Capturing Disney in Pictures: Ceremonial House Waterfall at The Polynesian Resort

Every photo has a story. Back on October 1, 1971, when Walt Disney World first opened, there were only two operational resorts: The Contemporary and The Polynesian.  Few people realize that while these deluxe hotels appear as fairly opposite buildings at first glance, they are almost identical in terms of structure.  These two iconic vacation

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: Giving Thanks

Every photo has a story. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’re thankful for something.  It would be easy to give thanks for my upcoming WDW vacation that starts in a mere 30 days.  I’m so thankful for the chance to return to Orlando, I am nearly jumping

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Happy Thanksgiving To All of You from Brenda!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE AT CHIP AND CO AND TO ALL OUR DISNEY FRIENDS! I am thankful for so many things this year. Just sticking with the Disney theme alone much has happened, and will still be happening, throughout the remainder of this year. First and foremost, I was blessed

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What I’m Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Your writers at Chip & Company have banded together to give our thoughts on what we are each thankful for this holiday season.  For me, there are so many things I’m thankful for that I scarcely know where to start!  This has made this piece one of

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MouseVent Kicks Off 24 Days of Christmas Magic

MouseVent Celebrates Disney Magic For a Second Year MouseVent, an unofficial fan-run audio advent calendar, kicks of 24 days of Christmas magic December 1st, 2011. MouseVent, an audio Advent calendar, will begin it’s second year of spreading holiday greetings from the Disney fan community for 24 days beginning December 1, 2011. The

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Disney in Pictures: Victorian Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

  Every photo has a story. One of the more well known Disney Christmas decorations found outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the victorian era inspired Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria to create their gingerbread

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Disney in Pictures: Mickey Mouse topiary at the Contemporary Resort

Every photo has a story. The next time you stop by the Contemporary Resort  to grab a Black Forest Cupcake from the Contempo Cafe, walk straight out the back doors and head down the stairs.  This fabulous Mickey Mouse topiary is located just behind the Contemporary Resort, a great work

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Capturing Disney in Pictures – New Series from Mouze Kateerz

Walt Disney World. Not only is it “The Happiest Place on Earth,” it’s also arguably one of the most photographed places in the history of the world. Some people save for years to vacation in sunny Orlando. Those that haven’t been speak in terms of when they’ll go, holding out

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Chip & Company Week in Review for November 21st, 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: Fresh on the heels of the end of the Food & Wine Festival, Disney released information that the 2012 Epcot International Flower and Garden

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Is Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground right for you?

Walt Disney World has a lot of different resort options to choose from, so the question is, where should you stay, what resort will best suit you and your family’s wants and needs? When I was young, my family always chose to camp at Fort Wilderness, and I have many

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5 Snacks to Pack in a Cooler at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World allows you to bring a cooler into Walt Disney World, given you follow a few simple rules.  So why not take advantage, you will save money and let your snack credits stretch further – a double win!  Snacks are great to keep handy for little ones at

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Celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World

As the days grow shorter and shorter, and the weather starts to turn a little chilly, the changing of the leaves symbolizing the changing of the seasons.  Gone is the summer with it’s 100 degree temperatures and 90% humidity, and in it’s place the calendar marches on towards the holidays. 

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