This is an interesting little assignment from Chip this week. He wanted to let all of you get to know all of us which is a great idea, but I don’t remember the last time I thought about myself so much. 🙂 About You: Name? Brenda Where do you live?
Tag: Magic Kingdom
Jack Black Sent a HS Band to Disneyland!
As a former high school marching band geek kid who actually marched down Main Street U.S.A. during the SpectroMagic Parade, I found this story incredibly amazing and needed to share. The story was originally found on TMZ Jack Black just
The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ getting to know Lisa Battista
Name: Lisa Battista Where do you live: Jersey Shore and no, I don’t know the cast of that Jersey Shore. How long have you been with Chip and Company? One wonderful year. What topics do you write about? Whatever strikes my fancy but primarily traveling to Disney with small children.
Disney Worker Injured at Animal Kingdom
Our thoughts and prayers go out to a a Walt Disney World worker that was rushed to the hospital Sunday after suffering a head injury while working on a ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney officials said the maintenance worker was working on the “Primeval Whirl” attraction when the accident
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
To Wear Mouse Ears, Or Not to Wear Mouse Ears
The Author in his YOAMD Mouse Ear Hat Picture yourself getting ready to leave your home in the morning. It’s not a workday, so you decide to dress more casual than usual. Jeans. A sweatshirt. A Mouse Ear hat. You open your door and step out into the world to
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
Adventureland’s El Pirata Y El Perico renamed Tortuga Tavern
El Pirata Y el Perico, the Magic Kingdom quick-service restaurant in Adventureland, has been renamed Tortuga Tavern. The name reflects Disney’s popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise, and refers to the 17th century pirate stronghold mentioned in the movies. Tortuga Tavern is located across from the Pirates of the
The Disneyland Difference
My first trip to Disneyland had me full of excitement and wonder. Having been a Walt Disney World veteran for two decades I was excited to experience the original park for the first time. When I began sharing my excitement to visit “the land” I received countless commentary on how
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
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
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
Magic Kingdom Guests Will Be Able To Fastpass To Meet with Mickey Mouse Beginning Later This Spring
Magic Kingdom officials have a hunch a really “hot ticket” in their realm this summer is going to be something other than a ride, a snack or a show. Rather, it’s a first-ever opportunity to nail down a time to meet with Mickey Mouse. When meet-and-greets with Mickey move into
Gnomeo and Juliet – A Fan’s Review
If you read my previous blog, then you know I have really been looking forward to taking my youth group to see the new movie, “Gnomeo and Juliet.” Well, we did get to see it together and, although it did not live up to my overly zealous expectations, it is
