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Do you tip Mousekeeping while you are at Walt Disney World?

Brenda — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:00:36 +0000

Tipping is an important part of my Walt Disney World budget planning. I budget for Mousekeeping, bell service, and food servers at all my favorite table service restaurants. Each day, I leave a special Mousekeeping envelope with a few dollars inside when we leave for the day, and I have been blessed with awesome mousekeeping staff when I have traveled. Now, making towel animals is not a prerequisite for landing a job with the Disney mousekeeping department, but I wanted to share the {Read More}

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A Birthday Tribute to Our Friend, Ken!

Brenda — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:00:18 +0000

Disney lovers are a special breed of people. We speak a different language and we understand one another. We know the thrill of planning a trip, the anticipation of waiting for it, and the sheer joy of being home again. The Disney community is a tightly knit group. We have respect, regard and a genuine concern for each other. Our group at Chip & Company is one example of such a group of Disney lovers who truly enjoy sharing all {Read More}

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Disney Cruise Line Adds New Galveston Itineraries

Brenda — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 23:00:55 +0000

It is my opinion that Disney listens to their guests more than any other company of which I am familiar. As proof of this fact, Disney Cruise Line has responded to guest feedback by announcing new 2013 itineraries from Galveston, Texas. Select 8-night Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston have now been changed to a Bahamas itinerary. The six-night and seven-night cruises will remain as originally planned, but select eight-night cruises are being switched to include stops in Key West, Castaway {Read More}

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ABC’s “GCB” Complete Series DVD Review

Brenda — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:00:14 +0000

From Darren Star, creator of ‘Sex And The City,’ and Robert Harling, writer of ‘Steel Magnolias,’ comes a deliciously fun, wicked new drama series to DVD. GCB: The Complete First Season shows that a girl can go home again…but only if she’s ready to face the sins of her past. Back in high school, original mean girl Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb) mercilessly tormented her less attractive classmates. Twenty years later, after her hubby is busted for a Ponzi scheme – {Read More}

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Walt Disney World Packing Tips

Brenda — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:33 +0000

I have some time-saving tips I would love to share with you. Whether you are a frequent visitor to “the World” or if you are planning your first magical visit, I hope you will find this information helpful. Up on the top shelf of my closet, I have what I refer to as my Disney Trunk. The contents of this oversized plastic bin have been very important to me over our last eleven years of traveling to Walt Disney World, {Read More}

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Disney Announces Disneyland Ticket Price Increases

Brenda — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:00:08 +0000

This is a notice to all our loyal C&C fans who are planning an upcoming trip to Disneyland. Buy your park tickets today as the prices will be going up tomorrow! Disney has announced that they will increase their ticket prices for Disneyland Resort on May 20, 2012. Prices for a one-day regular pass will increase from $80 to $87. In fact, every ticket option will increase on both regular and park-hopper tickets as shown below. Ticket Ages 10+ Ages 3-9 {Read More}

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Art of Animation Discount for Disney Visa Cardholders

Brenda — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:00:19 +0000

Use your Disney’s Visa Card to save 15% at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Book now through 6/14/12 for travel 6/18/12 – 9/27/12 Experience Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort and save 15% when you book with your Disney’s Visa® Card. From the magically themed family suites and rooms, to the spectacular courtyards and sparkling pools, you can experience what it’s like to be a Character inside some of the most popular and beloved Walt Disney Pictures and {Read More}

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Walt Disney World Planning Tips: What to Pack?

Brenda — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:00:40 +0000

Whether you are a frequent visitor to Disney World or if you are planning your first magical visit, I hope you will find this Packing Tip helpful. Up on the top shelf of my closet, I have what I refer to as my Disney Trunk. The contents of this oversized plastic bin have been very important to me over our last eleven years of traveling to Walt Disney World, as it keeps all of our necessities in one place, which {Read More}

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GCB: The Complete First Season – Available June 12, 2012

Brenda — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:00:08 +0000

From Darren Star, creator of ‘Sex And The City,’ and Robert Harling, writer of ‘Steel Magnolias,’ comes a deliciously fun, wicked new drama that shows you can go home again…but only if you’re ready to face the sins of your past. Back in high school, original mean girl Amanda Vaughn (Leslie Bibb) mercilessly tormented her less attractive classmates. Twenty years later, after her hubby is busted for a Ponzi scheme – and meets his maker in a particularly scandalous way {Read More}

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Interview with Jonathan Morgan Heit of “Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Peter Pan Returns”

Brenda — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:00:52 +0000

I recently had an opportunity to chat with Jonathan Morgan Heit, star of Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan Returns which arrived on DVD and Digital Copy on April 3. In this great adventure, Peter Pan is back – but his shadow is missing! When Peter loses his shadow while playing a game of Catch-Me-If-You-Can, he returns to Never Land to seek help from his kid pirate friends Jake, Izzy and Cubby. Jonathan Morgan Heit plays the lovable {Read More}

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Disney Adds Art of Animation Resort to Free Dining Offer

Brenda — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:03:00 +0000

Here is great news for everyone who has been looking forward to staying at Disney’s brand new Art of Animation Resort but gave up your chance in order to get free dining. Disney has just added the Art of Animation Resort to its list of resorts for the current free dining offer. To take advantage of this amazing Disney World Vacation offer, contact Pixie Vacations today. This Disney Free Dining offer is limited so book now to reserve your preferred {Read More}

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Is Disney World Free Dining For You?

Brenda — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Disney World Free Dining is again being offered at Walt Disney World. My family and I have enjoyed this great deal for four years now. When our dining receipts are all tallied up the amount spent for our meals, coupled with the convenience of the plan, have made free dining a truly great deal for us. During our longer trips, we enjoy the Plus Dining plan which offers high quality food in a unique dining atmosphere, sometimes even with characters. {Read More}

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Disney World Quick Tips – Preserving Space for Large Families

Brenda — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:00:05 +0000

I am one of those people who will do whatever it takes to stay on property when we visit Disney. I love the Disney resorts as they are a big part of the magic for me. But as much as I enjoy the theming, the ambience, and the convenience of being close to everything, there is one thing I have an issue with at the Disney resorts – the bathrooms. I have stayed at value, moderate and deluxe resorts. The {Read More}

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Oops, I Did It Again! Unexpected trip to Disney World

Brenda — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:00:01 +0000

What will it take for a Disney Addict to give up a trip to Walt Disney World in order to visit another destination? My family and I have been visiting WDW for many years now and our annual November trip has become a family tradition. Disney hasn’t only become a big part of our family legacy, it is truly like a second home to all of us. We have on several occasions tried to change our annual family trip to visit {Read More}

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How to Tour the Parks – Zigging and Zagging Your Way Around Disney

Brenda — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:00:05 +0000

One of the most important things to know when planning your days at Walt Disney World is that you may need to adjust your itinerary based on the habits of the other guests. Learning to zig while others zag is based on experiencing the parks on different days and at different times of the year with varying crowds. There are many books and phone apps available that speak directly to planning your day in the parks. They are helpful as {Read More}

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Why Should You Go to Walt Disney World?

Brenda — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:00:11 +0000

This weekend, I was looking through all the pictures we have accumulated through the years. I was reminded of such wonderful memories. I started to think about why we began taking our family to Walt Disney World in the first place and why we kept the tradition year after year. I remember the times we could not afford to park hop or eat in the parks, but we were there and that is all that mattered. We saved to go, {Read More}

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Wanted: Indiana Jones Adventure at Walt Disney World

Brenda — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:00:13 +0000

I just returned from my first trip to Disneyland since I was a small child. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I had read during some of my pre-trip planning that some of the rides there better than at Walt Disney World. Admittedly, I was pleasantly surprised. The Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland is far superior to that at Walt Disney World. Space Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad are better in my opinion as well. The {Read More}

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Unplanned Surprises Add Extra Magic to Your Disney Trip

Brenda — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:00:27 +0000

I love planning for my Disney vacations. The planning is, as we all know, a big part of the excitement we all feel when waiting for our magical Disney trip to begin. Don’t you just love it when, in the middle of planning your daily activities, you find out that there is going to be a special celebration you will be able to participate in that you didn’t even know was going to happen during your trip? Well, that is {Read More}

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Downtown Disney Transportation News for Visitors from Now through January 31

Brenda — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:33 +0000

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 until January 31. 2012. During this period, the only operating bus stops will be the Pleasure Island stops near to Planet Hollywood. Related articles Update to Hollywood Studios Rope Drop {Read More}

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Ideally Disney $25 Disney Gift Card Giveaway

Brenda — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:00:54 +0000

Our writer, Brenda, is holding a giveaway at her site Ideally Disney this week. She is giving away a free $25 Disney Gift Card to one lucky fan! The contest is open to everyone and there are two ways to earn an entry point: “Like” her Pixie Brenda facebook page here Like” her Ideally Disney facebook page here. GOOD LUCK! Don’t forget Chip and Co is also giving away a $25 Disney Store Gift Card as well. To learn more {Read More}

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