Signifying completion of vertical construction, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts held a ‘topping-off blessing’ ceremony for Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Ko Olina, Hawai‘i. Honoring the resort’s spiritual relationship with the land, the topping-off ceremony highlighted the resort’s progress toward its scheduled opening in fall 2011. Adjacent to historical
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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
Disney Week in Review – July 4th – July 11th
Wow it has been a busy week this past week. From adding the new feature Disney Reviews by You on the site to moving to our new server. Jeff our server Admin and I have been extremely busy! I hope everyone likes all the changes we have done on the
Ask a Disney Question: Paying for Tips on the Disney Dining Plan.
This question comes from Jansen, who asks: “We have used the Disney Dining Plan before but always wrote in a tip according to what they suggested on the receipts. Can you use cash or a charged debit card instead of charging it to your room key?” Jansen, thanks for
Great Rates on Fall Bahamian Cruises starting at only $399
Consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line® Guests as their favorite port of call, Castaway Cay is the ultimate private island paradise in the Bahamas designed with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family. 3-Night Bahamian Cruises * Starting at $399* per person, double occupancy * Available most
Thoughts on Disney Free Dining Program
Chris asked a question yesterday on Facebook about the Disney Free Dining Program that is being offered right now through the end of the year. Now that free dining has been announced for most of the rest of the year, what do you think of it? Does it hurt the
Why My Family was Sold on the Disney Vacation Club
My family’s decision to become Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members was a long one, six years in the making in fact. We first took a DVC tour (Disney makes it incredibly easy) in 2001. We liked what we heard. We love Walt Disney World. We didn’t purchase. Why? Finances and
WDW Free Dining Promotion extended until Dec 21
FREE Dining has been extended! This package is limited and in the past has sold out very quickly. So call or email PixieVacations.com today if you are interested. 678-815-1584 Buy this Walt Disney World Resort vacation package with hotel and Theme Park tickets and get a Disney Dining Plan FREE!
Ask a Disney Question: Can I get free dining after I’ve already booked?
This question comes to us from Joan, who asks: “I booked a trip for December through AAA with the dining plan for three meals a day . Please tell me this would be free. Thanks.” Joan. Thanks for reading Chip and Co and for your question. Free dining has not
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
The Pros and Cons of Longer vs. Shorter Trips.
Before I had children, I was a huge fan of shorter trips to Disney World. I’d usually go for three nights, sometimes as little as two, going from morning until night. Happily, because my visit was so short, I never went home feeling exhausted. What I found when I had children
What is the Best Time of Year to Visit Walt Disney World?
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World starts with deciding when you are going to visit. Figuring this out can be challenging though, as there are so many things to consider: work and school schedules, weather, and even special Disney events that may be occurring all play a part in your decision.
