A Special Disneyworld Christmas Message from Brenda

Brenda (that’s me) and all of my family would like to wish each and every one of you a merry and magical Christmas. We hope you receive every blessing you could dream of and that 2011 will be your best year yet.  If you haven’t been to Walt Disney World

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Hero’s Welcome Awaits Chilean Miners and Their Families at Walt Disney World Resort

A New Year will mean new memories for the Chilean miners whose saga transfixed the world, as they are treated to a hero’s welcome and family vacations of a lifetime at Walt Disney World Resort next month. During their complimentary six-night Disney vacation, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2011, the miners, their

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Kevin Jonas and wife Danielle celebrate one-year wedding anniversary at Walt Disney World

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! To celebrate their first wedding anniversary, Kevin Jonas of the pop trio “Jonas Brothers” and his wife Danielle pose Dec. 19, 2010 in front of Cinderella Castle with Cinderella and Prince Charming at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The couple wed Dec. 19, 2009 at

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Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Says Thank You for Your Interest

What you are about to read may be considered controversial. I debated long and hard prior to writing this post since I often don’t write things that could be perceived as critical of Walt Disney World. And, I would like them to invite me to an event in the future.

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Character Dining Gets Fans Up Close With Disney Favorites

Breakfast with Donald Duck, lunch with Mickey Mouse and dinner with the Disney princesses — that might comprise a perfect day for some young visitors to Walt Disney World Resort. The lovable Disney characters get up close for photos and autographs at special dining experiences in the theme parks and

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2010 Walt Disney World Christmas Parade Snafu.

Yesterday morning we and many other Disney news sites announced that volunteers could get tickets to watch the Disney Christmas parade taping in the Magic Kingdom on December 3 – 5.  We were especially pleased to pass that information on to the readers of Chip and Co and Everything  Walt

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Lights Up Magic Kingdom

Larger-than-life gingerbread men, giant toy soldiers and Florida “snowflakes” combine to create the perfect holiday setting on 19 magical evenings between Nov. 8 and Dec. 19, 2010, during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. The after-hours party (requiring a separate admission ticket) features special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Very

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Your Photos from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Chip and Co. readers who submitted photos to me! They were all great! So, as promised, here they are, for the world to see! This first photo comes from Keira in Porter, TX. It was Keira’s daughter’s first trip

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Disney’s 2010 Christmas Day Parade Ticket & Event Info

Now that Halloween is over and the Christmas Season is fast approaching, many people have been emailing us and asking about Disney’s 2010 Christmas Day Parade Ticket & Event Info. Here is what we know so far: Taping begins December 3rd. Rain Makeup day is December 5th If past years

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Disney Trip Rituals

  Sometimes, without knowing it, we develop certain rituals within our lives that help to enhance our experiences in some way. My family is no exception to this rule and we have some trip traditions that we have been following for years. We did not set out to develop these

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Disney and the Jets: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make special flyover Magic Kingdom

MAGICAL FLIGHT: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Disney parade floats, park guests and Cinderella Castle Oct. 26, 2010 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The special flight commemorated the start of “Air Force Week” which takes place Oct. 26-31, 2010 in nearby Cocoa Beach,

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The Magic Behind The Scenes – Seeing Is Not Always Believing

I believe many of you may be familiar with what is called “forced perspective”. It’s a trick used by filmmakers and yes also by Imagineers to make your eyes and mind see something that isn’t real. It is used everywhere at Walt Disney World but a couple of prime examples

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Walt Disney World Quick Tip – Watching Wishes At The Magic Kingdom

A lot of my tips come from careful study and planning but this one was a total accident. A lot of visitors love to watch Wishes (Hallowishes etc.) from Main Street USA for many reasons. Some think they will get out of the park faster, but unless they watch from

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