Brenda (that’s me) and all of my family would like to wish each and every one of you a merry and magical Christmas. We hope you receive every blessing you could dream of and that 2011 will be your best year yet. If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World
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Disney Week In Review For December 20th
Hi everyone, I am back again for the Week in Review for the week of December 12-19, 2010. There have been a lot of exciting News items as well as the Views of our illustrious writing staff so lets get going. Chip has just announced an incredible movie give away
Where Did All the Disney Christmas Decorations Go?
I’d been hearing it for the last few year: Disney was putting up fewer and fewer Christmas decorations. Still, I didn’t notice. The parks and resorts were beautifully decorated, Cinderella castle sitting there right in the middle of it all, shimmering in all its “icicle” covered perfection. It was the kind
Do Seniors Really Use Online Social Media?
This isn’t really a Disney article but the inspiration for it came from an article about Lee Cockerell, retired Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts. He is 66 years old and an avid user of Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. He is not alone in that respect,
2 Lonely Deeks Phineas & Ferb: A Very Perry Christmas Review
Phineas & Ferb is one of our favorite shows at Chip and Company. It is a show that panders to both kids and grownups without sacrificing humor or intelligence. It is the smartest show on the Disney Channel and one of the smartest and well-written shows on television. We jumped
Trying out the New Sign Up Process at Jedi Training Academy.
Last week, I finally got a chance to see how the new sign-up process at Jedi Training Academy works. In the past, kids were chosen randomly or simply waited in line for a chance to train as Padawans (Nerd alert: Nevermind that they should be Younglings at this point). The problem
2 Lonely Deeks Epic Mickey Game Review
A TON of people have been asking about Disney‘s Epic Mickey for the Nintendo Wii. Most people are asking if the game is any good, or if it’s worth buying. Kirsten from Disney was nice enough to hook us up with 2 copies of the game. One copy for a
Quick Bites -Orange Chicken from Lotus Blossom Cafe in Epcot’s China Pavilion
During my trip in September Aljon, my husband and I met up with Jeff Davis, who is one of the DJs on Sorcerer Radio. For lunch, Jeff recommended eating at Lotus Blossom Cafe. It was one of the few counter service options I had yet to try but was on the list
Keys to the Kingdom Lesson: Design Integrity
As promised in my previous blog, “A Day with Rae,” I am following up with some really awesome facts I learned on my recent Keys to the Kingdom tour. As I stated previously, I will not give away any secrets we had to promise not to reveal “so help me
Disneyworld Hidden Gems – Epcot’s Canada Pavilion
Beginning in Canada and working our way counter-clockwise to Mexico, each of the eleven countries showcased has a distinct architectural style and timeline. Of the countries in The World Showcase, Canada’s vast expanses and diverse architecture, population and culture make it a perfect starting point for this trek. “Oh, Canada!”
Attitude is everything…or “A Spoonful of Sugar”
Much has been made of the negotiations between Disney and the services union, so I’m not going to get into that discussion very much. However, I would like to add my own perspective to how I approach things that I don’t like but need to do for my job. The
Disney World Quick Tips – Which Resort Category Is Right For You?
Before you read further, take a look at the clouds in the center of the photo – it’s a sorta/kinda Hidden Mickey. If you are going to be staying on site at Walt Disney World you have to make a choice concerning your resort. Except for the time frame of
Chip and Company Week in Review for December 13th
Welcome to the Chip and Company Disney Week in Review for the week of December 5-11, 2010, my name is Ken and I am one of the writers here at Chip and Company. There has been a lot happening this week on Chip and Co and around the Disney Blog-o-Sphere.
Disney Dollars in the MouseTrap
So how much $$$ is too much $$$? It seems that every six months or so, there is another price increase at the House that the Mouse built. And at times it seems that the Mouse needs a bit more cheese than seems reasonable! If Walt Disney were alive today,
