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Throw it Back to the 70s with Disney’s NEW Retro Star Wars Tees and Boba Fett Cooler!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 7, 2020

We’re digging all the retro Star Wars gear shopDisney is doling out recently! Check out all the BRAND NEW Star Wars merch that’s totally groovy.

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We recently found a whole slew of Baby Yoda gear and a retro Star Wars tee. And the good vibes aren’t stopping there! We’ve got a ton more Star Wars merch that will add a little throwback to your wardrobe.

Star Wars came out in the late 70s so the flashback vibes fit nicely on these Star Wars tees. PLUS, there’s a new Boba Fett helmet cooler that you gotta see. It not only keeps your food cool but looks cool too!

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Let’s start with our favorite tee of the bunch.

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This child-size baseball tee is $29.99 and features Boba Fettin a classic yellow and teal combo.

Gear up and grab with this baseball t-shirt here!

Excuse us while we die from heartwarming nostalgia. We love the classic and worn look on this child t-shirt featuring our favorite characters!

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YES, we’ll join the Rebellion! This lovable tee is $22.99.

Click here to join the Rebellion and grab this tee!

Kids don’t get to have ALL the fun.

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The adult Bounty Hunter shirt is just as retro and rad for $36.99.

Get your groove on with this Bounty Hunter t-shirt!

To match your Boba Fett shirt, grab one of these insulated lunch totes!

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The yellow and teal matches the Bounty Hunter shirt real nicely! The tote is $39.99.

Get the Boba Fett Helmet Cooler right now!

We love the psychedelic paint dripping effect on this Darth Vader and Storm Trooper tee!

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The artistic adult t-shirt is $26.99.

Click here if you gotta have this Darth Vader shirt!

Any of these shirts would be a good fit to fight The Resistance or face Darth Vader himself. And how awesome is the new retro look that Disney is throwin’ at us?? I don’t think we’ll have enough room in our closet if they keep making gear like this!

Need a real Baby Yoda to pack along in your Boba Fett cooler? Check out the Baby Yoda animatronic and take him home with you!

What do you think of the new Star Wars tees? Do you like the new retro vibes?

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Epcot restaurants lays off Cast Members ahead of reopening

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date July 7, 2020

Palmas Restaurant Group has just laid off a number of Cast Members in the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot.

According to Bay News 9, the layoffs were due to “extended closures and loss of business resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Details on how many Cast Members were not released at this time. Palmas Restaurant Group operates San Angel Inn, La Hacienda de San Angel, La Cantina de San Angel and La Cava del Tequila in Epcot’s Mexico Pavilion.

Employees who participated in a company-sponsored health plan will continue to have coverage through July 31st. The company said in the event of a rehire, union cast members would be given priority.

Recently Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs also laid off more than 100 workers.

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See All of the Splash Mountain Merchandise Available (For Now…) in Magic Kingdom

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date July 7, 2020

We are LIVE in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom today ahead of the park’s upcoming reopening to guests on Saturday, July 11th.

Splash Mountain

We are here thanks to a friend who brought us along for today’s Cast Member preview. So far, we’ve visited Happy Haunts in the Haunted Mansion, seen some old friends, and taken a splash on Splash Mountain. Of course, if you’ve been keeping up with the latest news about Splash Mountain, then you know the attraction will be closing to be reimagined with a full re-themeing inspired by The Princess and the Frog.

So, not only were the lines to ride Splash Mountain longer than those at other attractions we’ve ridden today… the nearby Briar Patch — the ride’s accompanying gift shop — was experiencing some lines all its own as fans were hoping to get some commemorative Splash Mountain merchandise!

Let’s take a look…

Splash Mountain merchandise

A small selection of t-shirts and hoodies can still be found.

Splash Mountain merchandise

And, as of this morning, there was still some plush available…

Splash Plushes

Frames for your PhotoPass picture to remember your BIG SPLASH on Splash are available, too.

Splash Mountain merchandise

You can also find the Splash Mountain Mickey Ear Hat ornament.

Splash Mountain merchandise

The Park Pal that we recently spotted in Disney Springs is here at the Patch, too.

Splash Mountain merchandise

And for all our fellow mug collectors… “Today’s Forecast” features a “High Chance of Showers…”

Splash Mountain merchandise

We can vouch for that!

Splash Mountain

Now, as far as getting the merchandise… guest are directed to line up outside of the store, so you can’t just stop in after riding the attraction. Once inside, you’ll notice things like distancing markers on the ground, and plexiglass installed in front of the registers.

The Briar Patch

A manager informed us that items are going fast (and we noticed in particular that folks were really going for the plush).

The Briar Patch

But there is no limit as to how much guests may purchase… at least not now. We’ll be keeping you posted on all the goings on around Magic Kingdom today and again later this week as Walt Disney World prepares to welcome guests again to the parks this weekend!

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First look at the Discovery River Character Cruise in the Animal Kingdom

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date July 7, 2020

First look at the Discovery River Character Cruise in the Animal Kingdom Discovery River

Today, Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened for a special preview day for Cast Members to visit the theme park. Due to the new social distancing procedures, Disney has temporarily changed how we will see popular Disney characters in the park. For instance, those visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will now see characters aboard watercraft in Discovery River instead of the former meet and greet opportunities for guests.

Below you can watch a demonstration of the new character cruises at Discovery River. A visitor, Tradzak, shared a video of their experience today on Instagram. We see popular Lion King characters Timon and Rafiki saving to passengers as they journey down the river.

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Seeing the characters from afar is certainly both entertaining and great for Disney fans who missed seeing their favorite characters. This new procedure helps ensure the health and safety of Disney guests by maintaining an appropriate social distance.

First look at the Discovery River Character Cruise in the Animal Kingdom

We also see Mickey Mouse and his friends are cruising down the river as well! Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto were joyfully greeting guests as they walked through the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom officially reopens to the public on July 11, 2020. We hope our fans stay tuned as we provide coverage on the reopened theme park!

Photo Credit: Tradzak

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Inspired Schoolgirl Asks for Disney Princesses with Glasses

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date July 7, 2020

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Inspired Schoolgirl Asks for Disney Princesses with Glasses

Eleven-year-old Lowri Moore, from Nottingham, England, wrote a letter to Bob Iger last year requesting the creation of Disney princesses that wear glasses. According to BBC News, Lowri, who wears glasses, said that she wanted to see more characters “wearing glasses like me.”

Lowri’s letter to Bob Iger read: “I’ve grown up watching Disney princesses and I’ve always admired them and thought they were beautiful. Unfortunately, none of the princesses wear glasses and that made me feel as though I’m not beautiful enough.”

Lowri described that the Disney characters featured with glasses were typically portrayed as “geeky or nerdy instead of beautiful.” She felt so strongly about the need for a glasses-wearing Disney princess that she came up with her own!

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Photo credit: Cyrilyn Moore.

A local illustrator, Natalie Owen, heard about Lowri’s letter and character idea, and was a Disney fan herself- so she decided to help out! According to BBC News, Owen decided to create the story, ‘Princess Rose and the Golden Glasses,’ featuring a beautiful princess in an orange gown and, you guessed it…glasses!

Lowri was thrilled about the glasses-wearing princess- “The illustrations are amazing and I’m so excited this has happened. Rose has blue-ish glasses, brown long hair, kind of like me. Even if it’s not Disney it’s still a role model for young people. I’m happy I got to create one.”

Lowri’s mother was also touched by the new book- “[The character] thinks she’s not beautiful because she’s wearing glasses. A bit like someone else I know. And she goes on a bit of an adventure where she discovers she actually is beautiful. To come from a nine-year-old’s mind it’s so clever. I’m super proud.”

Although there is no response from Disney to Lowri’s letter, it would be great to see a glasses-wearing Disney princess in the future!

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park & entertainment news updates!

Source: BBC News.

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