Family Traditions at Walt Disney World

I love Walt Disney World, that is no secret.  I love the rides and food and characters, but that is not the best part of Walt Disney World for me.  I love the quality family time spent together and the traditions built each trip.  I am a Stay at Home

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Disney salutes the U.S. Military

For the last few years the Disney Company has offered amazing ticket and room discounts for us Military families. I for one really appreciate it when a company like Disney offers these kinds of deep discounts to us. Disney offers a $138.00 park hopper promotional ticket to Active duty, Retired

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Capturing Disney in Pictures: A Fan’s Star Wars Weekend Encounter

Every Photo has a story… Chip & Company fan Andrea Canaday from Beaufort, South Carolina , and her family love to attend Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Andrea said, “Every picture does have a story. I took some great photos on a Disney vacation in June of 2009.  We were also staying

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Disney World Planning Tips – Don’t Leave Home Without It

Are you all pack and ready to make your way down to Walt Disney World? Well, open those suitcases back up and add a few more “must” items. Plastic Bags – Baggies are a must have item at Disney World unless you walk the parks without any extra items. They

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A Disney Commandos survival guide: You’re planning another trip?

We have all seen the eye rolling from our friends and family who aren’t “in the know.” While we certainly dread the blank stares we will receive and without a doubt we quickly get over it because we are planning a trip to the most magical place the universe will

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Disney Acronyms. What’s It All Mean?

When I was in the Army, we had all sorts of fun and useful acronyms to describe things.  Sadly, most of them can’t be repeated on a G-rated website, but I can tell you about all the Disney acronyms that you’ll see here and on other websites. Here are a

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Chip & Company Week in Review, January 23, 2012

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Disney is testing a new program that is similar to the Moms Panel or the Mickey

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5 Quick Tips for Saving Money on Food at Disney World

It’s no huge secret that food can end up being one of the major expenses on a vacation to Disney World. Yet there are a number of ways that you can plan your meals and save money. Probably the most well-known option is the Disney Dining Plan, especially if you are able to take advantage of the very popular Free Dining promotion.

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10 Games & Activities To Do While Waiting In Line

When you are traveling to Walt Disney World with kids, it’s always a good idea to have a plan to keep them busy and occupied while waiting in attraction lines, for the bus, on dinner, and for shows, fireworks and parades.  I always keep different things in our backpack or

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Spring Break At WDW – How to Deal With the Crowds

Anyone who has ever been to Walt Disney World during February, March, or April would use the same words to describe it – rainy, and CROWDED! This is definitely one of the ‘peak’ times to visit, which means prices are higher, lines are longer, and tempers are shorter. Having visited

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Downtown Disney Transportation News for Visitors from Now through January 31

If you are at Walt Disney World right now, or if you will be visiting throughout the rest of this month like our own, Chip, you will need to note some short-term transportation changes at Downtown Disney. Downtown Disney Marketplace bus stops are now closed for refurbishment and will remain closed

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