This topic is a hot button for me. I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on
Category: Original Articles
Disney Pin Trading: Rules and Etiquette for Enjoying the Experience
I started trading pins at Walt Disney World, and then at Disneyland, a few years ago as an excuse to talk to Disney Cast Members and other guests. Because I’m not much of a shopper while visiting Disney theme parks, I also liked the idea of collecting small (thus portable)
Pin Trading for Newbies – Realistic Tips
We’ve all seen them: the Professional Pin Traders descending on a new Pin release. They’ve been lined up for hours to be one of the first to own it. They have their Pin Trading Briefcases loaded with rare variations that the common Disney fan hasn’t even heard of. And they
Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on Bluray
I had the pleasure of checking out this Disney Movie this past weekend. Let me just say if you have a little one who is into Dogs as much as my little one is I am sure you can relate with this review. My little one LOVES Dog/Puppy Movies!!!! Oliver
Epcot’s Club Cool is to HOT to pass up
If you have ever been walking though Epcot on your way around the World Showcase and as you walked by or even stopped in Innoventions you probably noticed this sign above right next to the Character Meet & Greet. No its not some special Disney Club like Club 33. I
Training for your Disney Marathon – Starting from Scratch
Our writer Jenn just ran in her first Disney World Marathon a few weeks ago and it intrigued me how someone would get up the endurance and stamina to be able to run such a long distance. Here is a tip she offers the Disney Noob like myself on how
Changes are Coming to the Disney Vacation Club
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s version of a timeshare program, recently announced a change that almost went unnoticed by me. In fact, if I hadn’t seen an article by Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel, it probably would have gone unnoticed. Currently, there is no distinction between DVC contracts
Oldies But Goodies – Take A Chance, Try Some New Restaurants
It’s not our fault!! We, as Oldies, sometimes get a little set in our ways and when it comes to food and restaurant choices we can tend (not everyone) to always go to the same restaurants and order the same thing. At least for me it came from the way
What a Thrill – A New Trip is In the Works
After my November trip to Walt Disney World I wrote a blog about the fact that, unlike previous years, there was no bounce back offer in my resort room. That left me in a much different position after our trip than in past years. I was not only suffering from
Details, Details: What You May be Missing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
One of my favorite places to explore is Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where there is a wealth of unexpected fun. Transporting you to Hollywood circa 1940’s, the “Studios” offers many details that can easily be missed unless you take a few minutes to stop and look around.
Review: Disney’s Hilarious Comedy ‘You Again’
Have you ever watched a movie not expecting to get much going in and after watching it come to love it? You Again is one of those movies! While not getting much hype at the box office You Again is one of those sleeper hits you can watch over and
Forgotten Favorites: ‘Home on the Range’ Movie Review
Released in 2004, this was the 45th animated feature for Walt Disney Studios, and was slated to be the last. With a switch to CGI features like Chicken Little, Disney wanted to abandon hand drawn animation all together. But with the acquisition of Pixar came John Lasseter who lead the
That Dreaded E-mail
I recently got that e-mail. You know, that one. “It’s time to renew!” Ugh. I hate getting that e-mail every year. It’s that reminder that I have to make sure that I remember to renew my pass during the busy time that is the beginning of the spring semester at
The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For January 24th
I would like to thank everyone of you who stop by to visit with us at Chip and Company. We are growing by leaps and bounds and we owe it to all of you who take time out of your day to come to see us and read what we
