Disney does it again. It truly is magical how they are able to take a fairytale and CURL it into Classic Disney Movie that we will be enjoying for a lifetime. Having seen the movie about 10 times in the theater with my daughter she was ecstatic to have her
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Disney Transportation – Giving up your Seat
Have you ever been on a crowded bus or monorail leaving the parks that was standing room only? I know I have! After long day in the parks, buses, monorails, and boats carry the tired masses back to their resorts (or cars), leaving people standing and ogling the seated passengers,
Disney World Planning 101 – Pin Codes
One of the most sought after Disney Discounts is the elusive Disney Pin Code. While Disney releases great Discounts to the Parks that are available to everyone there are a few discounts Mickey hides up his sleeves. While there is no sure fire way to get a Disney Pin code
Spending the Day at Downtown Disney
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that you decide to visit Walt Disney World and to spend a day not at the theme parks. Shocking idea, I know. Perhaps it’s a travel day or a rest day in the middle of a longer Disney vacation. Or just something…different. What do you
Q&A with “Tangled” Executive Producer/Supervising Animator Glen Keane
Glen Keane was born on April 13, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of cartoonist Bil Keane, creator of the The Family Circus, and Thelma “Thel” Carne Keane. He was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Keane’s interest in art developed as a child by observing his father’s work as a
Disney World Planning 101 – Skipping the Bag Check
Alright all you Disney park fans out there. I know that, just like me, you have gotten to the parks so excited about being in “the world,” you have jumped off the bus, headed to the park entrance, joined all the folks happily bouncing up to the turnstiles and then
Disney World Planning 101 – Packing Tips From A Pixie
As a step-mother to a 9-year old boy, our first family trip to Disney World had me completely paranoid. I can pack myself and my husband with my eyes closed, and even with this confidence I start packing a few days (or weeks) before my vacation. I like the
Oldies But Goodies – Should Seniors Take Advantage Of Photopass?
To answer the question posed in the title – Absolutely!! Disney’s Photopass is something we have only really started to appreciate on our last three visits. I personally take tons of photos when we are at Walt Disney World and there is someone missing in each and every one of
Finding Peace and Quiet at Walt Disney World
A Disney vacation is many things….but restful and relaxing is not one of them. If anything, it is pretty much the opposite: an almost non-stop whirlwind of walking, rides, eating, attractions, parades, eating, shows, activities and eating. It’s fun…but it’s exhausting too! It’s no wonder that many Disney veterans advise
What to Bring to the Disney Theme Parks
This is the age-old Disney question – how much and what to bring with you to the Disney parks. As you have read often at Chip and Co, the answer is… it depends. There are three main factors to consider – who you are traveling with, your budget, and how
Disney Dream – Patience for the Porthole
When I booked my room aboard the Disney Dream, my goal was to get a room aboard the ship at the lowest cost. I prefer to take more vacations per year, rather than staying in luxurious accommodations only one time per year. So, when I received confirmation of my inside
Wednesday with Walt: Integrity
I am sure almost all of us have been asked this familiar question when playing some type of ice-breaker game: “If you had to choose one word that defined you and your life, what word would it be?” Sometimes it is asked in a different way such as, “What is
Winning Feels Good…No, Great!
So, I just recently won a Villains Vinylmation through Chip and Co. writer DragynAlly’s blog. It happened literally a minute or two after I tweeted to her that I was determined to win one. I really do think it was fate. DragnAlly, aka Dana, uses Random.org to determine who the
The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to know Michele
Name: Michele Dakho Where do you live: Detroit Metro Area, Michigan How long have you been with Chip and Company: A few months What topics do you write about: Planning, travel agents, special events, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Disneyland…basically anything and everything! Favorite C&C Writer: Gee, I feel
