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Several Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic Events in Disney World Have Been Canceled!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

One of the perks available to Disney Vacation Club Members is the opportunity to attend Moonlight Magic events.

Spaceship Earth

These are after-hours events where DVC members can ride attractions with shorter wait times, meet characters, indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks, and attend dance parties!

While the Disney World parks are set to reopen in July, some offerings and entertainment will be temporarily suspended. For example, the Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events have been canceled this year.

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom

And, for the safety of both guests and Cast Members, Disney has announced that the Moonlight Magic events scheduled during the months of June, July, and August have been canceled.

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There are currently Moonlight Magic events scheduled at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 15th, September 22nd, and October 6, 2020. Currently, these event dates have NOT been canceled, however, that is subject to change as Disney continues to monitor the situation.

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We’ll continue to keep an eye out for any updates or announcements regarding the remaining Moonlight Magic dates in 2020!

Did you have plans to attend one of these Moonlight Magic events? Let us know in the comments!

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Universal Announces Twister Reboot Potentially Lead by Director from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 28, 2020

Universal Announces Twister Reboot Potentially Lead by Director from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Universal Announces Twister Reboot Potentially Lead by Director from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. According to an exclusive report from Variety, Universal Pictures is looking to reboot the 1996 hit film, Twister. Sources close to Variety shared that Universal’s top choice to direct the film is Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, Tron: Legacy). Frank Marshall is currently producing the project and working to get a writing team going for the film.

The original film starred Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt and followed the events that take place in Oklahoma during one of the most powerful storms in decades. “University professor Dr. Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) and an underfunded team of students prepare the prototype for Dorothy, a ground-breaking tornado data-gathering device conceived by her estranged husband, Bill (Bill Paxton). When Harding tells Bill that Dorothy is ready for testing — and that their privately funded rival Dr. Jonas Miller (Cary Elwes) has stolen the idea and built his own — Bill rejoins the storm chasing team for one last mission.”

Universal Announces Twister Reboot Potentially Lead by Director from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Photo Credit: Universal

The film was a massive success, earning $494 million at the global box office in 96, and broke major ground in CGI technology for special effects in film. Senior Vice President, Sara Scott will oversee the project for Universal. It is currently unknown when the film will premiere in theaters and no formal casting choices have been designated at the time fo writing. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Entertainments!

Featured Photo Credit: Universal

Source: Variety

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Disney’s VERY Detailed Survey Looks for Guests’ Experiences at the Newly Re-Opened Hotels!

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

As Disney World’s Resorts have started to re-open, we’ve headed back to explore the pools, say hello to characters, dine at some of our favorite spots, and shop ’till we drop!

Bay Lake Tower

Although the resorts were relatively empty when we visited, we still noticed a lot of changes put in place around the hotels. Since this is an unprecedented situation, Disney is looking to continue making every experience better and safer for guests visiting Disney World.

After our stay at Disney’s Bay Lake Tower, we received an extremely detailed survey about our experience at the resort. While it may seem long (it took a bit of time to complete!), these surveys help Disney continue to expand upon their existing guidelines and create new ones based on the feedback they are given.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The resort re-opening survey took the time to ask questions about the guests’ perception of the cleanliness in the rooms (which now feature plastic around many of the high-touch objects)…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…allowing you to provide comments along the way about why you gave certain questions a specific rating.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Cleanliness in public areas was also an important point to Walt Disney World…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…as well as the health and safety measures that were in place at the resorts. As we explored, the biggest surprise to us was that the hotels aren’t requiring temperature checks at the moment.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

There were also questions about guests’ views on specific health and safety measures, like distancing, face masks, and hand-washing and hand-sanitizing stations.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The survey went on to ask permission to use information obtained from our MagicBand or theme park ticket so they can use answers to our questions that best pertained to our experiences.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

The survey continued to go into detail about the Pre-Arrival Health Acknowledgement…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…our own perception of the health and safety procedures we noticed…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…and our awareness of the changing re-opening plans at Disney World that could affect our stay.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Since there is now the ability to use Mobile Check-in, Disney wanted to know if we skipped in-person visitation…

Resort Re-Opening Survey

…and if we had to talk to the Front Desk for assistance (even though our experience with the new virtual chat feature was kind of a mess).

Resort Re-Opening Survey

We also thought it was interesting that Disney wanted feedback on our virtual experiences after we used multiple online features, like Mobile Dine Check-in.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

At the end of the survey, we were asked about safety and security at the Disney Resorts.

Resort Re-Opening Survey

Since the ball is rolling with Disney World’s phased re-opening, we’re curious to see how the resorts incorporate the feedback from these surveys into their everyday operations. As more resorts start to re-open around the property, there could always be changes made and new guidelines put in place to better assist guests and Cast Members.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

While we continue to make our way to the resorts to give you a look at everything new happening, we will give you more details on what you can expect when you return to the Disney Resorts! Check back with DFB for all the latest reopening news out of Disney World!

What Disney Resort is your favorite to visit? Let us know in the comments below!

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The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

Post author By chipandco.com
Post date June 28, 2020

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences. Disney fans who grew up watching Lizzie McGuire were ecstatic to hear the series would be getting a reboot on Disney+ in 2020. Most of the original cast was set to return including Adam Lamberg (David “Gordo” Gordon), Hallie Todd (Jo McGuire), Robert Carradine (Sam McGuire), and Jake Thomas (Matt McGuire), and several hints that other characters from the hit show would make cameo appearances through out the series.

Unfortunately for fans, production came to a screeching halt after original show runner Terri Minsky left the project claiming “creative differences” as the primary reason for leaving the show. Both Minsky and the shows lead, Hilary Duff, voiced concern over Disney+’s content rules and wanting to explore more adult themes and content within the series as Lizzie navigated her 30’s. I mean, she’s not in middle school anymore, so this does make sense. shrugs

Well, needless to say, Disney+ did not share the same sentiment, and thus forced production to shut down while a new storyline and direction is being hashed out for the series. In the meantime, Duff and Minsky have been very vocal about wanting the series to be moved to sister streaming service, Hulu.

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

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In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Hulu’s head of original content, Craig Erwich, shared that there have not been any discussions about the series making the move to Hulu despite the actors plea. “I appreciate her fandom,” Erwich said with a grin—but he added, “We have not had any conversations with Hilary Duff around her show.”

“Lizzie is turning 30, and for me, you know she was everybody’s best friend, and she was there for such pivotal moments in their pre-teen life, and entering your 30s is an extremely big deal and I think it’s just the right time for her to step back in and to have her go along with you in your 30s,” Duff shared in a recent interview. “All of the fun times and all of the big monumental moments and all of the challenges you are faced with. I just thought that there was such opportunity there for her to be grown up and for her to be there for women again.”

The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Still In Limbo Over Creative Differences

Featured Photo Credit: Disney Channel

“Fans have a sentimental attachment to Lizzie McGuire and high expectations for a new series,” a Disney spokesperson told TVLine. “After filming two episodes, we concluded that we need to move in a different creative direction and are putting a new lens on the series.”

Production is currently at a standstill while Disney finds a new direction for the series, and it is very possible reshoots will be ordered. It is unknown when production will return and if any of the previously shot footage will be used in the series. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Disney+!

Source: Vanity Fair

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Have You Seen ALL The Disney NEWS and REVIEWS This Week!?

Post author By disneyfoodblog.com
Post date June 28, 2020

We’ve been hard at work scoping out all the latest news for you this week. Today we have all the details on what’s happening that affects the Disney Parks, hotels, and MORE!

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

See all of our coverage on Disney park closures and reopenings HERE. We still have a LOT to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in… .

All the News From the Disney Parks

Disneyland postpones its reopening date until further notice. <— HUGE REOPENING NEWS
Disney World’s Park Pass reservation system is live. <— BIG PLANNING NEWS!
There were some issues with Park Pass system.
Here’s a first look at the Mobile Dine Check-in at Disney World.
2021 Disney World vacation packages are now open for booking. <— MORE BIG PLANNING NEWS
Here are the glitches in the new Disney World Park Pass system.
Splash Mountain to be re-themed to Princess and the Frog. <— HUGE ATTRACTION NEWS
Check out what Cinderella Castle looks like now! <— PEEK AT THE NEW LOOK!
We’re answering all your questions about the reopened Disney World hotels.
We visited all the reopened Disney World hotels. <— REOPENED HOTEL NEWS
Here’s a first look inside a reopened Disney World hotel room.
Seven of the most Disney ways to deal with the rest of 2020.
Self-service laundry is still available at Disney World hotels.
Six weird things that happened to us at the reopened Disney World hotels. And here are 6 surprises!
Disney World is not requiring temperature checks at the reopened hotels.
Avoid these mistakes when making your Disney World Park Pass reservations.
Annual Passholders can now make theme park reservations. Check out the answers to five big questions.
How to contact Disney World when all the phone lines are crazy.
Disneyland updates its cancellation and change policies again.
What if you need to change your Disney World theme park reservation?
These three states are now under a travel advisory for entering and leaving Florida.
Animal Kingdom reservations are full for July 13th. Hollywood Studios is unavailable through July 18th.
What our readers are experiencing with the Disney Park Pass system Annual Passholder launch.
Florida announces a statewide ban on alcohol consumption in bars. <— BIG NEWS
Read more details about Florida’s new alcohol ban.
Florida is rewriting its hurricane policy.
Disney Cruise Line is now offering cruise date flexibility.
Disney’s Aulani Resort pushed back its reservation availability.
Check out what’s new right now in Disney Springs. See more of what’s new here.
What’s up with the Annual Passholder preview at Disney World?
Biggest U.K. travel agency cancels all Disney World vacations until December.
Fencing has been installed in the middle of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort property.
Fantasia Gardens mini golf has reopened at Disney World.
Construction has resumed on Disneyland’s Frontierland gate.
Face shields will be given to select Disney World cast members.
UNIQLO has closed in Disney Springs.
The Disney World Monorail has installed social distancing barriers.
Did you know this about Disney World’s mountains?
The NBA released the schedule for the rest of the 2020 season at Disney World. See more about the season here.
Disney has pushed back the release date for the live-action ‘Mulan.’
There’s a new female-led ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ film in the works.
Shades of Green has postponed its reopening.
What to do if your shopDisney face masks are too small.
D23 postpones Destination D to 2021.
The NBA might require more restrictions for players at Disney World.
Disneyland and a union have reached an agreement about returning to work.
Disney has shared an update on current construction projects. See more about ongoing construction here.
What Disney films still aren’t on Disney+?
Jambo House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is not on the list of hotels reopening.
What’s up with the new virtual chat feature at Disney World hotels?
Check out the progress on the walkway from Grand Floridian to the Magic Kingdom.
Check out Disney’s new ride invention and this new water ride tech.
Orange County is getting ready to welcome the NBA and MLS to Orlando.
Check out the new trailer for ‘Muppets Now’ coming to Disney+.
Could the government pay for your next Disney World trip?
Adventures by Disney extend cancellations through September 15th.
5 Disney World changes that could stick around forever.
Universal Orlando has laid off an unknown number of team members.
Virgin Atlantic delays return to flights from the U.K. to Orlando.
Tokyo Disneyland announces a reopening date.
What you need to know about taking buses now that Disney World is open.
Disney World to call back equity workers soon. Disneyland is recalling furloughed workers.
What you need to know about the reopening of Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Stroller rentals can still be delivered to your Disney World hotel.
Look at how empty the reopened Disney World hotels were.
Can you still get a celebration button at Disney World?
Check out a reopened swimming pool at Disney World.
See what’s going on with the Monorail and Disney Skyliner.
Disneyland Paris is reopening on July 15th.
Check out the official trailer for ‘Hamilton’ coming to Disney+.

DFB Reviews and Food News

These Disney World restaurants are reopening on July 11th and July 15th. <— RESTAURANT NEWS
What’s the deal with refillable mugs at Disney World?
Here’s how character dining is different in Disney World right now.
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar closes one day after reopening in Disney Springs. Check out our review from reopening day here.
City Works Eatery and Pour House new patio has opened in Disney Springs.
Dole Whips are back at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
Check out the big changes coming to Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom.
There is Chicken Nuggets Sushi in Disney World!
The 9 Disney World restaurants we miss the most.
Disney World celebrated Stitch Day with a cute cupcake.
Check out the huge cake slices coming to Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs.
Another bar has closed in Disney Springs.
Check out our review of the spicy eats at City Works Eatery and Pour House.
One of our favorite spots at Disney World has announced a reopening date.
Check out our review of the reopened Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.
What’s a character breakfast like without characters?
We reviewed the reopened Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ in Disney Springs.
Could this be the new location for Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs?
Raglan Road has updated its menu!
Wine Bar George has a new whiskey and a new cocktail!
Check out the big menu changes coming to Disney World restaurants.
A new donut shop is coming to Disney Springs.
Here’s what is different in a reopened Kona Cafe at Disney World.
Check out this fun new ‘Welcome Back’ cupcake at Disney World.
Here’s what’s different at the reopened Beaches and Cream.
What’s going on with grocery delivery at the reopened Disney World hotels?
See what’s different about the reopened Grand Floridian Cafe.
Two new cupcakes debuted in the bakery case at Erin McKenna’s.
Here’s a first look at Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort.

Must-Have Merchandise

Here’s what it’s like to shop in a reopened Disney World. <— SHOPPING NEWS
You can purchase masks and hand sanitizer at Disney World hotels.
Check out the new Rainbow Unicorn Inside Out MagicBand.
We spotted more pin trading Minnie Ears.
Check out the new Hei Hei Cone MagicBand and MORE New MagicBands in Disney World!
We found a fun new rainbow mug in Disney World.
Check out these new Jungle Cruise ornaments.
Take a look at these fun kitchen accessories.
You’ll now find the Maleficent dress in Disney Springs.
Here’s a look at what pin trading looks like at Disney World now.
Check out this new HARVEYS collection featuring Donald Duck.
Check out the new Pocahontas collection from Loungefly.
The new summer collection from Love Your Melon is here.
Check out the new soundtrack from The Imagineering Story.
There’s a new Up charm from Pandora.
We spotted new Stitch phone cases in Disney World.
California Sole is coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District.
Check out these new Baby Yoda bags from Loungefly.
You’ve gotta see these Golden Girls tiki muglets.
We spotted a new Jungle Cruise backpack in Disney World.
Check out these new Toy Story hair scrunchies.

NEW DFB YouTube Videos

The Disney Park Closures — Everything You Need to Know

Here’s what we know about the closures and and travel to Disney World and Disneyland. <—IMPORTANT READ!
Disney World and Disneyland closure questions answered. <–ALL FAQs ANSWERED
A step-by-step guide to canceling, refunding, or rescheduling your Disney vacation.
What is open and what is closed at Disney World.
Should you cancel your Disney World vacation? <—IMPORTANT READ!
5 critical points in the new Federal guidelines that could affect Disney World and Disneyland.

New DFB Video — Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year?

Have you subscribed to the DFB YouTube Channel? We’ve got FOUR brand new videos EVERY WEEK showcasing our adventures in Disney World and Disneyland! This week, we’re sharing our latest video: Is It Even Worth It to Go to Disney World This Year? — and don’t forget to subscribe here.

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What’s in the DFB Guide?

The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full to overflowing with tools and features to make your trip go smoothly, including:

A 5-Step Strategy for Disney Dining Planning, covering everything you need to know from budgeting and booking to kids’ meals, dining discounts, and fireworks.
A comprehensive and in-depth look at EVERY Disney World restaurant, kiosk, bar, and lounge, including our personal tips to ensure a positive and stress-free dining experience.
Four free, downloadable worksheets for planning your trip. These worksheets are designed to help you execute all the steps of planning the perfect Disney dining experience. And they’re reusable for all of your future trips!
Seven sample one-day dining itineraries for a head-start on planning.
A comprehensive index of bars and lounges WITH reviews. An often under-appreciated option for both dining and entertainment, the e-Book devotes a whole index to the topic.
The ability to be read on your mobile device or computer! It’s fully portable right in your pocket!

On to the Round-Up!

Mickey Fix shared this cute Mickey Mouse Cooler Bag.
WDW for Grownups shared a review of B.B. Wolf’s in Disney Springs.
Disney Parks Blog shared a recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae.
Disney Family shared a recipe for a Mickey-shaped Fruit Pizza.

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