Spending the Day at Downtown Disney
Let’s say, for argument’s sake, that you decide to visit Walt Disney World and to spend a day not at the theme parks. Shocking idea, I know. Perhaps it’s a travel day or a rest day in the middle of a longer Disney vacation. Or just something…different. What do you
runDisney New Race
RunDisney announced this afternoon on their facebook page that they will soon be announcing the newest runDisney race. They left us with a ‘riddle’: There’s a new runDisney race we wanted you to know about. We’re very excited and we hope you’ll run with us. Before long, we’ll let everyone
Q&A with “Tangled” Executive Producer/Supervising Animator Glen Keane
Glen Keane was born on April 13, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of cartoonist Bil Keane, creator of the The Family Circus, and Thelma “Thel” Carne Keane. He was raised in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Keane’s interest in art developed as a child by observing his father’s work as a
Disney World Planning 101 – Skipping the Bag Check
Alright all you Disney park fans out there. I know that, just like me, you have gotten to the parks so excited about being in “the world,” you have jumped off the bus, headed to the park entrance, joined all the folks happily bouncing up to the turnstiles and then
Disney World Planning 101 – Packing Tips From A Pixie
As a step-mother to a 9-year old boy, our first family trip to Disney World had me completely paranoid. I can pack myself and my husband with my eyes closed, and even with this confidence I start packing a few days (or weeks) before my vacation. I like the
Oldies But Goodies – Should Seniors Take Advantage Of Photopass?
To answer the question posed in the title – Absolutely!! Disney’s Photopass is something we have only really started to appreciate on our last three visits. I personally take tons of photos when we are at Walt Disney World and there is someone missing in each and every one of
Finding Peace and Quiet at Walt Disney World
A Disney vacation is many things….but restful and relaxing is not one of them. If anything, it is pretty much the opposite: an almost non-stop whirlwind of walking, rides, eating, attractions, parades, eating, shows, activities and eating. It’s fun…but it’s exhausting too! It’s no wonder that many Disney veterans advise
What to Bring to the Disney Theme Parks
This is the age-old Disney question – how much and what to bring with you to the Disney parks. As you have read often at Chip and Co, the answer is… it depends. There are three main factors to consider – who you are traveling with, your budget, and how
New Star Wars Gifts Coming Soon From Hallmark
Coming this April to a Hallmark Gold Crown near you is a line of exclusive Star Wars gifts featuring quotes from the entire saga. “Hallmark has been making Star Wars greeting cards, Keepsake Ornaments and party goods for years now, so creating a line of gifts featuring the wit and
Disney’s Playdom Launches Deep Realms RPG for Facebook
Playdom today announced the launch of Deep Realms, the first game to bring the classic RPG experience to social gaming. In Deep Realms players explore a rich fantasy world, making strategic choices that result in different but equally viable experiences. Players explore lush, detailed scenes and engage in turn-based combat
2011 AAA Spring Sweepstakes – Win a trip to Walt Disney World
Enter AAA’s Spring Sweepstakes for your chance to win one of two Disney World resort vacations or one of five $100 bank gift cards. To learn to more and to enter click on the picture above. Hurry Sweepstakes Ends April 15th 2011 Related articles Sweepstakes: Enter daily for a chance
Disney Dream – Patience for the Porthole
When I booked my room aboard the Disney Dream, my goal was to get a room aboard the ship at the lowest cost. I prefer to take more vacations per year, rather than staying in luxurious accommodations only one time per year. So, when I received confirmation of my inside
Time is running out – Downtown Disney Area Hotels to Honor Teachers in 3rd Annual Contest
Based on the positive response to their 2009 and 2010 initiatives to recognize and reward deserving teachers, the Downtown Disney Resort Area Hotels have partnered once again with AirTran Airways and Walt Disney World® to hold the 2011 A+ For Teachers at Downtown Disney contest. The third annual contest, which
Disney Proudly Unveils A Full Three Minute Sneak Peek Of Its All-New Movie Starring Ashley Tisdale In
On April 19, 2011, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will be proudly unveiling Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, an all-new movie on Blu-ray™ and DVD staring Ashley Tisdale reprising her role as Disney Channel’s global sensation “High School Musical” drama queen character Sharpay Evans. A full three minute sneak peek of the
