Welcome to this week’s version of the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review. We are introducing a new addition to the Week In Review starting this week which I will explain a bit later. First, let’s start with some of the big news from Disney this week.

• We have some updates for the happenings later this year at Epcot. Some of the details for the 2011 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival were released. Also released this week was the schedule for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Flower Power Concert Series for 2011.
• An international partnership between V8 Supercars and Pixar was announced this week lending more support for an ever expanding sport.
• The Magic, The Memories, and You!, the projection show debuted at Disneyland this week. Pictures of vacation memories are projected on the “it’s a small world”  building facade much like what is happening at Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World.
• This is a big one! The Disney Dream took it’s Maiden Voyage this week and you can read about it in this article.
• The Boss (Chip) was busy this week not only reporting news but adding to his Disneyworld Planning 101 series with articles covering Making The Best Use Of Time and Shopping Smart For Tickets. Read them both and save  time and money!!
• Cynthia, a Chip Panel Guest Blogger, gave us a treat with her post entitled Dreams Really Do Come True At Disney. Thanks Cynthia, I know we all really believe the same thing about Disney and we hope to hear more from you.
• Our pals at Pixie Vacations gave us some food for thought about vacation planning with I Don’t Need A Travel Agent…Or Do I? Check it out – even as many times as I have been to Disney, I always use a Travel Agent. It makes things so much easier, they handle the details and you enjoy the results!
• Nancy, our own Affordable Mouse, gave us the scoop on Saving Time And Money with Disney’s Magical Express. She also gave us some excellent touring advice in Details, Details: What You May Be Missing At Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I know I’ll be stopping by the Writer’s Stop in October, thanks Nancy!
• Anonymouse came up with an interesting rumor about the plight of the Yeti at Expedition Everest. Take a look and see what you think!!
• If you are a Disney Vacation Club Member or are considering a DVC purchase you definitely need to read Lisa’s article, Changes Are Coming To The Disney Vacation Club. Thanks for the input Lisa, lots of folks appreciate it!
• Chip and Company is growing like crazy and we absolutely need some additional writers in some areas that aren’t getting the coverage they deserve. We’re Looking For A Few Good Writers outlines what we are looking for so if you would like to consider joining us, take a look.
• The Walt Disney Imagineering Blue Sky Cellar at the Disney California Adventure opened a new display this week to highlight the Upcoming Little Mermaid Attraction at the Disneyland Resort. You could probably assume that the Walt Disney World version will be very similar.
• O.K., we know Brenda is all excited because she told us so in What A Thrill – A New Trip Is In The Works. She also filled us in on the new Disney Parks Memories Sweepstakes. Go ahead and enter, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
• Jess had a couple of new entries in the Guide To WDW series. You can read about the Carousel Of Progress and the Tomorrowland Speedway when you check them out. Thanks Jess, the more you know the more you enjoy!!
• Mike completed the rest of the theme parks in his One Ride I Must Ride series. You can check out Epcot, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in these posts.
• Lee did a movie review of one of our “Forgotten Favorites” , Home On The Range and then gave us some terrific advice in Pin Trading For Newbies – Realistic Tips, thanks Lee. (more about Lee coming a bit later)
• We all remember the inspiring story of the Chilean miners who were trapped for endless days. The happy ending continued when they visited Walt Disney World. Take a look at Chilean Miners Honored At Walt Disney World Resort and then check out Chilean Miners Inspire Boys & Girls Club Members at Walt Disney World.
• We got a lot of Star Wars/Tron information from Aljon this week. He talked about the new Star Wars and Tron Legacy Mashup Video, how  to Determine Your Jedi Name, and some more collectibles in the form of Star Wars Frames and the latest Hasbro Vintage Collection Figures.
• Melissa is taking us on a guided tour of World Showcase dining opportunities and this week she covered La Hacienda de San Angel, La Cava de Tequila, La Cantina de San Angel, Teppan Edo, Tokyo Dining, Akershus, and Yakitori House.
• Jennifer, our running guru, has given us pointers for Training For Your Disney Marathon with Starting From Scratch and Options Options Options.
• Anne spent a lot of time researching and telling us about the re mastering of the old Alice In Wonderland and exactly what is on the Blu Ray disc for us to explore in Re-mastering Wonderland.
• Debra detailed the how to’s of Disney Pin Trading: Rules And Etiquette For Enjoying The Experience. Read this one and you will know how it’s supposed to be done.
• Kristen helps us make some dining decisions with 2 articles; Dining Out At Disney vs. Bringing Your Own Food and Disney Dining Plan or Deluxe Disney Dining Plan…Which To Choose? Read both of those and you will be able to determine exactly how you want to dine while on vacation.
• In my Oldies But Goodies article this week I outlined What Should We Expect From A Walt Disney World Vacation? In one of my Quick Tips this week I asked you Don’t Miss The ‘Train Setup’ At Epcot it’s really very neat.

In our new feature, Lee, our “Denizen of the Blogosphere” searches the Disney oriented Internet for items that appeal to all of us as Disney fanatics. He will be bringing us articles from friends of Chip and Company and beyond to paraphrase Buzz Lightyear. Thanks for the help Lee!! Give us your best stuff!!

OK then, without further ado, here are some interesting and informative Posts from the last week or so:

• Ever want to just get away from it all? Or from the rest of your group during a WDW vacation? Well, George over at Imaginerding has a suggestion – The Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness Nature Trail. So jump on your Surrey Bike and peddle on over for a pictorial tour.
• It’s an Everest expedition over at My Dreams of Disney. Mike shares The ONE Ride I Must Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Do you hear screaming? Oh, and be sure to check out his Disney Tote Bag Giveaway!
• What is the Best Way to Eat a Cookie? Bake It In a Cake!! Sounds good to me. Click on over and visit Melissa Lynn at Confections of a Disney Addict to learn about this revolutionary new baking innovation.
• Be sure to add Everything Walt Disney World to your list of favorites! Chris covers a wide variety of topics including Tips, Attractions, and Disney News. Tell her I sent you! It won’t get you anything, but tell her anyways.
• And back to food! Jenn and Melissa over at the Disney Babies Blog had a Foodie Friday this week. For great pictures of some delicious edibles, check out the article Kouzzina by Cat Cora. And don’t miss the unique Hidden Mickey at the end of the Post.
• Hey, what about me? I’ve been busy sharing all kinds of Disney Collectibles over at my blog called Disleelandia. My favorite pick of the week (if I do say so myself) is the Cast Member Atlas from WDW. The Post features a great diagram of the underground tunnels beneath The Magic Kingdom, or as Imagineers would call them, the Utilidors.
• Thirsty? Good, because although I’m not saying that Kristen over at Cooking With Mickey drinks alot, it seems that she thinks we would like to! She shares two recipes for those who would like to imbibe: An Italian Margarita and the Monorail Yellow Drink. Make mine a double!
• Two articles over at The Affordable Mouse caught my eye this week. First, Brenda shares Learning to Zig When Others Zag, which teaches us how to enjoy WDW even when it’s over crowded. And Kelly shares Escape to the Border, a comprehensive look at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
• Aljon is rockin as always over at Sorcerer Radio. Every Friday brings a new Podcast on a variety of Disney subjects. But while you’re waiting for those, don’t forget that you can hear great Disney music and Theme Park audio tracks all day, every day. Too cool for words!

And I think that’s it people! Thanks for giving us a look this week, and be sure to come back next week for a whole new list of the Best of the Best on the Blogosphere!

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