Opening in phases begining May 31, 2012, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, inspired by Disney animation, will feature 1,120 family suites themed after “The Lion King,” “Cars” and “Finding Nemo,” and 864 themed rooms in “The Little Mermaid.” Larger-than-life icons, including a 35-foot-tall model of King Triton, will grace the
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Four Seasons Resort breaks ground at Walt Disney World Resort
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts kicked off construction of its luxury resort at Walt Disney World Resort today, in a groundbreaking ceremony with joint venture partners Silverstein Properties and Dune Real Estate. The 444-room resort will create about 2,000 construction jobs and hundreds of resort positions when open. “Travelers around
Top 5 Ways To Have A WDW Birthday On A Budget
Spending a Birthday at Walt Disney World can be one of the most magical birthdays a person ever has! What a special memory, especially for a child. But a birthday at Walt Disney World can be expensive especially if you take into consideration the cost of the vacation in itself
Fantasy on Land and at Sea adds to the Fun for Disney Guests in Leap Year 2012
What leap year brings with it in 2012, besides an extra day, is nonstop fun for Disney guests. At Walt Disney World Resort, they can spin with Dumbo as a new Fantasyland begins stirring to life, luxuriate in new royal guest rooms or family suites, chase down villains in a
Everyone Gets The “Royal Treatment” When Dining With Cinderella
When I heard that I could dine in Cinderella’s Castle, I swear I just about passed out I was so excited. The chance to see the inside of such a magical place was enough to get me to whip out my credit card, and the fact that they serve food
Grand Floridian Next in Line for Vacation Club Property
According to a Press Release the Grand Floridian is next in line for the Disney Vacation Club Treatment opening in 2014. On-line booking starts gradually beginning Jan 19 and DVC members will be able to purchase Tables in Wonderland without an AP! Also according to the news there will be
Now Open Katsura Grill at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Just in time for the busy winter holidays, Katsura Grill at the Japan Pavilion in Epcot World Showcase is open – a beautiful space that replaces the former Yakitori House. The new exterior is inspired by the strolling gardens at the historic Katsura Imperial Villa outside Kyoto, Japan, established in the 1600s and one of Japan’s cultural treasures.
Holiday Sleigh Rides at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
Dashing through the…woods…in a one-horse open sleigh! Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers a wintry experience to put any Guest in a festive spirit. Now through the end of December, fire-engine red sleighs adorned with garland and holiday lights will take Guests through scenic trails in the Resort’s 700-acre
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 9th Day of Christmas at the Contemporary’s Gingerbread Tree
Every photo has a story. Lou Mongello reports in his Walt Disney Trivia Book that the Contemporary Resort was originally referred to the “Tempo Bay Resort Hotel.” He cites early picture postcards of the Contemporary with a written description listing the name as the Tempo Bay Resort Hotel. Mongello says
Running out of time to Run!
It’s now less than a month away from the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend 2012, and unlike the inaugural Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland, the Walt Disney World weekend still has a few available spots! If you’re a runner or are considering becoming a runner, Walt Disney World is a
Disney VoluntEARS Collect Nearly 30,000 Toys For Local Children
Walt Disney World VoluntEARS reported for special Christmas duty this morning on a joint mission with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Mickey Mouse to contribute to the local Toys for Tots campaign. During the past month, Walt Disney World Cast Members collected more toys than ever before – delivering
Last Chance! Win a Monogrammed Disney Tote Bag filled with Goodies
Chip and Co and Pixie Vacations are partnering together to offer this Unique and Personalized Disney Giveaway. We all know how much you guys LOVE when we run our Tote Bag Giveaways. Since Christmas is right around the corner we are going to do something special and fill your Monogrammed
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 8th Day of Christmas Riding the WDW Monorail
Every photo has a story. “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas. Ladies and Gentlemen, please collect your belongings and watch your head and step. Please assist small children by the hand.” If you’ve ever ridden on a Disney monorail, this simple exit speech is etched into your Disney memory forever.
Disney Food Confessions – Filet with Blackberry Zinfandel Sauce
Where can you find it? Disneyland – Napa Rose, Disney’s Grand Californian Resort What is it? Tender Filet drizzled with Blackberry Zinfandel Sauce Why you want it- Just looking at that picture makes you want to lick the screen. If you have a Disney Food Confession email me at dulcie@chipandco.com. Let