Disney has announced the dates for next years Festival Disney. This will mark the 8th year of the annual competitive music festival which is a part of Disney Youth Programs and is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Festival Disney will take place on select weekends from
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Disney Versus: Animation Studios
In 1937 the world of animation changed. A man named Walt Disney launched an 84 minute ‘cartoon’ called Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and in so doing, started a war that continues to this day! Of course, the war took some time to really get going. For decades, no
Top 5 Disneyland Attractions I Would Like to See at Disney World
While Disneyland and Disney World share many of the same attractions, there are several that are unique to each resort. Even though I’m a frequent visitor to Walt Disney World, Disneyland’s history and fantastic attractions hold a lot of appeal for me; and there are several attractions at Disneyland that
Chip & Company Week in Review, June 6, 2011
As always, when it comes to Disney news and views, your writers at Chip & Company have been quite busy reporting to you all the news related to Disney! If you missed some of it, please take a look at some of these articles that came down last week! Our
Photo and Fun Facts from The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure
The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure opens to guests on June 3, 2011, at Disney California Adventure park. This whimsical underwater adventure begins when guests board pastel-colored clamshell vehicles and head “under the sea” to visit Ariel and her friends in a musical retelling of the classic motion picture.
America’s Olympic Gymnastics Star Nastia Liukin Talks About Competing in London 2012 Games, Dallas Mavericks Postseason Run
Reigning Olympic gold medal winner Nastia Liukin of the United States works with young gymnasts Friday during the ESPN RISE Girls Showcase at Walt Disney World and gives her most definitive remarks to date on defending her all-around title at the 2012 Olympics in London. Liukin, 21, gave instruction and
Star Wars Weekends 2011: Hyperspace Hoopla Review
This year’s Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios had its ups and downs for my wife and I this year. One event we look forward to every year is the Hyperspace Hoopla, a Star Wars themed dance party, that involves characters from the entire Star Wars Universe competing in
Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants
There are two different types of dining at Disney World: table service and quick service. Table service restaurants are dining destinations that offer either buffets or served meals with appetizers, main courses, desserts, and service. Meanwhile, quick service restaurants are set up like cafeterias offering quick, but tasty, menus where
World Oceans Day observed with Nemo and Friends
Wednesday, June 8 is World Oceans Day. Disney will be hosting some events to observe the global conservation celebration. If you’re in EPCOT that day, head to The Seas with Nemo and Friends from 9am-4:30pm where you can learn more about the world’s oceans, as well as the creatures that
How Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers Comes Together – Part 1
It is crunch time at my house. We’re not quite halfway through 2011 and I’m smack-dab in the middle of getting the 2012 edition of Beyond the Attractions: A Guide to Walt Disney World with Preschoolers ready to send to the editor. Since I’m in the thick of things, I
Howdy Folks, Come along to Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne
Did you know there is an old western town, a ghost town of sorts, just on the outskirts of Disneyland Paris? It’s Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne and the theme is loads of fun. Walt Disney himself always wanted to build a Western town in his park, and it’s nice to see
Creating those Disney Memories!
Our family is so excited about our next Walt Disney World trip! We are officially at seventeen days until our next trip, and we are all extremely excited about it! For Anna Jane, this trip is her first to Disney World, she is so excited because of all of the
Mermaid Makeovers at the Pirate’s League
In honor of the release of Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides, the Walt Disney World Pirates League announced a special, limited edition makeover. From mid-May until July 2, women of all ages could become honorary mermaids. The makeover, very reasonably priced at $29.95 includes a hair style,
Disney World Planning 101 – Last Minute Planning Tips
You’re ready to go. Good planner that you are, you made your advanced dining reservations at 180-days out, bought your tickets, know how to get a fastpass–you’ve even asked the neighbor kid to pick up your mail. So what’s left? Here’s a short checklist for those who are 24-hours from
