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Marvel Actors Chris Evans and Paul Rudd Interview Each Other for Actor on Actors. During the COVID-19 pandemic, entertainment has had to adjust to an “at home” setting, particularly when it comes to shows featuring interviews. Variety has a fantastic show called Actors on Actors which allows actors to interview each other in a more relaxed setting.

Recently, Chris Evans and Paul Rudd sat down and interviewed one another about their current projects, their time with Marvel, prior movies/shows, and had fun just sharing stories about their times together on set. The entire conversation is roughly 45-mins long, but it honestly flows so naturally and covers many interesting topics including Paul’s time on Friends and the differences between Chris’ characters in Marvel and Defending Jacob.

You can watch the full interview between Evans and Rudd in the video shared below: side note: some content within the interview may be considered NSFW including crude humor and language

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

Featured Photo Credit: Variety

Source: Variety

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Filed Under: Marvel, Movies, News, Actors on Actors, Chris Evans, Marvel Studios, Paul Rudd

Walt Disney Imagineers are the brains behind the absolutely stunning tech and design we see in the Disney parks.

Imagineers have come up with some seriously mind-blowing stuff. With everything from details in Animal Kingdom, to scary-realistic audio-animatronics under their belts, it’s no wonder that Imagineering is one of the most famous departments at Disney. Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has a NEW President of Business Operations, Design & Delivery — meet Barbara Bouza! 

Walt Disney Imagineering announced that Bouza would be taking on a new role in the company to oversee daily operations, development, and project delivery. She has more than 25 years of management, design, and strategic planning experience.

Of her new position, Bouza said, “Walt Disney Imagineering is a highly collaborative organization, where a multitude of disciplines come together to create world-renowned experiences. It’s truly a place where creativity and innovation thrive. I have a deep passion for science, technology, and design, so this is really a dream opportunity for me, and I’m incredibly honored to join this inspiring team.”

Bouza will work directly under Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis to oversee their team of creative and technical experts. We can’t wait to see what Imagineering releases next with Bouza on the team! Keep an eye on DFB for ALL the latest Disney tech updates!

Want a peek at Imagineering’s Research and Development lab? Click here!

What’s your favorite Imagineering innovation? Tell us in the comments! 

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Filed Under: Disney News, disney parks, Featured, Walt Disney World, Barbara Bouza, disney imagineering, Imagineering, Imagineering Leadership, Imagineering President of Business Operations Design and Delivery, Imagineers, walt disney imagineering

The greenest McDonald’s in the world just opened at Walt Disney World! It reopened as of June 30 after having been under construction for several months. The entire restaurant was built and reimagined to be eco-friendly and energy-efficient.

This McDonald’s has 1066 solar panels that generate 600,000 kilowatts every year, 4800 square feet of solar glass panels covering the outdoor seating area, 600 square feet of Louver windows to keep cool air inside the restaurant, solar-powered parking lot lights, a living wall of Florida greenery, and stationary bikes that power the Golden Arches at night!

Upon arriving, guests are immediately cooled down by stepping into the patio area. Fans overhead circulate cool air into the shaded veranda and the difference, after a day outside at Walt Disney World, is notable!

The next striking feature, once everyone has been able to appreciate the comfort of circulating air, is the living wall that boasts the iconic “M” of McDonald’s. The plants, native to Florida, are quite an impressive sight. Usable stationary bikes and a hand crank enable guests to power the lights on the Golden Arches themselves.

Safety precautions are at the forefront of the location’s interests, as certain tables have been marked out for social distancing. Signs also inform guests about health standards being kept inside. Footpads are at the bottoms of the doors to enable guests to enter touch-free.

Once inside, customers can order through the mobile app or by using a touchscreen. While workers are present, keeping the restaurant clean and beautiful, the need for communication and contact is limited.

The pick-up counter has plexiglass shields up to help distance customers from workers. The entire experience is quick and painless for those who prefer contactless encounters. 
The new green McDonald’s at Walt Disney World is now up and running! It is certain to be a popular spot for guests soon, so interested parties should check it out while crowds are low.

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Filed Under: Parks & Resorts, News, Refurbishments, Walt Disney World, Disney Food, Disney Renovation 2020, eco-friendly, mcdonald’s renovation, McDonalds, walt disney world mcdonald’s

Josh Gad and Kristen Bell Create “Samantha?” Hats to Raise Money for Charity. During the pandemic, Josh Gad has been working hard to keep folks entertained, informed, and working alongside other celebrities to raise funds for groups and charities that are in need of attention and support to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gad, along with fellow Frozen co-star and real life BFF, Kristen Bell, have created a “Samantha?” hat that the pair are selling to raise funds for ‘No Kid Hungry’ and ‘Color of Change’ organizations.

“Samantha? dad hat by me & Kristen Bell. If you don’t get the joke, hat’s probably not for you. All proceeds go to No Kid Hungry and Color of Change. Please also check out these orgs & consider donating to @nokidhungry & @ColorOfChange – https://t.co/y5d1Vhs5LI pic.twitter.com/3UKCb5fMtv

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) June 29, 2020

“No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. After 25 years of successfully investing in local nonprofits and helping find the best approaches to eradicating poverty and hunger, Share Our Strength launched No Kid Hungry in 2010. As a child hunger organization, ending childhood hunger is our primary focus, though Share Our Strength continues to invest in and develop other campaigns.”

You can learn more about Share Our Strength and their other work at ShareOurStrength.org.

“Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by 1.7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and government to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America. COC campaigns and initiatives win changes that matter. By designing strategies powerful enough to fight racism and injustice—in politics and culture, in the work place and the economy, in criminal justice and community life, and wherever they exist—we are changing both the written and unwritten rules of society. We mobilize our members to end practices and systems that unfairly hold Black people back, and champion solutions that move us all forward.”

You can learn more about Color of Change and their work via ColorofChange.org

You can order a “Samantha?” hat by CLICKING HERE and be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit: Johs Gad/Kristen Bell/Disney

Source: Josh Gad Twitter

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Filed Under: Movies, News, Frozen 2, Frozen II, Josh Gad, Kristen Bell, Olaf, Samantha

When select Disney World resort hotels reopened last week, we knew transportation would be limited, but we were still holding out hope we might get to ride the monorail or go for a gondola ride on Disney’s Skyliner!

Well, that didn’t exactly happen…BUT today we finally know exactly WHEN we can expect Disney World’s many modes of transportation to be operating again!

Earlier today, theme park reporter Scott Gustin posted the dates of when we can expect Disney World’s transportation to resume!

Update on transportation at WDW:

Monorail (MK) set to open on July 11. Monorail (EPCOT) does not currently have an opening date.

Skyliner set to open on July 15.

Resort boats at Poly/Wilderness open July 11.

Sassagoula boats and Friendship Boats do not have an opening date. pic.twitter.com/RlhzoFa9yt

— Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) July 1, 2020

Disney World’s monorail with service to Magic Kingdom should be up and runnin’ on July 11th — the same day Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopen. Note: Epcot’s monorail resumptive date is unknown at this time.

And Disney’s Skyliner is set to reopen on July 15th — the same day Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be reopening. We’ll be curious to see how it operates and how many folks will choose this way of getting around since Disney’s Skyliner connects to both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Click here to see the recent modifications Disney World has made to its monorail!

Resort boat service to Magic Kingdom from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge should also resume on July 11th. A resumptive date for other Disney World Resorts including Disney’s French Quarter’s Sassagoula boats and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort’s Friendship boats has yet to be announced.

Click here to read our FAQ for riding Disney’s Skyliner!

As always, these dates are subject to change and we will let you know if they do! We’ll continue to bring you more details regarding Disney World’s transportation once theme parks reopen and if you’ll be attending either of the Annual Passholder previews, remember you must provide your own transportation to and from the theme parks.

Before you head off to Disney World, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with modifications Disney buses have made to keep guests safe. You can click here to learn everything you’ll need to know to ride Disney’s bus system like a pro!

Check out our ultimate guide to every ride, restaurant, and shop that will be reopening at Disney World here!

What’s your favorite method of transportation at Disney World? Let us know in the comments below.

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