Beth, Author at Chip and Co

Top 10 attractions and things to do with a toddler at Epcot

Monday, May 6, 2013 Beth 6 Comments

When you travel to Walt Disney World do you travel to Epcot with a toddler? I’ve had many Disney first time guests ask me if Epcot is a waste of time with a toddler. My answer is always no! We took our youngest son to Epcot when he was 22 months old and again at 32 months old. He loved Epcot! We didn’t spend as much time strolling around the World Showcase as we usually do, but it gave us a great time for him to nap in the stroller.

Here are my top attractions and things to do with a toddler at Epcot, based on my son’s experiences:

Staying Safe at Walt Disney World

Saturday, April 13, 2013 Beth No comments

Too many times families travel to Walt Disney World and they aren’t as safe as they are back home. Being in such a magical place often times causes people to let their guard down. Here are a few simple reminders for staying safe at Walt Disney World in your hotel and in the parks.

At the hotel:

Always lock the doors of your room and car. Even when you are in your room, you need to keep the door locked. Too many times people use the lock to prop open their hotel door and things get swiped. Don’t let this happen to you. When your car is in the parking lot, remember to lock the doors.
Use the safe located in each room. These are there for a reason! If you have valuables that are too big for the safe, ask the front desk if they can hold it for you. Don’t leave valuables in your suitcase or in the hotel dresser. These are the first places people will look for “stuff” if they get in your room.

What’s the Height Requirement at WDW?

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Beth No comments

Some of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World have a height requirement for the younger guests. The reasons are for safety and age appropriateness. While most of the attractions don’t have height minimums, the shortest you can be to experience these attractions is between 38 and 48 inches. While many parents try to make their child taller by stuffing their shoes or buying thick soled shoes, I suggest you don’t. The only one who will potentially be hurt is your child.

Here is a list of attractions by park and the height requirements:

Magic Kingdom

Goofy’s Barnstormer – 35″
Stitch’s Great Escape – 40″
Splash Mountain – 40″
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – 40″
Space Mountain – 44″
Tomorrowland Indy Speedway – 54″ to drive your own car, 32″ to drive with a rider who is over 54″

Suggested Tipping at Walt Disney World

Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Beth 17 Comments

Suggested Tipping at Walt Disney World

When traveling to Walt Disney World many people think they have paid for their vacation once they pay their travel agent. When staying on property, the agent usually takes care of the hotel, transportation, and tickets. If free dining is offered, your dining is paid for as well! If you travel when WDW is not offering free dining, you will have to pay for that in the parks. I know Chip is a big fan of Tables in Wonderland… One thing that people often fail to remember is tipping. I have asked several people what they feel proper tipping is at Walt Disney World and here is the consensus:

At the hotel:

Bellhop- $2 first bag, $1 per additional bag, $2 additional service
Concierge- $5 if they take care of Tickets and Reservations. (no tip required when you ask for directions)
Doorman- $1 per bag, $1 hailing a cab (tip extra for holding an umbrella or handling extra heavy bags)
Mousekeeping (housekeeping) – $1 per person per day, no less than $2 per day. (Tip daily. The same maid may not service your room each day. If you wait until the last day the tip may not go to the proper people.)

Walt Disney World Resort February Movie Schedules

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Beth No comments

Look no more… Here is the complete list of the Walt Disney World Resort February Movie Schedules! Watching a Disney movie would be a great activity for your first night at WDW if you aren’t going into a park. Or, if you need a night for your family to rest and unwind, try sitting on a blanket to watch a Disney movie under the stars. Always ask a cast member for additional information about locations, changes in schedules and bad weather plans. Enjoy!

Disney’s Fort Wilderness:
February 1 – Peter Pan
February 2 – Toy Story 3
February 3 – Enchanted
February 4 – Monsters Inc
February 5 – Freaky Friday
February 6 – Alice in Wonderland
February 7 – The Lion King
February 8 – Brave
February 9 – Toy Story 2
February 10 – Cinderella
February 11 – Finding Nemo
February 12 – Jungle 2 Jungle
February 13 – The Muppets
February 14 – Up
February 15 - Peter Pan
February 16 – Toy Story 3
February 17 – Enchanted
February 18 – Monsters Inc
February 19 – Freaky Friday
February 20 – Alice in Wonderland
February 21 – The Lion King
February 22 – Brave
February 23 – Toy Story 2
February 24 – Cinderella
February 25 – Finding Nemo
February 26 – Jungle 2 Jungle
February 27 – The Muppets
February 28 – Up

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jambo House
Sunday nights- Frankenweenie
Monday nights- Jungle 2 Jungle
Tuesday nights- Brave
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- The Lion King

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge: Kidani Village
Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Shaggy Dog
Tuesday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings
Wednesday nights- Cinderella
Thursday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- Enchanted

Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Sunday nights- Freaky Friday
Monday nights- George of the Jungle
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights-Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Friday nights- The Shaggy Dog
Saturday nights- Frankenweenie

Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Sunday nights – Bolt
Monday nights- Freaky Friday
Tuesday nights- Muppet Treasure Island
Wednesday nights- The Shaggy Dog
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- Peter Pan

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Ratatouille
Tuesday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Wednesday nights- Wall-E
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Frankenweenie
Saturday nights- The Lion King

Disney’s Grand Floridian

Sunday nights- Hercules
Monday nights-Lady and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Enchanted
Wednesday nights- Toy Story 2
Thursday nights- Cinderella
Friday nights- Bolt
Saturday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings

Disney’s Polynesian

Sunday nights- A Bug’s Life
Monday nights- The Lion King
Tuesday nights- Brave
Wednesday nights- The Emperor’s New Groove
Thursday nights- Monsters, Inc.
Friday nights- Tangled
Saturday nights- Peter Pan

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Sunday nights – Up
Monday nights – Monsters Inc
Tuesday nights – The Shaggy Dog
Wednesday nights – Tangled
Thursday nights – The Rocketeer
Friday nights – Freaky Friday
Saturday nights – Frankenweenie

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

Sunday nights- Enchanted
Monday nights- Cinderella
Tuesday nights- Pocahontas
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Dumbo
Saturday nights- The Princess and the Frog

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Frankenweenie
Tuesday nights- Tinker Bell: Secret of the Wings
Wednesday nights- A Goofy Movie
Thursday nights- Lady adn the Tramp
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- Peter Pan

Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter

Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Muppet Treasure Island
Tuesday nights- Tangled
Wednesday nights-Winnie the Pooh
Thursday nights- Finding Nemo
Friday nights- Heavyweights

Saturday nights- The Incredibles

Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside

Sunday nights- The Lion King
Monday nights- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Tuesday nights- Cinderella
Wednesday nights- Brave
Thursday nights- Up
Friday nights- Peter Pan
Saturday nights- Frankenweenie

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Sunday nights- Cinderella
Monday nights- Lady and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Enchanted
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- The Lion King 1 1/2

Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Sunday nights- Toy Story 3
Monday nights-Landy and the Tramp
Tuesday nights- Heavyweights
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Enchanted
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- Tangled

Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Sunday nights- Heavyweights
Monday nights- Tarzan
Tuesday nights- A Bug’s Life
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Lady & the Tramp
Friday nights- Wall-E
Saturday nights- Brave

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Sunday nights- Frankenweenie
Monday nights- Hercules
Tuesday nights- Dumbo
Wednesday nights- Members Choice (Guests get to vote)
Thursday nights- Tangled
Friday nights- Freaky Friday
Saturday nights- Peter Pan

Disney’s All Star Movies Resort
Sunday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Monday nights- Enchanted
Tuesday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Wednesday nights- Hercules
Thursday nights- Peter Pan
Friday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Saturday nights- Brave

Disney’s All Star Music Resort
Sunday nights- The Princess and the Frog
Monday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Tuesday nights- Hercules
Wednesday nights- Peter Pan
Thursday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Friday nights- Brave
Saturday nights- Enchanted

Disney’s All Star Sports Resort
Sunday nights- Brave
Monday nights- Guest Vote: Toy Story 1, 2 or 3
Tuesday nights- Peter Pan
Wednesday nights- Guest Vote: Wall-E or UP!
Thursday nights- Hercules
Friday nights- Enchanted
Saturday nights- The Princess and the Frog