The wait is finally over! Disney’s Blizzard Beach is reopening on March 7, 2021. Blizzard Beach is one of the two water parks on Walt Disney World property. This spring will kick off Blizzard Beach’s 25th season! The water park is themed to a ski resort and is home to
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Disney files permit for Construction on Cinderella Castle ahead of 50th Anniversary
Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is going to have some more changes soon. The castle recently had a full refurbishment where the pastel colors of the castle were dialed up to a royal blue and bright pink. Now Disney has filed a permit for additional work
Disney Springs Now Serving The Freshest Mint Cannoli At Vivoli il Gelato!
The Mint Cannoli is back is at Vivoli il Gelato! This fresh treat made its debut earlier this year and became a must have at Disney Springs, so we are so happy to see it back on the menu! This mint cannoli is filled with a mint flavored sweet cream
Flamingo Crossings Village Apartments Now Open to Cast Members
In Walt Disney World, Flamingo Crossings Village is now accepting applications for apartments. Cast Members and Operating Participants will be the exclusive new residents of the village. Though it was built for Disney College Program participants, the program’s cancelation for the foreseeable future means the apartments are now empty. Its
Moana Themed Elements being added to Polynesian Pool according to permit
We recently found out that Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World will be getting a Moana theme. We aren’t sure exactly what areas of the resort will be re-themed but according to a recent permit, the pool may be getting some Moana elements. Related – Disney Polynesian Resort Construction
Fake Ministry Buys Mansion at Disney’s Golden Oaks After Obtaining Millions in PPP Funds
Secret Service recently uncovered fraud involving the Paycheck Protection Program and, oddly enough, a mansion near Walt Disney World. A fake religious organization called Aslan International Ministry was caught scamming the federal government for funds that were meant to protect small businesses in the aftermath of Coronavirus shutdowns. This money
The Mara at Animal Kingdom Lodge to Reopen for a Limited Time
I don’t know about you but I haven’t had early enough Zebra Domes in my life lately. We’ve managed to grab some from the Animal Kingdom Lodge gift shop, but The Mara quick-service restaurant where we usually find them is still closed. Even though Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village
Disney Addicts Weekly Roundup for the Week of December 14, 2020
Another week has come and gone, and that means we have even more exciting Disney news to share! Every week we here at Chip & Co. are sharing articles from our sister site, Disney Addicts. Make sure you follow both sites to keep up to date on all things Disney!
Gargoyle Installed on Roof of Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is coming along nicely! This weekend a gargoyle was installed on the roof. Related – Construction update for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs The bakeshop posted the following on Instagram: “At 5:18 am on December 18th, 2020, a mysterious creature flew over our Bakehouse at Disney
Epcot’s Lotus Blossom Café to Close on January 11th
When you want to eat at Walt Disney World, there can be no better option than Epcot. Maybe it’s because you don’t really have to choose what kind of food you want and can instead have some of several types of cuisine. No matter what you end up eating though,
Disney Ambassadors Around the Globe Wish You Seasons Greetings
Disney ambassadors from around the world are wishing you happy holidays and sharing their favorite Disney Parks traditions for this time of year. Ambassadors from every Disney Park have created a video to share some merriment, which you can view below. Melody from Hong Kong Disneyland loves to send Holiday
Disney World Theme Park Hours released through Early March of 2021
Walt Disney World park hours have been released through March 6, 2021. We previously only knew the hours through February 27. Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 am to 6 pm with park hopper hours starting at 2 pm. Related – Disney shares update with guests that Complimentary MagicBands Will
Epcot Restaurant operating 5 days a week starting in January
A popular Epcot restaurant will only be open 5 days a week starting in January. La Hacienda de San Angel in the Mexico Pavilion is going to be operating only 5 days a week come January 2021. Guests can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and premium margaritas are served with Old
Disney shares update with guests that Complimentary MagicBands Will No Longer Be Provided
Beginning in 2021, Disney World will no longer provide complimentary MagicBands for guests with a resort stay. We have been wondering how guests checking in January 1st and later will be able to access the parks and get their Key to the World Cards. Disney is sending out emails reminding
