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A familiar face will be returning to delight Epcot guests when the theme park reopens in July. Carol Stein has been playing the piano at Walt Disney World for over 30 years. Her fans could catch her performing at the Rose and Crown Pub at Epcot’s UK Pavilion in recent years. Those who enjoy her piano music will be delighted to hear she’ll be back at the theme park in a few more weeks.

Carol Stein wrote a public message on social media for her friends and followers to read. She announced her joy in returning to Epcot and revealed her new piano location, which is beneath the gazebo in the UK Pavilion. However, there is no schedule released yet, so we don’t know what dates and times she’ll be performing in the English Gardens. You can read her message to the public below here:

“As many of you know. Walt Disney World will be opening to guests in phases in July.
The Disney company wants to be sure that Guests and Cast Members will be able to stay safe while being a part of the magic.

I am feeling incredibly fortunate that Disney has informed me I will be returning to perform at EPCOT the week of July 15.
However, …….. I will not be performing in the Rose & Crown Pub…

Instead….. I will be playing the piano and singing songs under the beautiful Gazebo in the English Gardens in the UK Pavilion at EPCOT.

I do not know the details of my schedule yet … the days I will be performing or the show times. Everything is fluid and subject to change.

The only constant in the universe is that Life is filled with change …. “Flexibility“ seems to be the word of the day.

I hope you are all healthy and dealing with the present challenges in life. I look forward to seeing you all soon.“

Photo Credit and Source: Carol Stein

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Attractions, Walt Disney World, Disney Entertainers, Epcot, music, Spaceship Earth, UK Pavilion

‘Jurassic Park‘ Becomes Number 1 at the Box Office, 27 Years After Premiering in Theaters. With theaters slowly getting the chance to reopen their doors, many companies have brought out classic films to help draw in crowds. One such title is the 1993 action-thriller, Jurassic Park.

The film easily claimed the number 1 slot at the box office over Father’s Day Weekend, earning approximately  $517,600 USD with Jaws coming in second earning $516,300 USD. Both films earned more in their theatrical re-release than newer titles, The Invisible Man and Trolls World Tour. Other classic films re-released in theaters included: Back to the Future, E.T., and The Goonies.

Fans of the original Jurassic Park films will be glad to know the next film in the franchise, Jurassic World: Dominion, will see the return of three original cast members from Jurassic Park, Laura Dern (Ellie Sattler), Jeff Goldblum (Ian Malcolm) and Sam Neill (Alan Grant). The franchise veterans will be joining Chris Pratt (Owen Grady), Bryce Dallas Howard (Claire Dearing) and Isabella Sermon (Maisie) from the second trilogy. It has also been shared that Dern, Goldblum, and Neill will have major roles in the film and will not take a back seat to the action in Dominion.

Chris Pratt was so excited to share the news and said it wasn’t easy keeping it quiet, “Man, I can’t tell you anything, but I can tell you it’s going to blow your mind. It’ll be the biggest and best yet. They spare no expense and they’re bringing everybody back.” Chris Pratt added that he’s had to keep it a secret for a long time. “I’m a professional secret-keeper in these movies,” he joked.

It was also announced that ‘Jurassic World: Dominion‘ will not be the last film in the Jurassic Park Franchise. Recently, Jurassic World producer Frank Marshall spoke with Collider regarding the third film in the second trilogy and shared insight into the future of the franchise. In the interview with Collider, Marshall was asked if Dominion would be the finale of the franchise and he immediately shut down that idea with an exuberant “No.” and added,  “It’s the start of a new era. The dinosaurs are now on the mainland amongst us, and they will be for quite some time, I hope.”

Not too much is known about the plot points for the film, but the studio has shared Dominion is not an ending, rather the true beginning for the future of the franchise. Creating an all new world where people and dinosaurs will have to learn to live with one another.

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

Featured Photo Credit: Universal

Source: Deadline

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Disney World Retail Locations not available at reopening

Disney World is reopening next month, with it there will be some changes not only in how you visit the parks but what you will be able to visit while you are there. In case you missed it we have the complete list of Theme Park Restaurants not available at the reopening. You can check it out here.

Here is the current list of Retail Locations & Carts NOT available in the theme parks at reopening:

Animal Kingdom

• Boneyard Cart
• Colors of Mo’ara
• DinoLand Cart
• Dino-Rama Cart
• Island Mercantile
• Kali Cart
• Maharajah Cart
• Mariya’s Souveniers
• Outpost Cart
• The Outpost Shop
• Riverside Depot
• Serka Cart
• Theater in the Wild Cart
• Tiffins Cart
• Tree of Life Cart
• Yak & Yeti Market
• Ziwani Traders
• Zuri’s Sweets Shop

Epcot

• The Brass Bazaar
• Casablanca Carpets
• The Crown & Crest
• Das Kaufhaus
• Der Teddybar
• Die Weihnachts Ecke
• El Ranchito del Norte
• The Fjording
• Glaskunst
• Good Fortune Gifts
• House of Good Fortune
• Il Bel Cristallo
• Kunstarbeit in Kristall
• La Gemma Elegante
• La Princesa de Cristal
• La Signature
• La Tienda Encantada
• L’Esprit de la Provence
• Les Vins de France
• Lords and Ladies
• Marketplace in the Medina
• Northwest Merchantile
• Plaza de los Amigos
• Plume et Palette
• The Queen’s Table
• Ring Carvers
• Souk-al-Magreb
• Souvenirs de France
• Sportsman’s Shoppe
• Stein Haus
• Rangier Traders
• Toy Soldier
• Trading Post
• Village Traders
• Volkskunst
• Wandering Reindeer
• Weinkeller

Hollywood Studios

• Beverly Sunset Boutique
• Black Spire Outfitters
• Creature Stall
• Disney Studio Store
• First Order Cargo
• Frozen Fractal Gifts
• Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost
• It’s a Wonderful Shop
• Launch Bay Cargo
• Oscar’s Super Service
• Resistance Supply
• Savi’s Workshop
• Stage 1 Company Store
• Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs
• Toytarian Toymaker

Magic Kingdom

• Agrabah Bazaar
• Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
• Big Top Souvenirs
• Bonjour – Village Gifts
• Briar Patch
• Casey Jr. Railroad Mercantile
• Curtain Call Collectibles
• Disney Clothiers
• Frontier Trading Post
• Harmony Barber Shop
• La Princesa de Cristal
• Liberty Square Parasol Cart
• Liberty Square Portrait Gallery
• Merchant of Venus
• Newsstand
• The Pirates League
• Prairie Outpost & Supply
• Ursa’s Major Minor Mart

There is a chance that some of these places might be removed from the list but as of today, this is the most current list available.

Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details and updates.

 

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Do and See, Walt Disney World, Disney World, Disney World Reopening, Disney World Theme Parks, Retail Locations & Carts, shopping

Disney World Restaurants not available at reopening!

Disney World is reopening next month, with it there will be some changes not only in how you visit the parks but what you will be able to visit while you are there. In case you missed the list of theme park restaurants that will be reopening just click here.

To fill in the gaps we have the list of theme park restaurants that will not be available at the reopening next month.

Check them out below:

Animal Kingdom

• Dino Diner
• Drinkwallah
• Eight Spoon Cafe
• Kusafiri Coffe Shop & Bakery
• Mahinda
• Pizzafari
• The Smiling Crocodile
• Terra Treats
• Tusker House Restaurant
• Warung Outpost

Epcot

• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
• Block & Hans
• Chefs de France
• Cool Wash
• Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
• Las Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
• Les Vins des Chefs de France
• Lotus Blossom Cafe
• Monsieur Paul
• Nine Dragons
• Restaurant Marrakesh
• Sommerfest
• Space 220 – Coming Soon
• Takumi-Tei
• Teppan Edo
• Tokyo Dining
• Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar
• Tutto Italia Ristorante
• Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Hollywood Studios

• ABC Commissary
• Catalina Eddie’s
• Dockside Diner
• Epic Eats
• Fairfax Fare
• Hollywood Scoops
• Hollywood & Vine
• Kat Saka’s Kettle
• KRNR The Rock Station
• Market
• Neighborhood Bakery
• Tune-In Lounge
• Woody’s Lunch Box

Magic Kingdom

• The Diamond Horseshoe
• Casey’s Corner
• Cheshire Cafe
• Cinderella’s Royal Table
• Columbia Harbor House
• Cool Ship Food Stand
• The Crystal Palace
• The Friar’s Nook
• Gaston’s Tavern
• Golden Oak Outpost
• The Lunching Pad
• Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
• Prince Eric’s Village Market
• Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
• Tortuga Tavern
• Westward Ho Food Stand

There is a chance that some of these places might be removed from the list but as of today, this is the most current list available.

Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details and updates.

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, Disney Food, Walt Disney World, Disney theme parks, Disney World, disney world restaurants, Disney World Restaurants not available at reopening

Adventures by Disney has suspended more trips. All departures through September 15, 2020, have been canceled.

From Disney: “With the wellbeing of our Guests and team members as our top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Adventures by Disney has made the decision to suspend departures through Tuesday, September 15, 2020. NOTE: This does not include the Paris Escape vacation departing on September 15.”

A SeaMail will be sent to impacted guests to notify them of this cancellation.

Guests with impacted trips are being offered the choice of a future travel credit to be used for a 2020 or 2021 Adventures by Disney trip, or a full refund. If guests don’t reschedule or place their reservation on hold by August 31, 2020, the reservation will be automatically canceled and refunded.

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Filed Under: News, Adventures by Disney, Travel, Adventures by Disney Cancelations