Disney to Test Surveillance Cameras on Buses

This week Disney Transport will test surveillance cameras on two buses. It is unknown at this time what exactly prompted the installation of the test cameras or if the cameras are recording guests or drivers. The first roll-out will begin on June 10, 2012.  I, for one, am all for video cameras

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Last minute travel tips before you leave for your Disney World vacation!

This is it!  You’ve been planning and planning and planning, and now the time is here!  Instead of counting down weeks or days, now you are counting down the hours!  We will be leaving on Friday morning for our next Disney vacation, and I’m so excited I can’t stand it! 

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Move Through the Parks Like a Pro: Shortcuts and Cut Throughs You Ought to Know

Let’s face it, when you go to Disney World you pretty much open yourself up for being surrounded by people, caught up in crowds, and pushing and shoving your way through tight spots.  Now, there are times where you can find the parks virtually crowd free, but friends, those times

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Disney World Quick Tips – Packing Your Electronics

Have you ever wondered how in the world you were going to keep all those tiny things safe in your luggage? Chargers for all your electronic items, iPods, mini video cameras, OTC medications, first aid items, portable video game cartridges, extra memory cards/sticks and batteries are just a few of

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Disney World to Increase Ticket Prices June 3rd

Well, we could all see it coming. Disney World has followed suit after Disneyland and has announced that ticket prices will increase on June 3rd.  The price of a single day admission ticket to one of Disney’s theme parks is increasing from $85.00 plus tax to $89.00 plus tax. Annual

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Give Kids the World

From its early roots, the Walt Disney Company has had a compassionate heart. Take a few moments to watch the 1932 short, Mickey’s Good Deed, and you’ll understand Walt’s selfless generosity. In this wonderful tale, Mickey Mouse portrays a fellow down on his luck, playing Christmas carols on the street

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What to bring with you to the Disney Theme Parks

This is the age-old Disney question – how much and what to bring with you to the Disney parks. As you have read often at Chip and Co, the answer is… it depends. There are three main factors to consider – who you are traveling with, your budget, and how

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10 Tips for Staying Cool in Disney World

Disney World has some of its highest temperatures during the summer months.  Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line.  Through the years, I have

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10 Tips for Staying Cool at Disney World This Summer

While a Disney vacation is a special one, visiting central Florida in the hottest part of summer will require some planning if you want this to be a magical vacation…and not a miserable one. So let’s talk about some ways to stay cool if you will be traveling to Disney World this summer.

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Disney World Quick Tips – Summer Survival Guide

Summer in Florida is fierce. I hold nothing back. As one who made the yearly pilgrimage to the House of Mouse every July for at least a decade with my family, I know it seems impossible to visit the parks while you are dripping with sweat. Fear not travelers for

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule June 2012

Here is the Refurb and Closure Schedule for Walt Disney World for June 2012 and beyond. Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Current Liberty Square Riverboat (Magic Kingdom) closed through 5/20/12 for

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