Disney announced today that it will begin taking Advanced Dining Reservations (ADR) for Be Our Guest Restaurant starting on August 20th 2012! Also that this all new restaurant will be open to the public beginning on December 6th! Will you be in attendance for the Grand Opening of the Fantasyland
Author: Chip
Chip is the owner, editor, and writer of Chip and Company. When he is not writing about Disney News or Planning Tips, you will find him counting down the days to his next Disney Vacation.
Major Makeover Coming for the France Pavilion in Epcot
As reported on the Disney Parks Blog – exciting things are happening over at the France pavilion eateries! By early December Bistro de Paris at EPCOT will have a whole new look and name. Also in December a new bakery will be open! Les Chefs de France remains open as well as
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Fun Facts
Here are some interesting fun facts and information about the all new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Total property size: 87 acres The Nemo pool has 310,000 gallons and is the largest pool on Disney property, not counting water parks If you combined all the swimming pools, you could park
Disney Family Movies “Play at the Next Level” Sweepstakes
To celebrate the Games of summer, Disney Family Movies’ “Play at the Next Level” is sending one lucky family on a dream vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! Our winning family will fly to Orlando, Florida, and enjoy all the legendary parks the Resort offers— the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT
Cotton-top Tamarins celebrated throughout the month of August
While lions may be known as the king of the jungle, a tiny, one-pound monkey will have top billing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Throughout the month of August, guests will be invited to join in activities centered around the cotton-top tamarin, a critically endangered primate from northern Colombia. August 15th,
Save money on your next Disney World Vacation with these 10 tips
Want to take the kids to the Walt Disney World Resort, but don’t want to break the bank? With a little planning it can be done: here are ten ways to save on your next Disney World Vacation. Stay at a Disney Value Resort – While on property you still
Introducing the Shark Week ABC’s…Anchor, Bruce & Chum!
What kind of shark is Chum? How many teeth does Bruce actually have? Find out the answers to these questions and more with these downloadable Shark Facts! As the Discovery Channel kicks-off their annual Shark Week this Sunday, August 12th, Disney*Pixar would like share a very special message: Fish are Friends! Related
Disney will introduce “Sofia the First,” premiering in fall 2012 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
Disney will introduce a little girl princess to its celebrated legacy of princess fairytales in an animated television movie and series, “Sofia the First,” premiering in fall 2012 and spring 2013 respectively, on Disney Channel and Disney Junior channels around the world. While Disney princess fairytales have been enchanting audiences
Disney Parks Merchandise appearing at Star Wars Celebration VI Event in August 2012
Disney Parks has a long history with Star Wars that dates back to 1987 with the opening of Star Tours at Disneyland park. Since that time, Disney has offered a variety of collectibles including action figures, pins, shirts and more. I’m happy to report that Disney Theme Park Merchandise will
How to eat more for less money at Disney World
Planning, Budgeting, and Saving for Walt Disney World Vacations are a way of life at the Chip and Co Household. I am constantly looking for ways to save some extra money so I can make yet another trip to our home away from home. Today I am going to teach
Stride Rite Summer Super Hero Kit Giveaway
Peter Parker has been the latest Super Hero talk on the playground this summer and Stride Rite® wants to your children a chance to x-perience the Super Hero within, and be the envy of all his friends with the all NEW Spider-Man X-celeRacers™ shoes by Stride Rite®. We have partnered
Disney Cast Members Donate Record 3.1 Million School Supplies to Central Florida Students
School superintendents from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties today joined Disney VolunEARS and Mickey Mouse to celebrate a record 3.1 million supplies and 13,000 backpacks that are on the way to students across Central Florida. The supplies, all donated by Disney Cast Members and Walt Disney World Resort,
Fantasyland Set to Open December 6th!
Breaking News!! The grand opening for the New Fantasyland expansion at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort will take place on Dec. 6, 2012! Attractions included in this opening are Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest Restaurant, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Ariel’s Grotto,
Coming Soon – Disney Junior Late Night Programming
DISNEY JUNIOR TO LAUNCH PARENT-TARGETED, KID-FRIENDLY SHORT-FORM PROGRAMMING UNDER THE “DISNEY JUNIOR NIGHT LIGHT” BANNER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Disney Junior, the brand behind three of cable TV’s top five co-viewed series among parents and kids age 2-8, including the #1 series “Doc McStuffins,” will launch a nightly block of parent-targeted,
