Last spring when I heard we MIGHT move to Florida the first thing my Mom told me was we could get Annual Passes to Walt Disney World! I hadn’t been to WDW since I was 6 years old but I had been to Disneyland in 1996 and 2006 and am
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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
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
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
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
Disney World Quick Tips – How to get those empty park photos
Have you ever gone to Disney World and you wanted to take a picture of Cinderella Castle, The Tree of Life, Sorcerer Mickey’s Hat, Etc? You stand there and wait for the best moment of where there isn’t a balloon or a child screaming in it. Eventually you lift the
Charging to Your ‘Key to the World Card’
If your heading to Disney World and want to ditch your purse or wallet you can! Thank fully Disney thought of everything and allows you to charge things to your room key if you are staying at one of the many Disney Resorts. Here is more… If we want to
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
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
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.
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
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
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
What to do with a Test Track Junkie During the Rehab
As most Walt Disney World fans know, the popular Test Track attraction at Epcot is going to be down for refurbishment from April 2012 to sometime in the Fall of 2012. So, what are you supposed to do with the Test Track junkie in your party with the attraction down