The Magic behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to know Mike

In this special series, this week Chip & Company is bringing you special reports on who the people are that make up the Chip & Company writers.  I hope you enjoy hearing about me, Mike, also known as Mickey to his parents (and anyone else that wants to call him

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The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ – Getting To Know Kristen

Name? Kristen Where do you live? In An Enchanted Castle How long have you been with Chip and Company? 6 months What topics do you write about? Snack and counter service food items and other Disney dining topics Favorite C&C Writer? Myself 🙂 (Followed by Aljon… I guess.) Do you

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The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ – Getting to Know Jessica Swaney

Disclaimer: This thing is long. I apologize. No, wait. Nevermind. I wanted to go into detail with my answers, and write as if I were conversing with you all in person. So I stand by my long answers. About Me Name: Jessica Swaney Where do you live? Orange County, CA.

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The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining e-Book Grand Launch (and Discount!)

Get the Most Out of Your Disney Dining Experience, Guaranteed! For most of us a Disney World vacation represents the kind of financial investment we can’t afford to waste. We can drive ourselves crazy worrying that we’re going to have a bust of a vacation and have a big bill

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The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ getting to know Lisa Battista

Name: Lisa Battista Where do you live: Jersey Shore and no, I don’t know the cast of that Jersey Shore. How long have you been with Chip and Company? One wonderful year. What topics do you write about? Whatever strikes my fancy but primarily traveling to Disney with small children.

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To Wear Mouse Ears, Or Not to Wear Mouse Ears

The Author in his YOAMD Mouse Ear Hat Picture yourself getting ready to leave your home in the morning. It’s not a workday, so you decide to dress more casual than usual. Jeans. A sweatshirt. A Mouse Ear hat. You open your door and step out into the world to

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Original Star Tours Footage

Missing Star Tours? Have no fear. Here’s some classic attraction footage as you prime yourself for the opening of Star Tours 2: The Adventures Continue! The Disney Parks are plan to relaunch the new and improved tours on the following dates: May 10th 2011 in Disneyland in Anaheim AND May

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Disney Magical Memories Sweepstakes – Win a trip to Walt Disney World

Now is your chance to win a Magic Disney Vacation! Just click the picture above to enter the Disney Magical Memories Sweepstakes. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THE SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS

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Questar’s Disney Parks going live on iTunes

Questar Entertainment’s best-selling title for 2010, Disney Parks, has debuted on iTunes. The first program in the six-program collection—Disneyland Resort: Behind the Scenes—went live on iTunes on February 22, and subsequent programs will appear in coming weeks. “Disney Parks has become one of Questar’s strongest-performing titles ever, and we’re excited

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Traveling Light at Walt Disney World: Mission Impossible?

I can hardly remember touring the Walt Disney World theme parks without a backpack that contains all the essentials. With small children in tow these days, it is usually chock full of diapers, snacks, water, clothing, sunscreen, medications, and ponchos. Even before kids, it was rare that my husband and

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Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories” Discontinued

Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories” Program Update February 2011 Over the last 11 years, Disney’s “Walk of Magical Memories,” the personalized commemorative paving stones between the main entrances to Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure™ parks, have offered guests an opportunity to be a part of Disneyland Resort history. As we

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My Coke Rewards Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Package Sweepstakes

You could win a memorable Walt Disney World® vacation! Enter for your chance to win a 5-day/4-night Walt Disney World® vacation for 4 from Coca-Cola, plus a PhotoPass® photo book. Don’t wait a moment longer, there’s a Disney memory waiting for you right now! Click here to see Disney Parks

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Let the Memories Begin with the Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes

Enter the Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes for a chance to win a 4-person family vacation to a Disney Resort each week in February 2011! Guests can enter either online or via mobile once a day for the chance to win: Current week: 5-days, 4-nights at Walt Disney World Resort in

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