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Disney World Attractions & Entertainment Update for Phased Reopening

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Disney World Attractions & Entertainment Update for Phased Reopening

Disney has just shared with us Attractions & Entertainment Update for the Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World.

As we look forward to the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in July, we’re excited to share a few details about the attractions and entertainment guests will be able to experience when they return. Though these may look a little different than in the past, there will be plenty of magic for everyone to enjoy when Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park open on July 11, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens on July 15th.

Disney World Attractions & Entertainment Update for Phased Reopening

Most attractions will be available at each park – for example, live your adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. At Magic Kingdom Park, classics such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean are waiting to welcome guests with thrilling adventures for the whole family. Time travelers, take note that the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT will also continue to be available in its current state while we pause on its planned refurbishment, along with other favorite attractions like Soarin’ Around the World, Frozen Ever After and Test Track presented by Chevrolet. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the magic of nature awaits with Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and Avatar Flight of Passage.

If you’re hoping to see some familiar friends or take in the tunes of treasured performers, you’re in luck! Just as you may have seen recently at Disney Springs, our characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route and friends sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to processions along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT and motorcades on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard, each area will come to life throughout the day. You never know when a party of your pals may come by, so be prepared for plenty of surprises!

For example, after rocketing through space in Tomorrowland you might see that famous Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear; or discover a captive Captain Jack Sparrow as you traverse the Castillo del Morro on your way to Pirates of the Caribbean. You could cross paths with Queen Anna and Elsa as they venture “into the unknown” on a journey around World Showcase at EPCOT or spy members of the Resistance hiding out from the First Order throughout Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu.

Disney World Attractions & Entertainment Update for Phased Reopening

Looking beyond our beloved characters, several musical groups will also return. You can look forward to seeing Main Street Philharmonic at Magic Kingdom Park, plus the Mariachi Cobre and everyone’s favorite funky drumming crew the JAMMitors at EPCOT, just to name a few.

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Attractions and Entertainment Details for Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Theme Parks

As we look forward to the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in July, we’re excited to share a few details about the attractions and entertainment guests will be able to experience when they return. Though these may look a little different than in the past, there will be plenty of magic for everyone to enjoy when Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park open on July 11, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios open on July 15.

Attractions and Entertainment Details for Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Theme Parks Young guests on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Magic Kingdom Park

Most attractions will be available at each park – for example, live your adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. At Magic Kingdom Park, classics such as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean are waiting to welcome guests with thrilling adventures for the whole family. Time travelers, take note that the iconic Spaceship Earth attraction at EPCOT will also continue to be available in its current state while we pause on its planned refurbishment, along with other favorite attractions like Soarin’ Around the World, Frozen Ever After and Test Track presented by Chevrolet. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, the magic of nature awaits with Kilimanjaro Safaris, Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain and Avatar Flight of Passage. 

If you’re hoping to see some familiar friends or take in the tunes of treasured performers, you’re in luck! Just as you may have seen recently at Disney Springs, our characters will appear in new and different ways that bring a smile to your face while also being mindful of physical distancing. From special cavalcades down the Magic Kingdom Park parade route and friends sailing the waterways of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, to processions along the World Showcase promenade at EPCOT and motorcades on Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Boulevard, each area will come to life throughout the day. You never know when a party of your pals may come by, so be prepared for plenty of surprises!

For example, after rocketing through space in Tomorrowland you might see that famous Space Ranger, Buzz Lightyear; or discover a captive Captain Jack Sparrow as you traverse the Castillo del Morro on your way to Pirates of the Caribbean. You could cross paths with Queen Anna and Elsa as they venture “into the unknown” on a journey around World Showcase at EPCOT or spy members of the Resistance hiding out from the First Order throughout Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu.

Attractions and Entertainment Details for Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Theme Parks 'Goofy Cavalcade' rendering

Looking beyond our beloved characters, several musical groups will also return. You can look forward to seeing Main Street Philharmonic at Magic Kingdom Park, plus the Mariachi Cobre and everyone’s favorite funky drumming crew the JAMMitors at EPCOT, just to name a few.  

Read here for details on how to make a theme park reservation; and also check out important “Know Before You Go” information at DisneyWorld.com/Updates. We hope to see you back at the parks, making special memories in new ways.

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Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July

Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July

Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July. Who’s ready for Christmas in July!? Hallmark has released the full schedule for their 17-day Christmas Movie Marathon this July and it’s bigger than the pile of presents under a Christmas Tree!

Check out the entire 17-day schedule below for your favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies:

Friday, July 10

  • Christmas at Dollywood
  • Merry & Bright
  • Switched for Christmas
  • Write Before Christmas
  • Christmas Under Wraps
  • Crown for Christmas
  • The Nine Lives of Christmas 
  • The Sweetest Christmas 
  • Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses

Saturday, July 11

  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas 
  • Christmas Next Door
  • Welcome to Christmas
  • Miss Christmas 
  • Double Holiday
  • Picture a Perfect Christmas
  • Christmas Town 
  • Christmas at the Plaza
  • Check Inn to Christmas
  • A Royal Christmas 
  • My Christmas Dream 
  • A Wish for Christman

Sunday, July 12

  • A Very Merry Mix-Up
  • Jingle Around the Clock
  • The Christmas Cottage 
  • The Christmas Club 
  • Christmas at Pemberley Manor
  • Snow Bride
  • Christmas Getaway
  • A Christmas Detour
  • Christmas Under the Stars
  • It’s Christmas, Eve
  • With Love, Christmas
  • Christmas List

Monday, July 13

  • Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays
  • A December Bride 
  • Christmas Joy 
  • A Gift to Remember 
  • Road to Christmas
  • Sleigh Bells Ring 
  • Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe 
  • Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses
  • Christmas in Rome
  • Holiday Date
  • Hats Off to Christmas!
Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July

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Tuesday, July 14

  • Christmas at the Palace
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt 
  • Picture a Perfect Christmas
  • A Dream of Christmas
  • A Christmas Duet
  • A Wish for Christmas
  • Reunited at Christmas
  • Switched for Christmas
  • Write Before Christmas
  • A Cookie Cutter Christmas
  • On the Twelfth Day of Christmas

Wednesday, July 15

  • Enchanted Christmas
  • Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
  • Let It Snow
  • 12 Gifts of Christmas
  • Christmas Made to Order
  • Christmas Land
  • The Sweetest Christmas
  • The Mistletoe Promise
  • A Christmas Detour
  • Christmas Connection 
  • Christmas Cookies

Thursday, July 16

  • Crown for Christmas
  • A Royal Christmas
  • Christmas at the Plaza
  • Once Upon a Holiday
  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • It’s Christmas, Eve
  • Christmas Getaway
  • The Christmas Cottage
  • Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa
  • A Cheerful Christmas
  • Christmas at Graceland

Friday, July 17

  • Christmas at Holly Lodge
  • Sharing Christmas
  • A Perfect Christmas
  • Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
  • Christmas Town
  • The Mistletoe Secret
  • Mingle All the Way
  • Christmas next Door
  • A Christmas Love Story: A Hallmark Hall of Fame Presentation
  • Christmas Under the Stars 
  • Christmas at Cartwright’s
Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July

Photo Credit: Crown Media

Saturday, July 18

  • Let It Snow
  • A Christmas Duet
  • Christmas Connection 
  • Switched for Christmas
  • Reunited for Christmas
  • With Love, Christmas
  • Holiday Date
  • Write Before Christmas
  • Christmas in Rome 
  • A December Bride
  • Christmas Joy
  • Coming Home for Christmas

Sunday, July 19

  • Merry & Bright
  • Picture a Perfect Christmas
  • Christmas at Dollywood
  • The Nine Lives of Christmas
  • Crown for Christmas
  • Christmas at the Plaza
  • Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe
  • Christmas Under Wraps
  • A Shoe Addict’s Christmas
  • A Dream of Christmas
  • Christmas in Love
  • Christmas Made to Order

Monday, July 20

  • My Christmas Dream
  • Christmas Getaway
  • On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
  • Jingle Around the Clock
  • Love You Like Christmas
  • A Christmas Detour
  • The Christmas Cottage
  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  • It’s Christmas, Eve
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • Once Upon a Holiday

Tuesday, July 21

  • Check Inn to Christmas
  • Christmas in Love
  • A Christmas Love Story
  • The Sweetest Christmas 
  • The Mistletoe Secret 
  • Christmas Next Door
  • Christmas Town
  • The Christmas Club 
  • A Perfect Christmas
  • Merry & Bright
  • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Hallmark to Host Christmas Movie Marathon in July

Photo Credit: Crown Media

Wednesday, July 22

  • Hats Off to Christmas! 
  • A Gift to Remember 
  • Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe
  • Sleigh Bells Ring
  • Christmas at Pemberley Manor
  • Mingle All the Way
  • Christmas at the Plaza
  • Christmas Under Wraps
  • Coming Home for Christmas 
  • Double Holiday
  • Finding Santa

Thursday, July 23

  • Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2
  • Miss Christmas
  • Welcome to Christmas
  • Marry Me at Christmas
  • Write Before Christmas
  • The Nine Lives of Christmas
  • Christmas in Rome
  • Reunited at Christmas
  • A Christmas Duet
  • 12 Gifts of Christmas
  • My Christmas Love
  • Friday, July 24
  • Christmas Land
  • Christmas List
  • Christmas in Evergreen: Letters to Santa
  • A Shoe Addict’s Christmas
  • Let It Snow
  • With Love, Christmas
  • Picture a Perfect Christmas
  • A Wish for Christmas
  • Road to Christmas
  • My Christmas Dream

Saturday, July 25

  • Mingle All the Way
  • The Christmas Club
  • Crown for Christmas
  • Check Inn to Christmas
  • Christmas Under the Stars
  • Christmas Under Wraps
  • The Christmas Cottage
  • Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays
  • Pride, Prejudice & Mistletoe
  • The Mistletoe Secret
  • Once Upon a Holiday
  • Christmas at Holly Lodge

Sunday, July 26

  • A Royal Christmas
  • Christmas Cookies
  • Coming Home for Christmas
  • A Cheerful Christmas
  • The Mistletoe Promise
  • Christmas Town
  • A Christmas Love Story
  • Switched for Christmas
  • Holiday Date
  • Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy
  • Love You Like Christmas
  • Enchanted Christmas

We love celebrating the holidays and we could all use a little Christmas cheer during this uncertain time. Which Hallmark Christmas Movie is your favorite? Will you be turning on the AC so you can wear your favorite Holiday sweater and sip on some hot cocoa during Christmas in July? We would love to hear your thoughts and stories in the comments.

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

Featured Photo Credit: Hallmark/Crown Media

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Make Father’s Day Unforgettable with DIY Disney Magic

As we move into Father’s Day, we’re sharing more #DisneyMagicMoments with a virtual treasure trove of Disney surprises to help create a day to remember for the special dad or father figure in your life!

Each Father’s Day, many of us celebrate the heartwarming memories that bond us with dad.  Today, we’re honoring the tradition of creating unforgettable experiences with a one-of-a-kind “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule” and other bonding activities to bring everyone a little closer to dad.  

#DisneyMagicMoments: Make Father’s Day Unforgettable with DIY Disney Magic

To start our “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule,” partner up with dad and print out a copy of the capsule’s cover to fill with favorite Disney memories.  Click here for activity pack instructions

Next, build the memories booklet that highlights your favorite Disney experiences.  Download the memory sheets here to add inside the capsule before moving on to the decoration sheet.

#DisneyMagicMoments: Make Father’s Day Unforgettable with DIY Disney Magic

Creatively color the images of iconic Disney Parks experiences from the decoration sheet to add style to your memories booklet as well as to the outside cover of the capsule.  

Now, fill out the date and decide when you will open the “Father’s Day to Remember Memory Capsule” together.  And that’s it – you’ve created Disney magic!  

This weekend, we’re also offering Father’s Day Disney coupons that can be an extra treat from the entire family.  The coupons can be redeemed for a funny joke, extra sleep one morning and more. 

You can download the Father’s Day coupons now on our ShopDisney.com page. 

And the Father’s Day celebration continues Sunday night on ABC when John Legend hosts a tribute to dads everywhere during a one-hour special – “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day.”  The televised special will feature musical performances to remember, touching moments and surprises, including virtual appearances from celebrity dads.

“John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” airs tomorrow, June 21, at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

From our Disney family to yours, Happy Father’s Day!  We hope it will be a magical day to remember.  And be sure to check for more Father’s Day stories using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments. 

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AMC Theatres will require guests to wear masks

AMC Theatres will require guests to wear masks AMC theatres

AMC Theatres announced an update to its mask policy for customers. The company will require all employees and guests to wear masks when the movie theater chain reopens. It was formerly an option for guests to wear masks in theaters, but AMC reversed its decision to better ensure health and safety with a mandatory mask requirement.

Ryan Noonan, the director of corporate communications for AMC issued the following statement:

”At AMC Theatres, we think it is absolutely crucial that we listen to our guests. Accordingly, and with the full support of our scientific advisors, we are reversing course and are changing our guest mask policy. As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks as they enter and enjoy movies at our theatres.”

The movie theater company has taken other measures to ensure health and safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, common areas will be routinely disinfected, and each theater auditorium will be reduced to 30% capacity or less to maintain social distancing.

“In my heart of hearts, I think we can manage AMC through this crisis,” said Aron. “There are no guarantees and nobody knows what coronavirus will look like in the winter or how long it will take to get a vaccine, but I can tell you that we have a very able management team here. We’re going to make every effort to make sure that AMC continues to be well positioned as a leader of the movie theater industry.”

The first set of AMC Theatres will open on July 15 in over 400 U.S. locations. The Disney Springs location is included and will open on that date. Another 150 locations are set to reopen by July 24 before the release of Disney’s live-action Mulan.

Source: Comicbook.com

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