Walt Disney World is a BIG PLACE – with a lot to do, a lot to see, and a lot to EAT! The dining choices are plentiful – and you will want to take advantage of making Advance Dining Reservations before your trip so that you can take advantage of
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Disney World’s Advanced Dining Reservations – Making Sense of the System
We’ve all heard the acronyms floating around when people talk about planning their Walt Disney World vacation, and one of the big ones is ADRs. What are ADRs and how does it affect your vacation? Is is a discount? Is it a backstage pass? Is some secret password to get
Disney World Quick Tips – What to bring in that diaper bag
Before I start my list of Disney World Quick Tips here is a question I have to ask…Back Pack or Diaper Bag? While for the ladies a stylish bag may match your outfit your probably not going to get your spouse to carry it around for you. For us a
The Disney Royal Treatment – A Look at Port Orleans Riverside
Port Orleans Riverside is perhaps the most popular moderate level resort at Walt Disney World. Recently, I got to stay here for five wonderful nights and I am here to report that this resort is a wonderful and affordable option for families looking for a bit of luxury and good
Disney Quick Tips- Teach Your Children To Recognize Cast Members
Disney Vacations mean fun-filled days of rides, adventures and family time. Often crowds within the parks build as the day goes on and it can take just a moment to lose track of a family member. Taking precautions and teaching children how to recognize cast members can help in an
Taking the Disney Guest Experience to the Next Level by adding My Magic+
Disney officially releases all new details on the My Magic+ system on their blog today. This should be interesting to see how they are able to roll out this new service. Here is the article from Disney Parks Blog. At Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we continually push
The Power of Persuasion: Tips for Making Your Next Disney World Trip Happen!
If you are anything like me, you are probably always planning your next trip to Disney World. Seriously, from the time I set foot in the parks, I am thinking about coming back for my next trip. That is because we have what is called a Disney Addiction. Now I am
On the Road Again! Driving vs Flying to Disney World
If you would have ask me a few years ago if I would drive to Disney from Western PA I would have given you a big old NO…but times change and airfare kept climbing! With that we had a trip scheduled in September 2010 and I had looked at airfare
Tips For Battling The Peak Season Crowds at Disney World
This past April, my parents, husband and I made a trip to Walt Disney World during Spring Break (the week of Easter), and even though we used to go every year at this time when I was a kid, I was still concerned about the crowds. I was worried that
Five Rides for Little Guys (and girls) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This is my last in a series about five rides or attractions that young children can enjoy at each of Disney’s theme parks. Many people ask me why we even take our now two year old to Disney. I say, why not? There is plenty for her, and other little
Using Disney Calendars to Plan Your Park Visits
When it comes time to plan your days in the parks, an effective tool can be the calendars found on Disney’s website. About a month before we are set to leave, I start browsing the calendars to plan which day we’ll visit each park. At the top menu, click “Parks”.
Planning Your First WDW Trip: Where to Begin?
Planning your first Walt Disney World vacation can definitely be overwhelming – there is so much to do and so much information out there that it’s easy to get buried beneath it all. Luckily, help in planning the trip of your dreams is out there, you just have to know
I love this Disney Site – Passporter
For the last decade or so the folks at Passporter have proven themselves to be a leading source in Disney information and Disney vacation planning. We are proud to welcome them into the Chip and Company family as our newest partner! A Passporter is not to be confused with a
Seven Deadly Disney World Sins.
Are you guilty of committing the seven deadly Disney sins? We all do it and we’re so . . . ashamed. Feel free to learn from our mistakes. 1. Greed: Thou shall not make more than one advanced dining reservation per meal. Double booking is very, very bad! Disney has
