Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the worldwide leader in stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that it will now offer “Junior Ride-Alongs” at its Walt Disney World® Speedway location in Orlando, FL. RPDE’s “Junior Ride-Alongs” program will provide children, who are 6-13 years of age and at least
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Groundwater Pollution May be Caused by Disney’s California Headquarters
According to the LA Times, a vintage air conditioning system at Walt Disney Studios is being investigated as the source of Chromium 6 by Federal and state regulators. Chromium 6 is a cancer-causing heavy metal which is widely used in aerospace manufacturing and other industries. A number of companies in the area,
Runners Get Their Kicks on Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race Sept. 1 and 2 through the newly reopened Disney CaliforniaAdventure Park, including Cars Land. More than 17,000 registered half marathon runners, including actor Sean Astin (The Goonies, Rudy, The Lord of the
It is That Time Again for Dapper Day at Disney
Hollywood Studios is getting ready for its next fan-based event, a special day that is not officially aligned with the theme parks, but it is a day to dress up and visit Disney World or Disneyland for Dapper Day. On September 7th in Disneyland and September 8th at Hollywood Studios,
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse Book Giveaway
Chip & Company’s very own Jodi Whisenhunt has published a book, and we want to give one lucky fan a copy of this “fantasmic” new resource! A reader named “Sunshine” says, “It is like getting 2 books for one. On one hand you get some history, facts and information about
Disney is Ready to Reboot “The Rocketeer”
For those of you that do not remember “The Rocketeer”, it was a “period adventure” movie that was a feature film in 1991, that did not do so well at the box office but had decent critic reviews. In the recent few years, director Joe Johnston, also from “Captain America: The First
‘The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition Double Feature’ Blu-ray Review
For me, ‘The Rescuers’ series is one of the true gems of Walt Disney Animation’s filmography. Both movies are full of colorful characters, exciting adventure, great humor, and lots of heart. That’s what makes the films so memorable for me, and really makes them stick out above many of the
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! DCA’s “News”est Hit!
You would think that getting news out in this day and age would be all digital – but leave it to the folks at Disney and Disney’s California Adventure to do things “old school” and create a hit! The “Buena Vista Bugle” newspaper debuted this last summer at DCA as
Disney Confidential – A New Segway Tour to Roll into Epcot.
Here there guys and gals Anonymouse here. I have been looking high and low for some gossip today and not only have I found a tidbit of fun rumors but it is a good laugh as well. Picture this: our good friend Chimp Chip riding around on a Segway in
Magical Mouse Schoolhouse Book Giveaway
Chip & Company’s very own Jodi Whisenhunt has published a book, and we want to give one lucky fan a copy of this “fantasmic” new resource! A reader named “Sunshine” says, “It is like getting 2 books for one. On one hand you get some history, facts and information about
Secrets of Hollywood Studios
Shhhh don’t tell anyone. It’s just between you and me. I have been a passholder for a few years and a Cast Member a few years ago. So in that time I have learned a few insider secrets that I thought you would appreciate. In case you missed our fun
Join Raglan Road at Downtown Disney for the ‘Great Irish Hooley’
Central Florida’s first ‘Great Irish Hooley’ will be hosted by Downtown Disney’s, Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant over Labor Day Weekend this year. A “hooley” is an Irish slang term for party or celebration and Raglan Road is planning quite a hooley. By combining a traditional Irish party and adding a
Doc McStuffins: Friendship is the best Medicine DVD Review
The Doc is in and coming to DVD Today! This past week my family and I had the chance to check out Doc McStuffins – Friendship is the best Medicine on DVD. My daughters have been a fan of the show already and really enjoy having something to watch in
Get to Know the Characters of ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’
At Comic-Con this year, I got a chance to not talk to the creative minds involved in ‘Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two’, which was an absolute blast. I learned so much of what was to come, and they really got me excited for the game. One of the
