Good Eats – Cheese Plate at California Grille

Dear California Grill Cheese Plate: I love you! Love, The Disney Diva. You already know I’m obsessed with Walt Disney World food. This “Favorite Thing” is one of the reasons why. Last June my husband and I took a “grown ups only”  trip to Disney World for our 10th anniversary

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Last Minute Tips before you leave for Walt Disney World!

The time is near, you’ve been counting down the days until your next Walt Disney World vacation for what feels like years!  You’ve made all your reservations, your ADRs, and everything else related to your visit.  Is there anything else you need to worry about?  Here are some tips that

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Wednesday with Walt: Our Collective Tribute

Today is a different kind of “Wednesday with Walt” than my previous posts. Today is a day to acknowledge what an impact Walt Disney and his works have made in the lives of Disney fans like us. I can personally attest to the fact that I have experienced several important realizations about life

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Good Eats – Best Cheeseburger at Pecos Bill

When Chip asked us to write about a good Disney dining experience or what we think is a “best” food at Walt Disney World, I started thinking of all the great steaks I have had at Le Cellier and the wonderful dessert at ‘Ohana, but then I decided not to

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Chip & Company Week in Review, September 12, 2011

Welcome back to another edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review!  Let’s take a look at some of the great Disney news that you might have missed: Starting us off, are you an Annual Passholder?  If so, you might be interested in these special Annual Passholder hotel rates

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Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Coming to Walt Disney World

Today, we’re thrilled to share plans for a new role-playing adventure coming to Walt Disney World called Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. This is going to be fun – and it’s all happening inside the park. Merlin the magician will recruit guests to become apprentice sorcerers and then help them

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You might be a Disney Addict if

Remember the old Jeff Foxworth comedy routines about “You might be a redneck if…”? I do!! Part of why they were so hilarious to me was because I live in the deep south and so many of them were TRUE (however, I have lived in other parts of the country

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Don’t let the rain get you down. 10 Tips of things to do on Rainy Days.

Rain can really ruin a day, or even a whole vacation. Luckily, when you’re vacationing in Walt Disney World, there are plenty of things to keep you occupied when the Florida weather doesn’t want to cooperate. Here are some great things to do on a rainy (or any!) day at

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Oldies But Goodies – Six Things Seniors MUST Do At Walt Disney World

There are a lot of us Oldies who love to ride every attraction every time they visit Walt Disney World and I am one of them. I plan on doing this as long as I am physically able. There are, however, lots of things you can do aside from the

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Disney Food Confession – Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcake

Where to  find it: Starring Rolls Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios What is it? Red velvet cake topped with cream cheese icing, a dollop cheesecake, and surrounded by pieces of toffee. Why you want it: Just look at the photo! It is two rich desserts in one and perfect for

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Around the “Disney” World – Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Located just next to the Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is an overlooked gem of the Disney Parks: The Rafiki Planet Watch Conservation Station.  Accessible by the “Harambe Railway Station Wildlife Express” train, this short train ride carries up to 250 passengers from Harambe to Rafiki’s Planet Watch, a

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5 Things You Should Know: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

It’s that time again…for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party! The parks will begin putting up the decorations on August 29th in preparation for the first Halloween party, which will be September 13th. If you have purchased (or are considering purchasing) tickets for a special event such as the Halloween

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