The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights – Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Millions of glittering bulbs are used for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at the Disney’s Hollywood Studios. What began as a father’s Christmas gift to his daughter has grown into a holiday tradition for many Walt Disney
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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
Oldies But Goodies…More Than Buses Part 2
Boats! Boats! Boats! In Part 1 I covered almost every alternative form of Walt Disney World transportation except my favorite and a favorite of a lot of my fellow Oldies – BOATS!!! You might be surprised by just how much boat transportation there is at Walt Disney World. Three of
Disney World Quick Tips – Budget Considerations For Your Trip
There are very few people who visit Walt Disney World without having to carefully plan and budget their available funds. I use a very measured and logical (at least to me) approach for budgeting each of our visits. First – I always try to start early enough so I can
Robert Garrigus claims first PGA TOUR title at Walt Disney World Resort
BIG CHEESE & THE CHAMPION: Robert Garrigus shot 8-under par in the final round of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort on Nov. 14, 2010 to capture his first PGA TOUR title. Preston Mack, photograph Related articles Walt Disney World Resort Creates ‘Cuddliest Christmas Tree’ for
Every Day’s a Holiday at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a magical park for kids of all ages, especially during the holidays. The highlight of the holiday festivities at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, where millions of brilliant bulbs blanket the backlot with dancing lights and animated displays synchronized to
Walt Disney World Resort Launches Annual Toys for Tots Drive
US Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jahir Jimenez, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Duffy the Disney Bear and US Marine Corps First Sgt. Michael Diaz, head of the 2010 Central Florida Toys for Tots campaign, pose Nov. 15, 2010 in front of the “Cuddliest Christmas Tree” at Epcot in Lake Buena Vista,
Disneyworld Refurbishment Schedule December 2010
Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Current Oak Trail Golf Course closed through 11/21/10 for refurbishment. Palm and Golf Course closed through 12/2/10 for refurbishment. Magnolia Golf Course closed through 12/10/10 for refurbishment. Typhoon Lagoon closed through 1/15/11 for annual
2010 Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas returns to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Special thanks to Jeff Lange for posting these videos! Related articles Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Lights Up Magic Kingdom (chipandco.com) Magic Kingdom makeover: Scary to merry (chipandco.com) Take 5 with Holidays at Disney Parks 2009 (chipandco.com)
2010 Grand Floridian Gingerbread House Construction
Here is this years view of the Grand Floridian Gingerbread House as it is getting ready for guests. The Chef sifts flour onto the nearly finished Gingerbread House. Special thanks to Jeff Lange for posting these videos! In case you missed last year’s Gingerbread House video check it out below.
2010 Walt Disney World Christmas Parade Snafu.
Yesterday morning we and many other Disney news sites announced that volunteers could get tickets to watch the Disney Christmas parade taping in the Magic Kingdom on December 3 – 5. We were especially pleased to pass that information on to the readers of Chip and Co and Everything Walt
Grand Floridian Restaurants: Something for Everyone
Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two in the intimate setting of a private boat, or a huge dinner buffet hosted by Cinderella and her friends, the restaurants at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort provide an atmosphere and menu to satisfy any appetite. The
Mickey’s Tribute to Firefighters
This Mickey Mouse Firefighter Tribute picture is one of my all time favorites. I own it in the form of a lithograph, a t-shirt and an extra large size postcard. My daddy was a captain on the fire department in my hometown for 35 years, so you can imagine that
Oldies But Goodies…More Than Buses Part 1
There are a lot of folks who think that the only way to get from point A to point B at Walt Disney World is by using the bus system. There are many other ways to get around and this week and next I’ll try and address those alternatives. First
