Chip & Company Week in Review, February 13, 2012

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review.  There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week:

• In a bit of Disney History, the reports are that Walt Disney is close to acquiring the script for “Saving Mr. Banks.” This story tells how Walt Disney finally was able to acquire the script from P.L. Travers for the making of Mary Poppins.
• Starting this Wednesday, February 15^th, the Magic Kingdom is introducing some new kids menu items.
• Look out everyone, Perry the Platypus from Phineas and Ferb is kicking off Platypus Day this coming March 3^rd!
• Chip brings us a very special First Look: Disney’s Wreck-it Ralph!
• The John Carter: Journey to Aulani Sweepstakes is under way.  Make sure you enter to win a trip to Disney’s newest Vacation Club resort!
• Special thanks to Disneyland Resort for their $5 million dollar donation to CHOC Children’s hospital.  That donation was one of many that helped raise over $100 million dollars for the hospital project!
• Sadly, Patricia Disney, the former wife of Roy E. Disney (the nephew of Walt Disney) passed away recently from Alzheimer’s Disease.  She was 77 years old.  Our condolences go out to the Disney family in their time of sorrow.
• Chip and Company is proud to announce our new partnership with the folks over at the Garden Grocer, Florida’s #1 professional grocery delivery service!
• Disney Baby has expanded their product line to include nursery, apparel, mealtime, and bathtime products.
• Lastly, check out some of these fun facts for the 19^th annual Flower and Garden Festival!

That’s our look at some of the news stories from last week, now let’s take a look at some of the incredible original articles that our writers produce each and every day!  Enjoy!

• In the last of my iPad reviews, I wrote about the Disney Publishing App, Disney Princesses: A Royal Christmas!
• Which is better, to have a table service reservation in the parks, or in the resorts?  Lisa weighs in with her opinions on this dilemma in part one and part two of this miniseries!
• Lastly, Jodi takes on the daunting task of informing us of her Top 10 Rides to Avoid after eating!  That’s a great piece of advice to remember on your next trip!

That’s all we have for you this week.  I hope you have a terrific week, and remember to check out Chip & Company often for the latest in Disney News, Views, Giveaways, and more!  To keep up with the latest Disney news and views on the fly, check out the Chip & Company Facebook Page or follow Chip & Company via Twitter!  Also, head on over to the Disney for Seniors page and tell Ken you hope he’s feeling better!  Ken, get well soon my friend!

Related articles

• Chip & Company Week in Review, February 6, 2012 (chipandco.com)

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