Collecting Disney World Pressed Pennies

Before our first Walt Disney World trip, I prepared my step-son for the pressed penny 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 pressed pennies addiction. Since then every walk in the park

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Best of Walt Disney World – Dining Edition

Everything about Walt Disney World travel is an attraction.  From the bus ride all of the way to nighttime celebrations, you should feel like everything has an element of fun. The average Walt Disney World traveler will spend many hours planning out their vacation itinerary and much of that time

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Disney Food for Less – How to save money while at WDW

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. Each time we go to Disney

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5 things I love about Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a popular, deluxe resort at Walt Disney World. Since it opened in 1994, guests have been enjoying this adventurous yet noble resort and all of its offerings. While there is a lot to see, do, and appreciate about Wilderness Lodge, check out my top 5 best

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10 Money Saving Tips for your next Disney World Vacation

Want to take the kids to the Disney World, but money a little tight? With this economy who’s budget isn’t tight…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 Hotels – While on property you still

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Top Five Reasons Why WDW Is The Perfect Adult Vacation Spot

There are many people out there who think of Walt Disney World as a place for kids and families, and it is true that they do cater largely to that crowd. BUT, that isn’t all they do – they work hard to make WDW a place where those of all

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Why Do the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse?

That is a question I get when helping friends plan their agenda at Magic Kingdom.  Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse is not a thrill ride and involves climbing a lot of steps (116 to be exact).  So what’s the attraction? It’s a replica of the treehouse the Robinson Family built upon

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Chef Mickey’s

Chef Mickey’s is a character buffet located in the Contemporary Resort, right next door to the Magic Kingdom. This buffet offers a fun, contemporary setting, along with Mickey and the gang dressed in chef apparel! Since this restaurant does showcase the main mouse himself, Chef Mickey’s is one of the

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Disney Character Dining – Is it worth it?

One of the biggest questions you can ask a person who is planning their Disney vacation is “What Disney Character Meals are you doing?”  However, this simple question brings up a whole lot of different perspectives, and opens up the discussion towards the ultimate question: “Are Disney Character Dining meals

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Last Minute Star Wars Gift Guide – Top 5 Coffee Table Guides and Resource Books

Christmas is rapidly approaching and with life moving as fast as it does you may not have been able to nail down that perfect gift for that Star Wars geek in your life. If that’s the case take note of my TOP 10 Jedi Mouseketeer recommended books – specifically coffee table guides.

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Trails End Restaurant

Trails End Restaurant is a home-style, frontier themed buffet located at Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. While often overlooked, Trails End is one of my favorite restaurants and retreats at the resort. Here are my Top 5 reasons why! 5. Arcade-I know this may not sound like a big

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Where to start when Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World

If you’re a Walt Disney World lover like me, then it probably doesn’t take much to get you pumped about a trip to WDW. To get myself even more excited, there are some things I like to do to prepare me for my reunion with Mickey and all his friends:

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit 1900 Park Fare

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa is known to offer luxury with a generous helping of Disney magic, as well as a variety delicious restaurants to choose from! A big favorite at the Grand Floridian, especially for families with young children, is 1900 Park Fare! This restaurant is open for

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