Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World

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Chip

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November 18, 2009

Disney World is offering several new ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve this year:

A special two-hour, all-you-can-eat dinner & dessert and exclusive viewing of the Wishes fireworks show will be offered at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station on December 31 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The Dinner and Dessert Party includes artisan breads, fruit, cheeses, sushi, salads, seared tuna, beef short-ribs and carved pork. There will also be a child-friendly section available during the party. A wide-range of desserts will be available, and you can toast the New Year with a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage before the fireworks. Check in Party begins at 6:15 p.m. Prices are $139.99 for ages 10 and older; $69.99 for children 3 through 9.

The Fantasy in the Sky Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom begins at 9:50 p.m. The Party includes a self-service buffet featuring sweets and beverages and non-alcoholic sparkling drinks. Prices: $35.99 for ages 10 and over; $19.99 for children 3 through 9. Park admission is required. The Disney Dining Plan is not currently being accepted and pre-payment will be required when reserving seats for the night.

Victoria & Albert’s restaurant at the Grand Floridian will offer an eight to 10 course menu on New Year’s Eve, including caviar from around the world and an eclectic assortment of champagnes. Chef Scott Hunnel and his team will make appearances during the event, which, with wine and gratuity will be $375 plus tax for those 10 years of age (those under 10 can not attend). You must be older than 21 to be served alcohol. Booking has already begun for the event. For more information about Victoria & Albert’s check out the related post section below.

For more inforation visit www.disneyworld.com or call 407-WDW-DINE.

Radio Disney – Ubisoft Band Together With Petz Sweepstakes

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Chip

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November 18, 2009

Enter Radio Disney’s Ubisoft Band Together With Petz Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 2-night trip for four to Los Angeles or one of 100 Ubisoft Petz Nursery Games.

Entry Frequency: 1 x daily per person/email
End Date: December 12, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. PT
Eligibility: US (void in ME), 6-13

Disney Pic of the Day – Giant Gingerbread House Opens @ Grand Floridian Resort

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Chip

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November 17, 2009

Amazing Victorian gingerbread house at Disneyâ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.Â And if youâ€™re like me, the thought of building your own 16-foot jaw-dropper of a gingerbread house has at least crossed your mind.

Planning To Visit Disney During Christmas? Read This Before You Plan Any Further

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends

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November 17, 2009

Another great article from Reed at ReedsTickets. Reed is a guest writer for Chip and Company. Be sure to show him some love if you are in or visiting NYC and need tickets to sports event, a concert or a theater production.

Planning To Visit Disney During Christmas? Read This Before You Plan Any Further

No matter when you plan to go, a vacation in Walt Disney will be an unforgettable experience. Christmas is an extra special time to visit Disneyland. Visiting Disney during the Christmas holidays will not only save you from the heat and humidity experienced during the summer months but will also fascinate you with the wonderful holiday decorations strung all over the park. Christmas is also the time when crowds are generally lighter than other times of the year.

A vacation in Disney World is guaranteed to be a great choice, especially if you are traveling with kids. Adults and children alike will thoroughly enjoy the wonders of the Magic Kingdom and other attractions. However, if you are confused about which Disney holiday would be best for your family, it would be a good idea to know your options first.

Here is a look at the Disney vacations you can choose from during Christmas:

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Big Grizzly Mountain coaster coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

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Chip

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November 17, 2009

The Big Grizzly Mountain roller coaster at Hong Kong Disneyland will take riders through an abandoned gold mine packed with dynamite and overrun by grizzly bears.

Set to open as early as 2012, the runaway mine train ride is part of a nearly $500-million expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland that calls for the addition of three themed lands.

Big Grizzly Mountain will serve as the centerpiece of the Grizzly Trail themed land, the Chinese parkâ€™s version of Frontierland. The new ride blends the themeing of Disneylandâ€™s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad coaster with the setting of the Grizzly River Run water ride at Disneyâ€™s California Adventure.

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Collection of Disney’s “Space Mountain” Ride Videos

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Chip

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November 16, 2009

This is a full ride through Space Mountain on November 15th, 2009 (it is still in soft opening).

Space Mountain Queue, Part 1. This is from November 15th, 2009 at Walt Disney World.

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The Gingerbread Carousel at Walt Disney World’s Beach Club Resort

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Chip

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November 16, 2009

Each holiday season at Disney’s Beach Club Resort in Florida, a team of pastry chefs builds a giant gingerbread carousel in the hotel lobby. Every visible part is edible — the chocolate and fondant horses, the gingerbread floor and canopy, the white chocolate figures of Mickey Mouse and his friends, sugar poinsettias — even the accents of star anise and cinnamon stick. For more information about how Walt Disney World celebrates the holidays, visit www.disneyworld.com/holidays

Sneak peek: A scene-by-scene look at Hong Kong Disneylandâ€™s Mystic Manor

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Chip

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November 16, 2009

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Don’t open that box Monkey!

Mystic Manor takes visitors on a circa-1908 tour of an ancient artifact collection belonging to a world-renowned adventurer and explorer. Inside the Victorian home on a remote jungle hilltop, Lord Henry Mysticâ€™s museum comes alive when his mischievous monkey opens an enchanted music box.

Set to open as early as 2013, Mystic Manor is part of a nearly $500-million expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland that calls for the addition of three themed lands.

Mystic Manor will serve as the Chinese theme parkâ€™s ghost-less Haunted Mansion, with tributes to the classic Disney attractions Indiana Jones Adventure and Enchanted Tiki Room included throughout the ride.

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Disney Stores to Open at Midnight for Black Friday

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Chip

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November 16, 2009

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The Disney Store plans to open more than 125 stores nationwide at midnight on Black Friday, November 27th. From midnight until 10 a.m. customers can get 20% off all items, including already discounted merchandise. Disney has also released a list of most wanted holiday toys called the Disney Dozen, which it is selling for under $25. The list includes the Disney Princess Tiana Classic Doll from the Disney film, The Princess and the Frog.

Here are some of the other discounts the Disney Store is offering on Black Friday.

Special one-day pricing on great gifts include:

$5 deals: graphic character tee shirts (regular price $9.50), holiday ornaments (regular price $9.50 each) and character mugs (regular price $8.50)
$10 deals: Classic Disney Princess dolls (regular pricing $16.50 each), favorite Disney plush characters (regular price $14.50-$16.50) and colorful fleece throws (regular price $19.50)
$15 deals: a Disney-Pixar Cars’ Lightning McQueen Runaway Racer (regular price $29.50), Toy Story Talking Buzz and Woody Deluxe Action Figures (regular price $24.50 each) and a Disney Princess Glamour Case (regular price $19.50), perfect for stashing princess jewels and other necessities.

Select Disney Princess and Disney/Pixar’s Cars product $20-40 off during Black Friday weekend only include:

Disney Princess Darlings Castle, $49.50 (regular price $79.50)
Classic Disney Princess Dolls 8 Piece Gift Set, $69.50 (regular price $99.50)
Cars Dinoco Helicopter, $39.50 (regular price $59.50)
Cars Deluxe 20-Piece Die Cast Gift Set, $79.50 (regular price $99.50)
Minnie Mouse Kitchen Play Set, $59.50 (regular price $99.50)

With a purchase of $40 or more, guests may also receive a Holiday Sweater Mickey Mouse Plush for only $5 (while supplies last).

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Space Mountain full ride video and refurbishment report

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Chip

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November 15, 2009

After being on refurb for 7 months, and scheduled for an “official” public opening on Nov 22, Space Mountain had a soft opening in test mode 2 days ago, that is still going on.

Check out the article from Attractions Magazine here!

Magic Kingdom Park Transforms for â€˜Christmas Partyâ€™

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Chip

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November 15, 2009

If you loved the last time elapsed you will really like this one too!

“A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show” – Magic Kingdom

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Chip

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November 15, 2009

The new “A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show” at Walt Disney World at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. It replaces the “Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas” show.

Thanks as always to Jeff Lang DVD for the great videos!