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
Category: Tips and Tricks
5 Things You Should Know: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
It’s that time again…for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! The parks will begin putting up the decorations on August 29th in preparation for the first Halloween party, which will be September 13th. If you have purchased (or are considering purchasing) tickets for a special event such as the Halloween
Should You Take an Infant to Disney World?
I’m about to make an unpopular statement: Taking a baby to Disney World is very difficult. Now, I know that a lot of you are going to comment and say that you took a young child and it went just fine and to you I say “Bravo, my friend.” But
Disney World Training 101: Package Delivery before you arrive
There are times when you just can’t cram all your supplies for a Walt Disney World vacation into your suitcase and still expect it to close. At least I can’t. Even if I can temporarily alter the laws of physics and zip my suitcase shut, these extra supplies can be
Top 5 Tips for Great Ride Photos
Now that our family has been to Walt Disney World together a number of times, we usually don’t make it a practice to purchase souvenirs. There are two exceptions to this rule: Christmas ornaments (we purchase one for each of us every year); and sometimes a ride photo or two
Disney World Collectables – Press Penny Palooza!
Before our first Disney World trip, I prepared my step-son for the penny press machines. I thought he might like a penny here or there to put in the scrapbook. Little did I know this was the beginning of a penny pressing palooza. Since then every walk in the park
Disney World Planning 101 – Don’t forget to pack your Medicine!
Normally I would tell you to just say no to drugs, but on a Disney World Vacation I’m tellin’ you… YOU BETTA BRING SOME WITH YOU!!! On two of my trips to WDW I got sick. Sick as a dog. Sick as in “please Jesus let me DIE before my
Turning Play Dates Into Disney Travel Dates
A motivating factor for our Disney Vacation Club (DVC) purchase was the ability to vacation with close family and friends. As dedicated Disney fans, we feel it’s our duty to spread the pixie dust! The time has finally come when the impractical has become the practical and we think our
10 Money Saving Tips for your next Disney World Vacation
Want to take the kids to the Walt Disney World Resort, but don’t want to break the bank? With a little planning it can be done: here are ten ways to save on your next Disney World Vacation. Stay at a Disney Value Resort – While on property you still
Top 5 tips for interacting with a Disney Addict
Disney Addicts are just like you. They just have more pairs of Mickey Ears. For those of you who are not Disney Addicts this addiction may seem confusing and overwhelming. The idea that someone would choose to take every vacation at the same location might challenge you. “What is the
Disney World Quick Tips – Disney Food for Less
Planning, Budgeting, and Saving for Walt Disney World Vacations are a way of life at the Chip and Co Household. I am constantly looking for ways to save some extra money so I can make yet another trip to our home away from home. Today I am going to teach
Mark Your Calendar! August 16th Reservations Open for Food & Wine Festival!
Sound the alarms! 7am on August 16th reservations will open for special events at the 16th annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The festival runs September 30th to November 13th and offers something for every taste bud. The Food and Wine Festival brings foodies from all over the world
Choose the Magic Kingdom Resort Monorail instead
This week on my blog, Tips from the Disney Diva, I am running a series on tips specifically for people staying “off-property” (not in a Disney World resort). The Diva’s have stayed both on and off property many times and know you have to plan differently when you are parking
Top 10 Irresistible Ice Cream Treats at the Disney Parks
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month (so proclaimed by President Reagan in 1984)? And National Ice Cream Day is the third Sunday in July which is today! It’s the perfect opportunity to daydream about our favorite ice cream treats at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland
