Welcome back once again to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. Here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Have you entered the Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow Sweepstakes yet? The contest runs until December 22nd, so you better get a move on it.
Tag: Walt Disney World
Disney Diva Tips: Disney World Printable Checklist of Age-Appropriate Rides
Because many of us traveling with children to Walt Disney World need to do some serious planning ahead of time, my husband and I have put together a printable spreadsheet of attractions including rides, shows, and character meals in Animal Kingdom and the ages that each gender might enjoy them
Diva Tips: Top 5 tips for surviving the busiest week of the year
In late September I received a phone call from Dave, who is a DEAR friend of Disney Dad’s and mine. Dave was calling with a Disney question. “We are thinking of taking the girls on a surprise trip to WDW from Santa. What do you think?” “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO”, I screamed into
Top 5 Attraction Names at Disney World
The Imagineering doesn’t stop at ride mechanics or theming triumphs. It continues with music, lighting, location, and: Names! Yes, what would a Walt Disney World attraction be without a cool name? Well, just another amusement park ride, really. But Walt’s sense of whimsy is alive and well in every attraction,
Oldies But Goodies – Becoming A Kid Again At Walt Disney World
This Classic Oldies article goes out to our writer Ken who is home dealing with some major health issues. Get Well Soon Ken we miss you! Oldies deserve to have as much fun as everyone else at Walt Disney World, maybe even a little more. The folks in my generation
Disney Donates Playgrounds To Encourage Creativity & Fun
Children at the Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Kindergarten in Winter Park have a brand new way to exercise their minds and show off their creativity, thanks to the new Imagination Playground they received from Walt Disney World Resort. Part of the KaBOOM! organization’s Building Playgrounds initiative, Imagination Playgrounds encourage children’s
Disney Food Confession – Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar
Where can you find it? Available through out the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resorts. What is it? Vanilla Ice Cream surrounded by a chocolate coating. Why you want it? Ice Cream in the shape of Mickey Mouse..Yum! Photo Credit: by Lisa Kline1 via flickr If you have a Disney
Disney in Christmas: Oh, Key Chain Tree!
Every photo has a story. One of my all time favorite souvenirs from Walt Disney World has to be key chains. They generally run from $5.95 to $8.95, which is a pretty good bargain considering my favorite Disney sweatshirt was $49.95. Even Disney Christmas ornaments (which are spectacular!) will run you upwards
Things You Need to Know Before Your First Walt Disney World Vacation
So you finally did it. You saved up enough money to go to Walt Disney World. Now you just need to book everything and you’re on your way! Well, not quite. There’s a lot of First Timers who seem to think going to Walt Disney World is no different than
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 12th Day of Christmas on Main Street U.S.A.
Every photo has a story. Walt Disney designed Main Street U.S.A. to be representative of Hometown America, an idealized main street based on memories from his childhood home in Marceline, Missouri. You feel like you have been here before; the shops are familiar, warm, and inviting. Yet there’s excitement and adventure in the air. Standing on Main
Disney’s Grand Floridian Villas Construction Video
Disney officially announced the Grand Floridian DVC Villas that are being constructed at Walt Disney World. For the official Press Release check here. Our friend Jeff Lange is there to get some video for us. This is construction from 12/9/11. For more video check out this link. Related articles
Chip and Company Week in Review, December 12, 2011
Welcome back once again to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review. Here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Like many of us thought, it is now official: The next DVC resort will be located over at the Grand Floridian! I’m looking forward
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 11th Day of Christmas at Goofy’s Candy Co.
Every photo has a story… Downtown Disney…the ultimate in Disney themed shopping and dining. But what about dessert? No trip to Downtown Disney would be complete without a stop by Goofy’s Candy Company. All kids, even the kid-at-heart, should definitely stop in for some yummy holiday treats, Goofy style! Goofy’s Candy
Capturing Disney in Pictures: 10th Day of Christmas on the WDW Monorail
Every photo has a story. “Por favor mantenganse alejado de las puertas. Ladies and Gentlemen, please collect your belongings and watch your head and step. Please assist small children by the hand.” If you’ve ever ridden on a Disney monorail, this simple speech is etched into your Disney memory forever.