Chip and Company is exploding at the seams. Not to put too fine a point on it, but the huge growth in visits could not have been accomplished without great fans like you (yeah, you…the one in the Mickey Mouse t-shirt). I work with some of the best writers on
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Damage estimated at $20,000 from fire at Disney hotel
This article comes to us from the Honolulu Star Advertiser. Honolulu firefighters are still trying to determine the cause of a two-alarm fire that caused $20,000 worth of damage to the roof top of one of the towers at the uncompleted Disney hotel at Ko Olina yesterday evening. Capt. Gary
The VERY BEST Thing About Our Upcoming Visit
Yes we love, love, love each and every regular visit to Walt Disney World and have since our first time in 1990 (started way too late). We love it so much that the Magic just gets better and better, perhaps because we are at that time of life where we
Training for your Disney Marathon – Options Options Options
When you’re starting out running, all you really need is a good pair of shoes and a place to run. And, while I highly recommended going to a local running store and having shoes fitted by the pros, that’s the only thing that I think necessary to run. But, once you start
Tips For The ‘Group’ Trip -Keep It Civil And Simple
Group trips to Walt Disney World can run the gamut from Agony to Ecstasy. Generally, immediate family (parents and kids) are the easiest to deal with and work out very well because they are simple – parents are in charge. When you travel with other types of groups such as
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Extra Magic Hours Strageties
This topic is a hot button for me. I have gotten into many debates with people over visiting the parks during Extra Magic Hours. Don’t get me wrong I like the idea of Extra Magic Morning or Evening Hours, but does the HUGE influx of people at that park on
Dreams really do come true at Disney
I have been to Walt Disney World 6 times. 2 times with my parents when I was a teenager, 2 times with my parents, my brother and his wife, and my husband and son, one time just my husband and I and one time just my little family of three.
Review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 on Bluray
I had the pleasure of checking out this Disney Movie this past weekend. Let me just say if you have a little one who is into Dogs as much as my little one is I am sure you can relate with this review. My little one LOVES Dog/Puppy Movies!!!! Oliver
Epcot’s Club Cool is to HOT to pass up
If you have ever been walking though Epcot on your way around the World Showcase and as you walked by or even stopped in Innoventions you probably noticed this sign above right next to the Character Meet & Greet. No its not some special Disney Club like Club 33. I
Training for your Disney Marathon – Starting from Scratch
Our writer Jenn just ran in her first Disney World Marathon a few weeks ago and it intrigued me how someone would get up the endurance and stamina to be able to run such a long distance. Here is a tip she offers the Disney Noob like myself on how
Changes are Coming to the Disney Vacation Club
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC), Disney’s version of a timeshare program, recently announced a change that almost went unnoticed by me. In fact, if I hadn’t seen an article by Jason Garcia of the Orlando Sentinel, it probably would have gone unnoticed. Currently, there is no distinction between DVC contracts
Oldies But Goodies – Take A Chance, Try Some New Restaurants
It’s not our fault!! We, as Oldies, sometimes get a little set in our ways and when it comes to food and restaurant choices we can tend (not everyone) to always go to the same restaurants and order the same thing. At least for me it came from the way
Alice in Wonderland Activities, Clips, and Stills
In anticipation of the February 1st release of ALICE IN WONDERLAND: 60th Anniversary Special Edition, we have some very fun activity pages from Disney’s Alice in Wonderland. As if that wasn’t enough here are a bunch of stills from the movie. Finally here is a trailer from the movie. Related
Classic Disney: Walt Disney World Home Movies Fall 1973
Video provided by the gracious Mr. Pat Connor from his personal visits to WDW during those fascinating first years. This includes the Fort Wilderness Steam Train, the vast topiary array that populated the Magic Kingdom’s front lawn, a swan boat and a 3:00 character parade with the same Alice from
