Many of the millions of yearly visitors to Walt Disney World Resort like to think of their trip to Disney as coming home. Disney loves that. They call you guests as if Lumiere were about to serve you in Beast’s Castle, but they want you to feel like family, as
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Halloweentime at Disneyland Draws Crowds
If you’re planning to visit Disneyland in the time approaching Halloween, be prepared to face the crowds. What used to be considered part of the off-season is now bringing in people due to the holiday decor and themed attractions. Halloween at Disneyland began Friday, September 16 and ends Monday, October
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse, where Disney IS school!
MAGICAL MOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE is a unique blog that plusses the homeschool experience and prompts home educators to think outside the textbook. Our bi-weekly posts expose teachable moments in Walt Disney entertainment, from the history of Walter Elias Disney to Audio-animatronics, from theme park attractions to Disney conservation efforts. Each article
Ask Us A Disney Question: Disneyland Christmas Party?
This question comes from Denise is Utah. “I am a Utahan so I live closer to Disneyland. However the past several times I have gone to Disney it has been at Disneyworld. I feel in love with the place the first time I was there. It is our anniversary in
Ideas for the Next Disney Vacation Club Resort Location
The Disney Vacation Club is, for some people, a really great way to bring the magic of Disney into their lives for the next fifty years. There are already several Disney Vacation Club locations, both throughout Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and in other locations — so the question is, where
The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For September 19th
Fall is sneaking up on us folks!! Even here in southern Arizona the temps are all the way down to the mid 90’s so it’s time to dig out the winter coats and snow shovels. Only kidding, I’ve only seen snow here 3 times in 27 years!! Enough about here,
Disneyland Refurbishment Schedule October 2011
Refurbishment information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available on the Disneyland Website. Current Blue Sky Cellar (DCA) closed through 9/23/11 for refurbishment. California Screamin’ (DCA) closed through 10/14/11 for refurbishment. Blue Bayou Restaurant (Disneyland) closed through 11/23/11 for
Save on Disneyland Resort Hotels
Just in time for Halloween here is a treat (it’s not a trick I promise!) Disneyland is offering up to 30% off their resort hotels for stays between October 2, 2011 and December 24, 2011! Here is how it works: For best availability on travel dates between October 2 –
Classic Disney: The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World 1970 Films
A Walt Disney World souvenir film from the 1970’s. #714. The highlighted attractions are The Walt Disney Story, it’s a small world, Space Mountain, The Jungle Cruise, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Country Bear Jamboree. Some of the footage of attraction interiors are actually from Disneyland. The image is
Treats, Not Tricks, at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park
If you’re looking for a safe, fun and just-spooky-enough place to take your little monsters trick-or-treating this Halloween season, check out Mickey’s Halloween Party. Adults and children alike are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat in the ultimate neighborhood – Disneyland park! In addition to exclusives like Halloween Screams fireworks
It All Started with an “M” and it Wasn’t “Mouse” but “Moms!”
Love sharing your knowledge of Mickey’s California crib? Raced around every attraction at Walt Disney World Resort? If so, your dreams have come true! Disney Parks today announced the fifth annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. For the first time in the panel’s history, the call for new park-savvy
Jessica Lange Meets Mickey Mouse at Disneyland
When two-time Oscar-winning actress Jessica Lange visited Disneyland park with family recently, Mickey Mouse stopped by to meet her. Isn’t it fun when Hollywood legends get together? Jessica’s distinguished motion picture career includes two films for Disney under the Touchstone Pictures banner; “A Thousand Acres” and “Country,” only the second
Good Eats – Best Cheeseburger at Pecos Bill
When Chip asked us to write about a good Disney dining experience or what we think is a “best” food at Walt Disney World, I started thinking of all the great steaks I have had at Le Cellier and the wonderful dessert at ‘Ohana, but then I decided not to
Applications now open for Disney World Mom’s Panel
Have you and your family experienced many Disney Parks vacations? Are you a self-proclaimed “go to” person on all there is to see and do? Well, if so, then we’d like to hear from you! In 2008, we created the Walt Disney World Moms Panel, an online forum of vacation
