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Usually the opening day of any attraction or resort is cause for celebration, full of excitement. Crowds can be expected anytime something new arrives at Walt Disney World. This time however, with the reopening of select Disney Vacation Club resorts and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground, there is some excitement, but it is certainly tempered with caution, and lack of crowds.

Our field research team spent the night at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, and while returning to the resorts felt nice, it also felt very, very different. Certainly it is must quieter at the resorts than ever before, perhaps even quieter than immediately following September 11, 2001. Besides the lack of guests, the signage everywhere makes for a different experience.

Throughout Bay Lake Tower and Disney’s Contemporary Resort, there are signs about COVID-19 itself and the safety measures to take, such as maintaining six feet distance, washing hands often, wearing face coverings, and avoiding touching one’s face. There are also social distancing markers on the floor in the lobby areas, merchandise shops, and dining locations. Elevators require that one party ride at a time, or no more than four people. There are sanitizing wipes for disinfecting the elevator buttons.

This is a good ramp-up time for Disney Cast Members, as well as Disney guests, to get used to the “new normal”. (I’m sorry, I know we’re all sick of that phrase already.)

What do you think about the signage and other precautions?

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Filed Under: Disney Vacation Club, Resorts, Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, disney covid, disney reopening

Earlier this month, Virgin Atlantic announced they would be resuming international flights with service from London’s Heathrow Airport to Orlando, Florida.

©Virgin Atlantic

However, the airline has just postponed its UK flights to the US by over a month.

Virgin Atlantic flights were originally set to resume its Orlando flight route on July 20th, but it’s now being delayed. The route is now being rescheduled for an August 24th reopening, but is still subject to change pending the CDC’s approval.

Click here to learn more about the health and safety measures Virgin Atlantic is implementing!

©Virgin Atlantic

According to Yahoo! News, the CDC is restricting which airports can receive international flights, and currently, Orlando’s International Airport isn’t on the list of the 15 U.S. airports that are approved. We’ll keep you updated with any future developments regarding when flights will resume.

Click here to learn more about current travel restrictions that are in place right now!

Are you a UK resident? Let us know if your Disney World vacation plans have been impacted in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: Animal Kingdom, Disney News, disney’s hollywood studios, Epcot, Featured, magic kingdom, Walt Disney World, airlines, cdc approval, delayed, Disney World, flights delayed, international flights, orlando international airport, postponed, Travel Restrictions, uk guests, united states, virgin atlantic

What’s cooler than the backside of water?!

Jungle Cruise

How could we ever answer that question? Many a Jungle Cruise Skipper has shown us the marvel that is the back of Schweitzer Falls and we have to say — it’s pretty neat. Today though, we might have spotted a piece of merch that meets the cool level of that watery marvel. Check out the Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack we spotted in Disney World!

We spotted the new Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack while we were perusing the wares in Disney Springs. It is SO neat! Look at the steering wheel and spear detailing.

Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack

In fact, all of the details on this burlap-esque bag are pretty cool. We especially love the masks on the pockets.

Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack

The inside has ferns and foliage on the print and there’s a good amount of space. It might make the perfect park bag.

Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack

You can snag the Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack for $49.99 RIGHT NOW at World of Disney in Disney Springs. We’ll see you on the river!

Looking for more fun merch in Disney World? Click here!

Will you be snagging this Jungle Cruise backpack? Tell us in the comments! 

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Disney News, Disney Springs, Featured, Walt Disney World, disney springs, jungle cruise, Jungle Cruise backpack, Jungle Cruise merch, Jungle Cruise merchandise, Jungle Cruise Skipper, Jungle Cruise Skipper Backpack, World of Disney

It’s not every day that we find a hair accessory that’s as unusual as these Star Wars Lightsaber Hair Sticks we spotted a while back!

Lightsaber Hair Sticks

But today, we think we might have topped it! You’ll see what we mean in a sec!

While Star Wars fans might prefer to keep rockin’ their Lightsaber Hair Sticks with a messy bun, Toy Story peeps finally have a weird hair accessory to call their very own! Introducing: Ducky and Bunny Hair Scrunchies!

Ducky and Bunny Hair Scrunchies

Since these two Toy Story 4 dudes are inseparable (literally!), you get both the Bunny and Ducky Hair Scrunchie for $14.99! 

It’s Bunny!

And here’s his best pal, Ducky! Unlike the Bunny and Ducky from the movie who are stitched together — the two hair scrunchies aren’t connected, so you can rock each one separately, but why would you want to do a crazy thing like that?

It’s Ducky!

We don’t want to cause any unnecessary separation anxiety, and besides — we’ve been meaning to whip out a few more up-dos like pigtails for these hot summer days! We think these guys will do the trick nicely! Look for the new Bunny and Ducky Hair Scrunchies at World of Disney in Disney Springs today and see what else is new at Disney Springs here!

Click here to find out where you can find the always-sold-out Baby Yoda Plush OUTSIDE of Disney World!

What do you think of the new Bunny and Ducky Hair Scrunchies? Let us know cute or nah in the comments below!

From our friends at www.disneyfoodblog.com
Filed Under: disney merchandise, Disney Springs, Featured, Walt Disney World, disney springs, ducky and bunny, ducky and bunny scrunchies, hair accessory, hair ties, Toy Story 4, weird hair accessory, World of Disney

Lin Manuel-Miranda Confirms He Is Working on a New Animated Disney Movie with ‘Zootopia’ Directors. First reported by The DisInsider, a now confirmed new project is underway at Walt Disney Studios and filmmakers from films such as Zootopia, Moana, Ralph Breaks the Internet and more are working together to make some Disney magic on screen.  The working project is currently being called ‘Encanto‘, which translates to Charm in English.

Previously it was believed the film would take place in Brazil, but in an interview with Good Morning America Lin Manuel-Miranda confirmed the film will actually take place in the neighboring country of Columbia. A tentative outline for the film follows a young girl and her family who live in Columbia. While her family members all have magical powers the young girl possesses no powers of her own.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Currently working on ‘Encanto‘ is composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (Mary Poppins Returns, Moana, Hamilton), with Clark Spencer (Ralph Breaks the Internet) and Yvett Merino Flores (Moana) who are producers for the project. Directors Byron Howard and Jared Bush (Zootopia) will work on the screenplay with Charise Castro Smith (The Haunting of House Hill).

When asked about the projects he is currently working on, Miranda shared, “I’m actually writing a new animated musical with Disney Animation. I’m collaborating with the Zootopia guys and Jared Bush, who wrote Moana with me. It’s set in Colombia, in Latin America and that’s all I can say before Bob Iger just shows up in my home.”

Manuel-Miranda also spoke about the highly anticipated premiere of Hamilton which will begin streaming on Disney+ July 3rd. Towards the end of the interview Lin also shared the news about the new animated feature film. You can watch the interview shared by Lin Manuel-Miranda in the Twitter post below:

Also, a tiny bit of news on the new songs I’m writing for @DisneyAnimation… https://t.co/DCT1HPC4ba

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) June 22, 2020

We are very excited to see the premiere of Hamilton on Disney+ and to hear more about this new animated feature film. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit: ABC/Twitter

Source: Deadline/GMA

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Filed Under: News, Animation Studios, Disney & Co, Disney+, Movies, Encanto, GMA, Good Morning America, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana, Zootopia