When I was young, my dad spent large amounts of time planning our Walt Disney World trips, and a huge part of that was finding out where characters would be and then planning our days around that (and this was back before the internet, so it was no small task!).
Tag: Photopass
5 Common Disney Park Touring Mistakes
There are a lot of “mistakes” tourists make at Walt Disney World. Many of us come home from a Disney vacation and think “Next time I’m going to do this differently…” Here are 5 common mistakes that tourists make. Perhaps we can learn from others mistakes and avoid a
Do you need a Disney Rewards Visa Credit Card?
If you are anything like me the answer is a resounding NO! In fact I don’t need any more credit cards! That doesn’t stop every credit card company on earth from sending me a pre-approved credit application once a week. Even Disney Visa (aka Chase Card Services) was relentless.
Everything You Wanted to know about Disney’s PhotoPass Service
One of the things that people seem to continually ask about on the Facebook Group “You Might Be a Disney Addict” is to ask about Disney’s Photopass service, the ins and outs of it, and whether it is worth it. Since my family has ordered the Photopass CD the last
Jedi Training Academy “Secrets of the Force”
I have a 5 year old Jedi in Training in my home. He is obsessed with all things Star Wars. We have Star Wars Lego’s scattered throughout the basement. The movies are common weekend watching (his favorite is New Hope). Bedtime stories involve Han Solo and Obi Wan. I am also a weekend
What to bring with you to the Disney Theme Parks
This is the age-old Disney question – how much and what to bring with you to the Disney parks. As you have read often at Chip and Co, the answer is… it depends. There are three main factors to consider – who you are traveling with, your budget, and how
NEW! Disney PhotoPass+ arriving to Walt Disney World Resort
Starting today you can capture more memories than ever with Disney PhotoPass+! With Disney PhotoPass+ you can have all your Disney’s PhotoPass Photographer photos PLUS select Attraction photos AND Dining Print Packages – All for one price. Product Details: PhotoPass+ will be sold at PhotoPass view stations located throughout the
Disney World Quick Tips: Photography Lessons
I take a LOT of photos on every visit to Walt Disney World and have literally thousands of them loaded on to my computer. That being said, I am neither a professional nor a particularly talented photographer. I just shoot what I like. This group of tips will focus primarily
The top 5 ways to make the most of your WDW vacation
My last vacation to Walt Disney World didn’t exactly go as planned – I was sick the whole time, and it made it really difficult to enjoy myself. We did the best we could to have fun, and I realized there are some ways to make the most out of
Disney’s PhotoPass helps Guests capture even more WDW memories
My husband and I are both BIG on taking pictures, and on our recent Disney vacation we took over 2000 pictures on 5 different cameras. So, when I heard about Disney’s PhotoPass, I wasn’t too interested, I knew we loved taking our own pictures and didn’t think it would
Top 10 Ways to Know if You’re an Extreme Disney Fan: Part 2
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
PhotoPass Back at Walt Disney World Water Parks
Great news for all those PhotoPass fans like myself! Well, summer is officially upon us as evidenced by our skyrocketing temperatures here in Orlando! Which makes it the perfect time for a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort Water Parks. Whether you are chillin’ at Blizzard Beach or relaxing
PhotoPass Perks and Pitfalls
As you walk around the parks you’ve probably noticed cast members in safari type khaki vests and blue shorts; although they look like they’ve escaped from the Animal Kingdom, I assure you, they are where they belong. Who are these people and what are they doing roaming the streets of
Walt Disney World Tips And Tricks: Photo Tips
I take a LOT of photos on every visit to Walt Disney World and have literally thousands of them loaded on to my computer. That being said, I am neither a professional nor a particularly talented photographer. I just shoot what I like. This group of tips will focus primarily
