Shop like a Diva – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Shopping

Still haven’t satisfied your inner shop-a-holic after reading my posts about where to shop in Magic Kingdom and in Epcot? Here are some  Hollywood Studios finds you shouldn’t pass up! I would recommend you take a pass on Mickey’s of Hollywood. It’s potentially one of the worst laid out stores

Shop like a Diva – Magic Kingdom Shopping

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

You might be a Disney Addict if

Remember the old Jeff Foxworth comedy routines about “You might be a redneck if…”? I do!! Part of why they were so hilarious to me was because I live in the deep south and so many of them were TRUE (however, I have lived in other parts of the country

Germany Pavilion

When you enter the Germany Pavilion, you are transported back into a German village circa the 16th century.  The cobblestone plaza, the fountain, the shops, and even a statue of St. George all ignite the atmosphere.  There is even the faint sound of the six-piece Bavarian band playing authentic music that

Top 10 Ways to Know if You’re an Extreme Disney Fan: Part 2

Chances are that if you are like myself and the other writers here at Chip and Co., you are a Extreme Disney Fan. We have yet to find a cure, but the symptoms of this condition are rather obvious. Most likely your own friends and family have pointed them out to

My Top 5 Favorite World Showcase Pavilions

World Showcase is one of the most popular areas at Disney World and at the top of my list when I visit. Who doesn’t like traveling around the world in an afternoon, experiencing different cultures, cuisine, products, architecture, and dining experiences! Of the nine different World Showcase pavilions, which are packed full

The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ getting to know Lisa Battista

Name: Lisa Battista Where do you live: Jersey Shore and no, I don’t know the cast of that Jersey Shore. How long have you been with Chip and Company? One wonderful year. What topics do you write about? Whatever strikes my fancy but primarily traveling to Disney with small children.

Gnomeo and Juliet – A Fan’s Review

If you read my previous blog, then you know I have really been looking forward to taking my youth group to see the new movie, “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Well, we did get to see it together and, although it did not live up to my overly zealous expectations, it is