ABC Family’s 13th Annual ‘13 Nights Of Halloween’ October 19th – 31st

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October 3, 2011

For the 13th consecutive haunting year, ABC Family scares up 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN with programming terrifyingly filled with ghoulish entertainment. The popular programming event, starting Tuesday, October 19, and concluding on Sunday, October 31, begins with a special Halloween episode of ABC Family’s hit original series “Pretty Little Liars.” The stunt will also include the basic cable premiere of “Coraline,” the ABC Family feature film premiere of “Bewitched” and a massive mix of Halloween-themed programming airing for the 13 nights leading up to Halloween. Following is a listing of programming thrills and chills taking place October 19-31 during ABC Family’s 13 Nights of Halloween.

Night One – Wednesday, October 19
The 13th annual 13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN kicks off with a brand new episode, a prequel to television’s favorite haunted foursome – the Pretty Little Liars. Get a look back at some of the series most frightening episodes with an all day marathon from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET/PT. Then at 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT catch an all-new Halloween-themed episode of Pretty Little Liars, where you get to see how all the secrets began for Alison and her four best friends in this prequel episode. If you haven’t gotten enough of “A” and all of his/her tortured tricks, stick around to see how the torment began in the pilot episode (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT).

Night Two – Thursday, October 20
Start off the night being hauntingly entertained with a Halloween-themed episode of That ‘70s Show at 6:00 – 6:30 PM ET/PT. Then get your slick shoes ready and beware of booby-traps as you join the motley crew of kids in The Goonies (6:30 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) as they search for the famed treasure of One-Eyed Willy. The night caps off with the Sanderson sisters, their quest for immortal life and the 300 year-old cat that tries to spoil their dastardly plans in Hocus Pocus (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).

Night Three – Friday, October 21
The Halloween hilarity continues with a Halloween-themed episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos (6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT). Then at 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT, get another dose of witches brew with an encore airing of Hocus Pocus. End the evening with a ghoul whose name you won’t dare to say three times in a row, Beetlejuice (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Night Four – Saturday, October 22
The spooktacular weekend kicks off with a tale of a boy who befriends a vampire in The Little Vampire at 8:00 – 10:00 AM ET/PT. Then beware of the wild animals when an adventure game mysteriously comes to life in Jumanji (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/PT). Just when you think you have had enough thrills for one day, then follow the adventure of a group of kids turned pirate treasure hunters in The Goonies at 12:30 – 3:00 PM ET/PT. Get an insider’s look at how the world’s greatest candy is made in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (3:00 – 5:30 PM ET/PT) and stick around for some more Wonka candy fun with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (5:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT). They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysteriously spooky – they’re The Addams Family at 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT, followed by more shenanigans of the macabre Addams Family in Addams Family Values (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT). The evening comes to a deadly stop when two women use immortality to end a long-time rivalry in Death Becomes Her at 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT.

Night Five – Sunday, October 23
Another full day of spooks is ahead, starting with a teenager who is getting in touch with her inner witch in Teen Witch at 7:00 – 9:00 AM ET/PT. The eerie fun continues as the search for the infamous pirate One-Eyed Willy takes some wild and possibly deadly turns in The Goonies (9:00 – 11:30 AM ET/PT). Then starting at 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM ET/PT, get a double dose of the world’s most famous and mysterious chocolatier in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, followed by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at 2:00 – 4:30 PM ET/PT. The day takes a ghoulish turn as Jack Skellington and the rest of Halloweentown prepares to take over another beloved holiday in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (4:30 – 6:00 PM ET/PT). Can’t get enough of the twisted world of Tim Burton? Have no fear, Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is here and ready for an after-life long relationship at 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT. At 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT is the Basic Cable Premiere of Coraline, a story about a girl who finds an idealized version of her unhappy home life and realizes it may not be all it is cracked up to be. The evening comes to a close with other-worldly hijinks in Beetlejuice (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT) as a deceased couple battle a ghoul from beyond.

Night Six – Monday, October 24
Kelso and crew revel in spooky hijinks in a Halloween-themed episode of That ‘70s Show at 6:00 – 6:30 PM ET/PT. The hilarious Halloween spells continue with the ABC Family Premiere of Bewitched (6:30 – 8:30 PM ET/PT), where a suburban housewife may have more tricks up her sleeve than meets the eye. The witchy ways wrap up as two sisters invoke their inner sorcery to fight a family curse in the film Practical Magic, at 8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT.

Night Seven – Tuesday, October 25
The evening starts off with haunting humor in the form of a Halloween-themed episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos at 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT. “Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize” with an airing of The Haunted Mansion at 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT. As the evening comes to an end, move from ghosts to monsters that are in the scream business with Disney Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).

Night Eight – Wednesday, October 26
The week-long airing of Halloween-themed episodes of America’s Funniest Home Videos continues at 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT. If you missed all the monsterous fun the night before, catch an encore airing of Disney Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT), followed by the story of the happiest little ghost you will ever meet, Casper at 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT.

Night Nine – Thursday, October 27
Another episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos brings Halloween hilarity at 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT. Then catch an encore presentation of Casper (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT), the world’s friendliest ghost. All the Scooby snacks in the world won’t be able to help the gang as they track down dastardly culprits in Scooby-Doo, at 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT.

Night Ten – Friday, October 28
Frightening follies are the focus of another Halloween-themed episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos, at 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT. The evening continues as viewers get a double dose of family wackiness with Morticia and Gomez in The Addams Family (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) and Addams Family Values (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT).

Night Eleven – Saturday, October 29
A day full of Halloween haunts begins with everyone’s favorite teen witch in the film Sabrina the Teenage Witch at 8:00 – 10:00 AM ET/PT. The spells and potions continue as another teenager must come to grips with her witch-filled lineage in Teen Witch (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET/PT). Then at 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET/PT, a little ghost named Casper helps a father and daughter who move into a haunted house. The Scooby gang reunites when each member arrives on a mysterious island to investigate strange occurrences in Scooby-Doo (2:00 – 4:00 PM ET/PT). Missed the tale of an unhappy girl dreaming of the perfect world last weekend? Here is the chance to catch an encore presentation of Coraline, at 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT. From one little girl dreaming of more to another who uses her telekinetic powers to get rid of her evil principal and grouchy parents, Matilda airs from 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT. Then with an eye of newt and pinch of bats teeth, the three Sanderson witches terrorize a town in Hocus Pocus at 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT. Didn’t get enough witchy frights? There is nothing to fear with an encore presentation of Hocus Pocus (10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT). The evening comes to a haunted halt when Eddie Murphy does his own ghost hunting in The Haunted Mansion (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT).

Night Twelve – Sunday, October 30
The Scooby gang kicks off a day full of monsters, ghosts and witches with Scooby-Doo at 7:30 – 9:30 AM ET/PT. From a haunted island to a haunted house, Casper (9:30 – 11:30 AM ET/PT) continues the hauntingly fun times. Then a little girl takes unpleasant matters into her own hands in Matilda at 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET/PT. The wackiest family on the block is back at it with The Addams Family (1:30 – 3:30 PM ET/PT) and Addams Family Values (3:30 – 5:30 PM ET/PT). The night continues with some spooky spells with two sisters who invoke the spirits in Practical Magic (5:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT). Then follow Van Helsing as the famous monster hunter takes on his most formidable foe, Count Dracula, at 8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT before ending the night with haunting humor and a Halloween-themed episode of America’s Funniest Home Videos (11:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT).

Night Thirteen – Monday, October 31
The frightening thrills come to an end as All Hallows Eve is upon us and promises to bring with it a treat bag full of fun. One more Halloween-themed episode of America’s Funniest Videos starts the night off with harrowing hijinks at 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT. Then continue the Halloween haunts with Casper (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) as he helps a family battle three pesky poltergeists. The evening comes to a screaming halt when three witches promise to wreak havoc in Hocus Pocus at 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT.

ABC Family Media Relations: Catherine Graves, 818/973-4044,[email protected]
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Official ABC Family “13 Nights of Halloween” website: www.abcfamily.com/13nights

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ABC Family’s 13th Annual ‘13 Nights Of Halloween’ October 19th – 31st

Rapunzel Welcomed As 10th Disney Princess, Watched By The World’s Media And Celebrities

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October 3, 2011

Disney today officially welcomed Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration, which took place in front of a global audience at Kensington Palace in London. Little princesses from across the globe watched Rapunzel be welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana. British teenager and rising star Shannon Saunders sang Disney Princess’ new signature theme, The Glow.

The procession through Kensington Gardens was watched by an estimated over 10,000 Disney fans waving flags and lining the parade route to welcome Rapunzel and the other Disney Princess characters in their horse-drawn carriages. In a world first, Kensington Palace, was chosen by Disney as the perfect location for this magical welcoming ceremony of a Disney Princess, as it has been the home of many real life Princesses over the centuries.

“Rapunzel’s royal celebration at Kensington Palace was truly a meaningful and important event in the history of Disney Princess,” said Bob Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Since the release of Tangled, Princess Rapunzel’s inquisitive and energetic personality has filled the hearts and homes of little girls around the world.”

Over 100 girls from over 25 countries dressed as little princesses joined the festivities and witnessed the crowning of Rapunzel by Fairy God Mother and Flynn Rider. The celebrations continued with a fun filled afternoon from lantern making to storytelling. Celebrities in attendance included from the United States, Nicole Richie with husband Joel Madden and their son and daughter; from the UK, Peter Andre, Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis; from Brazil, Ticiane Pinheiro Justus; from Italy, Laura Chiatti.

“Today’s celebration was vibrant, energetic and fun, just like our newest addition to the Disney Princess family herself,” said Anne Gates, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Consumer Products. “Girls everywhere have admired Princess Rapunzel for her curiosity and imagination and now they can continue to celebrate her strengths and story with her induction into the Disney Princess royal court.”

Each Disney Princess character has a unique story that empowers girls to imagine and live their very own fairy tales. Rapunzel is a modern heroine – she may have lived her entire life locked inside a hidden tower but Rapunzel is no damsel in distress. The girl with 70 feet of glowing, magical hair is an upbeat young lady who fills her days with art, books and imagination. She is full of curiosity about the outside world and can’t help but feel her true destiny lies outside of the lonely tower walls.

To kick off her celebration, Rapunzel arrived in London a week early to do some sightseeing and visited a famous London landmark every day. Fans can view Rapunzel’s royal journey picture gallery at www.Facebook.com/DisneyLiving and see the newest Disney Princess visiting Salt Tower at the Tower of London, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge at Thames River and Big Ben.

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For October 3

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October 3, 2011

The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For October 3

Hi there fans of all things Disney!! If you are reading this on October 3rd we will be 10 days away from the start of this year’s visit to Walt Disney World. September/October seems like a popular time for your friends at Chip and Company to visit Mecca. For the last few weeks it feels that we have had one or more of our writers either at Walt Disney World or the Disneyland Resort every day. Lots of good articles will be coming from our visits. On to this week’s review!!

The Epcot Food & Wine Festival opened on the 29th of September and we know what’s important. We thought you might like to see the 2011 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Booths and Menus so click on the link.
When rumors fly who else would be there but Anonymouse? He/she is at it again and here is the latest question from Disney Confidential – Is Disneyland India Coming Soon? See what you think and feel free to comment.
Saturday was a huge day for the Disney Company and all the lucky visitors who were at the Magic Kingdom to watch as Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary. It’s not a gigantic celebration, I’m betting that will happen in 2021 for the 50th.
Tangled introduced us to a new Princess and now it’s becoming official. Read about the festivities in Rapunzel Has Arrived in London For Her Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace on October 2nd; Rapunzel’s Hair Cascades Off the Salt Tower. Congratulations!!!
Scary moments at Disney’s California Adventure this week when a Malfunction During Aladdin Stage Show Prompts Evacuation. Fortunately, no one was injured and the show has since returned.
Are any of you Muppets fans? Are any of you WWE fans? Are any of you both??? Well if you are a fan of either or both you will enjot yourselves when The Muppets come to WWE Raw on Halloween night. Trick or Treat!!!
Do kids like toys – of course they do. That makes it important that Mom and Dad stay current on the best toys. We can help you as you check out Disney FamilyFun Magazine Announces 20th Annual Toy of the Year Award Winners, so go ahead but don’t let the kiddies catch you.
Cat Cora had some unexpected scheduling conflicts so she was forced to cancel her Food & Wine Festival appearances. Fear not, Disney has already taken care of it and you will be pleased to know that ‘The Poor Chef’ Replaces Cat at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. I’m sure you will enjoy his presentations.
We all knew this would be coming but take a look and find out about the NEW! Halloween Merchandise at Disney Parks. It’s simply BOOtiful!! (Sorry!)
There is something new and quite unusual at this years Food & Wine Festival as Ocean Spray Brings the Magic of the Cranberry to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. They even have a real (but small) Cranberry Bog built at Epcot – fascinating.

It has been a very “newsy” week but that hasn’t stopped our staff of incredible writer from sharing their points of view and experiences with you. We can only give you a small sample but we ask you to visit us at Chip and Company to see just what we have to offer. Let’s take a quick look!!

For those of you visiting Walt Disney World soon and planning on attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Mel gives us a Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Review. Take a look so you will know what to expect.
Our fearless leader Chip just loves his Android cell phone and he took a lot of photos on the recent family vacation. If you want to take a look at them, go to his Photo Review of our Disney World Vacation for the instructions.
We all know how wonderful the theme parks are at Walt Disney World but that’s not all there is. Catie gives us some ideas about Fun things to do OUTSIDE of the Disney World Parks so give the article a read and see what you might be missing.

That’s it for this week folks. Mike will be back next week and will also be covering for me the following week. I’ll be thinking of you while my wife and I are spending 10 days at our favorite place. As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken

Coming Soon: Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

Production is underway on “Pixie Hollow Games,” an all-new, animated special to premiere this fall on Disney Channel. The special, which is part of the hugely successful Disney Fairies franchise, features a talented voice cast of Disney Channel stars including Brenda Song (“The Suite Life on Deck“), Jason Dolley (“Good Luck Charlie“), Tiffany Thornton (“So Random!”) and Zendaya (“Shake It Up”) as the new fairies and sparrow man who join Tinker Bell and her fairy friends to participate in the legendary Pixie Hollow Games. Megan Hilty (NBC’s upcoming musical series “Smash”) also stars as Rosetta.

The special is executive-produced by Academy Award winner John Lasseter (Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” and “Cars” franchises) and directed by Bradley Raymond (“Tinker Bell”).

In “Pixie Hollow Games,” all of the fairies and sparrow men in Pixie Hollow gather for the legendary three-day Olympic-style competition event, which culminates with one fairy guild being named champion of the Games. Determined not to let the garden fairies’ unfortunate history of not performing well at the Games get to her, newcomer Chloe (voiced by Brenda Song) works to convince all of the other garden fairies, which includes her teammate Rosetta (voiced by Megan Hilty) and the pragmatic Fern (voiced by Zendaya), that they must work together and dig down deep to break their well-known losing streak. Along the way, the reigning champion storm fairies, including Rumble (voiced by Jason Dolley) and Glimmer (voiced by Tiffany Thornton), continue to intimidate and outperform their competitors, but with Chloe’s spirited determination, they are forced to work harder than ever before.

Pixie Hollow games will premiere on the Disney Channel this fall.

“How Will You Train?” Pixie Hollow Games Art Contest Announced! (chipandco.com)
Explore Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook at Magic Kingdom Park (chipandco.com)

Coming Soon: Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games

Disneynature: African Cats coming to Bluray and DVD October 4th

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

This coming October, don‘t miss Disneynature‘s latest home entertainment release, AFRICAN CATS, an epic film profiling two incredible families as they strive to make a home in the wilds of Africa. Disneynature AFRICAN CATS will debut as a 2-Disc Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo Pack, a High Definition Movie Download and/or On-Demand viewing on Tuesday, October 4, and is the perfect family-friendly film that provides an exciting journey into the wild while also raising consumer awareness for these incredible animals.

For every movie purchased through October 10, 2011, Disneynature will be contributing a portion* of its home entertainment sales through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to the “See AFRICAN CATS, Save the Savanna” effort – an initiative developed between Disneynature and the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to protect lions, cheetah, elephants, zebra, giraffe and a host other species in Africa. For more information on this release, please visit www.DisneyNature.com/AfricanCats.

An awe-inspiring adventure blending family bonds with the power and cunning of the wild, AFRICAN CATS captures the real-life love, humor and determination of these majestic kings of the savanna in an exciting, heartwarming and visually stunning tale that is sure to engage children and adults alike. The film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Alastair Fothergill (Disneynature EARTH) and Keith Scholey.
*Disneynature will contribute $.50 per Combo Pack and Movie Download purchased through October 10, 2011 to AWF, with a minimum contribution of $30,000.

Disneynature’s plans to work with the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) to “Save the Savanna” have gone viral. (chipandco.com)
See ‘African Cats’ and Help Protect Wildlife (chipandco.com)

Disneynature: African Cats coming to Bluray and DVD October 4th

Disney Store Offers Top Costume Choices for Halloween

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

Adults and kids won’t have to wish upon a star to find this year’s hottest Halloween costumes when they head to their local Disney Store or shop at DisneyStore.com. According to the National Retail Federation’s yearly top costume survey, Disney Store has the most popular styles, including princesses, Spider-Man and pirate costumes. Also a top choice for celebrities and their kids in 2011, Disney Store costumes have been spotted on the kids of Molly Ringwald, from the ABC Family show The Secret Life of the American Teenager; Joey Lawrence of ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey; actress Candace Cameron; actress Salma Hayek; and award-winning singer Christina Aguilera, but every kid will feel special when dressed in a high-quality, stylish Disney Store costume for Halloween.

“When it comes to costumes, princess costumes have been the favorite among girls for years,” said National Retail Federation President and CEO Matthew Shay. “From bright and colorful princess and fairy options to traditional favorites like pirates and superheroes, Halloween lets kids of all ages take part in the fun and festivity of the holiday.”

New this year, the elaborate Limited Edition Rapunzel role play costume will bring sweet smiles to the faces of the 2,000 girls who are lucky enough to get one of these authentic designs. Boys will live out adventures dressed as favorite superheroes such as Spider-Man and Captain America or the fearless pirate Jack Sparrow and space captain Buzz Lightyear.

“We are so proud to be a top choice for Halloween year after year,” said Molly Adams, senior vice president of Disney Store North America. “At Disney Store we pride ourselves on making costumes that are created to last and made with the highest quality materials to provide endless years of role playing.”

At a recent event in the Santa Monica Place Disney Store, celebrities and their kids shopped for their favorite Disney costumes to get ready for a fun Halloween day.

Girls Costumes

On October 2, 2011, Disney will officially welcome Rapunzel as the 10th Disney Princess character at a high profile, star-studded celebration at Kensington Palace in London, UK. Little princesses from across the globe will watch Rapunzel be welcomed into the Disney Princess royal court by Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White and Tiana.

To mark the occasion, Disney Store is celebrating Disney Princess by offering all 10 princess costumes and unique accessories inspired by their iconic gowns and dresses. Each Disney Princess character has a unique story that empowers girls to imagine and live their very own fairy tales, and each girl can find her favorite princess costume at Disney Store this Halloween.

Like Rapunzel in Tangled, your little princess can live her dreams while wearing the new Limited Edition Rapunzel Role Play costume. This dress mirrors Rapunzel’s dress in Tangled and is marked by rich violet colors, delicate flower trim and a shimmering skirt to help girls get ready for an adventure. To complete this look, girls can add the accompanying 3-foot-long wig and crown (sold separately).

Girls will also get excited over the new Cinderella Wedding role play dress. The details on this sparkling dress will impress any princess and make her feel ready to meet her prince charming.

In addition to princess costumes, girls can also select Jessie from Toy Story or the always classic Minnie Mouse.

Boys Costumes

This year, villains don’t stand a chance with Disney Store’s Halloween 2011 line up for boys that will transform boys into crime fighting superheroes, adventurous cowboys and more. Boys will be ready for action in the Captain America, Cars 2, Jack Sparrow and Spider-Man role play costumes. They can also go to infinity and beyond with the Woody and the light-up Buzz Lightyear costumes.

Toddlers and Infants

Toddlers and infants can join in the Halloween fun with Disney Store’s adorable selection of role play costumes. Toddler boys can become everyone’s favorite mouseketeer Mickey Mouse, while little girls can sparkle in the pink and white polka dot Minnie Mouse role play costume.

Infants will look sweet wearing the beautiful Belle or Rapunzel role play costumes that come with a beautiful organza skirt and delicate satin trim. Little boys can be extra cute dressed as the king of the jungle Simba.

Parents looking for a comfy costume for their little ones will love the Disney Store bodysuit set available in Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Jessie from Toy Story, Tigger, Winnie the Pooh and Woody styles. Each set comes with an adorable bodysuit and matching hat to comfortably transform infants into classic Disney characters.

Adult Costumes

DisneyStore.com has fun costumes for adults that easily allow parents to coordinate with their kids for a complete family look. Women can dress up as Maleficent, Minnie Mouse, Rapunzel or Snow White. Guys will be the life of the party dressed as the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow or Mickey Mouse. All these costumes and more can be found on DisneyStore.com.

For more information on Halloween products and Disney Store events visit www.DisneyStore.com/Updates , become a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore .

To download Disney Store’s mobile app for free, please visit the App Store at www.itunes.com/apps/disneystore . To learn more about Disney Store’s mobile application, please visit www.DisneyStore.com/mobile .

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2011 Disney Halloween Costumes at the Disney Store (chipandco.com)
DisneyStore.com: 25% off Disney Parks Merchandise + Cash Back (Last Day) (couponingtodisney.com)

Disney Store Offers Top Costume Choices for Halloween

All The Beloved Characters From The Hundred Acre Wood Are Back!

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

As National Honey Month comes to a close, keep the celebration going with these WINNIE THE POOH-themed recipes and a honey-loving clip! The world’s most beloved bear spends his days in search of the naturally delicious nectar, and now you, too, can enjoy some honey-flavored treats with Pooh.

And on October 25th, Disney releases WINNIE THE POOH on Blu-ray & DVD! Journey back to the 100 Acre Wood for a heart-warming adventure with Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore and Christopher Robin! Bonus material includes the EXCLUSIVE short “Mini-Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Balloon,” deleted scenes and more!

Click below for full details on Winnie the Pooh coming to DVD & Bluray!

Winnie the Pooh Coming to DVD and Bluray October 25th (chipandco.com)
Movie Review: Winnie the Pooh (chipandco.com)

All The Beloved Characters From The Hundred Acre Wood Are Back!

My Memories Giveaway – Disleelandia

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October 2, 2011

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Greetings to the Chip and Company readership! I’d like to invite all of you to enter my new Giveaway over at Disleelandia. I’ve opened it to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of Walt Disney World itself. What better way to celebrate the place that creates memories than by giving away software that helps you preserve them!

MyMemories Suite (from MyMemories.com) is a great little package that allows you to make digital scrapbooks. And who doesn’t like scrap booking, eh? Especially if it involves those cherished Disney memories! The above picture is just one example of what is possible with this software.

But my Giveaway has a fun element to it: YOU can determine how many prizes are awarded! Will it be one, two, or three? To find out how YOU can up the ante, go to Disleelandia and read the Official Entry Rules.

Here is the first EXTRA prize that may be added… by YOU:

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Limited Edition Aulani Print

As they say in the Infomercials: But wait, that’s not all! If you play along during the Giveaway, YOU could be responsible for adding one more prize to the package:

My Memories Giveaway - Disleelandia

Rescue Rangers DVD Set

So are you excited about the Giveaway yet? Going back to the Infomercial: But wait, there’s still more!

Chip and Company readers can earn an EXTRA ENTRY simply by mentioning Chip and Company! So hurry on over to Disleelandia now and get your entry in. There’s no time like the present to start making new memories with the

My Memories Giveaway!

Disneyland Resort Releases 2010 Community Report

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, he also created a culture of giving. Today, the Disneyland Resort continues to be dedicated to making a positive impact on Southern California. This video highlights efforts conveyed in the 2010 Disneyland Resort Community Report released this month, and provides a glimpse into the Resort’s commitment to the community, environment and its 21,000 cast members.

To view the full report, click here.

Disneyland Discounts – October – December 2011 (pixievacations.com)
September is Chock Full of Events at Disneyland Resort! (chipandco.com)

Disneyland Resort Releases 2010 Community Report

Get Active: A month of Giveaways on Chip and Company!

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October 2, 2011

You may or may not have read the article about how Chip and Co and Tips from the Disney Diva has put together a “team” for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend Feb 25-26, 2012. If you did not you really should read it HERE, because we’d love to have you GET ACTIVE with us! Just because we know you LOVE FREE STUFF we’ve got a giveaway on our FACEBOOK SITE EVERY WEEK of Jeff Galloway’s Princess half-marathon training schedule (click to see the training schedule for Beginners). Official training begins on Oct 4th, just 2 days from now!

So what will we be giving away for people running/walking and registering their walk on our Facebook site during the Month of October? (click on the highlighted names to visit the awesome etsy stores who are donating the giveaways!) *You don’t have to be a part of our team to be a part of the giveaway, but you DO have to register your activity on the Facebook page!*

Now- Oct 2nd: BE PREPARED Week = Black Princess crown hat (pull that hair back!)

WEEK 1 – Oct 3-9 = 13.1 Princess hand stamped pendant. (so adorable!)

WEEK 2 – Oct 10-16 = Sweet-Sweat-bands (Also one of our RACE TEAM SPONSORS!!!) You will love all her stuff and its all on SALE this week at http://www.sweetsweatbands.com/

WEEK 3 – Oct 17-23 = $10.00 iTunes e-gift certificate (new music to run to!!)

WEEK 4 – Oct 24-30 = Wrist Wallet (great place to hold your keys, money, whatever while you exercise)

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WEEK 5 – Oct 31-Nov 6 = Blue Race Belt (so you look like you know what you’re doing!)

Getting healthy, like going to Disney Parks, is a GIFT YOU GIVE YOUR FAMILY!! Come join us! We would ESPECIALLY love to have you REGISTER FOR OUR RACE TEAM if you’re running the Royal Family 5K OR the Princess Half Marathon Feb. 25-26, 2012.

Now go out and GET ACTIVE and WIN FREE STUFF at the same time!

Get Active with Chip&Co / Tips from the Disney Diva! (chipandco.com)
Coming to Disney World Spring 2012: Blooms, Baseball and more (chipandco.com)

Disneyland Resort Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

For 56 years, the Disneyland Resort has been an economic engine for Southern California – contributing billions of dollars in support to the local economy, millions of dollars in taxes and thousands of jobs. Despite the recent economic downturn, an independent study conducted in 2009 concluded that the Resort generates $4.7 billion annually for the Southern California economy. Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis shared this information with community leaders at the 2011 State of the Resort event.

He went on to mention that including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, three Disneyland Resort hotels and Downtown Disney, the Resort employs 21,000 cast members and supports an additional 57,000 jobs in Southern California, which include suppliers’ employees.

In addition, the study showed that the Resort generates $255 million in taxes each year for surrounding cities, counties and the state – including hotel, sales, property and income taxes.

Disneyland Resort Donates California Zephyr to Western Pacific Railroad Museum (chipandco.com)
September is Chock Full of Events at Disneyland Resort! (chipandco.com)

Disneyland Resort Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact

Magic Kingdom Marks 40th Anniversary

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Chip

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October 2, 2011

Magic Kingdom Park celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a special celebration that featured a procession of Disney characters, a group singalong and more.

The festivities began right at the park’s entrance, where yesterdays guests received commemorative 40th anniversary buttons and park maps. At 10 a.m., a line of more than 50 Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the Seven Dwarfs, paraded down Main Street, U.S.A. to the tune of “it’s a small world (after all)”, and songs from previous park anniversary celebrations, including “Remember the Magic” from the park’s 25th anniversary.

Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney Park Operations and president of the Walt Disney World Resort, welcomed the crowd at Cinderella Castle, and reflected on the park’s milestone, explaining that for Walt Disney, guests were – and still are – a key element in making a Disney theme park a magical place to visit.

“‘You can dream, create, plan and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality,” Meg quoted Walt as saying. “Many people hear that and assume Walt was talking about cast members, and he was, but he was also talking about our guests. For this place to be truly magical, it takes your smile and your laughter.”

Guests were then invited to accompany the Dapper Dans in singing “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

To see more of the festivities for yourself, be sure to check out the video below.

Source Disney Parks Blog

40th Anniversary Commemorative Map of Magic Kingdom Park (chipandco.com)
Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary Primed for an Exciting Future (chipandco.com)

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