Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Marks 10 Years of Conservation Leadership

While guests may visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to experience the more than 200 animals from 30 different species roaming across 46 lush acres, the generosity of those guests has also funded conservation projects that extend far beyond the savannahs of the resort hotel. Since Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opened

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Additional Benefits for Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort

Location, location, location – With their on-property location convenient to the theme parks, the Disney hotels are a haven for guests who seek a midday swimming break – or a siesta.  For some guests, the convenience is even more specific… Many families with young children select accommodations in one of the

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Making Your Vacation Rental Safe for Kids.

If you have small children, your own home is probably childproofed, but your hotel room or vacation rental probably isn’t.  Add that the natural  tendency to unconciously lower one’s guard on vacation combined with excited children in unfamiliar surroundings and the potential for accidents is higher than it should be.  You don’t have to panic though,

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For April 25

Welcome to the Disney Week In Review from your friends at Chip and Company. We all hope you got to enjoy time with your families and friends over the Easter and Passover holidays. There was a lot of news this week and, as usual, our brilliant writers were more than

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Discounts: Military Rates Extended; AP Rates For Summer 2011

Yesterday, Disney announced that they’re extending military discounts through the end of September 2012.  If you are an active-duty or retired military member, you qualify for discounts up to 40% off rooms and for deeply discounted tickets.   See your travel agent or call Disney directly. Be careful with this discount–you’ll

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Going Deluxe at Disney World – Is it worth it?

Going to Disney world is a one of a kind experience and for many choosing just how they are going to mold their trip can be quite overwhelming. There are so many choices to consider when making plans; do you get a park hopper, is the dining plan right for

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Affordable Disney Vacations: Splurging on Animal Kingdom Lodge

As one of Disney’s Deluxe resorts, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is not the first place that comes to mind when trying to save money on a Walt Disney World vacation. Still, with the new 25-30% Deluxe Resort Summer Savings, Disney is offering a promotion that may make this stunning resort

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Disney Confidential – Major Resort Rumors debunked…

Hey Guys and Gals Chip here… I am please to report that that no good Anonymouse has had her computer taken away for spreading incorrect and outlandish rumors! On behalf of myself and the staff at C&C we apologize for providing you with incorrect information. She thought she had a

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The 2011 Walt Disney World Passholder – Sports and Recreation Discounts

Here are some of the discounts that Disney World Passholders Receive for 2011. Sports and recreation discounts are valid for purchases made by Walt Disney World® Passholders and valid Pass ID is required for redemption. Richard Petty Driving Experience:Get $20 discount off the regular price of a Richard Petty Ride-Along

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Deluxe Dining, More than a Meal

If you have experienced a Disney Magic Your Way Package, you are probably aware of the options for the Disney Dining Plan. Each plan has its own value and each option appeals to a different vacation experience. I have traveled to Disney numerous times with various travel parties: my husband

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Check out the Newest Mouse Chat Podcast.

The newest Mouse Chat podcast is up.  Here are the highlights: The main topic is Disney off the beaten path:  Activities at Disney World that you may not have tried.  Some will surprise you, some will amuse you, and some are just . . . weird. We discuss pizza and the

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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,

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