Choices of One and Heir to the Empire Star Wars™ Book Signing with Author Timothy Zahn at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™! Join Disney’s Hollywood Studios as we welcome famed Star Wars Author, Timothy Zahn for his debut appearance at the Walt Disney World® Resort! On Friday, October 14, Timothy Zahn will
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2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine
Program Celebrates Five Years of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions Plans are underway for the fifth class of Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. In March, 2012, 100 high school students ages 13-19 from across the United States will gather in the world’s most creative classroom, Walt
2011 Disney World Resort Christmas Events & Attractions
‘Tis the season…and if your Disney vacation is happening in November or December you’re going to need to be prepared for the special events. There’s something for everyone and things happening everywhere, but of course here at Chip and Co we have everything you need to know! Let’s take a
They Ate, They Drank and They Ran at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Several runners got the experience of a lifetime during our “Meet Up, Eat Up” at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon this past weekend. On a beautiful Friday morning as the sun had just begun to rise, the 25 participants received personalized instruction from renowned Olympic track coach Brooks
Parasol Parade at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Early rising guests at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa can enjoy a cheery parade of over fifty parasol-toting housekeepers on Mondays and Fridays. The tradition began when the Resort first opened in 1988. The Housekeeping Team members gather at 8 a.m. at the marina and slowly stroll through the
Magic Kingdom Marks 40th Anniversary
Magic Kingdom Park celebrated its 40th anniversary yesterday with a special celebration that featured a procession of Disney characters, a group singalong and more. The festivities began right at the park’s entrance, where yesterdays guests received commemorative 40th anniversary buttons and park maps. At 10 a.m., a line of more
Disney Files New Patent – Mad T Party
Disney has just filed a new Patent – Mad Theme Party or Mad T Party. It is being identified as a entertainment services offered in a theme park. Gossip around the internet puts this as the replacement for Electronica at Disney’s California Adventure Park. Click here to read more from
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Review
We attended our first Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party on September 20th and had a great time. In case you don’t know, the Halloween Party is a hard ticket event on select nights from September to the first of November. The Magic Kingdom was beautifully decorated and took on
Scaring Up Fun at the Walt Disney World ‘Trick or Meet-Up’
This wasn’t your ordinary crowd. Hitchhiking Ghosts, a few Snow Whites and even a giant, walking, talking hot dog were among a group of hundreds who joined Disney last night for their first “Trick or Meet Up” at Magic Kingdom Park. They kicked things off with a talk from Walt
Walt Disney World Marks its 40th Anniversary Primed for an Exciting Future
Anchored by the Mouse “who started it all,” Walt Disney World Resort marked its 40th anniversary Saturday with a gala procession fronted by characters parading up Main Street, U.S.A. to a colorful celebration in front of Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald, Pluto and all their pals waved
40th Anniversary Commemorative Map of Magic Kingdom Park
You can now download a digital version of the commemorative map that’s only available today in the park. We think it’s pretty cool and chances are you will too. Notice the quote at the top of the map, “Believe me, it’s the most exciting and challenging assignment we have ever
Happy 40th Anniversary Disney World – Walt Disney World Resort World History Facts
MILESTONES Early 1960s After Disneyland opens in 1955, Walt Disney is approached many times to build another park. Offers of free land come from inside and outside the United States. Disney begins developing attractions for the 1964 New York World’s Fair: General Electric’s “Carousel of Progress,” Ford’s Magic Skyway,” Pepsi-Cola’s
Coming to Disney World Spring 2012: Blooms, Baseball and more
In spring 2012, Disney guests can fly like no elephant (or Disney guest) has ever flown, subdue villains with magic spells, sail the azure waters of the Caribbean aboard a brand-new luxury ship, and settle down for the night in rooms celebrating Disney royalty. January-May 2012 at Walt Disney World
Cruella de Vil, meet the apprentice sorcerers!
In spring 2012, Disney guests can fly like no elephant (or Disney guest) has ever flown, subdue villains with magic spells, sail the azure waters of the Caribbean aboard a brand-new luxury ship, and settle down for the night in rooms celebrating Disney royalty. January-May 2012 at Walt Disney World
