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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Leah Thorvilson captures female division title of 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon on her birthday
Wearing a Tinker Bell-inspired running costume, Leah Thorvilson from Little Rock, Ark., smiles Jan. 9, 2011 after winning the women’s division of the Walt Disney World Marathon in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with an unofficial time of 2:42:10. Thorvilson’s victory coincided with her birthday, making it an extra-special Disney celebration.
Brazil’s Fredison Costa Establishes New Era With Surprising Victory in 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon
Costa Establishes New Era With Surprising Walt Disney World Marathon Victory In perhaps the biggest upset in Walt Disney World Marathon history, Fredison Costa of Brazil upstaged fellow countryman Adriano Bastos to win the Disney Marathon on Sunday and abruptly end Bastos’ six-year dominance at Disney. After finishing second to
‘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,
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
Ten Things You Haven’t Done at Walt Disney World
After many visits to Walt Disney World, we all have more than enough pictures of Cinderella Castle, the characters, and attractions. And we have visited all of the big, obvious places. So what can we do to mix it up a bit? Well, here are ten things you may not
My Fab Five Epcot Attractions
Here we go with my Fab Five attractions at Epcot. Once again I’ll do them in reverse order so we get to the most favorite last. Down the road a bit I’ll explore Fab Fives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some of the Epcot favorites are not
Chip and Company Disney News Roundup for December
Hey there guys and gals it is Disney News Roundup Time from your friends at Chip and Company. We have a lot of news so we are going to jump right in.. Jennifer, Chip and Company’s newest writer, is also a soldier and a mom. She plays clarinet in the
The ‘Long’ Line and The ‘Other’ Line
I received this Chip Panel article from our friend and long time follower DeAnna. I hope it makes you think next time you see those people bypassing you in line. At Disney World, there are two (2) lines at every ride and exhibit. There’s the LOOOOOONG line, you know……the one
The Evolution of a Walt Disney World Traveler
I started my trips to the Walt Disney World Resort as a baby. Being the 3rd child, pictures are far and few between and exact records are missing, but I can guarantee I visited the parks before I turned 3. And, I’m not positive that I can say the parks
Leading South African Educator Pays Central Florida a Visit
One of South Africa’s leading educators recently paid a special visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Lodge to share her inspirational story of perseverance and express gratitude for the ongoing support of several Central Floridians. Eleven years ago, Nomusa Zikhali established the internationally-renowned Nkomo Primary School in rural
Local Children Spend Day at Epcot With Governor-Elect Rick Scott
Enjoying Epcot as the guests of incoming Florida Governor-Elect Rick Scott, approximately a dozen Central Florida kids were treated to a memorable day on Dec. 27 filled with magical moments. The special visit was part of Scott’s Forging a Path to Prosperity Appreciation Tour, a seven-city tour of the state
Complete Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve Schedule
Guests spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort can choose from fireworks extravaganzas, evening dance parties, delicious dining experiences and more as nighttime activities. Here’s a look at what’s in store at the Vacation Kingdom on New Year’s Eve (show times and entertainment are subject to change without
Do You Miss The “Lights Of Winter” As Much As I Do?
The “Lights of Winter” has always been a Disney fan favorite. Unfortunately, after 2008 Disney determined the lights will be no more. The Disney Company said that the technology to operate the display was outmoded so it was abandoned as a holiday display. Rather than a wordy article, I just
