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Shanghai Disneyland Is Already Making Progress Less Than Two Weeks After Reopening!

Shanghai Disneyland has been re-opened for almost two weeks (can you believe it??).

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While the hotels and parks have been welcoming guests again, Shanghai Disneyland has implemented multiple health and safety protocols to keep guests and Cast Members safe — including Health QR Codes, physical distancing, mask requirements, and more.

However, when the parks re-opened, there were a limited amount of attractions available to guests.

Shanghai Disneyland

Parades and fireworks have been halted for the time being, along with play areas and theater shows. However, Shanghai Disneyland has still brought magic to the guests with the Mickey and Friends Express character processional several times during the day. They have also managed to promote social distancing while hosting the Evening Magical Moments — which lights up the Enchanted Storybook Castle and plays music at dusk daily.

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But, since the parks have been open for a few weeks now, Shanghai Disneyland has started to slowly reopen other guest experiences. Although the park announced that they would be doing distanced character shows and entertainment, @gourmetdyy has been giving us a look at things available in Shanghai Disneyland currently!

Alice in Wonderland Maze at Shanghai Disneyland

Custodians at Shanghai Disneyland are bringing joy to guests through their water art, incredibly detailed paintings, and much more!

Since Shanghai Disneyland originally opened with limited attractions and restaurants, there are signs that Disney is progressing with reopening by bringing back select shows and dining locations. Some of the places you can visit now include Eye of the Storm: Captain Jack’s Stunt Spectacular, Frozen: A Sing-Along Celebration, and Tribal Table restaurant.

While Disney World and Disneyland may not be open open yet, Shanghai Disneyland’s health and safety protocols have allowed them to already progress their reopening in under two weeks. At this time, the only Disney attraction open in the U.S. is Disney Springs, but Disney World is set to propose a reopening date by next week. We will continue to keep you updated on Disney Parks news here!

What are you looking forward to doing the most when the Disney Parks re-open? Let us know in the comments below!

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Try this at home Sleeping beauty donut cake

Sleeping Beauty donut cake

I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream.

For some of us, eating a donut cake does sound like a dream come true! If you watched the animated Sleeping Beauty film, then you will recall the lopsided cake the three fairy godmothers baked for Aurora. Today, we’ll show you how to bake your own Sleeping Beauty Donut Cake at home.

Ingredients

  • Donuts (store-bought or homemade)
  • White candy melts
  • 2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tbsps milk
  • Dash of vanilla extract
  • Blue and yellow gel food coloring
  • Vanilla frosting
  • Long pretzels logs
  • Dark chocolate, melted
  • Marshmallows
  • Pink candles

Additional Items

  • Pink Candles
  • Toothpicks
  • Pastry brush
  • Piping Bags
  • Scissors

Directions

  1. Use your choice of plain store-bought or homemade donuts. If using homemade, ensure the donuts are completely cool before decorating. I used 8 homemade baked cake donuts in total.

  2. Melt the white chocolate. Dip the donuts in, and let them set

  3. To make the glaze, combine sugar, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Add in blue gel food coloring until incorporated, then transfer into a piping bag. Snip a corner off. Then, pipe drips onto the donuts, smoothing the glaze out with a toothpick where needed. For the donut that is going on top, cover it completely with blue glaze.

  4. Use frosting or melted chocolate to secure the first donut onto the cake board or cutting board. Carefully stack the donuts.

  5. Combine yellow gel food coloring with vanilla frosting to create the yellow frosting. Add to a sturdy piping bag. Then, pipe on the yellow details on the top tier. You can use a dowel in the middle of the donut stack to hold them up if you wish.

6. To make the broomstick, use a long breadstick or pretzel stick and apply a layer of melted chocolate with a brush. When set, dip 1 end in melted chocolate and stick into a marshmallow on an angle so it’s leaning towards the donut tower. Stack another marshmallow underneath, attaching them together with melted chocolate.

 7. “Glue” the base of the marshmallow to the other side of the cake board with melted chocolate and wedge the “broomstick” between the top 2 donuts.

8. Combine more yellow gel food coloring with vanilla frosting to create a darker yellow frosting. Using this frosting, pipe long strands of icing onto the marshmallows to imitate the straw of the broom. Finish it off with a ring of piped dark chocolate approximately 3/4 of the way up.

9. Pipe small dollops of regular yellow frosting where the candles will go, then stick pink candles directly on top.

That’s it! This dessert would be a fantastic addition for a Disney birthday!

Recipe Credit: Family Disney

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Wanna Know Where You Can Find Dole Whip (Kind of!) Near YOU?!

Each Disney snack has a special place in our hearts, buuuut you voted and ranked Dole Whip at the top of your lists!

Pineapple Dole Whip

Although we could eat three of them in the parks AND you can even make them at home from scratch, Dole Whips tend to see new twists throughout our time Disney. We’ve seen the Kakamora Float, lime Dole Whip, and even a Tajin Dole Whip (Spicy pineapple, anyone??). But, we spotted a new Dole Whip trend at a restaurant by our houses.

Whether Taco Bell is your go-to spot for a late night snack or you’re a MEGA Quesarito fan, you’re going to want to hop in your car and go there ASAP. While Taco Bell has rolled out the Pineapple Freeze Slush, now they’re mixing up the Pineapple Swirl Freeze Slush (AKA a Dole Whip Slushy).

Pineapple Whip Freeze

And, of course, we had to put this new version to the test (we’ll have a Dole Whip in any capacity right now). The Pineapple Whip Freeze is mixed up with pineapple slush on top and condensed milk on the bottom. We found it is actually pretty similar in taste to a Dole Whip, but the texture might throw you off a bit.

Dole Whip Slushy

The slushy part has a bite to it similar to a Baja Blast. While it’s a bit sweeter than Disney’s Dole Whip, the texture of Taco Bell’s frozen slush isn’t quite as creamy as the Disney treat. Pro tip: if you mix up the slushy and condensed milk parts of the drink, it helps a bit to make it smoother (we had to pop off the top and really get in there to mix it well). But, you’ll need to give it a little stir between sips, because the parts started to settle and separate after a bit.

Dole Whip Slushy

Although it might not be what we normally would expect from a Dole Whip (but how do you beat Dole Whip??), Taco Bell’s Pineapple Swirl Freeze is a great option when you’re really missing the famous pineapple treat! And, running to Taco Bell to get one of these slushies is just another excuse to stock up on a bunch of tacos while you’re at it. ?

What is your favorite kind of Dole Whip in the Disney Parks? Let us know in the comments below!

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Man Builds ‘Harry Potter’ Monopoly Game from Scratch for His Girlfriend

Man Builds ‘Harry Potter’ Monopoly Game from Scratch for His Girlfriend. Chloé Niland received a magical gift from her boyfriend Alex Thompson who built a special Harry Potter Monopoly board game just for her! Aaaawww, #RelationshipGoals much?!?

The couple resides in the UK and, for those who do not know, there currently is not a readily available licensed Harry Potter Monopoly game available in the UK, or pretty much anywhere else for that matter. So Alex got the idea to make his own Harry Potter version of the famed game and it turned out incredible!

Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

Chloé shared how the idea was born during the quarantine for COVID-19 while playing the standard version of the game with Alex.

“I read each of the books when they first came out and since the films came out I’ve also watched them a ridiculous amount of times too. Alex does enjoy it though. As much as he has made this game for me, it’s definitely for him too. We played the normal Monopoly again recently and started discussing how good a Harry Potter Monopoly would be as there would be so many choices for places to put on the game board. We both had a look online and couldn’t seem to find an official one anywhere to get in the UK. The only ones we found were other home-made versions.”

Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

Alex shared, “I knew the Easter Holidays were coming up and that we wouldn’t be able to go out due to the lockdown, so I thought this could be a good time to do this project. As I wasn’t able to go out due to the lockdown I had to be resourceful and use what I had lying around, some pine skirting board and a couple of small sheets of plywood. I’ll always try and make something first rather than buy it and have done loads of DIY such as converting my own camper van so I know how to make most things.”

Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

“It helps having the right tools including a newly purchased table saw – which was accompanied by a raised eyebrow from Chloé – But it was definitely necessary.”

Chloé also shared, “When Alex said he was making one I loved the idea! He’s spent so much time on it. He thought of, designed, and made pretty much everything himself including all the money and the comments on the Community Chest and Chance cards (or his version Quibbler and Daily Prophet cards).”

Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

She continued, “His brother Andrew also helped to make some wooden dice to match with the wooden game board. The only parts he ordered online were the silver Harry Potter figures for the character pieces. Alex is frustratingly so good at everything haha! Particularly when it comes to thinking of an idea and making it. I’m so lucky that he’s so talented. My friends always say, ‘Is there anything he can’t do?’”

So how did the first game go? Chloé shared the results: “I won. We are both very competitive so at the start of the game I didn’t know if it was going to end well or in tears. I was determined to buy Hogwarts, which I did. But I was still devastated that Alex managed to buy the Hogwarts Express before me. I’ll get it next time.”

Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

You can check out a quick video of the homemade Harry Potter Monopoly game by check out the original article shared by LadBible by CLICKING HERE.

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

Featured Photo Credit: Chloé Niland/Alex Thompson

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Aldi Now Offering Huge ‘Harry Potter’ Collection Online and in UK Stores

Aldi Now Offering Huge ‘Harry Potter‘ Collection Online and in UK Stores. Harry Potter fans, you are in for a magical treat! Aldi UK has revealed a new, and massive, Harry Potter collection and there is something for every witch, wizard, or muggle. Don’t worry, Aldi ships internationally. winks The new collection features MANY items including bedding, books, clothing, journals, toys, games, backpacks, and more. The best part? All the items are very affordable and would make an excellent gift for the Harry Potter fan in your life.

We wanted to share a few of the offerings from the Harry Potter collection from Aldi UK with you, but be sure to check out the link at the end to see even more merchandise such as t-shirts, plush dolls, and more!

Harry Potter Book Collection (£29.99)

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“This Harry Potter Book Collection, complete with all 7 novels, is the perfect way to relive all of the amazing adventures at Hogwarts with Harry and friends. An ideal gift for a big fan or for yourself, these novels are presented beautifully in a slip case, so they can all be kept neat and tidy whilst you dive into the wonderful world of witchcraft and wizardry.”

Golden Snitch Heliball (£11.99)

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“Who said magic only happens at Hogwarts? Witches and wizards (of any age!) are sure to love this Harry Potter Mystery Heliball, which flies away when you try to grab it! Suitable for ages 8 years or older, the heliball comes with remote control and USB charging cable. Batteries are included too, so the magic can start right away!”

Harry Potter Games (Pricing Varies)

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“Enhance and enchant your next game night with these Harry Potter themed games such as Headbanz, Scrabble, and more!”

Harry Potter LEGO Sets (Pricing Varies)

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Photo Credit: Aldi/LEGO

“Can’t find your favorite Harry Potter LEGO set from your childhood? Aldi is offering several harder to find sets including Quidditch Match, The Knight Bus, and Hogwarts! Prices vary per set.”

Harry Potter Duvet Sets (Pricing Varies)

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“Provide a magical night’s sleep with these wonderful Harry Potter Duvet Sets. With 1-2 pillowcase(s) included, these sets with a reversible design are perfect for those fans who can’t get enough of the Harry Potter books and films! Comes in double and twin sizes.”

Tom Riddle Diary (£9.99)

“This Tom Riddle Diary, Pen & Wand allows Harry Potter fans to leave mysterious notes and messages! The Slytherin pen included is filled with invisible ink which can only be seen under the glowing wand’s (also included) UV light. All you have to do is hover the tip over the pages, and what you have written will be magically revealed. This ensures that all your deepest secrets can be left safe and perfectly hidden, as long as you make sure to always carry your wand! The wand is designed to be attached to a key ring, so keeping it safe and hidden from muggles should be no problem. The diary is designed to look just like Tom Riddle’s actual diary with leatherette finish and metal brass effect corners.”

Harry Potter Character Dolls (£12.99/each)

“With clothes and a wand, these dolls are the perfect addition to any play room. These Harry Potter Dolls with wand has 11 moveable joints meaning you can put them in as many poses as your imagination can think of! Options include: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron and Ginny Weasley, and Dumbledore.”

As stated there are MANY other offerings, so we recommend checking out Aldi.com by CLICKING HERE to see the many other merchandise options including an app interactive invisibility cloak, backpacks, wands, water bottles, toys, games, plushies, and more!

Photo Credit: Aldi

We hope you enjoy this magical collection as much as we did! What will you be adding to your online cart? We would love to hear about your favorite items from the collection in the comments. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Harry Potter!

Featured Photo Credit: Warner Bros/Aldi

Source: Aldi

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