We all know how talented Imagineers are. How magical would it be to own a piece of their personal collection while helping to save the world’s most endangered animals, the Sumatran Rhino? Here is your chance to do just that! The Sumatran Rhino calls Indonesia home. However, most people who live
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Gary Sinise May No Longer Be A Part of Epcot’s Mission: SPACE But Check Out This Hidden Tribute Left By Imagineers
Gary Sinise may no longer play a role in the opening narration of Epcot’s Mission: SPACE attraction but he is definitely missed. As a matter of fact, we have recently uncovered a special tribute left by Imagineers on the bottoms of the new children’s X-2 booster seats. Let’s take a
New Pandora: World of Avatar ‘Placemaking’ Video Released
Excitement is building for the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today we get another look inside this area that is scheduled to open May, 27, 2017. In this latest video from Walt Disney Imagineering, several members of the Pandora project team explain just how
New Video Explains How Pandora: World of Avatar Fits in With the Values and Themes of Animal Kingdom
This week, the folks over at Disney are continuing to release exciting information and footage about the new Pandora: The World Of Avatar expansion that is slated to open on May 27, 2017. The latest Pandora video released today, focuses on the amazing Walt Disney World Imagineers behind the creation
Original Headstones for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Have Returned
For those of you who are frequent guests of Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, you may have noticed something missing in The Haunted Mansion courtyard after the Haunted Mansion Holiday began in 2001. According to Disney, when the first Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween transformation occurred in 2001, the headstones in the
Imagineers Put the “Springs” in Disney Springs!
Walt Disney Imagineering has created a story around Disney Springs that immerses guests into the rich heritage and natural beauty of Florida through unique architecture, color schemes, horticulture and more. Located in Town Center and at the heart of Disney Springs is a bubbling spring that represents not only the
The Hidden Secrets and Stories of Disneyland Book Review
If you’re a Disneyland addict like me and you love learning about secrets from the park, then you’ll love The Hidden Secrets and Stories of Disneyland by Mike Fox. I love learning about Disneyland’s secrets and little known facts so I was immediately drawn in by the title of this book. The author,
Disneyland, Hollywood and Disney Backstage with Adventures by Disney
So many of us spend time debating our next Disney vacation, should we do Walt Disney World? Disneyland? A Disney Cruise? We sometimes even think of going to Aulani; A Disney Resort and Spa. One Disney trip that tends to get left out of the conversation is Adventures By Disney. I
DIsney’s Aulani Resort – Inspired by Magical Legends and Natural Beauty of Hawaii
Anyone who’s followed Chip and Co and more specifically my writings will know that I LOVE Disney’s Aulani Resort. Every destination has it’s pro’s and con’s of course, but for an all around amazing Hawaiian Vacation with a touch of Disney added, you can’t do better than a visit to the island
New Disneyland “Star Wars Land” Rumors
More Disneyland “Star Wars Land” Rumors are out this week. As always, we are on top of the latest rumor and are here to share it with you. As you may know Disneyland opened in 1955 which means that 2015 is Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. With such a major event like
Top 5 Imagineering Touches at The Magic Kingdom
Imagineers are mythical creatures that supposedly come out at night throughout the Magic Kingdom. They impishly fly around and tinker with things, always trying to make them better. But when the sun starts to come up in the East, these strange little creatures disappear… until the next night! And just
Best Things I Love About Disney – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
How did I miss this among the many “Best Things” articles I have written. Not only is it one of my favorite attractions it is a true Walt Disney World Classic. It has been around for more than thirty years pleasing park visitors of all ages. There are some attractions
Disney World Quick Tips – Don’t Miss The ‘Train Setup’ At Epcot
After you visit the Germany Pavilion and head towards Italy make sure you stop and admire what is called the “Train Setup” just past the Pavilion. It’s a delightful little model of a German town with incredible detail. You will thoroughly enjoy it, particularly those of you who are model
Best Things I Love About Disney – But WHY The Jungle Cruise?
A lot of my friends are curious about WHY The Jungle Cruise is one of my all time favorite attractions. They are also curious about why it is always the first attraction we ride in the Magic Kingdom. Simple – it is pure Walter Elias Disney!! We all understand that
