LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Academy award-winning actress Mira Sorvino returns to Walt Disney World Resort Nov. 25-27, 2011, to kick off Candlelight Processional, the enormously popular Disney holiday celebration that will continue nightly through Dec. 30, 2011, at Epcot. Sorvino is among a dozen celebrities, ranging from contemporary Christian and country music artists to …
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Disney Hodgepodge: Five Random Disney Things I Learned
Today’s article is quite the hodgepodge. It is a list of random things I either learned or was reminded of while on my last Disney trip. Enjoy! 1. Two Mouths are Better than One. My mom and I have similar taste in food and in the past we’ve tackled the
Stitch gets his own Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World Resort
There’s no place like Walt Disney World Resort for sugar fans during the winter holidays, with six spots for ogling amazing gingerbread creations: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and the Liberty Inn at American Adventure at Epcot.
Top 5 Snacks for Small Children at Walt Disney World
Everybody loves snacks at Walt Disney World, but I don’t think anyone can top the love of snacks like little kids can! There is something special about a salty, sticky, sweet, gooey treat just for them! My daughters eyes light up every time we pass by a popcorn stand at
MLS Cup Runner Up Houston Dynamo to Lead Strong Disney Pro Soccer Classic Field
Houston, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Dallas and Sweden’s B.K. Hacken join field that also includes Sporting KC and Orlando City Soccer; Event to feature newest MLS franchise Montreal Impact; Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo to clash in MLS East title game rematch LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2011) — The …
The 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World Trips
There are some things that you just should not… SHOULD NOT do when you’re at Walt Disney World. They are major time pitfalls! Think of them as being the 10 Commandments of Walt Disney World trips! Commit them to memory, recite them daily if you have to. Just follow them,
Touring the Disney Vacation Club
On June 16,2010, Cindy, Sophie, my niece Stephanie, and myself checked into our hotel at Port Orleans French Quarter. This was Stephanie’s first big trip to Walt Disney World, so we were extremely excited to share everything with her. On the day of our arrival, I started up a conversation
Capturing Disney in Pictures: Ceremonial House Waterfall at The Polynesian Resort
Every photo has a story. Back on October 1, 1971, when Walt Disney World first opened, there were only two operational resorts: The Contemporary and The Polynesian. Few people realize that while these deluxe hotels appear as fairly opposite buildings at first glance, they are almost identical in terms of structure. These two iconic vacation
All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2012 Old Spice Classic at Disney
Pre-season tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex includes Vanderbilt and Gonzaga LAKE BUENA VISTA (Nov. 24, 2011) — The eight-team field for the 2012 Old Spice Classic will feature Vanderbilt and Gonzaga, both preseason top 25 teams, along with Clemson, Davidson, Marist, Oklahoma, UTEP and West Virginia. The event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, …
Fun facts about Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Here’s a sample of what guests will experience throughout the Vacation Kingdom: 1,300 decorated trees throughout property A wreath 25 feet in diameter adorning the Cirque du Soleil building at …
Capturing Disney in Pictures: Giving Thanks
Every photo has a story. If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, you’re thankful for something. It would be easy to give thanks for my upcoming WDW vacation that starts in a mere 30 days. I’m so thankful for the chance to return to Orlando, I am nearly jumping
What I’m Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Your writers at Chip & Company have banded together to give our thoughts on what we are each thankful for this holiday season. For me, there are so many things I’m thankful for that I scarcely know where to start! This has made this piece one of
In 1934 Mickey Debuts in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The ad read, “See gigantic balloons designed by none other than Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse himself!” It was New York City 1934, and Mickey Mouse was about to make his grand debut in the Macy’s Santa Claus Parade (now Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade).
Disney in Pictures: Victorian Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Every photo has a story. One of the more well known Disney Christmas decorations found outside the gates of the Magic Kingdom is the victorian era inspired Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. Walt Disney World pastry chefs use a classic gingerbread recipe from Austria to create their gingerbread
