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Make a Valentine on Disney.com’s Create!

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Make a Valentine on Disney.com's Create!

Create a valentine on Disney.com/Create with the new Minnie Mouse Digital Painter on Disney.com.

Guests can use stamps to create their own pictures of Minnie and the gang, or draw a unique piece of art using whimsical Valentine-themed pens and fun backgrounds.

After creating valentines on Disney.com’s Create, guests can get even more Minnie Mouse fun at Disney Family.com with cute Valentine’s Day printables for kids and parents to make together.

Guests can make the Mickey & Minnie Cutie Valentine’s Candy Boxes for a unique gift or the Mickey & Minnie Valentine’s Day Flowers to decorate the house with. For more Valentine’s Day fun, check out Disney Family.com.

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Classic Disney – Walt Disney Introduces the Multiplane Camera

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Classic Disney - Walt Disney Introduces the Multiplane Camera

Disney’s invention of the multiplane camera was a groundbreaking achievement in film, enhancing the feeling of depth in traditional animation. This video showcases Walt’s explanation of how the camera works from the “Tricks of Our Trade” episode of Disneyland, which aired February 13, 1957.

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Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

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Chip
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Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

Disney.com exclusively reveals three of the latest tire-spinning characters in the Disney•Pixar “Cars” franchise: Francesco Bernoulli, the most famous race car in Europe, and Mama and Uncle Topolino.

Francesco Bernoulli, an Italian heart-throb car, will be competing in the high-profile race around the world that drives “Cars 2.” He was an instant winner on the amateur circuit and soon became an international Formula Racer champion. As the most famous race car in Europe, Francesco is a favorite to win the World Grand Prix, which also makes him Lightning McQueen’s chief rival.

Mama Topolino and Uncle Topolino reside in Italy and are Luigi’s aunt and uncle. Mama Topolino is a masterful cook who shows her love and generosity by feeding everyone her renowned delizioso fuel. Uncle Topolino is the owner of the village’s tire shop, where he taught Luigi and Guido everything they know.

Disney.com is inviting guests to be the very first to meet and root for these dynamic new characters with exclusive features on the site such as:

“Cars 2” races to U.S. theaters on June 24, 2011, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D in select theaters.

Disney.com Exclusive: Meet the Newest Cars in Disney/Pixar’s “Cars 2″

Tron and Tron Legacy Racing to Bluray April 2011

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Chip
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Tron and Tron Legacy Racing to Bluray April 2011

Great News Tron Fans! Tron and Tron Legacy is making its way to Bluray in April!

Amazon is already running a preorder on their website! As an added bonus they will be offering a Five-Disc Combo Blu-ray 3D / Blu-ray / DVD / Digital Copy + Tron: The Original Classic Special Edition Blu-ray. Now that is a mouthful!

Here are the links to Amazon to check out what is available. Stay tuned as we have the official press release and discount coupon very soon.

Also in celebration to Tron Legacy coming to Bluray Disney is re-releasing Tron the Original on Bluray. Check out the preorder from Amazon Below.

Tron and Tron Legacy Racing to Bluray April 2011

D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

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Chip
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D23's Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is marking this milestone May 14 and May 15 with their highly anticipated member event Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th, another unforgettable experience available exclusively to D23 Members. The event will take D23 Members on a journey from the moment when the first parcels of land in Central Florida were purchased in 1964 through the opening of EPCOT Center in 1982 and beyond.

D23 today announced that tickets will go on sale February 24 at 10 a.m., Pacific Time (1 p.m. Eastern Time). D23 members can purchase tickets to the spectacular two-day event. Last year’s Destination D event was sold-out so fans are encouraged to book early.

Guests may also now register for D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt: Walt Disney World, which takes place May 12 & 13, and will send hundreds of teams across the Resort’s four theme parks in what will be the largest scavenger hunt to ever hit Walt Disney World! Registration for the Hunt is open to both D23 Member and the general public. (Registration for the Hunt is separate from Destination D.)

The weekend’s activities will illuminate the rich history of Walt Disney’s “Project Florida.” Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th will feature a remarkable gathering of Walt Disney World pioneers, retrospectives, screenings of rare and newly discovered film and TV footage and lively presentations that will give D23 members an unprecedented look at this truly spectacular World.

All Destination D guests will also receive a complimentary, limited-edition reproduction of the 1970 “Preview Edition” of the Walt Disney World souvenir guidebook from the Walt Disney Archives Collection. The 22-page, colorful book is just one of the gifts Members will receive. The complete Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th line-up (as well as information about D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt) is available at the D23 Web site and includes:

  • Appearances by notable Disney Legends & Imagineers Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr, Jack Lindquist, Eric Jacobson, Tony Baxter, Charlie Ridgway and Ron Logan, in addition to Debra Browne, the 1971 Walt Disney World Ambassador.
  • A special exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives featuring rare items and artifacts showing the creation and evolution of Walt Disney World Resort.
  • A multitude of fantastic presentations covering topics such as bizarre and wacky moments in Walt Disney World’s past, Walt’s vision for EPCOT, and even a peek at the Walt Disney World that never was!
  • Rare autograph session with Disney Legends and authors.
  • An enchanting concert, Magic Journeys: A Flight of Fancy through 40 Years of Walt Disney World Musical Memories featuring Disney Legend and Academy Award®-winner Richard M. Sherman.

DESTINATION D: WALT DISNEY WORLD 40TH – EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: May 14 & May 15, 2011
  • Location: Fantasia Ballroom, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
  • Registration: Open Friday, May 13 from noon – 9 p.m. Open Saturday, May 14 at 8 a.m. Registration will be located at the East Registration Counter in the Fantasia Lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort
  • Tickets: Available Thursday, February 24, at 10 am PST (1 pm EST) Visit www.D23.com to order tickets.
  • Cost: $175 per person; $215 for ticket plus registration of one Great Disney Scavenger Hunt team (between two and four people)

Current line-up for Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th (times, panels and talent subject to change):

SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011

Opening Program
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
D23 Head Steven Clark welcomes D23 Members with some special guests and a few surprises you won’t want to miss!

Weird Walt Disney World
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Following their laugh-out-loud antics at Destination D: Disneyland ’55, Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline and Disney historian Paul F. Anderson are at it again — this time taking guests on a fun-filled trip through the strangest and most bizarre parts of Walt Disney World history. A peculiar “lawnmower tree?” A crazy cast of singing fruits and vegetables? Who knows what the duo will unearth as they explore the wonderfully weird and wacky side of the Vacation Kingdom.

Walt Disney World: The Way We Were
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Remember the charm of the Orange Bird and the musical delights of the Mickey Mouse Revue? The elegant Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village and backwoods adventures along the Fort Wilderness Railway? Join Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith as we explore vintage pictures of Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts, including rare photos of construction and a fond look at some favorite attractions, shops and restaurants of the past.

Lunch Break
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

EPCOT: Walt Disney’s Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Walt’s vision for an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow far transcended the realm of family entertainment and for many years remained shrouded in secrecy. Re-enter the 1960s hallways of WED Enterprises with Archivist Steven Vagnini and Disney expert Paul F. Anderson in this unprecedented look at the inspirations and plans for Walt’s EPCOT, and find out the little-known ways that Imagineers brought their late founder’s dream to reality throughout the entire Walt Disney World Resort.

Past Forward: A History of Walt Disney World on Television
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Like its predecessor, Disneyland, the early success of Walt Disney World Resort can be attributed to the extensive television exposure it received through both Disney broadcast efforts and news media coverage. Be sure to tune in to this nostalgic journey through Walt Disney World Resort history as reflected in the many national network TV specials and nascent offerings from the early years of The Disney Channel. Join Disney Archivist Rob Klein as he takes TV remote in hand to stroll through some of the many highlights of Walt Disney World Resort on television.

The Walt Disney World That Never Was
4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
What do the Western River Expedition, Asian Resort Hotel and Sleeping Beauty dark ride have in common? While these amazing experiences were crafted in the minds of skilled artists at Walt Disney Imagineering, they comprise a different kind of dimension of Walt Disney World history: the grand experiences that never made it off the drawing board or out of the model shop. With an array of rare artwork and photographs, longtime Imagineer Tony Baxter lifts the curtain and takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour through the incredible world of the Walt Disney World that never was.

Dinner Break
5:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.

From the Vault: Walt Disney World Resort on Film
8 p.m. – Walt Disney World is not often associated with motion pictures and film, but from before groundbreaking up through the creation of EPCOT Center, Walt Disney World Resort was heavily promoted through such theatrical and internal films as “Project Florida,” “The Magic of Walt Disney World,” “A Dream Called EPCOT” and “EPCOT 77.” Join your hosts Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter and Disney author and historian Tim O’Day as they screen these rare treasures from the Disney film vaults, plus newly discovered and restored documentation footage of the construction and early years of Walt Disney World Resort.

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2011
Sunday Morning Surprise with the Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
You won’t want to miss this very special — and did we mention surprising? — presentation at the start of your day!

Walt Disney World in Detail
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Think you know everything there is to know about the Walt Disney World Resort? Find out as we join Disney author and Imagineer Jason Surrell as he uncovers the little-known details and design references that have made ride vehicles, cast member costumes and even unassuming trash cans such treasured parts of the magic.

Imagineering Walt Disney World: From Yesteryear to Tomorrowland
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Join longtime Imagineer Eric Jacobson, who oversees the portfolio for Disney’s largest resort in the world. Eric will share insider stories and images of yesteryear, as well as new and exciting surprises of things on the horizon at Walt Disney World.

Lunch Break
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Creating “A Whole New Disney World”
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
What began as 27,400 acres of quiet Central Florida swampland blossomed into an incredible, one-of-a-kind vacation destination “Where Dreams Come True.” From the top-secret acquisition of the land to the Imagineering and entertainment behind the magic, hear the stories of how it all happened in this impressive panel discussion featuring: Debra Browne, Orlando Ferrante, Bob Foster, Bob Gurr, and Ron Logan. Hosted by Disney Legend Marty Sklar.

Making the Magic Happen
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Opening and maintaining a resort the size of the city of San Francisco was no easy task and our panel of Disney Legends — Jack Lindquist, Bob Matheison, Tom Nabbe, Charlie Ridgway and Bill Sullivan — will recount what life was like making the magic happen, from opening the Magic Kingdom through the debut of EPCOT Center. It’s a story of challenges, misadventures, creativity, and unbridled excitement for the leaders who inherited “A Whole New Disney World” from Uncle Walt and his Imagineers. Hosted by Tim O’Day.

Quick Break
4:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Autograph Session with Disney Legends and Authors
5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Please note, there is limit of one item per person to be signed for each guest. Thank you.

Dinner Break
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Magic Journeys: A Flight of Fancy through 40 Years of Walt Disney World Musical Memories
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
As a spectacular conclusion to Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th, Disney Legend and Oscar® winner Richard M. Sherman, who along with his brother Robert has contributed a multitude of tunes to the Disney parks songbook, headlines this unforgettable tribute to the melodies that helped shape the World.

Micks N’ Mingle
9:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
One last opportunity to meet your fellow D23 Members, the D23 Team behind Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th and some of our special guest participants before we officially bring our extraordinary event to a close.

NOTE: Available only to D23 Members in good standing. Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest. There are a limited number of tickets available. The room will be cleared during several breaks; during these breaks seats may not be saved. This is a separate event from D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when purchasing tickets. Credentials may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. All D23 Special Events are subject to change without notice. Panels are subject to change. Talent is subject to availability. There are no cancellations or refunds, and tickets are not transferable.

D23's Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th Tickets and Event Details

Save $5 Off Mickey Mouse Club House: Minnie’s Masquerade with Mickey Mote DVD

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Chip
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Save $5 Off Mickey Mouse Club House: Minnie’s Masquerade with Mickey Mote DVD

Great news! Now you can save $5 off Minnie Masquerade with Mickey Mote DVD Playset! We received this last week and it has been playing non stop! My little one LOVES her Mickey Mote!

To get your $5 off click the picture above.

Residents of Quebec Only — Click here for your coupon: Canadian English | Canadian French.

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*Available and good in the U.S.A., its territories and Canada only. Limit two printed coupons per computer. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law. Coupon expires 2/8/11. While supplies last. See coupon for complete details.

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Unmasked! Meet the boy behind Darth Vader Volkswagen Commercial

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Chip
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Unmasked! Meet the boy behind Darth Vader Volkswagen Commercial

This is very cute look at the Worlds Most Popular 6 year old Max Page from last nights Star Wars/ Volkswagen Commercial.

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Parents try this new product on us..

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Chip
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Parents try this new product on us..

Kidfresh the company that pioneered natural and wholesome food for children, is back with another healthy innovation to help parents meet the challenge of raising strong and healthy kids in an environment drowning in junk food and TV commercials that drip with fat and sugar.

The Kidfresh team includes both pediatric nutritionists and award winning chefs. Together, they have taken kid favorite meals – such as mac and cheese or pasta with meat balls – and remade them with 100% natural ingredients, while eliminating all artificial additives, flavors, colors, preservatives, trans fat and high fructose corn syrup. They are even providing up to 33% of a child’s daily vegetable requirements by the addition of hidden vegetables. Kidfresh frozen meals packed with goodness are based on all the research and expertise developed by interacting with parents and children for the past 3 years.

With its line of 100% natural frozen kids’ meals, Kidfresh offers today’s parents a convenient and fun way to feel good about mealtime without sacrificing taste or nutrition. “Today’s generation of moms are taking more time to carefully read the ingredient list on kid packaged food”, said Sharron Dalton, PHD, RD, who works with Kidfresh as a Sr. Pediatric Nutritionist. “They have little tolerance for preservatives, processed food, high sodium, fat or sugar. Kidfresh frozen meals provide healthy, nutritious and natural food that actually tastes good to kids”.

Kidfresh was nice to send us some free coupons to try out their new all natural kids meals! See the picture below!

Parents try this new product on us..

Here are the details to enter:

  • First head to the Kidfresh Website to see if it is available in your area. If it is continue to the next step.
  • Next Add them as a friend on Facebook Also be sure to add Chip and Company as a friend on Facebook (if you aren’t already)
  • Finally leave a comment below or on Facebook and let us know what Kidfresh Meal Option sounds the Yummiest!

If you meet all the requirements above..I will pick 9 lucky people to win a Free Kid Fresh Meal and a $1 Off Coupon to try an additional meal. FYI there is also additional $1 off Coupons on their website.

Contest ends Wednesday Feb 9th 2011 at 9pm.

Please make sure when you comment I have a way to contact you to get your address, so I can send these coupons out to you. You have 24 hrs to respond otherwise I will pick another person.

If you have any questions email me chip @ chipandco (dot) com

Good Luck!

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For February 7th

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For February 7th

Welcome to this week’s version of the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review. We are introducing a new addition to the Week In Review starting this week which I will explain a bit later. First, let’s start with some of the big news from Disney this week.

  • We have some updates for the happenings later this year at Epcot. Some of the details for the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival were released. Also released this week was the schedule for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series for 2011.
  • An international partnership between V8 Supercars and Pixar was announced this week lending more support for an ever expanding sport.
  • The Magic, The Memories, and You!, the projection show debuted at Disneyland this week. Pictures of vacation memories are projected on the “it’s a small world”  building facade much like what is happening at Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.
  • This is a big one! The Disney Dream took it’s Maiden Voyage this week and you can read about it in this article.
  • The Boss (Chip) was busy this week not only reporting news but adding to his Disneyworld Planning 101 series with articles covering Making The Best Use Of Time and Shopping Smart For Tickets. Read them both and save  time and money!!
  • Cynthia, a Chip Panel Guest Blogger, gave us a treat with her post entitled Dreams Really Do Come True At Disney. Thanks Cynthia, I know we all really believe the same thing about Disney and we hope to hear more from you.
  • Our pals at Pixie Vacations gave us some food for thought about vacation planning with I Don’t Need A Travel Agent…Or Do I? Check it out – even as many times as I have been to Disney, I always use a Travel Agent. It makes things so much easier, they handle the details and you enjoy the results!
  • Nancy, our own Affordable Mouse, gave us the scoop on Saving Time And Money with Disney’s Magical Express. She also gave us some excellent touring advice in Details, Details: What You May Be Missing At Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I know I’ll be stopping by the Writer’s Stop in October, thanks Nancy!
  • Anonymouse came up with an interesting rumor about the plight of the Yeti at Expedition Everest. Take a look and see what you think!!
  • If you are a Disney Vacation Club Member or are considering a DVC purchase you definitely need to read Lisa’s article, Changes Are Coming To The Disney Vacation Club. Thanks for the input Lisa, lots of folks appreciate it!
  • Chip and Company is growing like crazy and we absolutely need some additional writers in some areas that aren’t getting the coverage they deserve. We’re Looking For A Few Good Writers outlines what we are looking for so if you would like to consider joining us, take a look.
  • The Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar at the Disney California Adventure opened a new display this week to highlight the Upcoming Little Mermaid Attraction at the Disneyland Resort. You could probably assume that the Walt Disney World version will be very similar.
  • O.K., we know Brenda is all excited because she told us so in What A Thrill – A New Trip Is In The Works. She also filled us in on the new Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes. Go ahead and enter, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
  • Jess had a couple of new entries in the Guide To WDW series. You can read about the Carousel Of Progress and the Tomorrowland Speedway when you check them out. Thanks Jess, the more you know the more you enjoy!!
  • Mike completed the rest of the theme parks in his One Ride I Must Ride series. You can check out Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in these posts.
  • Lee did a movie review of one of our “Forgotten Favorites” , Home On The Range and then gave us some terrific advice in Pin Trading For Newbies – Realistic Tips, thanks Lee. (more about Lee coming a bit later)
  • We all remember the inspiring story of the Chilean miners who were trapped for endless days. The happy ending continued when they visited Walt Disney World. Take a look at Chilean Miners Honored At Walt Disney World Resort and then check out Chilean Miners Inspire Boys & Girls Club Members at Walt Disney World.
  • We got a lot of Star Wars/Tron information from Aljon this week. He talked about the new Star Wars and Tron Legacy Mashup Video, how  to Determine Your Jedi Name, and some more collectibles in the form of Star Wars Frames and the latest Hasbro Vintage Collection Figures.
  • Melissa is taking us on a guided tour of World Showcase dining opportunities and this week she covered La Hacienda de San Angel, La Cava de Tequila, La Cantina de San Angel, Teppan Edo, Tokyo Dining, Akershus, and Yakitori House.
  • Jennifer, our running guru, has given us pointers for Training For Your Disney Marathon with Starting From Scratch and Options Options Options.
  • Anne spent a lot of time researching and telling us about the re mastering of the old Alice In Wonderland and exactly what is on the Blu Ray disc for us to explore in Re-mastering Wonderland.
  • Debra detailed the how to’s of Disney Pin Trading: Rules And Etiquette For Enjoying The Experience. Read this one and you will know how it’s supposed to be done.
  • Kristen helps us make some dining decisions with 2 articles; Dining Out At Disney vs. Bringing Your Own Food and Disney Dining Plan or Deluxe Disney Dining Plan…Which To Choose? Read both of those and you will be able to determine exactly how you want to dine while on vacation.
  • In my Oldies But Goodies article this week I outlined What Should We Expect From A Walt Disney World Vacation? In one of my Quick Tips this week I asked you Don’t Miss The ‘Train Setup’ At Epcot it’s really very neat.

In our new feature, Lee, our “Denizen of the Blogosphere” searches the Disney oriented Internet for items that appeal to all of us as Disney fanatics. He will be bringing us articles from friends of Chip and Company and beyond to paraphrase Buzz Lightyear. Thanks for the help Lee!! Give us your best stuff!!

OK then, without further ado, here are some interesting and informative Posts from the last week or so:

  • Ever want to just get away from it all? Or from the rest of your group during a WDW vacation? Well, George over at Imaginerding has a suggestion – The Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness Nature Trail. So jump on your Surrey Bike and peddle on over for a pictorial tour.
  • It’s an Everest expedition over at My Dreams of Disney. Mike shares The ONE Ride I Must Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Do you hear screaming? Oh, and be sure to check out his Disney Tote Bag Giveaway!
  • What is the Best Way to Eat a Cookie? Bake It In a Cake!! Sounds good to me. Click on over and visit Melissa Lynn at Confections of a Disney Addict to learn about this revolutionary new baking innovation.
  • Be sure to add Everything Walt Disney World to your list of favorites! Chris covers a wide variety of topics including Tips, Attractions, and Disney News. Tell her I sent you! It won’t get you anything, but tell her anyways.
  • And back to food! Jenn and Melissa over at the Disney Babies Blog had a Foodie Friday this week. For great pictures of some delicious edibles, check out the article Kouzzina by Cat Cora. And don’t miss the unique Hidden Mickey at the end of the Post.
  • Hey, what about me? I’ve been busy sharing all kinds of Disney Collectibles over at my blog called Disleelandia. My favorite pick of the week (if I do say so myself) is the Cast Member Atlas from WDW. The Post features a great diagram of the underground tunnels beneath The Magic Kingdom, or as Imagineers would call them, the Utilidors.
  • Thirsty? Good, because although I’m not saying that Kristen over at Cooking With Mickey drinks alot, it seems that she thinks we would like to! She shares two recipes for those who would like to imbibe: An Italian Margarita and the Monorail Yellow Drink. Make mine a double!
  • Two articles over at The Affordable Mouse caught my eye this week. First, Brenda shares Learning to Zig When Others Zag, which teaches us how to enjoy WDW even when it’s over crowded. And Kelly shares Escape to the Border, a comprehensive look at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
  • Aljon is rockin as always over at Sorcerer Radio. Every Friday brings a new Podcast on a variety of Disney subjects. But while you’re waiting for those, don’t forget that you can hear great Disney music and Theme Park audio tracks all day, every day. Too cool for words!

And I think that’s it people! Thanks for giving us a look this week, and be sure to come back next week for a whole new list of the Best of the Best on the Blogosphere!

The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For February 7th

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ‘Going to Disney World’ after Memorable MVP Performance in Super Bowl XLV

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Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ‘Going to Disney World’ after Memorable MVP Performance in Super Bowl XLV

After making memories with his heroic play in Super Bowl XLV, what is Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers going to do next? In the frenzied moments just after the Packers claimed the National Football League championship Sunday night in Dallas, he stood in front of a TV camera and shouted five words that have become an almost iconic reaction to milestone achievements: “I’m going to Disney World!”

And on Monday (Feb. 7), Rodgers is scheduled to be at the place where millions of vacationers make memories celebrating their own personal milestone moments – Walt Disney World Resort. He will be joined in the Magic Kingdom by NFL Youth Football players, who will participate with the Packers star in a Super Bowl celebration parade down Main Street, U.S.A.

Rodgers’ pronouncement, part of the production for one of TV’s most enduring and celebrated commercials, was captured after the Packers’ 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers – a game during which he completed 24 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns. It added up to be a catalyst for the Packers’ first Super Bowl celebration since 1997 and fourth all-time.

This latest commercial is the 44th of a series that began in 1987 following Super Bowl XXI. The first “I’m going to Disney World” commercial, featuring New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms, was regarded as a groundbreaking concept – a produced national commercial involving a current event, airing on major networks within hours of its conclusion. Rodgers joins a lineup of people from sports and beyond who have celebrated milestone accomplishments in “I’m going to Disney World” commercials.

Packers’ Aaron Rodgers ‘Going to Disney World’ after Memorable MVP Performance in Super Bowl XLV

Waldorf Astoria Near Disneyworld: Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends

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Chip
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Waldorf Astoria Near Disneyworld: Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends

Chocolate lovers rejoice!

All you really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then never hurts!

Spoil your soul with the most indulgent things in life — chocolate, wine and romance – during the inaugural Waldorf Astoria Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends, held exclusively for overnight guests at the Orlando resort, Feb. 11-13 and Feb. 18-20, 2011. During these weekends, where luscious chocolate and spicy wines take center stage, rates are available starting at $309.

Guests who visit during the ‘Chocolate, Wine & Romance Weekends’ can enjoy several surprises and decadent diversions.

Events

  • Art and Chocolate: A Walking Tour – an opportunity to learn more about the commissioned artwork collection of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, and sample chocolates that have paired to add inspiration to each painting.
  • Bar du Chocolat: A Chocolate Extravaganza – enjoy a nightly opportunity to experience nearly 30 ala carte chocolate treats from Waldorf Astoria’s display of decadence. Peacock Alley is transformed into a chocolate boudoir, offering an evening of self indulgence. Guests can choose from a selection of chocolate treats from the hotel’s talented pastry team, including handmade chocolate truffles, exotic chocolate cakes, pillows of chocolate mousse, and bowls of beautiful bon-bons. [Priced per piece]
  • Smooth Jazz: Featuring Joseph Billups Duo – enjoy nightly entertainment in Peacock Alley, where our Smooth Jazz Trio will add spice to the night.
  • The Marriage of Chocolate and Wine: A Seminar – Take a sip of wine first. Then take a bite of chocolate and let it melt through your mouth. Then take another sip of wine. You’ll notice a totally different taste in the wine, especially with the heavier reds like Cabernet Sauvignon. It seems like the chocolate will bring out the best qualities of the wine and diminish any imperfections. They complement one another. They’re just made for each other. Learn what wines pair the best with chocolate. [Priced at $25 per person]
  • For the Love of Wine: A Tasting Experience – A casual wine tasting experience that features the best new wines available this year – our 10 favorite new wines we love! Note: not chocolate related. [Priced at $25 per person]
  • Sinful chocolate choices at our restaurants – including a special chocolate feature at Bull and Bear Steakhouse, and chocolate inclusions at the popular Oscar’s breakfast buffet.
  • Chocolate perks at Spa by Guerlain – Pair your spa treatments with chocolate treats (and complimentary champagne!), all weekend at Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain.

Schedule

Friday

3-5pm

Art and Chocolate tour (self-guided, arrive at your leisure) [complimentary]

6-10pm

Sinful Dessert Course (Bull & Bear Steakhouse)

8:30-11:30pm

Smooth Jazz at Peacock Alley (Featuring Joseph Billups Duo) [complimentary]

5-10pm

Bar du Chocolat: A Chocolate Extravaganza (Peacock Alley) [Priced per piece]

Saturday

All Day

Chocolate Display

7-11am

Breakfast Buffet at Oscar’s, with special chocolate features, including a chocolate drizzle option for crepes and pancakes, chocolate croissants, and chocolate doughnuts.  Also featuring a chocolate fondue at the pastry bar with strawberries, pineapples, and other fresh fruit.

3pm

The Marriage of Chocolate and Wine, A Seminar[$25 per person]

4-5pm

Art and Chocolate tour (self-guided, arrive at your leisure) [complimentary]

5pm

For the Love of Wine, A Tasting Experience [$25 per person]

5-10pm

Bar du Chocolat: A Chocolate Extravaganza (Peacock Alley) [Priced per piece]

6-10pm

Sinful Dessert Course (Bull & Bear Steakhouse)

8:30-11:30pm

Smooth Jazz at Peacock Alley (Featuring Joseph Billups Duo) [complimentary]

Sunday

All Day

Chocolate Display

7-11am

Breakfast Buffet at Oscar’s, with special chocolate features, including a chocolate drizzle option for crepes and pancakes, chocolate croissants, and chocolate doughnuts.  Also featuring a chocolate fondue at the pastry bar with strawberries, pineapples, and other fresh fruit.


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Beloved Disney character couples are “feelin’ the love” at Walt Disney World Resort during Valentine’s month. Against the fairytale backdrop of Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom are Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Aladdin and Jasmine, Belle and Beast, Price Eric and Ariel, Cinderella and Prince Charming and Donald and Daisy Duck.

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