Disney Diva Tips: Disney World Printable Checklist of Age-Appropriate Rides

Because many of us traveling with children to Walt Disney World need to do some serious planning ahead of time, my husband and I have put together a printable spreadsheet of attractions including rides, shows, and character meals  in Animal Kingdom and the ages that each gender  might enjoy them

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Drew Carey’s Sounds Dangerous to be Removed in 2012

Rumor has it that “Sounds Dangerous“, the mini-theatre type building in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to be removed permanently in mid-2012. The sound show, which featured the voice of Drew Carey, hasn’t operated for years in its “attraction” form. The building is used seasonally for overflow, traffic control and

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

  Every photo has a story. I do believe this is what Clark Griswold used for inspiration when he decorated his home in “Christmas Vacation.” The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was created by Jennings Osborne.  A successful Arkansas businessman, Jennings and his wife bought a large

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Disney Planning 101 – the 5 W’s of WDW

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be a daunting task – one that can be a lot of fun, but can also be overwhelming at times. The hardest part for most people (myself included!) is figuring out where to start, what to plan first? Using the 5 W’s

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Disney Food Confessions – Cobb Salad with Recipe

Where is it? The Hollywood Brown Derby – Disney’s Hollywood Studios What is it? Brown Derby – Home of the Original Cobb Salad Why you want it? The Freshest ingredients. Loaded with meats and veggies! Photo Credit: by Disney If you have a Disney Food Confession email chip@chipandco.com or let

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New interactive character: Cubot tested at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the setting for an interactive test on Oct. 11 and 12, 2011. “Cubot”, which is meant to look like it’s part of a toybox, is not only interactive in speech, but can have the blocks changed around by guests. This experience is heading to Hong Kong

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Top 5 Disney World Resorts for the Holidays

With the weather beginning to turn cold, many people are beginning to turn their attention to the approaching holidays, particularly Christmas! Christmas is my favorite time of the year; and when it comes to decking the halls, no one does it better than Walt Disney World! By the time Thanksgiving rolls

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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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Often overlooked the Magic of Animation

Yes, we’re all excited about the new value resort, The Art of Animation (even though the pricing doesn’t scream “value”!) but i’d like to talk about an underrated attraction at Hollywood Studios…the Magic of Animation. In the depths of the studios, tucked away between a gift shop and the Disney

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Around the “Disney” World – Streets of America

Streets of America, is a walkthrough area in Hollywood Studios.  Here you can literally walk down the streets of New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco.  Characters can be found here often and there are great opportunities for some fun pictures as well! Play close attention to detail and you

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Top 10 Ways to Know If You’re an Extreme Disney Fan

Chances are that if you are like myself and the other writers here at Chip and Co., you are a Extreme Disney Fan. We have yet to find a cure, but the symptoms of this condition are rather obvious. Most likely your own friends and family have pointed them out to

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Jennings Osborne creator of ‘Disney’s Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights’ Dies at 67

Jennings Osborne whose Christmas light displays drew international attention at both Disney World and his home, died on Wednesday at the age of 67. Osborne was battling complications following heart surgery. According to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Family spokesperson David Bazzel said Osborne passed at 3:30 p.m. surrounded by family and

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The Best “Free” Extras At Walt Disney World

There are lots of “extras” to be enjoyed at Walt Disney World. Some of them are hard ticket events requiring the purchase of a separate (and often expensive) ticket, some of them require that you attend a dinner show (also not cheap), but there are some that only require that

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Top 5 Places for Disney Pins

If you have been to Disney World in the past ten years or so, you will know that Disney Pins are everywhere! Disney Pins feature characters, parks, attractions, restaurants, resorts, and much more so they make great souvenirs. Also, many of the pins are considered collectibles and trading with Cast

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