New Groot Water Bottle With Plush Carrier To Keep Hydrated All Day!
Hydration to the rescue! This Groot Water Bottle With Plush Carrier will help you carry your favorite beverage everywhere you go. We found it at Walt Disney World for $39.99, you can also order yours online at shopDisney.
It will be so much easier and lots more fun to remember to drink water with this stainless steel water bottle with an all over pattern of Groot and Rocket. It comes with a Groot plush carrier to help you take your favorite beverage with you everywhere you go.
This water bottle can hold almost 17 ounces, so you don’t have to say ”I Am Thirsty!” ever again!
2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Sold Out for Halloween
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom is now sold out for Halloween 2023. All other dates from August through November are still available.
With spellbinding entertainment, favorite Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and more, celebrate the most haunting time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 p.m. and allows guests to experience shorter wait times for attractions, themed food and beverage, and more. Guests of select Walt Disney World Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, and Shades of Green can purchase tickets starting April 27, and tickets will be available to all guests starting May 2.
Watch a Ghostly Promenade with “Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade”
It’s good to be bad, and your favorite Disney villains are back to stride down Main Street, U.S.A. alongside Disney heroes, the iconic Haunted Mansion graveyard diggers and other favorite characters. Guests may even spot some ghoulish new faces this year.
Get the Party ‘Startled’ With “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular”
Jack-o-lanterns aren’t the only ‘Jack’ at Walt Disney World this Halloween! The Pumpkin King, a.k.a. Jack Skellington, will once again host the must-see nighttime spectacular, “Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular.” Featuring projections, special effects and lighting paired with fireworks, music and iconic Disney characters, guests won’t want to miss this!
Trick-or-Treat Yourself to Candy and Sweets
M&M’S, SKITTLES, and SNICKERS, OH MY! Guests can satisfy their sweet tooth at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party by stopping by trick-or-treating locations throughout Magic Kingdom Park.
See a Spellbinding Spectacle With the Sanderson Sisters
The Sanderson Sisters, stars of the iconic “Hocus Pocus” films, will unite for an adventure and call on their comrades to summon the ultimate “Hocus Pocus” Party Potion during the “Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular” stage show at Cinderella Castle.
Also during the party, guests may have the opportunity to experience some of their favorite attractions including Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the newly opened TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise. TRON Lightcycle / Run will use a virtual queue* during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, allowing guests to enjoy all the festivities while they wait to enter the Grid.
Are you going to the 2023 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party in 2023?
New Haunted Mansion Collection Coming Soon To shopDisney!
Attention foolish mortals, a new Haunted Mansion Collection will materialize on July 10th at shopDisney and you won’t want to miss it, is to die for! It will feature a new Dooney & Bourke design, home decor and collectible toys.
The new Dooney & Bourke collection will feature the iconic purple, black and teal colors of the Haunted Mansion with an all over pattern of famous characters like Madam Leota, Constance, Hatbox Ghost and the Grim Grinning Ghosts! We love it!
Your house can also be transform into a spooky place with the new Haunted Mansion home decor coming to shopDisney like a blanket and decorative pillow with the stretching portraits! That is definitely a must have for us. Now moving on to collectible toys, a Haunted Mansion “Bride” Doll will be available on July 10th at 8am PT, this a limited edition release so you better set your alarms to get yours before it disappears.
Remember to check out shopDisney on July 10th to get your favorite pieces from this new collection!
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival officially starts on July 27th and runs through November 18th.
Get ready to sip and savor at over 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall.
The fun doesn’t stop with the food, however. It extends to exciting activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Fans of Fromage can take part in Emile’s Fromage Montage, a fun way to try tasty cheese dishes from around the world. Grab your Festival Passport and purchase any five cheese dishes listed in the back of the Festival Passport to collect a stamp. Once you’ve collected five stamps, head to Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE to redeem a sweet treat unique to the festival.
Families can embark on Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak – a “Ratatouille”-inspired adventure that’s très magnifique! Guests of all ages can search for Remy throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces.
And to celebrate the Halloween season grab your gourd-eous group and partake in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit, a special pumpkin scavenger hunt from September 29 through October 31.
The festival will also welcome back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre.
Stay tuned to Chip and Company for more 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Merchandise news!
Take a sip of magic with the new Disney Starbucks Tumblers that are now available online at shopDisney for $39.99 each! The new designs are stunning, we can’t pick just one so we want to take them all home! Take a look at all the amazing tumblers available now:
The Magic Kingdom tumbler comes in a beautiful pearl blue color with Mickey Mouse giving us a peace sign, the park’s logo in the middle and landmarks from the park all around like Madame Leota tombstone, Big Thunder Mountain, Orange Bird, Cinderella Castle, Peter Pan’s Flight, It’s A Small World, Mad Tea Party, Dumbo and Tron.
Epcot’s tumbler takes inspiration from Spaceship Earth with a futuristic silver color! It features Mickey Mouse on the corner ready to take on a fun adventure around the World Showcase, the tumbler features icons from the park like Figment, Spaceship Earth, Olaf, Guardians of the Galaxy and pavilion icons.
Drink in the cinematic excitement of visiting Hollywood Studios with this pink tumbler featuring Mickey Mouse with a movie clapper ready to say lights, camera action! The tumbler also feature iconic landmarks from the park like Tower of Terror, Toy Story Playland, The Muppets, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway.
A Disneyland tumbler in a gorgeous purple color features Mickey Mouse surrounded by icons like Space Mountain, Sleeping Beauty Castle, Matterhorn, Haunted Mansion, Enchanted Tiki Room, Jungle Cruise, It’s A Small World and Star Wars.
This new collection also features a water bottle version for those looking to take their favorite beverage on the go! The Walt Disney World version features a classy pearl color with gold detailing plus Mickey Mouse and icons from the four themed parks like Spaceship Earth, Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror and The Tree of Life.
A Disneyland version of this water bottle is also available in a beautiful light pink color with silver details. It features Mickey Mouse and icons from the resort like Sleeping Beauty Castle, It’s A Small World, Matterhorn, Jungle Cruise, Space Mountain and more.
Award-winning gospel recording artist Pastor Mike Jr., former Disney Dreamer Princeton Parker and news anchor Sade Baderinwa joined Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion Tracey Powell on stage at the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA on July 2,2023, to announce that applications for Disney Dreamers Academy class of 2024 will open on Monday. Disney Dreamers Academy is a mentoring program hosted annually at Walt Disney World Resort to foster the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities. (Harrison Cooney, photographer)
(Harrison Cooney, photographer)
Disney World 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy Applications Now Open
Walt Disney World Resort was centerstage Sunday at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture to announce the opening of applications and nominations for the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy.
Gospel singing star Pastor Mike Jr. joined Disney on stage during the announcement that was part of an informational session on the Essence stage in front of thousands of spectators.
The transformational program, which includes a four-day annual event in March at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is designed to broaden career and personal development for a select group of 100 teens from Black and underrepresented communities across America.
Students looking to achieve their dreams can apply and, for the first time this year, be nominated for the program at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com. The application process opens Monday and runs through October. The 100 selected students will receive an all-expense-paid trip along with one parent or guardian to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to experience a combination of inspiration, education and fun at The Most Magical Place on Earth.
“We’re seeking the next generation of big dreamers to bring to Walt Disney World for the 17th year of this life-changing program,” said Disney Signature Experiences vice president Tracey D. Powell, who is also the program’s executive champion. “Any teen in your life who aspires to achieve their goals should apply. You never know where it could take them!”
Pastor Mike Jr., dubbed “The New King of Urban Inspiration,” is an 11-time Stellar Award Gospel Artist, best known for his songs “I Got It” and “So Good”. As one of several celebrity speakers who took part in last year’s Disney Dreamers Academy, he motivated the students through his inspiring storytelling and musical performance.
“Inspiring others is my passion, and it is also the core of Disney Dreamers Academy, which is why I’m so proud to affiliate myself with this program,” said Pastor Mike Jr. “I’ve seen how passionate these students are and I would encourage all students to apply or nominate a fellow Disney Dreamer for this once-in-a-lifetime transformative event.”
The impactful Disney program introduces the teens to an array of new opportunities, such as sessions teaching valuable life tools, leadership skills, effective communication techniques and networking strategies.
Students attend in-depth workshops in a variety of disciplines aligned with their dreams. These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment, and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.’ The impactful Disney program introduces the teens to an array of new opportunities, such as sessions teaching valuable life tools, leadership skills, effective communication techniques and networking strategies.
Students attend in-depth workshops in a variety of disciplines aligned with their dreams. These workshops introduce the Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths within business, entertainment, and sciences, including career opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
In her role as Disney Dreamers Academy Ambassador, actor and singer Halle Bailey, who plays the lead role as Ariel in the live-action remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” was part of many special moments during this year’s event, sharing her own personal struggles and lessons on her path to success. She also personally hosted two aspiring filmmakers from the class at the world premiere of “The Little Mermaid.”
Over the years, Disney Dreamers Academy has inspired more than 1,500 students from across the country. Each year, graduates have gone on to become doctors, engineers, performing artists, entrepreneurs, Disney Cast Members and more, and some have transitioned into mentors to the Disney Dreamers who followed them.
The Disney Dreamers Academy program is an important part of Disney’s commitment to supporting diverse communities by encouraging the next generation to think big and to use what they learn in their relentless pursuit of their dreams in hopes of making a difference in the lives of others.
Cold Stone Creamery is fully prepped for the upcoming Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Cold Stone took to Instagram to share their latest “All That Glitters is Pink” ice cream creation. The post offered a description of the ingredients and flavors one can expect from a electric pink ice cream treat.
BEST. DAY. EVER! We’re going to Barbie Land with our NEW Creation & Cake inspired by the new film, BARBIE! “All That Glitters is Pink” Creation Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream with Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Dance Party Sprinkles & Whipped Topping Best Cake Ever! Layers of moist Yellow Cake and Pink Cotton Candy Ice Cream with Dance Party Sprinkles wrapped in fluffy White Frosting.
Guests can enjoy their ice-cream in limited edition Barbie movie themed custom cups while supplies last.
The new film, Barbie is only in theaters on July 21, 2023. The film is directed by Greta Gerwig. Additional cast include Will Farrell, Greta Gerwig, Emma Mackey, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, and Kate McKinnon. Barbie is rated PG-13.
John Stamos Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Upcoming Van Eaton Disney Auction
America’s favorite uncle shared a glimpse of rare items up for auction at the Van Eaton Disney Auction July 17-19. In a TikTok video Stamos joked as he took video of vintage Disney relics, saying “Got it. Need it. Got it.” It is no secret that Stamos is a bonafide Disney super-fan, so we don’t doubt his claims to own a sizable amount of Disney memorabilia.
The memorabilia is a part of the “The Joel Magee Disneyland Collection,” which is the largest privately owned collection of Disney parks memorabilia. How large is this collection? So massive that it can no longer be housed in the Van Eaton Galleries.
There is currently a free exhibition of the items at Burbank Town Center Mall starting on June 28 and it will run to July 16th. The auction runs form July 17-19. The online catalog of the items can be viewed here.
Indiana Jones Box Office Numbers Falls Flat for Opening Weekend
Despite hitting the low end of box office projections at about 60 million for it’s opening, studio executives and insiders surely expected a larger turnout for Indiana Jones’s last adventure. Indiana Jones was a huge part of the Disney acquisition, so these box office numbers have to be disappointing given the marketing and weight Lucasfilm put behind Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. For perspective, the much maligned Solo: A Star Wars Story opened higher than Dial, having earned 84 million in the same window.
Estimates have the budget of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny somewhere around 300 million to produce. Some of those costs are inflated due to COVID production increases, Harrison Ford’s compensation along with hefty paychecks to James Mangold. Disney hasn’t released a final cost of the film, but unless Indiana Jones can pick up momentum, this could result in a massive loss for Lucasfilm and Disney.
The film received a lackluster reception at Cannes film festival several weeks ago, but Disney didn’t stop pushing the film, with heavy marketing in the lead up to theatrical release. I’m sure there will be plenty of time to analyze the mistakes made here, but I cannot help but speculate that the film just did not appeal to anyone under 35 years old. From the looks of our theater, the demographic skewed much older than the normal Disney / Lucasfilm crowd. Does Indiana Jones fail to resonate with younger audiences? The coming weeks will certainly answer that question.
Currently Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is sitting at a 68% score on Rotten Tomatoes with an 88% audience score (2500+ verified ratings.) Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny stars Harrison Ford at the title character, Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Helena, John Rhys-Davies returning as Sallah, and Mads Mikkelsen as “Dr. Voller.” The film is directed by James Mangold and Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, and Simon Emanuel. Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny has a run time of 2 hours and 24 minutes and is rated PG-13. Have you seen Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny? Let us know your thoughts on the film in the comments.
Main Street USA at the Magic Kingdom gets a 4th of July Makeover
Main Street USA in the iconic Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort has been transformed into a tapestry of red, white, and blue as patriotic bunting has been added ahead of the parks 4th of July Celebrations.
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Walls & Scaffolding Added to EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion, Walls Finally Down Between Guest Services and Restrooms in EPCOT, Moana Journey of Water Construction is Almost Complete, Disney World Extends Theme Park Hours, and more.
Disney Adds More Acts to EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is returning for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starting July 27. We previously shared some of the acts that will be featured during the concert series and now more acts have been added!
Walls Finally Down Between Guest Services and Restrooms in EPCOT Walls Finally Down Between Guest Services and Restrooms in EPCOT. In the past, when Connections Cafe and Eatery were being built, there was a walkway to go around the backside of the Guest Services. Walls surrounded the whole area. In fact, a lot of people are referring to Epcot as “WallCot”, and who can blame them with how many walls surround the World Celebration neighborhood?
Moana Journey of Water Construction is Almost Complete in EPCOT Moana Journey of Water Construction is Almost Complete in EPCOT. We have seen a lot of action recently going on at Disney’s newest Attraction. With Water being turned on and tested, music being tested, and Disney Imagineers and Disney bosses doing a walkthrough.
Celebrate the 4th of July with these Patriotic Disney Photo Pass Photo Ops The 4th of July is a time when Americans come together to celebrate their independence and patriotism. And what better way to capture the spirit of this special day than by visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth? Disney is making it easier to bring home those Independence Day magical moments and memories with limited-time patriotic Photo Pass opportunities.
Guide to The Baltics Itinerary with National Geographic Expeditions National Geographic Expeditions recently announced three new itineraries for 2024: Bhutan, Colombia and the Baltics. We are taking a closer look at the Baltics itinerary! Guests will get to experience three picturesque European countries: the Baltic states of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia. Take a look!
Stunning Pixar Sand Art Designs at the Fulong Sand Art Festival in Taiwan Some amazing Pixar sand art designs can be seen at this year’s Fulong Sand Art Festival in Taiwan! From Finding Dory to Toy Story and even the newest Pixar film, Elemental, so many of our favorite Pixar characters are represented.
Magical Walt Disney World Starbucks Tumbler To Take With You Everywhere You Go! This new Walt Disney World Starbucks Tumbler is a must have in your collection! We have seen the 4 different themed park tumblers Starbucks released this year already, but if you can’t decide for one park specifically, then this tumbler inspired in the Disney World Resort is the way to go.
Walls & Scaffolding Added to EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion, Walls Finally Down Between Guest Services and Restrooms in EPCOT, Moana Journey of Water Construction is Almost Complete, Disney World Extends Theme Park Hours
Caramel Corn From Karamell-Küche in EPCOT. It has been a while since we got over the Germany Pavilion and spent a little time enjoying the fountain, and the stores. While enjoying Germany, we realized we haven’t had any caramel popcorn in over a year. So we wanted to bring you our love of this beloved Disney snack.
At Karamell-Küche, caramel covers everything here, and after watching it cooking in the kitchen, “yes” will be on the tip of your tongue. We got a warm bag of caramel-covered popcorn for $6.99.
This beloved snack just keeps chugging along, and when you get a freshly made bag, there is almost nothing that can beat the flavor in all of Walt Disney World.
