This article comes to us from Sarah Tully at the OC Register. The Cupcake Store is back selling treats in Downtown Disney. But it has yet to settle into a permanent spot. The Mission Viejo-based business opened in a white kiosk near ESPN Zone on Oct. 16. But the store
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The Magic of Dining in Walt Disney World
Typically in Walt Disney World the park attractions are what most people focus on the most. It’s so easy to overlook all the wonderful dining locations while you are running from one thing to the next in the the most magical place on earth! Riding the Tower of Terror is
Watch out for that Treetop Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Nostalgic memories of childhood playtime translate into over-the-treetops family vacation time with the addition of Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. The treehouse villas combine a dash of luxury and comfort with the nostalgic memories of a childhood fortress. Nestled in natural forest glens, this new phase
Disney VoluntEARS and Audubon of Florida Flock Together for Osprey Recovery
After a four-month rehabilitation at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, an adult male osprey was recently released at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort near the site where he was rescued earlier this summer. An eager group of Walt Disney World Cast Members and resort guests looked on as the
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Epcot
As I mentioned in my previous guest post on “Take Five” at the Magic Kingdom, I’m a former tour-park commando who still enjoys the adrenalin rush of a full touring itinerary. It wasn’t until I took a deep breath and learned to take five, though, that I began to truly
Disney World VS Anywhere Else
What will it take for an annual visitor to give up her trip to Disney World? Just think about it, there are so many other wonderful places to see in this country as well as numerous other countries. I can tell you that I have been wondering about that question,
Best Things I Love About Disney – The Festival Of The Lion King
MUSIC! DANCE! FLOATS! ATHLETICS! EXCITEMENT! It’s hard to find all of these things anywhere but at Disney’s Animal Kingdom they are presented many times daily in The Festival of the Lion King (FOTLK) in the Camp Minnie-Mickey area. This is one of three or four things that draw me back
Disneyworld Quick Tips – Advanced Dining Reservation Backup Plan
With the new Advanced Dining Reservation up and running. There is bound to be some glitches in the system. If you look closely at the picture above you can see a 24 hour outage window. Brenda yesterday was nice enough to point out a glitch in the system here. I
Would Walt Disney Approve of Modern Disney?
I don’t really know how many times I’ve heard a Disney employee say: “I think Walt would have liked this (or that)!” But I think it’s safe to say that it happens often. A new Promotion comes along, and it’s just what Walt would have thought up. A new Attraction
Winter Weather Tips for Your Disney World Vacation: Don’t Leave the Coat at Home
Ahhh Florida: the land of sunshine, warm weather, and year-round sandals. For those of us from “up north” the chance to visit this sunny paradise is just an added bonus to having a Disney vacation in the winter months. But if you are making your first visit to Florida during the winter months, here’s a little secret you should know before you leave your winter coat at home and pack your swimsuits…. It can get cold in Florida. Like in-the-30s-cold
2 Lonely Deeks Takeover Mouse Chat Podcast
This past week George from Imaginerding & Chip from Chip and Company were the special guests on the Mouse Chat Podcast. Big Mistake! George and Chip ended up taking over the show with their Disney Knowledge and Sarcasm! Hosts Steve and Lisa didn’t know what to think and do. It
Hidden Mickeys author Steve Barrett featured on ABC
Most Disney World guests come to ride roller coasters, have breakfast with a character or to search for a bit of their childhood. Steven Barrett is searching for something else: tiny Mickey Mouse patterns hidden in everyday spots throughout the parks. From the Magic Kingdom to Epcot to Disney’s Hollywood
Your Photos from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
I would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Chip and Co. readers who submitted photos to me! They were all great! So, as promised, here they are, for the world to see! This first photo comes from Keira in Porter, TX. It was Keira’s daughter’s first trip
Walt Disney World Fun Facts
STATISTICS: Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous nearly 39-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 34 resort hotels (24 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes
