Registration Now Open: Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at the Disneyland Resort

The Tinker Bell Half Marathon, hosted by the City of Anaheim and Disneyland Resort, will take runners on a 13.1-mile trek through the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme parks and pass by several City of Anaheim landmarks. The course will be filled with music, entertainment, Disney characters, runners in

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New Study Shows Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Makes Strong Economic Impact Across Florida

A new study released today shows the magic Disney makes for guests at its parks and resorts and on its cruise ships translates into a strong economic impact not only in Central Florida but across the state. The $18.2 billion in annual economic activity generated locally by Walt Disney Parks

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Chip and Co Featured Partner – Beyond the Attractions

My husband and I thought we knew everything there was to know about Walt Disney World – until we had our first son. All of a sudden everything was turned on its head – what were Baby Care Centers? Kids under three were free… really? How did Character Meet ‘n

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Chip and Co Featured Partner – Deals to Disney

Deals to Disney started almost a year ago as a way to keep readers informed with the latest Disney specials that I can help book as a travel agent and other tips and tricks for saving money at Disney.  These are things that I have learned over the last 25

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Passporter Guidebook a Day Giveaway – Final Day

Great news everyone! Chip and Company has partnered with one of the best Disney Guidebooks and Forums on the planet!! I am excited to announce that Passporter is our official Disney Forum and Premier Disney Planning Guide. In return we are sponsoring the Going Behind the Scenes: Trivia, News, and

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Best Things I Love About Disney – The Carousel Of Progress

There aren’t a lot of attractions left that are truly “old Disney” but the Carousel of Progress (COP) is definitely one of them. Sure, it’s not a thriller chiller and the animatronics are definitely dated but it has that one thing that”old Disney” has that is lacking in a lot

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Birthdays at Walt Disney World: Let the Fun Begin!

We love taking our vacation trips during Sophie’s birthday!  There is so much to enjoy at Disney when you are visiting for your birthday, for us it is a no-brainer to book our vacation during that time of the year!  For this post, I’m going to go into some of

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The benefits of staying on Walt Disney World property

The first few times that I went to Disney World, either with my Grandparents, or with my wife Cindy, we didn’t stay on property.  For us, either we were going for just the day, or if we were going for multiple days, we just stayed at a local hotel –

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Oldies But Goodies – Should Seniors Use Detailed Touring Plans?

This is yet another one of those questions where the answer depends on the individuals involved. The approach a Senior takes toward park touring depends on a number of things – Disney experience level, health, overall energy level, length of stay and expectations are all things that influence that approach.

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