Celebrating New Years at Disney World

Have you ever rung in the New Year at Walt Disney World?  It’s on my very long Disney Bucket List!  Here are few tips and list of events from Chip & Co. if you are headed that way this year. Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours-7am to 8am, Park Open 8am to

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Finding the best viewing spot for IllumiNations

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth, Epcot’s fireworks spectacular, is more than just bursts of color in the nighttime sky. It, like other Walt Disney World attractions, not only entertains—and wows—but also tells a story. Utilizing pyrotechnics, a revolving globe and laser projections all synced to a booming symphonic score, this 14-minute

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Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party is Delicious Fun For Everyone!

Are you a dessert lover? What about fireworks? If you are like me, and you love BOTH of these things, then you should check out the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party which is held on most nights at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland How it works

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Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime Unwraps Festive Traditions

Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World Resort as early as November 9.  There’s an extra night of merry at the Magic Kingdom with 20 nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party; and at Epcot, singer/actress

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Disney World 4th of July Must Do’s

                    Many people are starting to plan their trips to Disney World for the 4th of July since it’s only 113 days away! Keep in mind the parks will be pretty crowded on this holiday so you will want to plan

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Disneyland Closes Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks Show after Cast Member Injury

The skies over Disneyland have been unusually silent as the Christmas “Believe in Holiday Magic” fireworks show has been canceled several times because of “technical issues.” Disneyland Resort spokeswoman Betsy Sanchez said a decision is being made day-to-day on whether to go forward with the fireworks show. Sanchez said the

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Happy HalloWishes

FRIGHTFULLY FUN FIREWORKS: Orange-hued fireworks explode over Cinderella Castle while illuminated pumpkins are projected onto the facade during the “Happy HalloWishes” fireworks show. The pyrotechnics show is part of “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party,” an after-hours Halloween celebration that takes place on select nights at the theme park. (Gene Duncan, photographer)

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Video: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert fill the sky

Continuing a grand Disney tradition from past Fourths, Independence Day fireworks are set to paint the skies again above Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Kingdom treats guests to a gala sky show above Cinderella Castle. The dazzling nighttime spectacles are set for 9 p.m. on both July 3 and July

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The Magic, the Memories and…Wishes!

When Walt Disney World launched Wishes Nighttime Spectacular in 2003, it fired off the biggest and most extravagant pyrotechnic show in Magic Kingdom history. Most evenings throughout the year 683 individual fireworks pieces set from 557 cues burst dazzling color and light above and around Cinderella Castle. The breathtaking display

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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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Celebrate the Spirit of the Season

The “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Magic Kingdom, takes place at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. The grand finale “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks begin at 11:50 p.m. On Dec. 31, the park is open from 8 a.m. to

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The “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season”

The “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season” fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Magic Kingdom, takes place at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. The grand finale “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks begin at 11:50 p.m. On Dec. 31, the park is open from 8 a.m. to

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Merry Mousemas!

I love Disneyland any time of year (especially the off-weeks during the year when the park isn’t that crowded). But Christmastime at the Disneyland Resort has to be my favorite time to visit the parks. The environment is so warm and welcoming, regardless of what the thermometer says. Wreaths, twinkling

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