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John Boyega Gives Rousing Speech During Peaceful Protests in London. Star Wars and Pacific Rim star, John Boyega joined the peaceful protests held in London, England and shared an inspiring speech with the crowd who were protesting police brutality in the US and around the world.

Boyega shared through tears: “Black lives have always mattered. We have always been important. We have always meant something. We have always succeeded regardless. And now is the time. I ain’t waiting. I’m speaking to you from my heart. Look, I don’t know if I’m going to have a career after this, but f**k that. Today is about innocent people who were halfway through their process. We don’t know what George Floyd could have achieved, we don’t know what Sandra Bland could have achieved, but today we’re going to make sure that won’t be an alien thought to our young ones.”

Boyega made it clear that it did not matter if his speech affected his career, but it seems he has inspired his employer! Lucasfilm, the studio responsible for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more, shared their unified support of John Boyega and join him in his fight for social justice.

Lucasfilm shared in a statement: “LUCASFILM STANDS WITH JOHN BOYEGA AND HIS MESSAGE THAT, “NOW IS THE TIME. BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS MATTERED. BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPORTANT. BLACK LIVES HAVE ALWAYS MEANT SOMETHING. THE EVIL THAT IS RACISM MUST STOP. WE WILL COMMIT TO BEING PART OF THE CHANGE THAT IS LONG OVERDUE IN THE WORLD. JOHN BOYEGA, YOU ARE OUR HERO.”

Lucasfilm also shared John’s full speech via their verified Twitter account along with the caption: “We stand with and support you [John Boyega].”

We stand with and support you, @JohnBoyega. View his full speech: https://t.co/Goxb5y2wrK pic.twitter.com/ZvE0t5tRPY

— Star Wars (@starwars) June 3, 2020

Star Wars Director J.J. Abrams has also vowed to help the cause by donating $10 Million to various charities that fight to end racism. Abrams production company, Bad Robot, shared links to these charities, which will be receiving donations from the studio:

• Black Futures Lab
• Black Lives Matter LA
• Community Coalition
• Equal Justice Initiative
• Know Your Rights Camp

You can learn more about these charities by CLICKING HERE

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These days, we’re all looking for any way to bring the Disney magic into our everyday lives. We’ve downloaded Zoom backgrounds, tuned into our favorite Disney music, and constantly checked in to the latest live performances!

There’s no denying that one of the things we all look forward to on our Disney vacations are the special treats that remind us that we ARE in Disney World! But if you look closely, you’ll discover that Disney doesn’t even MAKE many of our favorite snacks!

Lucky for us, that means that we can score these yummy eats outside of the parks, and for a lower price!

Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num

This first treat stole our hearts when it debuted along with Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, and then Neighborhood Bakery at Pixar Place in Hollywood Studios. A Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num is a warm, gooey, oversized chocolate chip cookie that will lure any superhero baby out from hiding. This thing is a cookie so thick it has to be baked in its own wrapper!

Disney has done us all a MAJOR favor by dropping the recipe for this slice of heaven, but we discovered that Disney doesn’t even make them in house! A local bakery in Central Florida makes the cookies for Disney World — and is serving them up at a fraction of the price!

Douce France Bakery in Winter Garden, Florida held a bake sale drive-thru a few weeks ago that we HAD to investigate; and lo and behold, “Num Num Chocolate Chunk & Chip Cookies” was on the menu for HALF the price Disney charges in the park!

We even double-checked to confirm that this was INDEED the Num Num cookie we all know and love, and Douce France Bakery confirmed that they have “been supplying baked goods to Disney for years!”

Read more about where we spotted Jack-Jack Cookie Num Num in Central Florida here!

Strawberry Fruit Bars

If you’re visiting the parks on one of those blazing hot Florida days and you’re on the hunt for an ice-cold treat that won’t weigh you down, those frozen Strawberry Fruit Bars you’ll find at most outdoor ice cream carts can do the trick. But if you look closely at the menu, you’ll see that those fruit bars are by the brand Edy’s! 

While those ice cream carts may not offer the exact same snacks at each location, the strawberry fruit bars are typically easy to spot, and are a fan favorite! Some internet searching uncovered that these frozen treats are available at many local grocery and drug stores! 

While stocking up on any frozen treat could add up to quite the hefty bill in the parks, you can save BIG on these treats next time you’re at the store. You can probably get a whole box of them for the price of one bar in the parks! Be on the lookout next time you’re in your frozen food aisle and grab a box or two for a taste of your favorite Disney park!

Read more about what you can get at those mobile ice cream carts!

Pineapple Frozen Dessert Bar

Much like the Strawberry Fruit Bars, the frozen pineapple bars are also by a non-Disney brand, this time Nestlé! There are several Nestlé products that Disney sells throughout the parks (some we’ll cover in a moment!), one of which being those delicious, refreshing Pineapple Frozen Dessert Bars you can also find at several ice cream carts throughout the park.

This has been a favorite of ours for YEARS, and it doesn’t hurt that we can pick these up at our local grocery store! 

Nestlé also has their Outshine line of frozen treats which aren’t exactly the same as the Delicias bars we’ve loved for years in the parks, but can still give you that Disney fix while you’re away from the parks! They also have a Strawberry flavor!

Read more about these tasty frozen pineapple bars here!

Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cups

Another frozen snack you may see tons of folks walking around with on a hot summer day is the Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cups!

It may come as no surprise that Disney doesn’t make these themselves, but for many these frozen cups have become synonymous with their Disney vacations. Over the years, these Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, and Orangeade snacks have practically saved our lives on many blazing hot afternoons.

You can purchase these at many local grocery stores and warehouse club stores like Sam’s Club! The per cup price in the parks will definitely feel a little steeper once you’re used to scooping these up at the local store.

Whether you want to track down park snacks or you just need some good frozen treats to store in your freezer, you can’t go wrong with these lemonade cups.

Read more about the Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade Cups you can find at Disney World here!

Dole Whip

Sometimes we’re quick to forget that one of the most iconic Disney World snacks has another name brand already in its name! The infamous Dole Whip comes from the agricultural company Dole, NOT Disney!

But Dole Whip and Disney go together like peanut butter and jelly for many of us. Sold at places like Aloha Isle, Sunshine Tree Terrace, and Pineapple Lanai, this snack comes in both its classic pineapple flavor as well as some pretty exotic flavors and floats.

The good news here is that there’s no “secret” ingredient that Disney keeps to themselves, and you’re able to recreate this frozen soft-serve snack at home! You can easily shop for the frozen pineapple soft-serve mix on Amazon (we even wrote up two ways to recreate your very own Dole Whip at home here!).

Some soft-serve frozen yogurt chains like Menchies have pineapple-flavored Dole soft serve, giving you even MORE options on tracking down Dole Whip-like treats outside of the parks.

Learn how to easily re-create Dole Whip at home here!

Mango Mini Pies

Disney’s Animal Kingdom aficionados may know that Yak & Yeti Local Foods Cafe and Yak and Yeti Restaurant have a standout dessert dish that often finds itself on many people’s must-eat lists.

You can find Mango Pie by the slice (in the table-service restaurant) or as a mini pie (at the counter service spot) and it’s a fan favorite — we’ve raved over these little guys for years!

Well, imagine OUR delight when we discovered you can find a mini Mango Pie that looks (and tastes!) notably similar at Kroger! Kroger may not accept Dining Plan Snack Credits, but something tells us you’ll be paying MUCH less to indulge in these mini pies at your local grocery store than you will at Animal Kingdom.

After researching, we confirmed that these are indeed the pies sold in Animal Kingdom! We’ll take a dozen, please! As the label implies, we’ll gladly stock up on slices of paradise.

Read more about the Mini Mango Pies at Yak & Yeti Local Foods here!

Mickey Bars

When folks think about iconic Disney eats, one of the first snacks that pop into many people’s minds is the Mickey Premium Bar! Many would think that if you didn’t buy at least one of these guys on vacation, you didn’t even REALLY go to Disney World. These are most commonly spotted at those ice cream carts we were talking about earlier.

But you can pick up a box of these on your next run to the grocery store! While these are a slightly different size, there’s no denying that these are indeed Mickey-shaped bars meant to resemble the classic Disney Parks dessert!

Now you may look at this pic and think that $7.99 for six bars might be a lot by grocery store standards! But when you think about how much money folks will spend on ONE of these cuties in the theme parks, it’s actually a pretty “sweet” deal.

Learn more about how you can score these limited edition Mickey premium bars at your local grocery store here!

Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches

Likewise, another Mickey-shaped dessert folks rave about are the Mickey ice cream sandwiches!

As part of Mickey’s Birthday celebration, this dessert was ALSO added to the shelves of our local stores. Fingers crossed these treats stick around for a while because we need our ice cream sandwich fix!

Again, while these aren’t carbon copies of what you’ll find in the parks, we’ll take any opportunity to pick up some Mickey-shaped food in our kitchen!

Find out how we discovered the Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches at our local store here!

Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich

And if that wasn’t enough, we have ANOTHER frozen treat that you can find outside of the parks. The Nestlé Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich can be found at most Disney theme parks and in the resort hotels, and is a vacation staple for many of us. We’ve even developed our own cookie sandwich HACK so you can DIY your own creation in the parks!

But while we’re not in the parks, we can thankfully stock up on these chocolate chip cookie sandwiches at our local stores like Walmart.

We’ll take any opportunity to bite into one of these delicious desserts.

Find out how to build your own Mickey cookie sandwich next time you’re at Magic Kingdom here!

Churros

Frequent visitors to Disney World and especially Disneyland are possibly missing those churros above all else right now! These are a major fan favorite, especially out west where Disneyland seems to whip out new and specialty flavors on a regular basis!

We’ve heard that you can get the same churros at Smart & Final! Look for the Tio Pepe brand and heat them up at home to instantly transport your tastebuds to the Happiest Place on Earth! Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce and you’ve instantly recreated Disneyland magic (for a fraction of the price per churro!).

Learn how to make your very own churros at home with this recipe!

Stuffed Pretzels

Finally, if you have a Wawa in your area, you may want to swing by and check out the stuffed pretzels.

In the past we’ve seen cream cheese pretzels as well as jalapeño cheese pretzels being sold at Wawa, and they’re pretty much the SAME as the beloved versions in the parks! So be sure to see which ones are available and stock up!

Click here to see our first Mickey-shaped pretzel in reopened Disney World!

It can be tricky to appease our Disney withdrawals these days. While we try our best to recreate the magic at home ourselves, sometimes we need the real thing! So we hope this gives you some ideas on where to track down some of your beloved Disney snacks. Turn on some park music while you indulge in these treats, close your eyes, and pretend you’re back on Main Street, U.S.A.!

What is YOUR favorite Disney World snack? Let us know in the comments!

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What is Pirates of the Caribbean?

Pirates of the Caribbean is a boat-based dark ride, where you float slowly through various scenes highlighting pirates doing their pirate thing. The attraction is notable in that it begins and ends in a space shared by Blue Bayou restaurant; the ride will start in the bayou, descend to caves filled with pirate treasure, and then take you through a pirate raid of a settlement and the resulting merriment as the pirates enjoy the spoils. It does feature Captain Jack Sparrow and Barbossa from the movie series of the same name.

Where is Pirates of the Caribbean?

Pirates of the Caribbean is located at the Entrance to New Orleans Square, just past Tarzan’s Tree House. Note that the entrance is actually down below and to the right coming from the east through Adventureland, where Adventureland, New Orleans Square and even Frontierland converge. The fastest path from the park entrance is highlighted on the map below.

Pirates of the Caribbean History

Originally envisioned as a wax museum, Pirates of the Caribbean was first opened March 18, 1967 at Disneyland as the boat ride we know today, and was the first of an attraction line that exists at the Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris, and Tokyo Disneyland. (There is also a Pirates-based ride at Shanghai Disneyland, but it’s based upon the movie series and isn’t really a version of the original to the same extent as the others.) It is notable as the last Disneyland attraction to have been personally overseen by Walt Disney himself. (Walt sadly passed 3 months prior to the attraction’s opening.)

The attraction has seen a handful of modifications over its many years of operation. One of the more noteworthy additions was to add Captain Jack Sparrow to the attraction, which occurred in 2006.  Additionally, there was a significant change fairly recently where the “wench auction” scene was replaced with a scene where a female pirate was auctioning off loot. On a related note, the “pirate chase” scene was changed in 1997 to make it clear that the pirates chasing the women weren’t lustful, they were simply hungry.

What You Need to Know About the Pirates of the Caribbean Queue

The queue for Pirates of the Caribbean is largely a series of basic outdoor switchbacks, though the final portion of the queue is indoors. There are usually two lines operating, but the difference between the two is negligible, so choose either side. Guests in wheelchairs and ECVs will need to enter through the exit, as using the standby queue will result in the chair being on the wrong side of the water when you exit the attraction.

What is the Ride Experience Like for Pirates of the Caribbean?

The majority of the ride is a slow-moving boat ride, though there are two drops where the boat will be moving faster, one of which is entirely in the dark. You may get spritzed with a little water on the drops, but it isn’t really a “you might get wet” kind of attraction along the lines of Splash Mountain or Grizzly River Run. While the drops are not huge, they aren’t tiny, either,and the ride is dark with some loud noises. It is a ride intended for all guests and should be within the comfort level of most children, but it’s worth being aware of if your little ones are extra sensitive.

What are the Ride Vehicles Like for Pirates of the Caribbean?

Pirates of the Caribbean puts you in a boat with several rows of bench seating. There is no restraint, you simply sit in the boat and ride (which should tell you something about the intensity level of the aforementioned drops). The boats will not accommodate wheelchairs or ECVs.

What You Need to Know About Accessibility for Pirates of the Caribbean

Guests do need to be able to transfer into the ride vehicle to be able to ride Pirates of the Caribbean. Guests in wheelchairs and ECVs should enter through the exit and be directed by a cast member where to go for loading from a wheelchair/ECV.  Aids for visually and hearing impaired people are available; consult Guest Relations for more details.

What You Need to Know About Health and Safety Warnings for Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean does not carry any special safety warnings and is intended to be appropriate for all audiences. 

What are the Height Restrictions for Pirates of the Caribbean?

There are no height restrictions for Pirates of the Caribbean, but guests under 7 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

Does Pirates of the Caribbean Offer FastPass?

No.

Does Weather Affect Pirates of the Caribbean?

The attraction is indoors and will run rain or shine. The final portion of the queue is indoors, but a significant amount of it is outdoors. There is some shade in parts, but it’s not really covered, and if it’s raining, you’re going to get wet.

What’s the Best Time of Day to Experience Pirates of the Caribbean?

Pirates of the Caribbean is a major, beloved attraction and will generate long lines, particularly in the middle of the day. You should target the first couple of hours the park is open, or after about 4:30 or so for the shortest waits. On the up side, the ride loads quickly and the line often looks worse than it is. Expected wait times on a crowd-level basis are noted below, but be sure to check out the expected wait time for the date you intend to be there.

 

 

What’s your favorite part of Pirates of the Caribbean? Is it on your must list? Let us know in the comments!

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Cinemark Theaters Announces Face Masks Will NOT Be Required For Moviegoers. With movie theaters getting set to reopen soon, audiences are eagerly awaiting news on operations. Cinemark Theaters has recently announced that Cinemark Employees will be required to wear masks while working, but moviegoers will not be required to use masks while at the theater.

This makes complete sense. I mean, how else will we eat the overpriced popcorn, candy, and soda? He he he. All joking aside, other precautions are being taken to help keep audience members safe. With increased cleaning procedures, spaced out and reduced seating in the theaters, and Moviegoers will be allowed to choose if they would like to wear a mask when attending films at Cinemark Theaters.

Cinemark Theaters is also adding plexiglass screens to their ticket booths and concession stands to help fight the spread of illness.

CEO Mark Zoradi shared that Cinemark will begin to reopen select theaters on June 19th. The news, along with the list of precautions, was shared in a phone call on Wednesday with shareholders and staff. It is currently unknown which Cinemark Theaters will be reopening and which ones will remain closed, but likely this will be up to the reopening structure shared by local governments for each individual theater.

Ready to return to the movies? Be sure to check with your local theater for any updates on service and check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Entertainment!

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