We talk a lot here on Chip and Co about the Disney World “must dos”-must use a Disney travel agent, must get to Rope Drop, must take comfortable shoes, must eat at Be Our Guest, must make ADRs at 180 days. But today we are going to talk about the
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Disneyland Planning – First visit to Disneyland?
Planning your first visit to Disneyland? Is this your 10th visit? Or are you a seasoned Disneyland visitor? With all the new rides and attractions at the Disneyland Resort as well as the newly renovated Disneyland Hotel and good neighbor hotel discounts, now is the perfect time to visit.
Disney Wedding Ideas… No Travel Required
Ever dream of having that perfect fairytale wedding? I know I have. Walt Disney World, along with other Disney locations, offer the opportunity to your perfect princess bash. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford these packages or simply can’t bring their whole family down to the Sunshine State. Here are just
10 Mistakes People Make When Planning Their Disney World Vacation
Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation takes some thought, some work, and most of all some time. However, there are times when mistakes can be made, and in some cases, you learn the hard way. You want every part of your trip to be absolutely magical and wonderful. So, today
Disney Quick Tip – Bring Snacks With You To The Parks
Today’s Disney Quick Tip is about bringing snacks with you to the Parks. Whether you are looking for another way to save money at Disney or have a family member with finicky taste buds, you can bring snacks with you to the Parks. Walt Disney World permits guests to bring
10 Photography Tips for Your Next Walt Disney World Vacation
Pictures are the best souvenir of any Disney vacation, at least in my opinion. I often find myself saying, “Please smile nicely. Pictures are mommy’s souvenir.” When we get home, I look forward to developing them, putting them in Disney frames, and even using some as photo gifts. This past
30 Day Countdown to Disney World Check List
As our Disney World Vacation gets closer and closer my anxiety level gets higher and higher. Like most people I love counting down the days to our Disney World trip. As the number goes from 90 days down to 60 and then 30 I feel a sense of urgency to make
Making ADRs… From 1 Day to 180 Days (+10) in Advance
For the Planner or the Procrastinator… here are some tips to score some great Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) for your upcoming Disney Vacation. The Planner. If you’re well organized, you’ve likely got everything planned to a “T” for your next Disney trip. Dates picked, Resort reservation made, you even know which
Whistle While You Wait: Surviving Your Disney Countdown!
Waiting is hard! Think about it, from the time we are born, we wait. We wait to learn to walk, talk, read, ride a bike, get a license, get a car, get married, have kids…it really is just a waiting game. But, that doesn’t mean it’s all bad! Waiting for all of
5 Tips for Quick Service Meals at Disney World
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Disney planning nerd. I absolutely LOVE planning the details of Disney vacations, and I am not ashamed to admit that spreadsheets filled with things like ADR confirmation numbers fill my heart with a particular kind of joy. While preparing for a
Top 10 Ways to Get Ready for a Disney World Vacation
Do you countdown the days until your Disney World Vacation? Do you have any special traditions or ways to get ready for your trip? I don’t know about you, but preparing for my Disney Vacation is half the fun! Here are a few of my Top 10 Ways to Get
Choosing which Disney World Park to Visit
Choosing which Disney World Park to visit each day on your vacation can be difficult. Different Disney guests choose which park they will visit each day in different ways. Some will use a plan found in a guide book. Some will base it on Extra Magic Hours. Others will use
Five ways to pass the time until you leave for your Disney Vacation
Is your Disney vacation not close enough? Not sure what to do with all of your pre-vacation excitement? You are not alone! Here are 5 ideas that my family and I use to get us through until our next vacation with Mickey and the gang… Join a Disney discussion forum
Planning a Disney Vacation in Less than Six Months
Planning a Disney vacation in less than six months is doable with a little bit of advice. For some reason, our family notoriously books Disney vacations with less than six months to plan. We talk about it, and find ourselves using the phrase, “Next year when we go to Disney….”,
