adventure, including Barbie’s counterpart, Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear.

StreetDate: November 1, 2011

Suggested Retail Prices: “TOY STORY” – a 4-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
“TOY STORY 2” – a 4-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
“TOY STORY 3” – a 5-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 2 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada
“TOY STORY” TRILOGY SET – a 3-Disc Blu-ray 3D Trilogy Set (includes a Blu-ray 3D copy of each movie) = $100.00 U.S./$115.00 Canada
3D Movie Download – each film is priced at $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

Feature Run Times:

“TOY STORY” = 81 minutes
“TOY STORY 2” = 92 minutes
“TOY STORY 3” = 103 minutes

Rated:

G for general audiences in U.S. and Canada (bonus material not rated)

Bonus Features:

“TOY STORY” – Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Blast Off, three Animated Studio Stories, Buzz Takes Manhattan, Deleted Scenes, and over 90 minutes more bonus
“TOY STORY 2” – Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station, three Animated Studio Stories, Pixar’s Zoetrope, Toy Box: Outtakes and Alternate Scenes, Deleted Scenes and more
“TOY STORY 3” – “Day & Night” Theatrical Short, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure, Toy Story Trivia Dash – Interactive Game, Cine-Explorer with Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla Anderson, Bonnie’s Playtime – a story roundtable with director Lee Unkrich, Paths to Pixar: Editorial, three Studio Stories, and more

Disc Specifications:

“TOY STORY”

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)

DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio: Blu-ray 3D& Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 DTS-HD, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX

DVD = English 5.1 EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Near Field Mix

Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French

DVD = English SDH

“TOY STORY 2”

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)

DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio: Blu-ray 3D& Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 DTS-HD, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX

DVD = English 5.1 EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital and French 5.1 EX

Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French

DVD = English SDH and French

“TOY STORY 3”

Aspect Ratio: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)

DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio: Blu-ray 3D = English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 DolbyDigital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX

Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX

DVD = English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles: Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH and Spanish

DVD = English SDH

Main Voice Talent: Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm) and Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head)

Filmmakers: “TOY STORY” – John Lasseter (Director), Ralph Guggenheim and Bonnie Arnold (Producers), Randy Newman (Composer), Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow (Screenplay)

“TOY STORY 2” – John Lasseter (Director), Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon(Co-Directors), Helene Plotkin and Karen Robert Jackson (Producers), Randy Newman (Composer), Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin and Chris Webb (Screenplay)

“TOY STORY 3” – Lee Unkrich (Director), Darla K. Anderson (Producer),Randy Newman (Composer), Michael Arndt (Screenplay)

CARS 2 races to the shelves on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, DVD and Movie Download on November 1, 2011. (chipandco.com)
Marvel’s Captain America Coming to DVD & Bluray October 25th (chipandco.com)

Toy Story 1, 2 & 3 Unveiled For The First Time Ever on Blu-ray 3D November 1, 2011

Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc. and Little Mermaid Will Make 3D Theatrical Debut in 2012 and 2013

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October 4, 2011

On the heels of the phenomenal success of The Lion King 3D– which will cross the $80 million mark at the domestic box office today – The Walt Disney Studios has announced limited theatrical engagements for four of its classic films for the first time in 3D. The following titles from Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios will be released in 2012 and 2013:

* Beauty and the Beast – January 13, 2012
* Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo – September 14, 2012
* Disney•Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. – January 18, 2013 (Monsters University, a prequel to the original film, arrives in theaters in Disney Digital 3D on June 21, 2013)
* The Little Mermaid – September 13, 2013

“Great stories and great characters are timeless, and at Disney we’re fortunate to have a treasure trove of both,” said Alan Bergman, President, The Walt Disney Studios. “We’re thrilled to give audiences of all ages the chance to experience these beloved tales in an exciting new way with 3D – and in the case of younger generations, for the first time on the big screen.”

Originally released in 1991, Beauty and the Beast is a classic “tale as old as time” that follows the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman imprisoned in the castle of a mysterious beast and his enchanted staff, who must learn the most important lesson of all – that true beauty comes from within. Beauty and the Beast was the first animated film ever nominated for an Academy Award® for Best Picture, earning an additional five Oscar® nominations and winning two. It has grossed $380.4 million worldwide.

First released in 2003, Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo takes audiences into a whole new world in this undersea adventure about family, courage and challenges. When Marlin, an overly cautious clownfish living in the Great Barrier Reef, helplessly watches his son get scooped up by a diver, he must put aside his fears of the ocean and leave the safety of his coral enclave to find Nemo. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory, a forgetful but relentlessly optimistic fish, Marlin finds himself the unlikely hero in a seemingly impossible land-and-sea rescue. Finding Nemo won an Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature and was nominated for three others. With a total of $867.6 million worldwide, it was the second highest-grossing film of 2003.

In 2001, Disney•Pixar released Monsters, Inc. Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. But when a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it’s up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home. Monsters, Inc. shattered every DVD-era home entertainment sales record when 11 million DVD/VHS copies were sold during its first week of release. It won an Academy Award® for Best Song and has grossed $526.9 million worldwide.

Released in 1989, The Little Mermaid, stars Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula. One of the most celebrated animated films of all time, The Little Mermaid was nominated for three Academy Awards®, winning two. It has grossed $228.9 million worldwide.

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Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc. and Little Mermaid Will Make 3D Theatrical Debut in 2012 and 2013

Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Award Free One-week Vacations to 2 Military Families

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October 4, 2011

The Downtown Disney^®Resort Area Hotels are kicking off a six-week essay contest today to award one-week vacation prize packages to each of two U.S. military families of four.

Active and retired U.S. military personnel who are stationed anywhere in the world are eligible to enter the contest by either submitting a link to a 90-second video on YouTube or by drafting an essay of no more than 300 words stating why their family is proud to be a military family. Entries must be submitted via the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels website at www.downtowndisneyhotels.com and must be received between October 3, 2011 and November 18, 2011. Winners will be announced on the website by December 9, 2011.

Two military service personnel each will be awarded a seven-day, six-night vacation prize package for four that includes:

Seven-day / six-night accommodations (for the military service person and up to three of his or her immediate family members) at one of the Downtown Disney^® Resort Area Hotels
Free airfare to Orlando on AirTran Airways (for the military service person and up to three of his or her immediate family members) (only for non-Florida residents)
Roundtrip ground transportation from Orlando International Airport to the host hotel provided by Mears Transportation
Four free three-day Disney Magic Your Way^® Based Tickets with the Park Hopper^® Option
Four free tickets to DisneyQuest^® Indoor Interactive Theme Park
Complimentary breakfast and dinner at the hotel each day (for the military service person and up to three of his or her immediate family members)

“Our U.S. military personnel go above and beyond the call of duty and make daily sacrifices to serve our country. We want to reward their hard work and dedication,” said Marti Alexander, chairperson of the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotel’s marketing committee. “What better way to honor their contributions than with a Downtown Disney vacation.”

Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels Offer Lowest Rates of the Year to Hospitality Workers (chipandco.com)
Sweepstakes: Enter daily for a chance to win a trip to Disney (couponingtodisney.com)

Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels to Award Free One-week Vacations to 2 Military Families

The Lion King Diamond Edition is a classic Walk on the Wild Side!

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October 4, 2011

The Lion King Diamond Edition is a classic Walk on the Wild Side!

“‘The Lion King’ is the best-selling home entertainment release of all time—and this is ‘The Lion King’ like never before,” said Bob Chapek, president of distribution, The Walt Disney Studios. “The all-new 3D format immerses viewers in the epic settings and puts them face-to-face with these beloved characters. We’re showcasing one of the all-time favorite Disney movies in theaters and making it available in Blu-ray hi-def and in Blu-ray 3D—it’s the must-see, must-own title for everyone.” The Blu-ray debut marks the first time “The Lion King” has been available in any form since 2004. Featuring pristine high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray creates an incredible at-home experience with a host of picture and sound enhancements, interactive features and bonus content, including a new set of hilarious animated bloopers.

If you had the chance to see The Lion King in 3D during its current run back in theatres, I don’t have to tell you what a great representation of one of the most beloved Disney movies of all time it was! I am not the greatest fan of upconverting to 3D (or to be honest, of the 3D trend in general) but there were scenes that really wowed me! Particularly the Circle of Life and the more dramatic fight scenes. There is so much nostalgia when seeing movie you loved as a kid in the theatre again that its hard to believe they could have done anything to the movie I wouldn’t have loved. Nonetheless, the Blu Ray 3D coming out on Tuesday, October 4 will not disappoint!

As we have reported earlier there will be many versions to choose from, including:

4-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack

2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack

8-Disc Trilogy (featuring Blu-ray and DVD of The Lion King, The Lion King 1 1/2, and The Lion King 2, as well as the 3D Blu-ray and a digital copy of The Lion King.

1-disc DVD Edition (available on November 15)

Besides the new Disney Second Screen app sync, Sneak Peaks, Sing-a-long, and audio commentary that you can find on most new Disney Blu Ray releases, The Lion King is filled with tons of bonus content! The deleted and alternate scenes include the “Morning Report” number starring Zazu which was first released on the Platinum Edition DVD. You can also see a very cute blooper reel of out takes and a Don Hahn memoir. The best featurette seems to be the Pride of The Lion King which is a really well done retrospective about the legacy of The Lion King. It runs almost 40 minutes and was by far the best featurette of all the bonus content!

Don’t miss this amazing film as it roars onto Blu-ray format for the first time TODAY!

Bluray Review – The Lion King Diamond Edition (chipandco.com)
$5 off Disney’s Lion King Bluray/DVD Combo Pack (chipandco.com)

The Lion King Diamond Edition is a classic Walk on the Wild Side!

They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

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Chip

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October 4, 2011

Several runners got the experience of a lifetime during our “Meet Up, Eat Up” at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past weekend.

On a beautiful Friday morning as the sun had just begun to rise, the 25 participants received personalized instruction from renowned Olympic track coach Brooks Johnson as well as runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway on the track at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where Brooks trains several Olympic medalists. Once they had their strides fine-tuned, they were led on a short training run by two-time Wine & Dine Half Marathon winner Anton Van Zyl and last year’s women’s winner Melissa Wisner.

Then, Disney Chef Gary Jones – with some playful assistance from Chef Mickey Mouse – gave the group a cooking demonstration on how to easily whip up a healthy breakfast dish. At the end, the runners were given exclusive access to the event’s Health & Fitness Expo where they got first crack at all of the merchandise, apparel and fitness products before the expo officially opened.

It was a fun way to kick off the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which attracted more than 17,000 total runners.

Source Disney Parks Blog

New Disney Entertainment at Largest Nighttime Half Marathon (chipandco.com)
Disney World Event Calendar: September and October 2011 (chipandco.com)

They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Marvel Announces its Post ‘Avengers’ Movies

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 3, 2011

Marvel Announces its Post 'Avengers' Movies

Last week, I posted our first look at ‘The Avengers’ from Entertainment Weekly. The article had some great interviews of the cast for Marvel’s epic crossover film, and really gave some insight into the insight of filming this massive film was like. But there was something even more interesting lurking in a side panel inside the article, and that was the announcement of what five of Marvel’s next films will be. Two are very expected, but the other three are quite surprising, and has gotten me really excited with where the studio is going.

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Blu-ray Review: Dumbo- The 70th Anniversary Edition

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October 3, 2011

Blu-ray Review: Dumbo- The 70th Anniversary Edition

From Walt Disney Studios:
In celebration of this landmark film’s 70th anniversary, experience the daring adventures of the world’s only flying elephant with a dazzling all-new digital restoration and brilliant Disney Enhanced High Definition Theatre Mix Sound. The inspirational tale of Dumbo, the courageous baby elephant who uses his sensational ears to soar to fame with the help of his clever best friend Timothy Q. Mouse, will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. And now, the award-winning music and empowering messages about friendship and belief in yourself reach new heights in this must-have Blu-ray high definition presentation of Walt Disney’s classic Dumbo!

I was really excited to have the chance to review Dumbo. I attended a web conference where Disney discussed the amount of time and effort that went into restoring this classic film. After watching Dumbo on Blu-ray I can say that all of that hard work paid off. This film looks beautiful. I also watched the movie using the Disney View feature which places paintings next to the film instead of the black bars. I thought it would be distracting but Disney did such a great job matching the paintings to what is happening in the movie that it enhanced the film for me. You can also choose to listen to the original audio of the film or the new Disney Enhanced Home Theater mix.

There are several bonus features on the Blu-ray edition. There is a deleted scene or sequence that was pieced together from drawings from the Disney archives as well as a song that was left out of the original film. I really enjoyed Taking Flight – The Making of Dumbo. It examines how the film came together and the craftmanship of the early Disney animators with current Disney animators, producers, and historians. They also discuss Walt Disney, the history surrounding the project, and what was happening at Walt Disney Studios at the time that Dumbo was being made. If you don’t watch any other bonus feature, I highly recommended taking the time to watch this one. Other bonus features include The Magic of Dumbo: A Ride of Passage, audio commentary with Pete Doctor, Paula Sigman, and Andreas Deja, and the original Walt Disney Television introduction.
I am so happy that Disney is taking the time to preserve and restore classic Disney films. The Blu-ray edition of Dumbo is worth adding to your Disney film collection

Yo Ho! It’s Jake & the Neverland Pirates DVD Review

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Chip

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October 3, 2011

With the temps dropping here in NC and my family and I staying inside all weekend I had a chance to catch up on some DVD’s & Blurays I been meaning to watch and review.

There are a few Disney Channel/Junior Cartoons that I really love. Phineas & Ferb, Fish Hooks, and of course Jake & the Neverland Pirates!

My daughter and I both had the chance to sit down and check out this DVD! We both really loved the eye patch as soon as we cracked it open. She picked up a pirate scarf while at Disney World a few weeks ago so we had to get her all dressed up to watch the DVD.

I was a little worried that she wouldn’t like it since most boys are into the whole pirate thing but I think with meeting Captain Jack Sparrow at Disney World and becoming a pirate really helped out.

She doesn’t mind watching the show and wants to be like Izzy. So this is a safe title for girls who are open to Pirates 🙂

My favorite thing about the Treasure Trove of Swashbuckling fun is the The Never Land Pirate Band. We love the CD that comes with the DVD. Keep in mind it is a sample CD but like us I am sure you will run out and get the full copy. It runs under $10 on Amazon. We should have our copy any day now 🙂

Overall this is one DVD you MUST add to your collection. Especially if your a Jake fan. All the extras really make this DVD package.

Yo Ho Mateys Away!

For full details on the Jake & the Neverland Pirates DVD check out this article:

Yo Ho It’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates!

Thank you to Disney for letting us check this out! ARG!

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Yo Ho It’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates! (chipandco.com)

Yo Ho! It's Jake & the Neverland Pirates DVD Review

Switched at Birth: Volume 1 Arrives on DVD 12/13/11

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Chip

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October 3, 2011

From the studio that brought you “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” comes a groundbreaking new drama about the upheaval that two teen girls experience when they discover that they were accidentally switched at birth.

Bay Kennish, a talented graffiti artist with an edgy streak, grew up in a wealthy family with happily married parents and an older brother. Daphne Vasquez, an athletic teenager who lost her hearing at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. When the girls’ worlds collide, family bonds are tested, new romances are sparked, and they start to learn that it’s who they are inside that matters, not where they grew up. Relive the girls’ journey and catch up before the premiere with “Switched At Birth: Volume 1.” Including all 10 episodes plus exclusive collectible iPod skins, this two-disc set is a must-own for every fan!

Starring:

Vanessa Marano (“Gilmore Girls”)
Katie Leclerc (“Veronica Mars”)
Constance Marie (“George Lopez”)
Lea Thompson (Back To The Future, “Caroline In The City”)
D.W. Moffett (“Friday Night Lights”)
Lucas Grabeel (Disney Channel’s “High School Musical”)
Guest Star:    Marlee Matlin (“West Wing,” “The L Word”)

Director:   Steve Minor (“Dawson’s Creek”)

Producers: Shawn Wilt (“10 Things I Hate About You”) & Sean Reycraft (“90210”)

Co-Executive Producers: Lizzy Weiss (Blue Crush), Paul Stupin (“Make It Or Break It”), John Ziffren (“Melissa & Joey,” “Make It Or Break It”), Becky Hartman Edwards (“Life On Mars”) , Joy Gregory (“Swingtown”) & James Patrick Stoteraux (“Kyle XY”)

Series Writers:                  Lizzy Weiss (“Cashmere Mafia”), Chad Fiveash (“Kyle XY”), Becky Harman Edwards (“Life On Mars”) & James Patrick Stoteraux (“Kyle XY”)

Street Date: December 13, 2011 (Direct Prebook: 10/18 & Distributor Prebook: 11/1)
Release Format: 2-Disc DVD, 10 episodes
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99 SRP (US)
Gift with Purchase: “Switched at Birth” exclusive collectible iPod skins

Feature Run Time: Approximately 430 minutes
Rated: TV-14 DLS
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (1.78.1)
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Languages & Subtitles: English

ABC Family Orders Additional 22 Episodes Of Hit Switched At Birth (chipandco.com)
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Switched at Birth: Volume 1 Arrives on DVD 12/13/11

Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

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Chip

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October 3, 2011

Early rising guests at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa can enjoy a cheery parade of over fifty parasol-toting housekeepers on Mondays and Fridays. The tradition began when the Resort first opened in 1988. The Housekeeping Team members gather at 8 a.m. at the marina and slowly stroll through the Victorian courtyard around the pool. What a charming way to start the day!

This morning, 5-year-old cousins and resort guests Eva Brackmann and Rachel Pinne had the honor of leading the colorful procession. Joseph Brackmann, 7, captures the special moment, sure to be a special one that will not soon be forgotten.

Joseph Brackmann Captures a Special Moment During the Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa by Gene Duncan: Originally posted on the Disney Parks Blog

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Disney World Dining: Citricos at the Grand Floridian (couponingtodisney.com)

Affordable In Room Fun – Disney Spa Night

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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October 3, 2011

Affordable In Room Fun - Disney Spa Night

Walt Disney World is such a fun vacation with so many add on features that you could never get bored, no matter how many times you visit The Mouse. However, some extras cost more than others and it all really comes down to your priorities and budget while on vacation. The first few times we went to Walt Disney World with my daughter we were truly just lucky to be there. We were young parents (and still are), with my husband still in college and working to support our family while I stayed home to take care of our baby. So extras like a spa day just weren’t possible for us at that time. One thing I learned in the early years of our family is that with a little creativity you don’t miss out on anything and actually make some of the very best memories!

So instead of wishing for things such as a pricey spa day at the Saratoga Springs Spa with my daughter, I created an in room spa that we have enjoyed ever since! I like to head down to the Basin Store at the Marketplace in Downtown Disney and pick up a few girly, good smelling bath products for us to use on our spa night. They have some really fun products such as bath bombs, bath salts and soaps for really affordable prices. They do a 3 for $15 deal on several of their products and a mix and match deals as well. It is really great priced bath items, especially for a special occasion. If you plan ahead, you could also bring your own bath products from home. Bubble bath, nail polish and facial masks pack easy and don’t take up too much space.

After you have your bath products picked out, head out and find your favorite treats around Walt Disney World and get it to go! I love to get a few cupcakes from Starring Rolls to take back to the Resort room. Another option would be to get some fancy caramels from Karamell Kuche in Germany at Epcot. My daughter and I love to sample all of our fancy treats while relaxing letting our face masks harden and watching a movie.

Start the night off by getting all relaxed using whatever bath products you’ve picked up. Once all clean put on your favorite jammies and enjoy some treats while doing facials and painting nails. Finish your evening off by falling asleep to a good movie and you should be totally rejuvenated for a full day at Walt Disney World when you wake up!

There is magic in everything at Walt Disney World and sometimes it is up to you to create your own. Instead of spending $200.00 on a spa evening with my daughter at one of the spa’s on property, I usually spend about $20-$30 and make priceless memories! It is a wonderful evening that we both look forward to every trip we take!

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