Anyone who has walked through Disneyland Hotel’s courtyard has seen their lush lawns, romantic gazebos, and, of course, the beautiful flowing waterfalls. These man-made waterfalls have been here for 31 years, but on August 16, they will be closed off to the public, awaiting their demolition day. OC Register’s Sarah
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How Disney Saved Broadway.
Ever wonder how Disney musicals play with the New York City theater (excuse me, theatre) crowd? David Ozanich of The Awl has a clever piece on how Disney’s policy of finding the best and the brightest creative minds is saving Broadway. Says Ozanich, . . . I mostly respect Disney
Oldies But Goodies – “Best Of” Restaurants For Seniors At Walt Disney World
Opinions on restaurants, as we used to say in the 50’s and 60’s, are like Volkswagen bugs – everyone has one. Preferences in this area are very personal and are developed for many reasons. I mention that so you know that I don’t consider myself to be a total authority
A Definitive Answer, Kinda Sorta (Quick Service Dining Related).
A few months back I wrote this post about using Disney quick service meals on the dining plan. I intended it as a brief Q&A to answer the most common questions I hear about quick service meals. It generated a lot of hits, so I hope it helped some p…
Disney Blog Carnival for July is now Live
Wow this months edition of the Disney Blog Carnival is now live! There are some great Disney articles from all over the Disney Blog-o-Sphere. Click here to check them out. If you missed the past Carnivals here they are for your viewing pleasure. Edition #6 Edition #5 Edition #4 Edition
Pixie Hollow Online Video Game Review
Fly away to the magical world of Pixie Hollow.com. This fun yet addicting game is a welcome addition to the Disney Online video game lineup. I was given an account to test out the past week for free (thanks Kirsten!). My daughter who loved the fairy creation is still a
Oldies But Goodies – “Best Of” Resorts For Seniors At Walt Disney World
As Seniors, when we travel to Walt Disney World, we like to enjoy all that it has to offer. But many of us, even though we enjoy the parks, also enjoy more of the other fine things that Walt Disney World has to offer. This article will concentrate on resorts
Classic Disneyworld – The Skyway Ride
The Skyway, one of the original Walt Disney World attractions, present when the park first opened in 1971, was an aerial tram (cable car) type ride, which took guests between the Fantasyland and TomorrowLand parts of the Magic Kingdom, on a ride that lasted for around 5 minutes. Due to
This Mom’s Disney Rules.
Inspired by our trips to Disney World. 1. You do not have to ride the scary ride. You have to eat your vegetables, do your homework, and be polite to others. I will encourage you to not pick your nose in public. Your bedroom should not look like a war
Oldies But Goodies – Seniors At Walt Disney World
First of all, I would like to thank Chip for allowing me to join his staff and to offer my thoughts and opinions on my favorite subject – Walt Disney World and everything it includes. I will avoid boring you with my background but if you are interested you can
Disney Reviews by You is now LIVE!
There is something magical about Disney. From the moment you enter the park till the bus, car, or plane ride home Disney gives excellent customer service. That is not to say that Disney doesn’t miss the mark sometimes. We wanted to give you our Chip and Company family a chance
Please welcome our newest writer Ken!
No not that Ken. Ken is our newest writer here at Chip and Company. He comes to all the way from Arizona and will be writing to us about Seniors At Walt Disney World. Ken was introduced to Walt Disney World at the tender age of 44 in 1990 by
Ten Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer
While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.
Ten Small Ways to Save Big for your Walt Disney World Vacation
You’ve done all the planning, made your reservations, and taken advantage of every discount you could find. Now there’s the not so small matter of paying for it all! Here are ten small ideas that can add up to saving big for your Disney trip. Vacation Club. This is a
