The 2011 MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney will feature Bethune-Cookman of the MEAC against Prairie View A&M of the SWAC Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando, Fla. The yearly event, which features teams from two prominent Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) leagues, will be
Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
Kid Stuff I Secretly Want for Christmas
Admit it, there are some toys you buy for yourself. Some of it’s totally acceptable. I mean, no one is going to judge you if you buy a Wii for the kids but end up playing it more yourself, right? But what if your taste in toys is a bit
Best Things I Love About Disney – Impressions de France
The France pavilion at the Epcot World Showcase is a lovely place to pass some time. If you enjoy excellent food there are two top notch restaurants there as well as a couple of shops with outstanding baked goods and cheeses. If you are a shopper you will be in
Take Five at Walt Disney World: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As much as I like my theme park thrills and e-ticket attractions, some of my fondest memories of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and of Walt Disney World Resort in general, are of smaller moments not found on my touring itinerary. These “Take Five” moments offer a bit of a break in
Keeping things fresh at Walt Disney World
“You’re going to Disney AGAIN?” That’s not an unusual reaction for me to hear when I announce an upcoming trip to family or friends who don’t quite understand my love for Disney. With so much to do, see, and experience, there seems to be no shortage of “new” things to
Planning the Multi-Generational Family Vacation
There is nothing quite like taking a family vacation to Walt Disney World. The excitement that comes with planning the trip is almost half the fun. How long do I stay? Where do we want to eat? Should we do the Disney Dining Plan? These are some of the questions
Ride Review: Living With the Land
The excitement mounts. Your children have been looking forward to this ride attraction for months! And now it is time. You’re finally at EPCOT in Walt Disney World. You’ve made your way to the Land Pavilion. And after only a few short minutes in line, you’re in the boat and
Disney World Quick Tips – Choosing Your Resort
If you were to ask ten people which resort was their favorite you would get at least eleven different answers. There is no one resort at Walt Disney World that is right for all people but if you know what you are looking for there will be one that is
Top 10 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Disney Deek
This week George and Chip discuss the top 10 Gift Ideas to get the Disney Deek in your life. From games, movies, electronics, and even books we let you know what are some ideas to get your Disney Fan. For more ideas and to see more of Chip and George
Soulful Sounds of the Holidays at Walt Disney World
D’Vine Voices blends gospel music and a live band with powerful performances daily at Epcot. Shows take place at the Fountain Stage with 25-minute shows on and off between 1-5 p.m. Epcot is at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Disney ‘Wonderful World of Knowledge’ Box Set Offered by The Gazette as Perfect Kids’ Christmas Gift
As the holidays approach, many shoppers strive to find the perfect kids’ gift that combines entertainment with education. The Gazette, in an effort to encourage childhood reading and educational development, is offering the Disney ‘Wonderful World of Knowledge‘ Children’s encyclopedia collection exclusively to its readers. The 14 book hard cover
Support your Disney Workers – MouseTrapped 2010 Complete Video
MouseTrapped 2010 is the story of the workers that make the Magic and their struggles in these tough economic times…a backstage look at what Pixie Dust is really made of. Related articles Mousetrapped 2010 – Disneyworld Workers on Strike (chipandco.com) Complete Lineup for the 27th Annual Disney Parks Christmas Day
A Maximum Attraction Minimum Wait Time Magic Kingdom Day
Maximizing attraction time while minimizing wait time at the Magic Kingdom is almost like setting up the Perfect Storm. If you do certain things and do not do other things you may be surprised at the result. First, the do not’s: In general, do not go to the Magic Kingdom
Date Night Disney: The search for the perfect Date Restaurant
My sister-in-law Nancy and I are collaborating on a project. In June, we’ll be taking our families to Disney’s Bay Lake Tower resort for a family vacation – as documented in “Planning the Multi-Generational Family Vacation”. Since we have nine people in our reservation party, part of the conspiring that
