HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE AT CHIP AND CO AND TO ALL OUR DISNEY FRIENDS! I am thankful for so many things this year. Just sticking with the Disney theme alone much has happened, and will still be happening, throughout the remainder of this year. First and foremost, I was blessed
The ad read, “See gigantic balloons designed by none other than Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse himself!” It was New York City 1934, and Mickey Mouse was about to make his grand debut in the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade (now Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade).
Welcome back to another edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review! Let’s take a look at some of the great Disney news that you might have missed: Starting us off, are you an Annual Passholder? If so, you might be interested in these special Annual Passholder hotel rates
This year I was happy that I had the opportunity to visit the D23 Expo! Though I had previously been to Disneyland, I could not resist a visit to the parks. The Expo was opened from Friday, August 19 – Sunday, August 21. I arrived in Anaheim on August 17 so I
Phil Holmes, Vice President of Magic Kingdom (Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan) – He wore the costume and countenance of a grim Haunted Mansion greeter in Liberty Square when the Magic Kingdom opened in 1971. Today, Phil Holmes is the park’s vice president, and he still recalls the wonder in those first
For three incredible days beginning August 19, fans of Disney entertainment will revel in new discoveries, special panels and presentations, movie screenings, celebrity appearances and autograph signings, plus new insights into movies, TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history, and more. It’s all part of Disney’s D23 Expo 2011 from
The first-ever D23 Expo in 2009 left Disney fans asking when there would be another. From August 19–21, 2011, the Expo returns, bringing all the wonderful worlds of Disney under one roof at the Anaheim Convention Center for three remarkable days. From celebrity appearances and eye-popping pavilions to fascinating
Hello again friends! I hope you have been busy this week reading all of the great posts that we have presented to you over at Chip & Company, but if you haven’t been able to follow along as much as you would like, take a look at these posts to
Picture this-You are planning your Disney Cruise Line vacation and during the quote process you hear the inevitable “would you like me to place that on a courtesy hold for you?” Time seems to stand still as you ponder this question… Do you really need to hold your desired stateroom,
This has been a busy week for the writers over at Chip & Company! There is so much to talk about. This week we’ll be looking more at posts about the “The Ballad of Nessie”, the upcoming release of the Cars Blueray combo pack, and more details about the incredible
Here goes the page turning epic saga: About Me: Name? Kelly Where do you live? 1675 N Buena Vista Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 AKA: Actionville How long have you been with Chip and Company? Appx 6 Mths. What topics do you write about? Art, Art History and Architecture.
I am sure you have gathered from reading my previous articles that I am an admirer and student of Walt Disney. From what I have read about his childhood, Walt and Roy Disney were always very close. From the time Walt was born, Roy (who was 8 years older) spent
A nationally projectable survey of kids between 6-17 years of age conducted by Ypartnership, the travel service marketing company headquartered in Orlando, has revealed how and where kids’ best vacation memories are formed, as well as their favorite ways to record and share them. Vacations taken with parents and siblings
Magic Kingdom– Enchanting entertainment, classic attractions, beloved Disney Characters and spectacular parades and fireworks in a place where fairytale dreams can come true. For many walking down Main Street USA makes them feel at home. Barnstormer-Starring the Great Goofini Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Carousel of
