Welcome to the Chip and Company Disney Week in Review for the week of December 5-11, 2010, my name is Ken and I am one of the writers here at Chip and Company. There has been a lot happening this week on Chip and Co and around the Disney Blog-o-Sphere.
Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort voted Santa’s Favorite place to park his sleigh
IT’S OFFICIAL! Santa has voted the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin his all-time favorite resort! It’s been a busy year for Santa and his elves preparing for the upcoming holiday season, so he and Mrs. Claus have decided to take a little vacation during the months of November and
A Hidden Treasure: Disney Customized Maps
For someone that hasn’t been to Walt Disney World very often, there can be a lot of things to decide upon when you are planning your trip. One of the biggest things that people overlook is how to tell your child, wife, or other significant person that you are taking
D23 Complete Special Events Schedule for 2011
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is pleased to announce the coming year’s slate of special events, designed especially for its diverse and growing membership base. Among the exciting offerings for 2011 are exclusive D23 Studio Tours throughout the year, four free 50 and Fabulous film screenings on the Walt
Disney’s Charitable Spirit Glows at Community Candlelight Event
Prior to a special performance of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot on December 5, Walt Disney World Resort president Meg Crofton surprised Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida with a gift of $30,000 to benefit the charity’s Kids Café. With 13 sites across Central Florida, Second Harvest’s Kids Café
Free Dining Offer at Disney World Ends Dec. 20
If you are thinking about going to Disney World still in 2010 or up until Sept. 29, 2011, you should look at the Free Dining Offer that is currently being offered. This is one of the best, if not THE Best, Disney Vacation offer that Disney puts out there and
Disney Dollars in the MouseTrap
So how much $$$ is too much $$$? It seems that every six months or so, there is another price increase at the House that the Mouse built. And at times it seems that the Mouse needs a bit more cheese than seems reasonable! If Walt Disney were alive today,
Top 10 Things to do at Walt Disney World to feel like a kid again
So we’ve all gone to Walt Disney World and done all of the E Ticket rides and attractions. We’ve thrilled to Space Mountain and Soarin. We’ve viewed all of the great Live Shows like Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic. And we’ve eaten in all of the best places like
Should Disney Parks Tighten Security?
We are all too familiar with the bag checks when walking into the Disney Parks. I almost always carry a book bag filled with camera, camcorder, water, snacks, schedule, maps, cell phone charger, etc. I have gotten used to opening up all the pockets and waiting my turn for inspection.
Disney World Quick Tips – Resort Hotel Fan Websites
It’s a pretty safe bet that everyone here is a Disney fan. When you are searching for a resort you probably want to get objective or at least the non company opinions of each resort as well as the Disney line. It’s always a good idea to read the official
Narcoossee’s: A Hidden Gem at Walt Disney World
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I was looking for new restaurants to try. It had to be a special place where my family and I could have a quiet, delicious dinner. After plenty of searching, I found a restaurant with an interesting menu in a great location.
I Can’t Help It I Liked The Wand
Spaceship Earth is a magnificent structure and a true marvel in its own right. It is an architectural wonder and one of the few true geodesic spheres in the world. It’s not just a pretty face either. One of the issues designers faced was what to do with the water
Oldies But Goodies – Keeping The Vacation Affordable
As most people understand, we Oldies lean towards frugality and the older we get the more we seem to lean. I’m afraid that in a few years I’ll be leaning so much that my friends will change my name to “Pisa” (as in the leaning tower). I use every resource
November Article Round Up.
Welcome to the Chip and Company Disney News Roundup for the month of November. It has been another busy month here on the C&C website and around the Disney Blog-o-Sphere. From new Walt Disney World Expansion Plans to fun events happening around the holidays. We write this Roundup so you