Top Ten Disney Tips I Learned This Year

The Disney Vacation Club may be ”Disney’s best kept secret” but another closely guarded secret is that even the most seasoned Disney travelers, guidebook authors, and enthusiasts don’t know everything about Walt Disney World. How could we? Disney World is constantly making tweaks, both big and small to create a

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Disney Shares Holiday Cheer Year-round at Coalition for the Homeless

Did you know Disney VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida? It’s a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to

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Top 10 Disney World Holiday Favorites by Chris

It’s that time of year again!  I love Christmas and I really love Christmas in  Disney World. Come early November, you can’t miss it. The parks, the resorts, everything is decorated and gorgeous.  There’s so much to do and enjoy it’s nearly impossible to see everything, but here are my

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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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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)

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Top 10 Kid-Friendly Disney Special Events

Here at Chip and Company, we share a lot of money–saving tips and strategies. Getting more for your dollar just makes sense to me, especially in today’s economy. One of the easiest ways you can get more from your Disney dollar is to visit during one of Disney World’s many

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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree Walt Disney World 2010

Great video from Jeff Lange! Doesn’t feel like the holiday till I see the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree! Check out the video below. Related articles Disney’s Hollywood Studios Decked Out For Christmas, Toy Story 3 Topiary, Rock N Roller Coaster, New Tram Doors – Photos and Video (jefflangedvd.com) Disney’s

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Register Now for 2010 Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade

Great News Everyone! We have the News, Details, and Sign Up for the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. Here are the event details: Fees: Registration is Free You Are Invited!: Lights! Camera! Action! The cameras are ready to roll on the “Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade” television show at

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Magic Kingdom makeover: Scary to merry

This article/news comes to us from the Orlando Sentinel. Under the cloak of darkness, Walt Disney World rapidly turns pumpkins into poinsettias. But it’s not the handiwork of a fairy godmother. Dozens of workers shift the Magic Kingdom from Halloween into a full-on, deck-the-halls Christmas mode. The stroke of midnight

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Lights Up Magic Kingdom

Larger-than-life gingerbread men, giant toy soldiers and Florida “snowflakes” combine to create the perfect holiday setting on 19 magical evenings between Nov. 8 and Dec. 19, 2010, during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. The after-hours party (requiring a separate admission ticket) features special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Very

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Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett featured on ABC

Most Disney World guests come to ride roller coasters, have breakfast with a character or to search for a bit of their childhood. Steven Barrett is searching for something else: tiny Mickey Mouse patterns hidden in everyday spots throughout the parks. From the Magic Kingdom to Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood

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Video: Hallowishes Halloween Fireworks show at Walt Disney World

A video from the Hallowishes Halloween Fireworks show in Walt Disney World. We were close to the castle so unfortunately some of the fireworks were outside the camera view. It was interesting to see the detailed lights on the castle. Enjoy! Related articles Magic Kingdom Update: USAF Thunderbirds Flyover, New

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Disney World Quick Tips – Start Early, Leave Early

How do you find this type of non crowd shot at the Magic Kingdom? You start early! A lot of people love the evening Extra Magic Hours (EMH) and see them as an opportunity to really maximize their touring. I’ve tried both morning and evening hours and have found the

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Disney Trip Rituals

  Sometimes, without knowing it, we develop certain rituals within our lives that help to enhance our experiences in some way. My family is no exception to this rule and we have some trip traditions that we have been following for years. We did not set out to develop these

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