We had just returned from our Fall visit to Walt Disney World in 2007 and like the rest of you, we were going through a very serious case of Disney withdrawl syndrome. As I was fumbling around the internet looking for just one more little bit of Disney stuff, I
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‘Today Show’ hosts run 2011 Walt Disney World Half Marathon
‘Today Show‘ hosts Al Roker, Meredith Vieira and Natalie Morales pose Jan. 8, 2011 with Disney characters at the start line for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The trio ran in the annual 13.1-mile race, one of the “runDisney” endurance events. On Jan. 9,
Best Place to Grab a Hamburger at Walt Disney World
A Hamburger and Fries is the quintessential American Food. There is just something comforting about a nice juicy burger with all the fixins, a side of french fries, and a milkshake. There probably over 50 places to grab a burger at Disneyworld. From counter service locations to some of the
Disney Expands D23 Member Discounts & Benefits for 2011
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, today announced a host of new and continuing money-saving discounts and special offers, all designed to bring fantastic opportunities to D23 Members throughout the coming year. D23 is also launching http://Disney.com/D23Offers, a URL dedicated to the most up-to-date information on all benefits and discounts.
Epcot’s 2011 International Flower & Garden Festival
March 2, 2011 – May 15, 2011 The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is a spring special event filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, live music and educational events. You don’t have to be a gardening expert to love this event. It’s perfect for Guests of
Ask a Disney Question: What Resorts Can Accommodate Five People?
This question comes from Amanda, who asks: My family is planning a trip for Christmas. There will be about 25 of us all together and we need about 8 rooms. I want to know which hotel will allow a family of 5 in the same room without getting a suite. Also,
The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For January 7
Once again, we have had a busy Disney week and have a lot of News as well as the Views of our amazing staff of writers. Let’s start by looking at some of the new discounts, benefits, and opportunities offered in 2011. D23, the Official Disney Fan Club has added
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Are you a Disney Planner?
Right now I am planning 2 Disney Vacations. One smaller mini trip in May for the D23 Event, and our yearly vacation in September. I am handling both vacations very differently which goes against my better judgment. By nature I am a planner. I write up these elaborate spreadsheets documenting
My Fab Five Disney’s Animal Kingdom Attractions
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the park we spend the least time in. In spite of that there are a number of attractions we try to visit on each trip so here are my Fab Five attractions. As I go through them you will notice a couple of the biggies are
Review: Walt Disney World Notescast Guide 3.0
Timestream Software has released an update to their series of Notescasts for the iPhone and the iPod Touch, and I have been asked to review it for Chip & Company. The Walt Disney World Notescast is a cool little app to have in your library! The beauty of the Notescasts
Disney Aulani Resort in Moving right along
Our friend Joel from Coconut Wireless wrote me today to let me know about the progression of Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii. He says: The remaining cranes were removed from the site and more of the exterior art work and detail are starting to show. They still have a wall
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride – The Movie Review
First there was the book ‘The Wind in the Willows’ in 1908. Then came the Disney animated feature ‘The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad’ in 1949. Next were the Theme Park attractions ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’ at Disneyland in 1955 and Walt Disney World in 1971. And that brings
Disney World Special Offer – Kids, ages 3 to 9, Stay and Play FREE
Kids, ages 3 to 9, can stay and play for FREE when you buy a non-discounted 4-night/4 day Magic Your Way room and ticket package at select Disney Resort hotels for select nights February through October 2011. With savings like this, your family can make the most of the Walt
California Adventure Letters Being Removed Today
Today marks the day where Disney construction workers have begun removing the iconic letters from the entrance area of California Adventure. As seen in the photo above, taken by Kevin Hilgeman, the crew wasted no time and removal equipment arrived around midnight. As mentioned in earlier posts, the letters may
