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Give Kids The World Issues a Statement Regarding Their Extended Closure

Give Kids The World Village is a non-profit resort that works closely with The Make-A-Wish Foundation to provides cost-free Disney World vacations for children who are battling critical illness along with their families.

It’s Mickey!

But due to the global health crisis and the vulnerability of its guests, the resort has remained closed, and sadly they don’t know when they’ll be able to resume granting kids’ wishes.

Pamela Landwirth, President and CEO of Give Kids The World, posted this message on social media today regarding the current status of the non-profit. Since the children they assist have medical issues, it seems inadvisable for them to grant wishes involving trips to Disney World’s theme parks upon their reopening.

Give Kids The World Statement

Because The Village has had to shutter itself and will stay closed indefinitely, the group has had to make the difficult decision to lay off the majority of their staff which will go into effect June 27th. A small staff will be retained to ensure the upkeep of The Village as well as prepare for Give Kids The World’s eventual reopening.

We wish this wonderful organization that has provided so many kids with happy memories over the years nothing but the best and a speedy return to their very important work! For ways you can help Give Kids The World, click here.

Have you ever visited Give Kids The World Village? Let us know in the comments below.

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Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, Disney News, disney’s hollywood studios, Epcot, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, Disney World, Give Kids The World, give kids the world village, granting wishes, kissimmee, Make-A-Wish, non-profit

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Give Kids the World Village Remains Closed Indefinitely

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Give Kids The World, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of children with critical illnesses, announced that they will remain closed indefinitely due to COVID-19.

Their website has an update from the president and CEO:

“Dear Village Family,

It is with a heavy heart that I must share some devastating news both for me personally and for our entire Village family.

Unforeseen circumstances directly related to COVID-19 have resulted in Give Kids The World having to remain closed. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, our majority wish-granting partner, unexpectedly notified us that due to COVID-19, it would not be scheduling any wishes that involve travel or large groups, until a vaccine is in wide use. In addition, although the theme parks are reopening, we are uncertain as to when they will be able to welcome vulnerable guests, including our wish children.

The Village, therefore, will remain closed for an undetermined period of time. Unfortunately, this means we must lay off the majority of our staff effective Saturday, June 27, 2020. A small team will remain to ensure the safety and security of the Village and to nurture our relationships with you – our alumni families, volunteers, wish granting organizations, donors and other partners as well as prepare for our eventual reemergence. We will continue to honor our commitment to never turn a wish child away. If there is a rush wish prior to our reopening, we will work with our wish granting partners to fulfill that wish.

I can promise you that I will work tirelessly to find a way to reopen our beloved Village as soon as possible.

With love,
Pamela Landwirth
Give Kids The World Village CEO & President”

Village Update from our President & CEO: https://t.co/C30Haguv5Z pic.twitter.com/mlYGp6Gjg3

— Give Kids The World (@GKTWVillage) June 9, 2020

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Filed Under: News, Other Orlando Attractions, COVID-19, Give Kids the World, Give Kids the World Closure

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Review! This NEW Shake in Disney World Has An Entire Cupcake on Top!

Just moments ago, we told you Vivoli il Gelato had finally reopened in Disney Springs!

Birthday Cake Shake

And now we’re back to share all the delicious deets regarding a certain special menu item — the Birthday Cake Shake!

While originally Vivoli il Gelato had hoped to open its doors on May 22nd, we stopped by that day to see the shop was still closed. An employee told us they were aiming to reopen by June 1oth which is Vivoli il Gelato’s 5-year anniversary! We were SUPER excited to see them up and running today — and to celebrate, we’re diving into their Birthday Cake Shake!

Birthday Cake Shake

Oh hello, gorgeous! Where have you been hiding all of our lives?! This “birthday present in a cup” features cake batter gelato blended with milk and it’s topped with a cupcake, whipped cream, and rainbow confetti sprinkles!

Birthday Cake Shake

Words don’t do the insanity of the Birthday Cake Shake justice, but we’ll try our best to explain what’s going on with this thing! First of all, the gelato tastes just like how you would expect it to taste! Hey, we’re just as guilty of licking the bowl while baking a cake as you guys are! The gelato tastes just like yummy cake batter!

Birthday Cake Shake

But that’s just one layer of the madness that is happening here! Don’t forget this puppy comes with its own cupcake topper which is super moist and delicious too!

Birthday Cake Shake Topper

For $14, the Birthday Cake Shake is more of a meal than a snack, but cake lovers won’t want to miss out on this amazing treat. We’ll be stopping by Vivoli il Gelato to see if they have any special items for their 5-year anniversary at Disney Springs since we were told there might be a new shake, bombolato, and peanut butter cannoli in the works, so stay tuned!

Have you ever tried one of Vivoli il Gelato’s shakes? Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments below!

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Filed Under: Counter-Service, Disney Springs, Featured, Snacks, Walt Disney World, 5 year anniversary, birthday cake shake, disney springs, Disney World, june 10th, june 9th, reopening, review, Vivoli il Gelato

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Petition For Disney To Stop Casting POC Meet and Greet Characters with White Entertainers Goes Viral

Petition For Disney To Stop Casting POC Meet and Greet Characters with White Entertainers Goes Viral. Some Disney Parks fans are not happy with how Disney has been “whitewashing” many of the meet and greet characters found in the theme parks around the world. So much so, that it has sparked a petition online to only cast POC entertainers in roles such as Black Panther, Jasmine and Aladdin, Moana, and more.

The creator of the petition writes: “Disney claims to care about people of color, but they continue to cast white men and women in fake spray tans for these particular roles. Important characters such as; Jasmine, Pocahontas, Moana, Black Panther, Li Shang, and Aladdin, within the Disney entertainment arenas around the world, need to be played by the people of color they were brought to life by. It’s extremely disrespectful to the community of color and it needs to stop. Young kids come to the parks looking forward to meeting these characters, aka their personal heroes, and are instead, sadly greeted by white men and women in cheap spray tans. Disney has more than enough monetary resources and beautiful actors to choose from, there is absolutely no reason as to why this should be allowed to continue. So please sign this petition in hopes of making these much needed changes a reality. ”

Currently the petition has 19,658 signatures out of the requested 25,000, with a high chance that many more will be added to the roster by the time you read through this article.

We know entertainment is a tough business to be in, but this never should have been an issue in the first place. There are thousands of entertainers that audition year after year for these roles and though many entertainers in the parks fill multiple face characters roles per their job description, roadblocks should be kept in place to allow for diversity amongst the Entertainment Cast Members, particularly in roles for a POC characters from the films and shows. There is no reason to replace characters with various ethnic backgrounds out of convenience with entertainers that do not share that same heritage.

Have you had this issue when visiting the Disney Parks? Does it ruin the magic for you and your family when a character is blatantly not represented by the proper actor/actress? Then you can sign the petition and support the cause by CLICKING HERE to let your voice be heard.

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

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Source: Change.org

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Disney & Co, Do and See, News, disney entertainment, Meet and Greet, POC

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NEWS! The Vivoli il Gelato Cart Is Serving Up Scoops Again in the Disney Springs Marketplace

The cutest little cart you ever did see — the Vivoli il Gelato Cart — is serving up cold, creamy scoops of gelato once more in the Disney Springs Marketplace!

Vivoli il Gelato Cart

As a reminder, you’ll find the storefront for Vivoli il Gelato over in The Landing area of Disney Springs. And, as of today, it’s now reopen, too!

This cheerful bicycle cart, though, typically makes its home in the Marketplace right near the World of Disney store and The Daily Poutine. (You’ll notice a new line marker placed in front of it to promote safe distancing.)

Vivoli il Gelato Cart

While it offers a more limited menu than the concoctions — including over-the-top Shakes, Sundaes, and Floats — which you’ll find in the storefront, the flavor selection is still impressive for such a small spot.

Vivoli il Gelato Cart Flavor Menu

Flavors, which can rotate, currently include — but aren’t limited to — Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, Lemon, and Cotton Candy! You can select a Mini Cup, or one or two full scoops.

Vivoli il Gelato Cart Menu

No matter which you choose, we highly suggest you go ahead and add those sprinkles! Oh, and speaking of sprinkles… we’re going to take you along as we taste the Birthday Cake Shake (complete with cake batter gelato, whipped cream, an entire cupcake, AND — you guessed it — sprinkles!) from the Vivoli il Gelato storefront soon, so stay tuned right here!!

Have you tried any treats at Vivoli il Gelato? Please let us know with a comment!

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