D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th at the Walt Disney World Resort

This year Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its milestone 40th anniversary, and D23 is saluting this magnificent occasion with a magical two-day event that will illuminate the rich history and storied legacy of Walt Disney’s “Project Florida” for fans of all backgrounds — from the casual guest to the

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Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend – Registration is Now Open!

Disney Wine& Dine Half Marathon Weekend Setpember 30- October 1, 2011 Imagine running through the Disney Parks – at night!  You’ll race under the stars and enjoy world class Disney entertainment all along the way.  The highlight of your dream run?  A special Epcot® afterparty! Registration is now open for

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Awesome 101: The Fireworks at Magic Kingdom and Epcot

  One of the things that I think of with fondness when I think about Walt Disney World is the fireworks.  I have grown to have a deep appreciation for the fireworks at both Magic Kingdom and at Epcot.  I think the main reason for this was because for a

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Oldies But Goodies – World Showcase, More Than A Bunch Of Buildings Part 1

When we tour the World Showcase at Epcot, fellow Oldies, we are so impressed by the beauty of the surroundings and the majesty of the buildings that we tend to think that’s what it is. There is so much more in the World Showcase that when you stop to consider

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Chip and Company Disney Week In Review for March 7th

Time for another look back at the top Disney stories that we shared on Chip and Company over the last week. We take you from a Small World to Big Europe. From a long speech to a long walk. And from cartoons to charity. All of this is only 11

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Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

: In a ballroom of flowers, Price Charming and Princess Aurora waltz royally during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. The festival, which runs 75 days March 2 – May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features dozens of

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Lady and the Tramp add to the magnificent topiary displays during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Lady and the Tramp add to the magnificent topiary displays during the 18th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV. The festival, which runs 75 days March 2 – May 15 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., features dozens of character topiaries, stunning

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How Detailed Should Your Park Touring Plans Be?

Touring plans are a very personal thing and vary from group to group. Even if you don’t have a plan, that’s your plan – you don’t have a formal plan. People vary in their approach from the “wing its” to the “plan every moment of the day” types. Many people

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Oldies But Goodies – Fatigue Is Our Enemy

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from my fellow Seniors when they travel to Walt Disney World is that they are so tired out by the second or third day they couldn’t enjoy the rest of their visit. There are a number of things that can cause this

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BEWARE! The Hidden Poles of Main Street USA

My family and I began our regular visits to Walt Disney World in June, 2000. At that time, our children were 6, 9 and 14. We know our way around the Walt Disney World resort just like we know our way around our hometown. I have no problem letting my

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Summer at Walt Disney World: How to Prepare

Visiting Walt Disney World is a fun experience for the whole family.  However, if you are going in the summer months, there are some things that you need to prepare for. The Orlando area during the months of June, July, and August averages a high temperature of 90 degrees during

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Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For February 28th

Here we are again with the Chip and Company Disney Week in review. This has been a very “newsy” week so let’s get rolling with some of the most important information that Disney has given us to contemplate and digest. With the International Flower and Garden Festival opening on March

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Oldies But Goodies – Put A Calculator And Your Needs Together!!

O.K. I admit it, I’m turning into my Father!! As you get older there is a good chance that you may become a bit more frugal. I used to get aggravated with my dad because he was always looking for a bargain but now I do the same thing, especially

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Swiss Family Treehouse: Eyesore or Classic Attraction?

The question was raised a couple of days ago regarding the Swiss Family Treehouse:  is it an eyesore, or is it a Walt Disney World classic?  I quickly jumped at the chance to write a post about the subject. Swiss Family Treehouse is an original Walt Disney World attraction.  It

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