Oldies But Goodies – Do You Plan By Park Or By ADR?

I can honestly say that I have probably explored nearly every conceivable way of planning a Walt Disney World visit from just winging it (ARRGH!!!) to planning every single detail from the first minute to the last. When you start to consider things like how many minutes it takes to

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Affordable Disney Vacations: Splurging on Animal Kingdom Lodge

As one of Disney’s Deluxe resorts, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is not the first place that comes to mind when trying to save money on a Walt Disney World vacation. Still, with the new 25-30% Deluxe Resort Summer Savings, Disney is offering a promotion that may make this stunning resort

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Disney Confidential – Major Resort Rumors debunked…

Hey Guys and Gals Chip here… I am please to report that that no good Anonymouse has had her computer taken away for spreading incorrect and outlandish rumors! On behalf of myself and the staff at C&C we apologize for providing you with incorrect information. She thought she had a

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Strategies for Staying Cool in Disney World

Disney World has some of its highest seasons during the hot months of the year.  Many of us find that when we get to the parks, we were not quite prepared for how HOT it is as we walk from attraction to attraction or while standing in line.  Through the

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D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt – Grand Prize Announced!

On May 12 and 13, when hundreds of teams compete across the Walt Disney World Resort’s four theme parks in D23’s Great Disney Scavenger Hunt — the largest scavenger hunt ever to hit Walt Disney World — they’ll be vying for the ultimate Disney prize for the ultimate Disney hunters:

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“Inside Disney Weddings” Exclusive Interview with David Tutera

This week’s episode of “Inside Disney Weddings” features an exclusive interview with celebrity wedding planner David Tutera on his Couture Collection of Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Tutera gives “Inside Disney Weddings” details on the origin and future of the collection, which comprises four distinct wedding “looks” that offer magazine-worthy decor

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New Threads for Star Tours 2 Cast Members

Not only will Star Tours at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World get a face lift, but the cast member costumes will get a revamp as well! Check out the NEW cast member duds. Here’s what they used to look like. The new costumes remind me more of Star Trek:

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Wednesday with Walt: Enveloped in Another World

“I don’t want the public to see the world they live in while they are in the park (Disneyland). I want them to feel they are in another world”- Walt Disney Do you know of the exact incident that sparked Walt Disney’s idea of building Walt Disney World? Well…when Walt was

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Disney Family Launches “Happily Ever After” Month-Long Celebration & Sweepstakes

In honor of the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Disney Family.com launched today a month-long online celebration titled “Happily Ever After.”  The website features tips from Disney’s expert princess-makers on how to have a fairy tale wedding or vow renewal celebration; a showcase of Disney Princess inspired

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Classic Disney: Plaza Swan Boats Ride

Do you remember these classic Swan Boat Rides at Walt Disney World? Here are the details of this Classic Disney ride from our friends at Yesterland: The Plaza Swan Boats operated seasonally between May 1973 and August 1983. The leisurely ride on the Plaza Swan Boats included a loop around

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Disney Cruise Line and Free Dining Rumors!

Mark your calendars!  Disney has just given travel agents a heads up that Disney Cruise Lines will be making a big announcement on Wednesday, April 6, at 1 p.m. EDT.  Expect to hear details about pricing and the Disney Fantasy, Disney’s newest ship set to launch next spring. Now, here’s

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The Magic Behind the ‘Company’ Getting to Know DragynAlly

DragynAlly comes in fashionably late with her Magic behind the ‘Company’ article. About You: Name? DragynAlly but the birth certificate says Dana Where do you live? East Coast How long have you been with Chip and Company? 2 months What topics do you write about? My personal Disney experiences. Favorite

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Lifetime Moms – Memories of a Lifetime Sweepstakes

Enter the Memories of a Lifetime Sweepstakes for a chance to win a Grand prize vacation for 4 and much more from Lifetime! Just click the picture above for details and to enter. Related articles Let the Memories Begin with the Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes (chipandco.com) Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes

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