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5 Snacks to Pack in a Cooler at Walt Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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5 Snacks to Pack in a Cooler at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World allows you to bring a cooler into Walt Disney World, given you follow a few simple rules.  So why not take advantage, you will save money and let your snack credits stretch further – a double win!  Snacks are great to keep handy for little ones at Walt Disney World, not only will they be thirstier than normal it is great to have little ones busy doing something while you wait in line!  Here are some family friendly snack foods you might want to pack on your next Walt Disney World vacation:

  • Drinks – Don’t waste a snack credit of soft drinks and bottle water! Bring your own and use your snack credits for something much better like a Dole Whip! Keep your drinks cold in your room refrigerator or pack your sink down with ice the night before to get your beverages cold!
  • Goldfish – Nothing keeps little kids occupied quite like goldfish! They are small and fit nicely into  a child’s hand
  • String Cheese – String cheese is very filling and keeps well in a cooler.
  • Uncrustables – These things are a great idea! Peanut Butter and Jelly in sealed bread!  It stays great inside a cooler and really isn’t too much of a mess either making it perfect for children!  These are great around lunch time if you don’t want to shell out the cash for a counter service lunch.  This would also be a great idea if you have a child that isn’t old enough to have the dining plan.  Bring this for them instead and save yourself a little cash.  Pair it with some other items in your cooler and you have got a nice little lunch!
  • Trail Mix – I know there are some sweet and salty lovers out there! These are great for kids to hold and keep them busy in the stroller! Make sure to keep them inside the cooler though so the chocolate doesn’t melt!

While these options may not be the healthiest they do keep well inside a cooler.  We do not pack a cooler to replace all of our meals at Walt Disney World, but to curb a craving.  The only time my daughter gets irritable at Walt Disney World is when she gets hungry so it is great to have a few snacks on hand!  Snacks also help to keep her in her stroller, it gives her something to do while she is sitting down giving us a break from carrying her!

Don’t forget to pack hand sanitizer inside your cooler as well!  There is a lot of sickness that goes around Walt Disney World so before your snack make sure to freshen up!  Also pack some baby wipes for sticky little fingers.  They are great to have on hand so you don’t have to go to the bathroom to wash up each time your child eats something!  It can save a lot of time!

I would love to hear from all of you on what, if anything, you pack to bring inside the Parks!

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5 Snacks to Pack in a Cooler at Walt Disney World

THE HELP on Blu-ray and DVD December 6th, 2011

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Chip
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THE HELP on Blu-ray and DVD December 6th, 2011

The Help, the inspirational summer hit film people can‟t stop talking about, arrives in homes just in time for the holidays, delivering this powerful story on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, December 6, 2011. You might be able to save money ordering from fye.com.

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the compelling
performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast including Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer
and Bryce Dallas Howard. The Help is a courageous and empowering story about very different and extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project.

“Davis and Spencer are both brilliant” – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly The Help Blu-ray Combo Pack provides audiences with the chance to delve deeper into the movie through compelling, never-before-seen bonus features, including “The Making of „The Help:‟ From Friendship To Film,” an intimate look at how the life-changing experiences of close-knit childhood friends director Tate Taylor and novelist Kathryn Stockett led to the creation of the best-selling novel and its transition to the big screen.

Additional bonus includes “In Their Own Words: A Tribute To the Maids Of Mississippi,” which is an
honest observation of life in the South from real-life maids, including director Tate Taylor‟s childhood
caretaker, Carol Lee; Deleted Scenes; and nine-time Grammy Award®-winning and multi-platinum
selling singer/songwriter, Mary J. Blige‟s “The Living Proof”, music video from the film‟s end titles.

In continued efforts to provide consumers with multiple viewing choices and unprecedented quality,
value and portability in a single purchase, The Help has been packaged as follows:

3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack  (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) = $44.99 U.S./$51.99 Canada

Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features:

  • The Making of “The Help:” From Friendship To Film
  • In Their Own Words: A Tribute To The Maids Of Mississippi
  • Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor, including „Humiliated,‟ „A

Book About Jackson‟ and „Johnny‟s Home‟ (which is a Blu-ray exclusive)

DVD Bonus Features:

  •  Two deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor including „A Senator‟s Son‟ and „Keep On Walkin‟
  • “The Living Proof” music video by Mary J. Blige


2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada

Exclusive Blu-ray Bonus Features:

  •  The Making of “The Help:” From Friendship To Film
  • In Their Own Words: A Tribute To The Maids Of Mississippi
  • Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor including „Humiliated,‟ „A Book About Jackson‟ and „Johnny‟s Home‟ (which is a Blu-ray exclusive)

DVD Bonus Features:

  • Two deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor, including „A Senator‟s Son‟and „Keep On Walkin‟
  • “The Living Proof” music video by Mary J. Blige

1-Disc DVD = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Features:

  • Two deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor, including „A Senator‟s Son‟and „Keep On Walkin‟
  • “The Living Proof” music video by Mary J. Blige

High Definition Digital Download = $39.99 U.S./$46.99 Canada
Bonus Feature:

  •  Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor, including „Humiliated,‟ „A Book About Jackson‟ and „Johnny‟s Home‟ (which is a Blu-ray exclusive)
  • “The Living Proof” music video by Mary J. Blige

Standard Definition Digital Download = $29.99 U.S./$35.99 Canada
Bonus Feature:

  • Three deleted scenes with introductions by Director Tate Taylor, including „Humiliated,‟ „A Book About Jackson‟ and „Johnny‟s Home‟ (which is a Blu-ray exclusive)
  • “The Living Proof” music video by Mary J. Blige


On-Demand
For additional information and pricing, please contact your television provider or favorite digital
retailer. Bonus features are not offered with On-Demand.

DISC SPECIFICATIONS:
STREET DATE:   December 6, 2011
Feature Run Time: 138 minutes
Ratings: U.S.: PG-13/Canada: PG/Canadian French: G (Bonus Not Rated)
Aspect Ratio:   Blu-ray: 1.85:1
DVD: 1.85:1
Audio: Blu-ray: 5.1 DTS HD-MA; 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital
DVD: 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages & Subtitles:  Blu-ray: English, French Canadian, Spanish
DVD: English, French Canadian, Spanish

About The Film & Cast:
The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful
performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering
story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around
a secret writing project — one that breaks society‟s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy,
humor and hope — and complete with compelling, never-before-seen bonus features — The Help is a
timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

The Help stars Emma Stone as the courageous Eugenia „Skeeter‟ Phelan, who goes against the beliefs of
her family and friends to find her own voice. The critically praised, emotional performance of Viola Davis
as Aibileen Clark, a woman who secretly dreams of one day having more than she has been given, offers
a deep emotional storyline. The breakthrough performance of Octavia Spencer as Minny Jackson, whose
sass and tough exterior disguise the pain and fear she faces every day, brings both drama and humor to
the film. Bryce Dallas Howard breathes life into the catty Jackson socialite Hilly Holbrook and Jessica
Chastain brings charm and humor as Celia Foote, a kind housewife living outside of town who longs to fit
in. Sissy Spacek, Allison Janney and Ahna O‟Reilly also provide vivacious performances that round out
this all-star female ensemble.

About The Filmmaker:
The Help is directed by Tate Taylor and co-produced by Michael Barnathan (Percy Jackson & The
Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian), Chris Columbus (Percy
Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Night at the Museumfranchise, Harry Potter 1, 2, 3),
Brunson Green (Fool’s Gold) and Tate Taylor. The screenplay forThe Help is written by Tate Taylor and
is based on the best-selling novel by Kathryn Stockett.

Social Media:
Those who would like to stay connected with the exciting The Helprelease are encouraged to:
“Like” the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/thehelpmovie
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/helpmovie
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Celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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Celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World

As the days grow shorter and shorter, and the weather starts to turn a little chilly, the changing of the leaves symbolizing the changing of the seasons.  Gone is the summer with it’s 100 degree temperatures and 90% humidity, and in it’s place the calendar marches on towards the holidays.  Of all of the things I would love to do one day at Walt Disney World, celebrating Thanksgiving (and Christmas also) is at the top of the list.  For those of you that are planning that magical journey during Thanksgiving, I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that Disney has you covered when it comes to all of the places that you can get a traditional Thanksgiving meal while you are visiting the resort or parks.

Over at the Magic Kingdom, the places to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal are actually limited, so if you want to choose one of these places, you better get started now to make your dining reservation.

While Epcot certainly has more choices available for your Thanksgiving meal, you’ll still want to make those reservations now in order to get a seat at the restaurant of our choice.  Personally, I would love to see if Akershus Royal Banquet Hall would serve a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, or if the Thanksgiving dinner would have a Norwegian influence!

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:

In addition to the food offerings at the theme parks (which, remember, you will need to have park admission on that day to get to your restaurant), there are other great locations for your traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the resorts!  What I like about this is that even though you may be staying at a value resort, you can still in some cases enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner right at your resort.

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort:

  • End Zone Food Court – dinner

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge:

  • Jiko – The Cooking Place – dinner
  • Sanaa – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Beach Club Resort:

  • Cape May Café – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort:

  • Flying Fish Café – dinner
  • Kouzzina – dinner

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:

  • Shutters at Old Port Royale – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Contemporary Resort:

  • California Grill – dinner
  • Chef Mickey’s – buffet for dinner
  • The Wave – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground:

  • Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion – dinner show buffet
  • Trail’s End Restaurant – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa:

  • Citricos – dinner
  • Grand Floridian Café – lunch and dinner
  • Narcoossee’s – dinner
  • Victoria & Albert’s – dinner
  • Victoria & Albert’s Chefs Table – dinner
  • Victoria & Albert’s Queen’s Room – dinner

Disney’s Old Key West Resort:

  • Olivia’s – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Polynesian Resort:

  • Kona Café – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa:

  • The Turf Club Bar & Grill – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge:

  • Artist Point – dinner
  • Whispering Canyon Café – family-style lunch and dinner

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort:

  • Captain’s Grille – buffet for lunch and dinner
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse – family-style dinner

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts:

  • Fresh Mediterranean Market – buffet for lunch and dinner from noon-6 p.m.
  • Garden Grove – buffet from 5-9:30 p.m.
  • Il Mulino – buffet from 5-11 p.m.

As you can plainly see, there are quite a few locations that will offer up what I am sure is a great Thanksiving dinner to you and your family.  The key is to make your reservation as soon as you can!  I have no doubt that some of these locations will be gone quickly, especially after Halloween is over and November is upon us next week!  To make your reservations, check out the Disney World website or call 407.WDW.DINE (407-939-3463).  Whatever you decide on, have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!  So tell me, who has enjoyed Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World, and what was your favorite location for enjoying Thanksgiving dinner?  Leave your answers in the comments below, or comment in the Disney Discussion section of the site!

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D23 Sprinkles Disney Magic Across The Country With A Year Of Spectacular Events

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Chip
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D23 Sprinkles Disney Magic Across The Country With A Year Of Spectacular Events

In 2012, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will take the show on the road as it kicks off a year-long celebration for D23 members with a bold lineup of fantastic events.

Throughout the year, D23 will delight Disney fans from Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Palm Springs to Orlando, Burbank and even Marceline, Missouri — Walt Disney’s boyhood hometown — with the thrill and excitement of uniquely magical Disney experiences.

“To help D23 celebrate its third ‘fanniversary,’ we developed the most exciting lineup yet of special events to bring our members truly one-of-a-kind Disney experiences,” said Steven Clark, head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. “We’re excited to visit our fans all around the country, and to create events we hope will surprise and delight them.”

Starting the year are two new extraordinary experiences: D23’s JOURNEY TO MARCELINE and D23 PRESENTS THE SMOKE TREE RANCH ROUNDUP.

For the first time ever, a special tour of Walt’s boyhood hometown — Marceline, Missouri — will take place for D23 members on March 14. Led by Disney archivists, the daylong Journey to Marcelineexplores this small town (pop. 2,221) in ways that will have special resonance for Disney fans.

In his later life, Walt found unique inspiration at Smoke Tree Ranch in Palm Springs, and during the incredible, three-day Smoke Tree Ranch Roundup (January 23-25), D23 Members can experience this exclusive retreat in a completely unique way. In another first-of-its-kind, immersive experience, Disney fans will get to see what Walt called “my own laughing place,” taking part in screenings, presentations, activities and delectable meals, all while staying in a Smoke Tree Ranch cottage.

In the spring, D23 takes the party on the road with the D23 ‘FANNIVERSARY’ CELEBRATION. It commemorates more than 40 unforgettable Disney magical milestones, each celebrating an anniversary in2012. Hosted by Disney archivists, D23 Fanniversary Celebration events will be held in Orlando, New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles and revisits some of the most beloved Disney theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, TV series and more from 85 years of Disney history. Fanniversary events will be open to the public, with special admission and surprises created especially for D23 Members in attendance.

 

In the summer, D23 will offer an all-new “Destination D” event – DESTINATION D: 75 YEARS OF DISNEY ANIMATION, held over two days at the Disneyland Resort in California (August 11-12). As Disney marks the 75th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, D23 marks the occasion by gathering many renowned Disney animation legends along with topDisney animators, voice talent (past and present) and composers — plus interesting demonstrations, fascinating presentations, autograph sessions and the chance to see entertaining animation rarities from the Disney vaults —all in celebration of 75 years of Disney feature animation.

Throughout the year, D23 will continue its popular series of movie screenings at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. With a new series, FROM THE VAULTS, D23 will bring favorite live-action films back to the big screen, including special 20th anniversary screenings of Newsies (February 25) and Sister Act (May 26), plus the classic Disney adaptation of Treasure Island (September 22). D23’s 50 AND FABULOUS series also returns in 2012, with In Search of the Castaways (June 23).

The year also includes four special weekends of member-only tours of the Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, which are planned for February 11-12, April 28-29, September 8-9 and November 10-11 — doubling the capacity of these consistently sold-out D23 events.

In the fall, during Epcot’s International Food and Wine Festival, D23’s popular Sip & Stroll event get a Halloween twist and becomes SIP & SCREAM (October 2012). And during the holiday season D23 will again hold back-to-back presentations of its popular holiday offerings — DISNEY AND DICKENS (in Burbank in December) and MAGIC & MERRIMENT (at Walt Disney World Resort, tentative dates: December 7-8 and 9-10), doubling your Disney holiday fun.

Look for more D23 events to be announced throughout the year including details on an Epcot 30th anniversary celebration and a fun-filled D23 third anniversary party at the Disneyland Resort. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2012 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s website at http://www.Disney.com/D23. All events and dates are subject to change.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members ahost of exclusive benefits, including a bi-weekly email newsletter; a host of discounts and special offers; and free gifts throughout the year.  Disney fans can join the world’s only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.Disney.com/D23, or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23.

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The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

Calling the holidays at Walt Disney World “magical” seems a bit cliché; after all, it’s magical 365 days a year; you don’t need twinkling lights and Christmas ornaments for that. Yet, there’s something undeniably special about the Christmas season at Disney World. And, since the holidays come early (festivities usually begin in early November), guests have lots of time to experience it all.

At the Magic Kingdom, the “Castle Dream Lights” make the castle appear as if it is covered in ice, with over 200,000 individual lights used to create this effect. This happens every night during the holidays in the park (and runs through early January) at around sundown. Make sure you pick up a times guide when you enter the park and check it as to when the presentation is. The lights will stay on the entire night, but in Disney style, there’s a short stage show that goes along with the turning on of the lights, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Fairy Godmother, and of course, Cinderella. Plus, hearing the “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd as each portion of the castle is lit up is very special.

The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

If you’re looking for more holiday fun at the Magic Kingdom, then you definitely want to consider attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This separately ticketed event is held on select nights in the Magic Kingdom park and features the Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, a special version of Holiday Wishes : Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks, opportunities to meet lots of Disney characters (in holiday outfits, of course), complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, and best of all, a magical snow fall on Main Street, USA.

Over at Epcot, head over to the World Showcase, where storytellers in each country share their holiday stories and traditions, such as the good-hearted witch La Befana, known in Italy for filling children’s shoes with treats, or the jolly gift-bearer Father Christmas in the United Kingdom. There are meet and greets with Santa and Mrs. Claus in The American Adventure. Kwanza and Hanukah are also celebrated. World Showcase is also a great place to do your holiday shopping and find unique gifts in each country.  The must see at Epcot however is the Candlelight Processional, the telling of the story of Christmas by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a mass choir and 50 piece live orchestra. Although it is secular in nature, it can be appreciated by anyone. Indeed, while I do not consider myself religious, or even spiritual, I find this well worth seeing. Note that this is a very popular event with guests, so I would highly recommend you doing the lunch or dinner package that is available to guarantee yourself seating. If you don’t, be prepared to wait in a long line to get in. Holiday festivities kick off on November 26th at Epcot this year, and run through December 30th.

The Holiday Magic at Walt Disney World

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is sure to brighten your holidays with the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. No, not THAT Osborne Family. The light display was started by the late Jennings Osborne at his family home in Arkansas back in 1986 to fulfill his daughter’s Christmas wish of seeing their entire home in lights. The display grew so large that neighbor’s started to complain and sought to block the display, and in 1995, the entire operation was moved to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where it has continued to delight visitors from around the world. Starting in early November, every evening at sundown, the Streets of America are lit up with over 4 million Christmas lights. Every 10 minutes, the lights “dance” to holiday music as “snow” falls above you. Admission to the display is free with park admission, and this annual event is a must do when visiting Disney World during the holidays.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom may not have a candlelight processional, millions of Christmas lights, or a special holiday party, but that doesn’t mean the holidays aren’t fun there! No, the animals aren’t covered in garland and candy canes, but the park is beautifully decorated throughout, starting with the large Christmas tree you’ll see outside the park entrance, decorated with animal themed ornaments.

Make sure you catch Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade, a safari style parade led by King Louie and Baloo from the Jungle Book. The parade also features many other of your favorite Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie and Chip and Dale, as well as stilt walkers and beautifully costumed performers. And be sure to stop by Camp Minnie Mickey, which during the holidays becomes Santa Goofy’s Holiday Village, and is a great place to stop and meet characters in their holiday outfits, and have your picture taken with them!

Once you’ve visited the parks and experienced all the holiday magic, you may feel like there’s nothing left to see or do, but not so.  One of the most enjoyable things you can do while visiting Walt Disney World for the holidays is tour the resorts. Many people mistakenly believe that if they are not staying at that resort and/or not eating there, they aren’t to visit the property, but you absolutely are. The best part about seeing the resorts during the holidays is that Disney cast members do a wonderful job of incorporating each resort’s theme into the holiday decorations.

I personally have my favorites to get me in the Christmas spirit – Wilderness Lodge (there’s something about a cabin and a roaring fireplace that says Christmas, and the huge tree in the lobby is amazing); Beach Club (you have to see the giant carousel made of gingerbread and chocolate fondant that actually moves) and of course, Grand Floridian (in addition to a massive tree in the lobby, a giant gingerbread house can be found, selling gingerbread cookies and houses).

Whether you’ll be celebrating the Christmas season at Disney this year or just wishing you were, best wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy holiday!

Bob Angelo is a travel agent with Pixie Vacations and co-host of the Mouse Chat Podcast. You can follow him on his Facebook page here.

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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training

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Chip
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training

Some of Major League Baseball’s marquee teams, including the reigning World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees, will take on the Atlanta Braves at Walt Disney World Resort during spring training in 2012.

The Cardinals and Yankees, as well as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, make up the core of the Braves’ 18-game home schedule at Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney. The Cardinals face the Braves on March 19. The Yankees visit twice, Saturday March 10 and Wednesday March 28, and the New York Mets come in three times, March 9 and 23 and the spring home finale April 2. And the Phillies face the Braves on April 1.

The Braves report to the complex for two weeks of training in mid-February, then begin play March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a Saturday matchup on March 31. The recently renamed Miami Marlins will sport their new uniforms at Disney on March 22.

The schedule features three night games under the lights at Champion Stadium – the Washington Nationals on March 14 and the Houston Astros March 16 and 30.

Each Braves spring training game has a unique Disney feel with family-oriented fun, including in-game entertainment, Disney character appearances and on-field fan experiences.  And in what has become a Disney tradition, kids will again have the opportunity to run the bases after every game.

Individual game tickets for the Braves’ home spring training season go on sale Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster (800/745-3000 and ticketmaster.com) and at the sports complex box office.

Information on the Braves’ spring training season, group tickets and mini-packs is available by calling 407/939-GAME (4263) and online at www.espnwwos.com/atlantabraves.  The popular mini-packs are now on sale, featuring four separate three-game options in 2012 and giving fans their first opportunity to purchase tickets to specific games on the Braves’ 2012 spring training schedule. The newest package, the “Pick ‘Em Plan,” offers guests tickets to four games including one Yankees, Cardinals or Phillies game, and three other non premium games of the fans’ choosing.

Fans may also purchase Atlanta Braves Spring Training travel packages through Spring Training USA.  Travel packages include Braves game tickets, accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort and other benefits.  Information is available online at springtrainingtours.com.

About ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which hosts more than 350 events a year, is the leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional sports in the nation, accommodating 70 different sports and athletes from more than 70 countries.  Designed to take youth sports to the next level, the 250-acre facility features multiple competition venues, including Champion Stadium, the HP Field House, the Jostens Center, the Hess Sports Fields, a track & field facility, a tennis complex and a baseball/softball sportsplex. It is also home to the ESPN Innovation Lab, a real-world testing ground for the ESPN Emerging Technology Group that develops ground-breaking on-air products like Ball Track and ESPN Snap Zoom, as well as development of its new 3-D television channel.  In addition, the complex features 56 high-definition cameras and 40 high-definition video screens, including three jumbo screens, which can capture and display footage from any event taking place at the complex.  The camera and video screens, as well as a 20-zone audio system, are controlled through the state-of-the-art HD and 3-D Production Center with direct links to ESPN facilities in Bristol, Conn., New York and Los Angeles.  For more information, visit www.disneysportsnews.com for press releases, photos and videos.  Follow us on Twitter at @DisneySports.

The 2012 Atlanta Braves Spring Training home schedule follows.

2012 Atlanta Braves Spring Training Home Schedule

Saturday March 3 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Tuesday March 6 Washington Nationals 1:05 PM
Friday March 9 New York Mets-SS 1:05 PM
Saturday March 10 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Sunday March 11 Toronto Blue Jays-SS 1:05 PM
Wednesday March 14 Washington Nationals 6:05 PM
Friday March 16 Houston Astros 6:05 PM
Saturday March 17 Toronto Blue Jays-SS 1:05 PM
Sunday March 18 Baltimore Orioles 1:05 PM
Monday March 19 St Louis Cardinals 1:05 PM
Thursday March 22 Miami Marlins 1:05 PM
Friday March 23 New York Mets 1:05 PM
Sunday March 25 Houston Astros 1:05 PM
Wednesday March 28 New York Yankees 1:05 PM
Friday March 30 Houston Astros 6:05 PM
Saturday March 31 Detroit Tigers 1:05 PM
Sunday April 1 Philadelphia Phillies 1:05 PM
Monday April 2 New York Mets 12:00 PM

*SS – denotes split squad

All times are Eastern and are subject to change

All games to be played at Champion Stadium at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Atlanta Braves Spring Training Ticket Prices

Seat Location                                              Season              Individual Game

Lower Level Reserved                             $550                 $32-$46

Upper Level Reserved                             $370                 $24-$36

Bleacher Level Reserved                        $370                 $24-$36

General Admission Lawn                        $180                 $10-$21

(Individual game tickets vary by game, day and opponent.  There will be an additional charge of $5 for day-of-game purchases.)

Three-Game Mini-Plan A ($84): Includes tickets to: Mets (3/9), Yankees (3/10) and Blue Jays (3/11) (Seats are located in select upper level reserved or bleacher reserved sections – on sale now)

Three-Game Mini-Plan B ($84): Includes tickets to: Blue Jays (3/17), Orioles (3/18) and Cardinals (3/19) (Seats are located in select upper level reserved or bleacher reserved sections – on sale now)

Three-Game Mini-Plan C ($84): Includes tickets to: Marlins (3/22), Mets (3/23) and Yankees (3/28) (Seats are located in select upper level reserved or bleacher reserved sections – on sale now)

Three-Game Mini-Plan D ($84): Includes tickets to: Astros (3/30 and 4/2), Tigers (3/31), Phillies (4/1) (Seats are located in select upper level reserved or bleacher reserved sections – on sale now)

Four-Game Pick ‘Em Plan (varies): Includes tickets to: 1 Yankees, Cardinals or Phillies game and three non premium games of the guests’ choosing (Seats are located in select upper level reserved or bleacher reserved sections – on sale now)

Single-Game Tickets: Ticketmaster – 800/745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com or sports complex box office

Season and Group Tickets/Suites/Mini-Packs: Disney Sports Sales – 407/939-GAME (4263)

Tony Morreale, Walt Disney World Public Relations – 407/566-5339

Disney Universe Video Game Introduces Extra Thrills And Chills With Newest “Disney Villains Costume Pack”

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Chip
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Disney Universe Video Game Introduces Extra Thrills And Chills With Newest “Disney Villains Costume Pack”

Disney Interactive Studios brings extra mayhem and magic to its’ latest video game, Disney Universe, with the downloadable “Disney Villains Costume Pack” available now.  The “Disney Villains Costume Pack” is the first downloadable content available for Disney Universe on the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and the PlayStation®Network.  Players can suit up and battle friends in five brand new costumes inspired by Disney’s most infamous villains including Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians), Hades (Hercules), Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty), The Evil Queen (Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs) and Ursula (The Little Mermaid).

Individual costumes for the upcoming “Disney Villains Costume Pack” will be available for download for 99 cents on PlayStation Network or for 80 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE, and the complete package will be available for $2.99 on PlayStation Network or for 240 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE.

Disney Universe plans to introduce additional downloadable content in the future including the “Jungle Book Costume Pack” in January inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 1967 release and the “Muppets Costume Pack” in March with costumes based on Kermit, Miss Piggy, and their friends.

Disney Universe offers a four-person multiplayer action experience, with frenzied gameplay that appeals to players of all ages. The game features 45 classic and contemporary iconic character costumes inspired by well-known and legendary properties, such as the Disney•Pixar hits WALL•E and Monsters, Inc., Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Academy Award® winning classics The Lion King and Aladdin.

Disney Universe is now available for the Xbox 360®video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ system from Nintendo and Windows PC.

For additional details about Disney Universe, please visit www.disneyuniverse.com for more information.

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Disney acquires Mommy Blogger site Babble Media

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Chip
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Disney acquires Mommy Blogger site Babble Media

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), through its wholly owned subsidiary Disney Online, has acquired Babble Media, Inc., a leading online parenting platform featuring more than 200 influential mom bloggers. The acquisition of Babble further strengthens the position of Disney Interactive Media Group’s Moms and Family portfolio as a leading online resource for moms and families.

Disney Interactive’s Moms and Family portfolio is a trusted resource for parents today, giving them the online tools and information they need and the ability to share their experiences. Through the acquisition of Babble, Disney Interactive’s Moms and Family business gains a blogging platform that elevates the first-person stories of parenthood.

Since its inception in 2006, Babble has become one of the most celebrated parenting sites on the web, named by Time Magazine as one of the 50 Best Websites of 2010 and by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Websites for Women. Its stable of bloggers contribute daily to parenting topics including pregnancy, child care, health, food, family activities as well as lifestyle topics such as home, fashion and family products. As the premier blogging platform for a new generation of connected parents, Babble has created a vibrant community of parents who support, encourage and celebrate the highs and lows of raising children.

Babble attracts a broad and engaged audience with its nearly constant stream of posts, written for and by moms. Disney Interactive will infuse its Moms and Family evergreen content into Babble, thereby enriching the Babble user experience and extending the best of what Disney has to offer to today’s parents.

“Parents’ relationships with Disney are founded in stories, and Disney’s best stories are about families. We believe that Babble and Disney can harness the power of storytelling to inform, entertain and empower parents everywhere,” said Brooke Chaffin, SVP of Moms and Family, Disney Interactive Media Group. “With more than 3.9 million mom blogs in the US alone, Disney Interactive recognizes and values the important and powerful role moms have taken on in new media.”

“We can’t imagine a better next step than joining the world’s leading media company for families, The Walt Disney Company, and look forward to bringing together Babble’s resonant voice and community with Disney’s expansive family audience, wide range of content and multi-media platform,” said Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, Co-Founders of Babble.

Babble will remain headquartered in New York. Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman will join the Disney Interactive Media Group.

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Special Rates for Military and Florida Residents on DCL

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Special Rates for Military and Florida Residents on DCL

If you are Military personnel or a Florida resident…this post is for you! Time is of the essence so read quickly and pay attention.

There are a slew of sail dates available at discounted rates for Military Personnel and Florida Residents. on Disney Cruise Line. Yes, I just said “discounted rates” and “Disney Cruise Line” in the same sentence; and no…I’m not toying with your emotions.

There are rates starting as low as $130 per person, per night for a variety of sail dates for  3 and 4-Night Bahamian cruises (departing from Port Canaveral, Florida).

Sail dates start as early as November 17th and continue through February 12th but of course the number of staterooms is limited and you have to book by November 20, 2011.

So, what do you do now? You call a Disney travel specialist and get a free quote, then take a Dream vacation (pun intended, you get to go on the Disney Dream!) and save a ton of money. So now the only real question is…can you afford to let this opportunity pass you by?

E-mail [email protected] to take advantage of this great deal!

Florida Resident Fine Print:

*Governmental taxes and fees and excursions are not included. Other discounts do not apply. See Disney Cruise Line® brochure for applicable terms and conditions. Rates in U.S. dollars. Florida resident must be at least 18 years of age, and proof of Florida residency is required. Other stateroom types are available at varying rates. Ask for booking code FLR.

Military Personnel Fine Print:

*Discount based on prevailing rates as quoted on disneycruise.com. Other categories and sail dates may be available. Not combinable with other discounts or offers. Governmental Taxes and Fees and excursions are not included. See Disney Cruise Line® brochure for applicable terms and conditions. Military personnel will be required to present valid military identification at time of check-in. Offer limited to a maximum of 3 staterooms per sailing. Other stateroom types are available at varying rates. Ask for booking code MTO.

*Activated members of the U.S. National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserve must also show active duty orders. Active duty papers must be dated as of January 1st of the previous year to qualify.

  • Air Force
  • Marines
  • Army (including Army National Guard)
  • Navy
  • Coast Guard
  • Reservists (for all branches listed above)
  • 100% Permanently Disabled Veterans
  • Department of Defense, which includes:
    • FBI
    • CIA
    • National Security Agency (this does not include Homeland Security)
    • Secret Service
  • Family members classified as ‘active deceased’
  • NASA Kennedy Space Center
  • NASA Johnson Space Center
  • Department of Health and Human Services

The active or retired military personnel must travel in order to receive this offer.

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Is Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter for you?

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Is Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter for you?

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter is one of those Disney Resorts that — at least for our family — takes our breath away every time we visit.  POFQ is a Moderate priced resort, so it’s a little more expensive than the Value resorts, but not as expensive as a Deluxe resort.  POFQ is the sister resort to the other Port Orleans Resort — Riverside, which is just a short distance away.  Let’s take a look at the Pros and Cons for staying at this resort!

Pros:

  • Port Orleans French Quarter is the smallest resort on Disney Property.  This is a huge bonus for us, because the moment we walk through the doors it just seems like time slows down for us.
  • As it’s name suggests, POFQ is based on the French Quarter section of New Orleans.  The first time we stayed at POFQ was in August, 2009, and after we got home, we went to see The Princess and the Frog.  Let me tell you, the first time I saw that movie I felt like I had been transformed into POFQ on Disney property!
  • POFQ is one of the Downtown Disney resorts, and as such, has a great water taxi that takes you down the lazy Sassagoula River to DTD.  You can also ride up the river to Port Orleans Riverside.
  • The pool at POFQ is quite nice, and has a fun slide.  Also, you can pool hop between POFQ and POR.
  • The food court at POFQ is nice, and serves beignets!
  • You can get a carriage ride between the French Quarter and Riverside resorts.
  • All amenities for Riverside are included in the French Quarter rooms, and vice versa, so you can head up to Riverside and enjoy the catch and release fishing!

Cons:

  • Unfortunately, POFQ only has the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory Food Court for dining options.  If you want a table service meal, you’ll need to head up to Riverside to enjoy that.
  • What my family enjoys about POFQ — it’s quiet nature — may not be a benefit in everyone’s mind.  If you are looking for a more upbeat tempo to your vacation, you might want to choose a different resort.
  • Your Disney transportation options are either the buses or the water taxi to DTD.  Sorry, no monorail stops here!

My family loves Port Orleans French Quarter.  I highly recommend it, and hope you will stay there if you haven’t already!

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Disney Channel Announces Holiday Schedule with Special Guest Appearances by Justin Bieber and Kelly Clarkson

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Chip
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Disney Channel Announces Holiday Schedule with Special Guest Appearances by Justin Bieber and Kelly Clarkson

Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior unwrap a joyful slate of new holiday specials for kids and families beginning FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2. The festive fare includes the premiere of Disney Channel Original Movie “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!,” worldwide music sensation Justin Bieber performing his new holiday hit “Mistletoe” on “So Random!,” Grammy-Award winner Kelly Clarkson guest starring in a seasonal special of “Phineas and Ferb” and more.

To get in the spirit, viewers are invited to visit DisneyChannel.com, DisneyXD.com  and DisneyJunior.com for holiday activities and games. Among them are a new “Pair of Kings” game, “Super Sled Scramble,” launching Friday, November 18, and “Snoco Launcho,” a winter version of the popular “Loco Launcho” game, debuting Thursday, December 1 at DisneyXD.com/Holidays. Beginning Friday, December 2 at DisneyChannel.com/Holiday, users are invited to build a personalized snowman greeting for family and friends, and at DisneyJunior.com/Holiday, a new “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” interactive game will debut – “Hook’s Merry Winter Treasure Hunt,” where kids and parents can help Captain Hook and Mr. Smee search for Jake and the crew’s missing presents. On Saturday, December 17, the site will debut the “Imagination Movers” holiday episode “A Little Elf Esteem” prior to its premiere on Disney Junior.

Following are the highlights for Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD’s Holiday Line-up (all times ET/PT):

DISNEY CHANNEL:

Friday, December 2

7:30 p.m. – “Fish Hooks”

“Merry Fishmas, Milo” – Milo and Oscar throw a Christmas party, but when they need help with the party prep, they send a special holiday request to their favorite magical dude, Fish Santa. Meanwhile, Bea tries out for the role of Fish Mall Santa.

7:45 p.m. – “Phineas and Ferb”

“Phineas and Ferb’s Family Christmas Special” – The boys decide to put on a traditional family Christmas special featuring their family, friends and a few very special guests, including Kelly Clarkson (playing herself). The episode features three new holiday songs – Isabella’s “Let it Snow,” a Buford and Baljeet rendition of “Good King Wenscelas,” and the whole gang singing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

8:00 p.m. – “Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas!”

In the Disney Channel Original Movie, the Duncan’s scramble to reunite in time for Christmas… and along the way they get more than one unexpected gift.

Sunday, December 4:

7:30 p.m. – “So Random!”

Worldwide music sensation Justin Bieber performs “Mistletoe” from his holiday album. Also in the episode, MC Grammar raps about Christmas and introduces Dr. Dreidel; Coolest Kid enjoys holiday treats and advises kids to stay in school; Becky Beaver learns she has a wonderful life; Platowski Bros. sing about one another to the tune of holiday jingles; and Harry Potter shops at Voldemarts for the holidays.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9:

8:30 p.m. – “A.N.T. Farm”

“sANTa’s Little Helpers” – Everyone is in the Christmas spirit at Webster High School, including principal Skidmore, who asks Chyna, Olive and Fletcher to build toys for needy kids. But when they discover that Skidmore is actually selling the toys for profit, they devise a scheme to booby trap the gifts.

9:00 p.m. – “Jessie”

“Christmas Story” – When Christina and Morgan Ross get caught in a snowstorm, the family fears they won’t make it home in time for Christmas and Jessie is left with shopping for the kid’s Christmas presents and getting the house decorated for the holiday. When Jessie takes the kids to the mall to see Santa, they have a run-in with his mischievous elves.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11:

8:30 p.m. – “Shake It Up”

“Jingle It Up” – CeCe does some last minute Christmas shopping for her mom, but buys herself a purse instead. With no money left for her mom’s scarf, CeCe gets herself a couple of jobs at the mall to make some extra cash. Meanwhile, Rocky tries to make a young boys Christmas wish come true and Deuce reluctantly invites Dina to join his family for some Christmas caroling.

 

DISNEY JUNIOR PROGRAMMING BLOCK ON DISNEY CHANNEL:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2:

8:30 a.m. – “Jake and the Never Land Pirates ”

“It’s a Winter Never Land!/Hook On Ice”- Jake, Izzy and Cubby awake to find that Peter Pan has left the crew presents and a tree to celebrate Winter Treasure Day/Captain Hook invites Jake and the crew on a winter treasure hunt.

8:55 a.m. – “Minnie’s Bow-Toons”

In “Dance Lessons,” Minnie and Daisy help Clarabelle get ready for the Snowball Dance by teaching her the Snowflake Shuffle and altering her droopy dress into a dazzling new Winter Wonder.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

7:00 a.m. – “Handy Manny”

“Snow Problem” – In the new half-hour special, Manny and the tools get separated from each other on the way to fix a broken ski lift, so Manny must set out to rescue the tools and save their winter ski vacation.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

7:30 a.m. – “Imagination Movers”

“A Little Elf Esteem” – The Movers help Carol, a young elf-in-training, learn everything she needs to know to earn her elf bells in time to help Santa deliver presents on Christmas Eve.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

7:00 a.m. – “Handy Manny”

“Snow Day” – Manny and the tools help Kelly get to her store during a big snow storm and build sleds to play in the snow.

DISNEY XD:

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

8:00 p.m. – “Pair of Kings”

“Pair of Santas” – In an effort to bring their holiday traditions to Kinkow, the kings promise the islanders a Super Christmas and enlist the island elves to make presents for the kingdom.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

8:00 p.m. “Kick Buttowski – Suburban Daredevil”

“Cousin Kyle Christmas/Snow Problem” – Kick battles an ice storm and bizarre obstacles in order to find a last minute Christmas gift for Cousin Kyle. When Kick’s family gets snowed in from an avalanche, Kick goes to the extreme to rescue them before cabin fever sets in.

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Planning for Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique: When to make Reservations and what to bring with you

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Chip and Co Past Writers and Friends
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imageNothing says “girly girl” quite the way that a totally princess-ed out girl can! And nothing at Walt Disney World quite princess-es out your girly girl like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique.

There are two locations for the BBB at Walt Disney World. The first is at the World of Disney Store in Downtown Disney and the other is INSIDE Cinderella’s Castle. Yup you read that correctly, INSIDE the castle.

WHEN SHOULD I MAKE RESERVATIONS? You really need to make your reservation AS CLOSE TO 180 DAYS IN ADVANCE of your trip as you can by calling 407-WDW-STYLE.  However, if you are under the 180 days mark when you decide to book your Walt Disney World trip, then I say book them AS SOON AS YOU CAN! Time slots do fill up quickly, so do not hesitate.

WHICH PACKAGE SHOULD I CHOOSE? There are three packages of princess-fication for you to pick from for your girl.

1) The Coach Package = $49.95 (plus tax) – Includes hairstyle (little crown is free) and makeup AND sash.

2) The Crown Package = $54.95 (plus tax) – Includes hairstyle (little crown too) makeup, sash AND nails. (you get to keep the nail-polish).

3) The Castle Package = $189.95 (plus tax) – Includes hairstyle (little crown too) makeup, sash, AND nails. (you get to keep the nail-polish), the “imaging package (1-6”x8”, and 4-4”x6” photographs), princess-themed photo holder, and a “complete costume” of your choice with accessories (gown, big crown/hair, shoes).

They also offer a “Knight Package” for boys over 3 years old for $14.95 (plus tax) with a style and a mighty sword but I’m thinking why go prince when you could go PIRATE at Pirates League and rock their little world.

I’m not going to lie to you. I think you should ALWAYS bring your own princess costumes to WDW. You can find them really in-expensivimageely on ebay, yards ales, consignment shops/sales, LOTS of places. They cost a FORTUNE at WDW. Usually WELL over $50.00 per gown. The difference between the other two packages is only $5.00 and consider the fact that you get to keep the nail polish and it extends your time there its worth it. So the Disney Diva’s recommended package choice is the CROWN Package and BRING YOUR OWN COSTUME WITH YOU!!!

WHAT ARE GOOD TIMES TO BOOK? Here’s a Disney Diva secret for you. You can book your Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique reservation BEFORE park opens! Why would you want to do this? Well first of all it gets you in the park earlier, but secondly it gives you a really GREAT view of an almost empty street leading up to the castle. Which to me is the BEST way to see Cinderella’s castle for the first time! If you have breakfast reservations at Cinderella’s Royal Table you should also look into booking your BBB reservation about 1.5 hours prior to your reservation. Also, if you are going to any Holiday Parties, like Miimageckeys Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, you want to book a few hours PRIOR to the party starting, but I will tell you that the hair will REALLY hold for a few days.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Well, like I mentioned before you should look into bringing your own costume with you to save some big bucks. You also want to make sure that the child’s hair is clean and FREE OF TANGLES. They suggest you bring a brush, but our fairy godmother had her own comb that she used. Also if you are getting nails done you should make sure that they are clean without nail polish currently on them. And bring your camera! You will have many adorable shots to enjoy!

You are all sure to have a WONDERFUL time and it will be a great memory for your special princess! Beware of extreme needs for Posing and photo-taking after being styled.

Love, The Diva  www.tipsfromthedisneydiva.com

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