Emeril’s Orlando to Offer an Expanded Easter Menu and Extended Hours

Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s Tchoup Chop restaurants at Universal Orlando will both be serving unique menu items and cocktail specials on April 20, Easter Sunday. Emeril’s Orlando will be serving the special menus for brunch only, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop will serve the special menu alongside its regular dinner menu from

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Eating Well For Less At Disneyland

If you’ve been paying attention at all, you know I love Disneyland. I love Disney World, Disney Cruises, Aulani and more too, but my heart will always belong to Disneyland. Part of that love comes from the fantastic food choices. I’ve always enjoyed the offerings in Disneyland far more than

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Disneyland Advanced Dining Reservations starting in October

Disneyland is leaping into the modern era. Starting next month you can start making your Disneyland Advanced Dining Reservations online! Finally, right? I often share with my guests that Disneyland and Walt Disney World are so completely different that it’s surprising they are the same company. Before I became an

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Mickey Check Meals at Disneyland

Kid’s and Parents have a new best friend in Disneyland (Disney World too). Mickey Check Meals! Are you tired of the same old chicken nuggets, burgers, hot dogs and other food choices you have to feed your children? I personally remember a Disneyland vacation that my son mentioned he ate

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Mama Della’s Dining Review Loews Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando

If you are looking for a hearty Italian meal with great ambiance then head to Mama Della’s Ristorante located in the Loews Portofino Bay Resort at Universal Orlando.  I dined here in February and would  most definitely consider it a “must-do” dining experience when vacationing at Universal Orlando. When you

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From the Disney World Vault: King Stefan’s Banquet Hall

Any Chip and Co fans born after 1990 are going to have no idea what I’m talking about.  So I’m going to get you all ready for the Double Jeopardy Question.  When Disney World opened in 1971, the restaurant in Cinderella Castle was… If you guessed Cinderella’s Royal Table you would be

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Quick Service Dining at Disney’s Animal Kingdom… Does it exist?

Disney’s Animal Kingdom may not be open as long as many of the other parks but they do pack in as much as they can in the hours that is available. While walking around I know I get hungry. We often get asked from fans, Are there many Quick Service

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Celebrating New Years Eve at Walt Disney World – Events & Details

Have you ever rung in the New Year Eve at Walt Disney World?  It’s on my very long Disney Bucket List!  Here are few tips and list of events from Chip & Co. if you are headed that way this year. Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours-7am to 8am, Park Open 8am

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Celebrating New Years at Disney World

Have you ever rung in the New Year at Walt Disney World?  It’s on my very long Disney Bucket List!  Here are few tips and list of events from Chip & Co. if you are headed that way this year. Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours-7am to 8am, Park Open 8am to

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Spending Christmas Day at Walt Disney World

Spending Christmas Day at Walt Disney World?  For many this is a once in a lifetime trip, for others a family tradition.  Either way, if you find yourself at Disney World at Christmas, here are a few tips for events and dining. The Magic Kingdom is definitely the place to be

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Celebrating Christmas at Walt Disney World

Spending Christmas Day at Walt Disney World?  For many this is a once in a lifetime trip, for others a family tradition.  Either way, if you find yourself at Disney World at Christmas, here are a few tips for events and dining. The Magic Kingdom is definitely the place to be

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Battle of the Moderate Resorts – Caribbean Beach Vs. Coronado Springs

When looking around Disney planning sites, one of the questions that pops up often is Caribbean Beach or Coronado Springs.  On the surface, they seem similar.  I’ve stayed at both and can assure you they are very different.  Lets see how they fared in the battle of the Moderate Resorts.

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Five Things To Do Before Your First or Fiftieth Disney Vacation

Congratulations, you have just booked your first (or fifitieth!) Disney vacation! But, now what? You’ve figured out your hotel, your flight, and booked an amazing package with tickets included. Nothing left to worry about, right? That’s not quite true. Most people think that’s the end of vacation planning, but it’s

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