Just heard from a bunch of people in the Disney Addict Group and Chip and Co Facebook Page that the parks are getting PACKED! Remember by late morning, wait times for the Tower of Terror and other main attractions are around 100 minutes. Attractions like Soarin’ and Toy Story Midway Mania
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Interview with Hidden Mickeys Author Steven M. Barrett
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to chat with hidden Mickeys expert, author Steven M. Barrett. Steve and his family first fell under Mickey’s spell after visiting Walt Disney World Resort in 1980. Visiting twice yearly until relocating to the Orlando area in 1998, then hitting the Parks as
Disney’s Magical Express Tips & Details
Getting from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World and back used to be quite a bit more complicated than it is today. It was also considerably more expensive than it currently is if you use what I feel is the best available option, Disney’s Magical Express (DME). DME is
Chip & Company Week in Review, December 19, 2011
Welcome back once again to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. Here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Have you entered the Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow Sweepstakes yet? The contest runs until December 22nd, so you better get a move on it.
Whatever Happened to – Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas
I grew up watching the Muppets. I loved Sesame Street with Kermit and Big Bird to the Muppet Show that would come on tv on the weekends. If I wasn’t watching cartoons I would be watching something with the Muppets in it. With the flood of Christmas shows that came
Top 10 Holiday Things at Disney World
I know this is a broad title that encompass so many different things. But, I have come up with my top ten things that I cannot miss when at Disney during the holiday season. I love Disney at Christmas time. There are little things that they do to make the
ABC Family’s Jane By Design Style Challenge – Task 2
As you guys may have noticed, I have been participating in the Jane By Design Style Challenge put on by ABC Family to help spread the word about their new show premiering January 3rd at 9/8c. The good news is I have made it to the next round “Barley” –
Diva Tips: Top 5 tips for surviving the busiest week of the year
In late September I received a phone call from Dave, who is a DEAR friend of Disney Dad’s and mine. Dave was calling with a Disney question. “We are thinking of taking the girls on a surprise trip to WDW from Santa. What do you think?” “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”, I screamed into
Oldies But Goodies – Becoming A Kid Again At Walt Disney World
This Classic Oldies article goes out to our writer Ken who is home dealing with some major health issues. Get Well Soon Ken we miss you! Oldies deserve to have as much fun as everyone else at Walt Disney World, maybe even a little more. The folks in my generation
Things You Need to Know Before Your First Walt Disney World Vacation
So you finally did it. You saved up enough money to go to Walt Disney World. Now you just need to book everything and you’re on your way! Well, not quite. There’s a lot of First Timers who seem to think going to Walt Disney World is no different than
Glee’s Star Wars Holiday Special Spoof Starring Chewbacca
Heads up Star Wars fans! Everyone’s favorite furry star ship co-pilot Chewbacca, will be guesting on the Glee holiday special airing December 13th. Glee’s Matthew Morrison mentioned in a recent visit to the Jimmy Kimmel Show (see the embedded clip) that he was working on a the show’s mash up
Holiday Sleigh Rides at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Dashing through the…woods…in a one-horse open sleigh! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers a wintry experience to put any Guest in a festive spirit. Now through the end of December, fire-engine red sleighs adorned with garland and holiday lights will take Guests through scenic trails in the Resort’s 700-acre
Dreaming of a Disney Christmas from Disney Floral
Are you dreaming of a Disney Christmas? If your family is traveling to Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season, Disney Floral has the perfect gift for you! Call (407) WDW-GIFT at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival to arrange your merry surprise. Once they know you’re on
Chip & Company Week in Review for December 5, 2011
Welcome back once again to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. Here are the stories that caught our eye last week: For you Star Wars Weekends fans, Disney recently announced the dates for 2012! Check out this post if for no other reason than to
