The Princess and the Frog comes to Disneyworld’s Port Orleans

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February 22, 2010

So as the date approaches for the release of The Princess & the Frog on Blu-ray and DVD I can’t help but wonder if we will see Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen making their mark on any Disneyworld Resort. By the way it releases on March 16th if you have not preordered. So with the huge success of the movie earning around 100 Million dollars domestically just in the theater, you have to ask yourself what is next?

Right now Disney has a perfect opportunity to make this movie a classic for all time by incorporating it into one of its Disney World resort, the Port Orleans. Both the Riverside and French Quarter already have a Southern, Louisiana, Mardi Gras type feel with the decorations and such. I am sure it would take minimal effort for the Disney Imagineers to come up with a way to change the decorations to resemble the look and feel of the movie. They are refurbing half of the park already anyway 🙂

I would like to see Disney possibly incorporate a character breakfast at the Boatwright’s Dining Hall. Almost every other resort has some kind of character breakfast. I know my family and I practically live at the Polynesian, Contemporary, and Grand Floridian for the various character meals. Being able to meet Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen, and possible Raymond would be very cool. Also like the other resorts with Character meals you are getting people to venture out of the parks and check out various resorts, buy merchandise, and possibly make reservations for next visits. Isn’t that what you want Disney more sales?

Another cool thing DisneyWorld could do is possibly have a daily or weekly “Mardi Gras” celebration. I know over the summer Disney had the Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee which was great but for some reason they stopped doing it. If Disney was trying to guage attendance and if it would be worthy to have it permantely at the park I think maybe it was a little to soon. I am no numbers expert but I think alot of people who didn’t see the movie in the theaters are just waiting for the DVD/BluRay release. I know we have seen it several times in the theater but our 3 year old is probably the exception since she is a movie buff like her mom and dad. If anyone at Disney is reading this give it another chance! I know our family would love to see the show or participate in a Mardi Gras celebration minus all the drinking and flashing that goes on at the real one.

Whatever the future of Princess and The Frog I hope the creative staff and management at Walt Disney Co are trying to find ways to incorporate Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen into the fabric of the Disney experience. If not here are just a few suggestions 🙂

What are some other ways you could see Disney adding the elements of the movie into Disneyland or DisneyWorld? Let us know in the comment section below.

The Little Mermaid attraction at Disney’s California Adventure

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February 21, 2010

Article from the OC Register with a bonus video of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure.

There is lots of construction activity at Disney’s California Adventure as workers continue to build new attractions at the Disneyland Resort’s theme park.

One of the new attractions under construction is The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. The attraction is part of the theme park’s more than billion dollar expansion that started with the addition of Toy Story Mania and will continue with the debut of the World of Color fountain show this summer.

The Little Mermaid is scheduled to open in 2011.

Disney’s Donald Duck Easter Toy at Hallmark Store

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February 21, 2010

Hallmark is selling this funny Donald Duck toy with the purchase of 3 cards. He has a fit and says “Put me down” when you pick him up by his ears!

We were having fun making them all walk around in the store.. Sorry the video is sideways my Droid phone doesn’t know what right side up is.

I am going to post a new video with pictures tomorrow.

Video is from our the Chip and Co You Tube Channel.

Gas Station Shooting Near DisneyWorld Leaves Man Dead

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February 21, 2010

This gas station is due East of Epcot. So be careful if you are in the area. Here is the article from News 13.

Orange County deputies said a speeding red Honda is one of their only clues after a man was gunned down at a gas station near Walt Disney World.

Investigators said the victim, 22, was pumping gas at a Circle K on Apopka Vineland Road, when someone opened fire.

After the victim was shot, he and a friend got back in their car and took off, then stopped at a nearby Shell gas station to get help.

Rescue crews rushed to the scene, but by the time they arrived, it was too late to save the man.

Witnesses said they saw the red Honda speed away from the area, but deputies said they have no other information about the shooter.

Deputies said based on their investigation, they did not think the shooting was random, and are following up on all possible leads.

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Collection of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Clips

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February 21, 2010

I am counting down the days till the release of Alice in Wonderland! Here are a few clips from Alice in Wonderland scheduled to be in theaters on March 5th.

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Disney’s Toy Story 3 Toys Drop In at Toy Fair

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February 21, 2010

Green Army Men, Buzz, Woody, Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear, John Lasseter and Lee Unkrich show off the new Toy Story 3 toy line at the 2010 American International Toy Fair in New York City. Lasseter gives us some insight to Lotsos history as he smells his strawberry tummy.

‘Lizzie Maguire’ star Hilary Duff is engaged to NHL player Mike Comrie.

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February 20, 2010

Congrats to Hilary Duff & Mike Comrie on their engagement!

The original Disney star will soon be walking down the aisle. According to MSNBC, it is now confirmed that actress/singer Hilary Duff, 22, is engaged to NHL star Mike Comrie, 29.

Dating for over two years, publicist Nanci Ryder confirmed that the Edmonton Oilers star popped the question last weekend in Hawaii. Comrie, meanwhile, is on break while the NHL goes on a two-week hiatus in order to make room for the Olympics.

Arguably the reason why the Disney channel is what it is today, Duff broke into stardom at a young age with the Disney smash hit, The Lizzie Maguire Show. After many seasons with the show, the young starlet moved on to bigger projects including a hugely successful music career. Recently, she has been seen in a number of independent films such as War, Inc., co-starring John Cusack and Marisa Tomei. Her latest appearance was a recurring role on the hit series, Gossip Girl.

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Official Reopening Date Set for ‘Captain EO’ Featuring Michael Jackson

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February 20, 2010

The whole interwebs is a buzz this morning with the Official Opening of Captain EO at Disneyland in California. Here is the post from the Disney Park Blog:

Since we first announced the return of “Captain EO” on the Disney Parks Blog, there has been an incredible response from fans, and we’ve received many enthusiastic emails and phone calls asking exactly when the classic “Captain EO” attraction featuring Michael Jackson will reopen.

Today, we are excited to give you an update on the Captain’s return!

On Tuesday, February 23, as a tribute to the magic, music and messages of “Captain EO,” the 3-D musical adventure is returning to the Tomorrowland theater in which it debuted. While it’s not possible to replicate some special effects elements from the original presentation, it will boast a new 70mm print of the film, and it will sound better than ever thanks to acoustic enhancements made to the theater since the film last played there in 1997.

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Check out the related post section below for the video for the Original Captain EO Musical.

Prince of Persia Behind the Scenes Featurette

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February 20, 2010

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Walt Disney Studios released this new behind the scenes video for the upcoming film “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” by director Mike Newell and starring Ben Kingsley , Jake Gyllenhaal and Gemma Arterton.

More Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Videos

Photo from filmofilia.com

Live From Disneyworld

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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February 20, 2010

Today I will be updating with some live pictures and quotes from our own Anne`. She’s in Disneyworld for the day! Let’s get started!

Our first pic comes along with this note from her:

“New Best Friend:

No longer resigned to bottles on a string (though they were life savers at the time) now Disney offers carabiners with rubber Mickey shaped grips. Now you can just attach your bottle to your existing bag without adding another strap to your shoulders. Good news to all the tired bag carriers at WDW.”

Live From Disneyworld — Mickey Water Bottle Clips!

She has gone to visit Everest in the Animal Kingdom! Here are some pics from the wait in line:

Now on to Dinosaur!!

A beautiful picture of Everest!

A quick Park Hop & it’s time for some Hollywood Studios!

On to Sunset View and the famous Hollywood Tower….of Terror!

And now on to the Tower of Terror!!!

From the Tower of Terror to the Rockin’ Roller Coaster!

Next park is Epcot. Whew! Four parks in one day!!! Here’s a few sightings around Hollywood Studios on the way out!

Stay tuned for updates from Epcot!

‘Alice in Wonderland’ Ear Hats Coming to Disney Parks

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February 19, 2010

This is some exciting news for collectors or super nerds like myself who have a set of their own Mickey Mouse Ears. Disney Park Blog shares with us a new product that will be available for Alice in Wonderland Fans..Mouse Ears:

I wanted to let you know that we’re launching some unique limited-edition items soon, including an interesting “Alice In Wonderland” collectible ear hat. It’s a limited edition hat between the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort that’ll only be available at select Disney Parks locations…where ear hats are sold. Of course, the piece celebrates the launch of the new Tim Burton film in theaters March 5, 2010.According to Megan Kachur, Product Developer for all headwear, this ear hat has so many pieces and parts from its satin interior, dangling key, brim accents from signature film icons to its linticular Cheshire cat box cover that it’s sure to be a conversation starter.

Do you have your own set of Mickey Mouse Ears? What do you think about the Alice in Wonderland inspired one? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Sterling Knight Takes Over Radio Disney

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February 19, 2010

StarStruck star Sterling Knight invades Radio Disney. He talks about his role on the hit movie StarStruck, and takes some calls from some of his fans.

Unfortunately I can’t post the video here… Click here to see Sterling.