Wednesday with Walt: Poor Henpecked Father

I love reading old articles and transcripts from interviews with Walt or Lillian Disney about their family life. They had a love for each other that is refreshing to read about. In one of my favorite articles, which was printed in McCall’s magazine in February, 1953, Mrs. Disney talked openly, honestly

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Disney World Refurbishment Schedule April 2011

Refurbishment/closure information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Walt Disney World website. Current Luna Park Pool Slide (BoardWalk Resort) closed through 3/16/11 for refurbishment. Guests may use the pool or use the feature pool and slide

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Chip And Company Disney Week In Review For March 28th

Are you all tired of winter? I know everyone here at Chip and Company is and we are happy that the real Spring (not the official date) is right around the corner. Our relentless news hounds and terrific writers have all been busy this week so it’s time for me

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Last Day to Enter – Disney’s Tangled Blueray/DVD Combo Giveaway!

Here is your chance to win it before you can buy it! Chip and Company is giving away Tangled on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack sponsored by Chris from Pixie Vacations to celebrate the movie’s release on March 29th. You have over 6 ways to enter: #1 – Comment on this article – Tell

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Manatees Receive Expert Care at The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Jasper and Vail may sound like two western United States vacation spots, but they’re actually the names of two manatees at Walt Disney World Resort. Both male manatees were brought to Epcot for rehabilitative care provided by marine mammal experts at The Seas with Nemo & Friends. With approximately 5,000

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Maintains Classic Look Thanks to Environmentally Friendly Paints

Currently refreshing its facade, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is getting its most environmentally friendly treatment ever thanks to a touch up with special “green” paints. Standing at 199-feet-tall, the Tower of Terror attraction is being covered from top to bottom using a special low volatile organic compound paint,

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Disney World Quick Tips – Enjoy Some Of The ‘Lesser’ Attractions

We all enjoy the “biggies” when we visit Walt Disney World. There is Space Mountain and Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, Soarin’ and Test Track at Epcot, Toy Story Midway Mania and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Stidios, and Expedition Everest and Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal

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Disney World Quick Tips – Make Sure To Plan Some Down Time

The more often you travel to Walt Disney World the more obvious this thought becomes – you can not possibly do everything in one (or two, or three, or four,etc.) visits. On every visit the importance of actually scheduling some “down” time becomes more and more apparent. If you tour

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Disney World Planning 101 – Pin Codes

One of the most sought after Disney Discounts is the elusive Disney Pin Code. While Disney releases great Discounts to the Parks that are available to everyone there are a few discounts Mickey hides up his sleeves. While there is no sure fire way to get a Disney Pin code

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runDisney New Race

RunDisney announced this afternoon on their facebook page that they will soon be announcing the newest runDisney race.  They left us with a ‘riddle’: There’s a new runDisney race we wanted you to know about. We’re very excited and we hope you’ll run with us. Before long, we’ll let everyone

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Disney World Planning 101 – Packing Tips From A Pixie

  As a step-mother to a 9-year old boy, our first family trip to Disney World had me completely paranoid. I can pack myself and my husband with my eyes closed, and even with this confidence I start packing a few days (or weeks) before my vacation. I like the

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