Ocean Spray Brings the Magic of the Cranberry to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

The Walt Disney Company and Ocean Spray two iconic American brands that have captured families’ imaginations and appetites for more than 80 years each — today announced the debut of the first cranberry bog exhibit at Walt Disney World(R) Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., during the 2011 Epcot(R) International

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New Disney Entertainment at Largest Nighttime Half Marathon

A capacity field of runners will experience new food and wine options as well as have exclusive access to signature Disney attractions for the first time at the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, at Walt Disney World Resort, further enhancing an event affectionately known as

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‘The Poor Chef’ Replaces Cat at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Chef Cat Cora’s appearance at this year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is canceled and in her place is Charles Mattocks, known as “The Poor Chef” whose familiar line is, “What can you cook for $7?” Nephew of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, his affordable, healthful creations with an

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Food & Wine Weekends Premieres at Waldorf Astoria Orlando

This October, Waldorf Astoria® Orlando premieres Food & Wine Weekends, a celebration of fine wine and the culinary arts. This is the perfect complement to Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival for the serious epicurean. Come for an evening or enjoy a weekend experience. Orlando Food & Wine Weekends events

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Snacking Around the World

When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you hear a lot about the restaurants you can’t miss and the how important Advanced Dining Reservations are, but you don’t hear a lot about what to snack on in between those meals. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, snack credits

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Get with the program: Disney College Program

Many of the millions of yearly visitors to Walt Disney World Resort like to think of their trip to Disney as coming home.  Disney loves that.  They call you guests as if Lumiere were about to serve you in Beast’s Castle, but they want you to feel like family, as

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Rides to Avoid with Little Mr and Miss

Walt Disney World is so magical for little ones because they BELIEVE. Their joy is pure and simple; they have no doubt they are hugging Mickey or curtseying to a Disney princess. This very innocence that suspends reality and makes Winnie-the-Pooh real to children means that the proverbial monster-under-the bed

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Top 5 must-have Droid apps for your next Disney trip

With the Disneyworld Droid market quickly growing I wanted to publish an update on this article I posted awhile ago. Here is a little list of Droid Apps that I put together for those people like myself who have a Droid Phone. All of these apps are free and helped

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The Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For September 19th

Fall is sneaking up on us folks!! Even here in southern Arizona the temps are all the way down to the mid 90’s so it’s time to dig out the winter coats and snow shovels. Only kidding, I’ve only seen snow here 3 times in 27 years!! Enough about here,

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No More “Opening Ceremony” at Epcot?

Today we are the bearers of bad news. The word on the street is that Epcot will no longer be allowing early entrance into Innoventions plaza for the Epcot version of “rope drop“. Instead, everyone will remain crammed like sardines at the front gates until the park formally opens. If

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Get Your Man To Love Disney With These Guy-Friendly WDW Activities

It’s no secret that a lot of folks out there think that Walt Disney World is kid’s stuff. I am completely opposed to this way of thinking, and believe there truly is something there for everyone. One of my hardest audiences that I have encountered is my husband – he

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Walt Disney World’s Tables in Wonderland Dining Locations

The Walt Disney World Tables in Wonderland program is a great way to enjoy some additional dining discounts if you are an Annual Passholder or Florida Resident.  For Annual Passholders, the cost of the card is $75, and it entitles you to 20% off of your meal cost (including alcoholic

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Disney Food Confession – Chocolate & Caramel Rice Krispie Treat

Where to find it:   Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s World Showcase Germany Pavilion What is it?  A huge rice krispie treat dipped in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel. Why you want it:  “Dipped  in chocolate and then drizzled with caramel” sounds like the perfect afternoon treat for me.  These rice krispie

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