Souvenirs are maybe my FAVORITE part of my Walt Disney World trips! And since NOBODY can shop like a Diva can, I decided to do a little series on some of my favorite places to shop around Walt Disney World, to help you schedule your shopping stops on your next
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Top 5 Reasons Why the First Week of November is One of the Best Weeks to Visit Walt Disney World
I’m always trying to get the most out of my family’s Walt Disney World vacations. This can mean different things for different years. Some trips it’s about experiencing the most new attractions, other times it’s eating at the most popular restaurants to see what all the fuss is about, and
2011 Disney World Resort Christmas Events & Attractions
‘Tis the season…and if your Disney vacation is happening in November or December you’re going to need to be prepared for the special events. There’s something for everyone and things happening everywhere, but of course here at Chip and Co we have everything you need to know! Let’s take a
Florida Residents Sail and Save!
Two December sailings are available at spectacular low rates for Florida residents! December 17, 2011 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Disney Magic 05C (Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah) $195 per person, per night December 30, 2011 8-Night Eastern Caribbean Disney Magic (New Years Cruise!) 05C (Deluxe Oceanview with Verandah) $195 per person, per
No More “Opening Ceremony” at Epcot?
Today we are the bearers of bad news. The word on the street is that Epcot will no longer be allowing early entrance into Innoventions plaza for the Epcot version of “rope drop“. Instead, everyone will remain crammed like sardines at the front gates until the park formally opens. If
2011 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Guide Map!
It’s official…Mickey will welcome his first guests to the first “Not So Scary Halloween Party”! If you’re attending the party you’ll want to get a peek at the 2011 party map. (See Below) If you’re in it for the characters, you’ll want to take special note of where Mickey’s finger
Port Orleans French Quarter – a Perfect WDW Getaway Spot For Adults
One of the biggest challenges in planning a Walt Disney World Vacation for adults is picking which resort to stay at. Personally, I know I am looking for someplace quiet, scenic, and moderately inexpensive when I go to book my vacation Port Orleans French Quarter is the WDW Resort that
Money Matters for adults too! 8 Tips to Save Money!
There are a lot of articles/lists out there aimed towards families traveling to Walt Disney World on a budget. They offer some great tips, but let’s face it, families with children aren’t the only ones who need budgeting/money saving tips for vacationing in WDW. It’s no secret that a Walt
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party: 2011 Updates
It’s almost that time! Time for a spook-tacular time at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! I hear that among all your favorite party past times there will be a few new additions to the party this year. Don’t hold your breath for anything drastic, the party hasn’t undergone an
Top 5 Things You Should Know: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” If you think it’s not Christmas without snow, you’re in luck…there is Magic on the streets of MainStreet U.S.A. during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We previously discussed the 5 things you should know for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, and
Fantasyland Expansion Timeline Update!
We all know Fantasyland is expanding and we’re anxious to start our countdown clocks for the new experiences…if only we knew when they were going to open! Announcements were made at the D23 expo and a better idea of the timeline is out of the bag. Here are the projected
What to Expect from a D23 Expo
This year I was happy that I had the opportunity to visit the D23 Expo! Though I had previously been to Disneyland, I could not resist a visit to the parks. The Expo was opened from Friday, August 19 – Sunday, August 21. I arrived in Anaheim on August 17 so I
Best Bathrooms in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
You just sat down to lunch and you hear it… “Mom, I need to go to the bathroom”. You look at your spouse who shrugs and you unfold your giant Disney map to locate the closest loo. Disney maps are really not all that user friendly for the frequent bathroom
Dining Debacle: Disney Free Dining Dates Change
You heard about free dining here on Chip and Co and of course we’re going to keep you updated…even if our update means bad news for your travel dates. It appears the dates for free dining have changed and are as follows: Travel Window: Valid for arrivals most nights: Oct.
