Carrie, Author at Chip and Co

Sofia the First: Ready to Be a Princess Coming to DVD this Fall!

June 11, 2013 by Carrie Leave a Comment

We all know her as Sofia the First, but she’s a princess unlike any other. This fall, Sofia the First: Ready to be a Princess will grace the shelves of stores nationwide in her DVD debut. This Fall, Disney invites you to join Sofia the First in the magical and majestic journey to becoming a princess on DVD September 17th! This five-epsiode collection will enchant young princesses-in-training and includes a special appearance by Princess Jasmine! Each DVD includes a complimentary exclusive Sofia Doll Dress Up Kit! For any princess fan in your family, this will make a great Back to School gift, First Day of Preschool or Kindergarten gift, or stash it away for Christmas.

Sofia the First has taken the Disney Jr. community by storm, with her heartwarming story of a princess from a small town, who sings with all her heart that she’s not ready to be a princess. She talks to animals, with the help of her magic amulet, and is always ready to lend a helping hand and see the good in someone. This Fairytale DVD Includes 5 Fun-Filled Episodes from the TV Series, including a special appearance by Princess Jasmine, Plus a Complimentary Exclusive Sofia Doll Dress Up Kit!

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Filed Under: Blu-Ray & DVD, Disney & Co, Disney Channel/XD, Disney Junior, Stuff Tagged With: Disney Channel, Disney DVD, Sophia the First

Top 5 Quick Service Dining Locations at Magic Kingdom

May 20, 2013 by Carrie 10 Comments

You’re at the Magic Kingdom, and you need something to eat. I mean, part of a great Disney vacation is experiencing some of the food they offer, right? But how do you know what is a good use of your money or your dining credits? And, when it comes to quick service dining, you want to get a great variety in your meals, too. So today I want to share with you my Top Five Favorite Quick Service Dining Locations at the Magic Kingdom.

First, what is quick service dining? Basically, it’s a counter service {think fast food} restaurant. You walk up to give a Cast Member your order, and then you approach a window to pick it up. You choose your seat in the restaurant, and there are no reservations necessary. You don’t quite have the options for meals as you might at a buffet or table service restaurant, but you’ll be surprised at how you can find some yummy, quick food before getting the rest of your touring underway.

Pinocchio’s Village Haus. This is located in Fantasyland, just beside It’s a Small World. This is one of my favorites because I love their flatbreads! The Caprese Flatbread is my favorite, but the BBQ Chicken one sounds good, too! Also, they offer salads, as well as sandwiches. If you get a seat upstairs, you can watch the boats take off at It’s a Small World .

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Filed Under: Food, Parks & Resorts, Top 5/10, Top Eats, Walt Disney World Tagged With: Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, DDP, Disney Dining Plan, Disney World Quick Service, quick service, Sleepy Hollow

Disney’s Return to Neverland Coming to Bluray this August

May 18, 2013 by Carrie 3 Comments

Soar to new heights with the Return to Neverland on DVD/BluRay Combo Pack!

Let your imagination soar as your favorite characters from Peter Pan, Disney’s classic adventure, return to Never Land! Now, for the first time through the magic of Blu-ray, experience all the thrilling action with digitally restored picture and spine-tingling high-definition sound! Wendy’s very practical and no-nonsense daughter, Jane, begins the adventure of a lifetime when the infamous Captain Hook whisks her away to the enchanted island of Never Land. It’s up to Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys to help Jane believe in faith, trust and pixie dust. With the first-ever Lost Girl at his side, will Peter Pan finally defeat Hook and his swashbuckling band of pirates? Think of the happiest things as Peter Pan soars to DVD this fall. Bid your cares goodbye as Wendy and her brothers embark on fantastic adventures with the hero of their bedtime stories…Peter Pan! With faith, trust and Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Peter teaches them how to fly and leads them to the “second star to the right” and beyond…to Never Land.

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Filed Under: Blu-Ray & DVD, Disney & Co Tagged With: BluRay, Peter pan, Return to Neverland

Doc McStuffins – It’s Time for Your Check – Up Review & Giveaway

May 11, 2013 by Carrie 112 Comments

Doc McStuffins-It’s Time for Your Check-Up is in stores NOW! You won’t want to miss your appointment with Disney, Jr.’s most loved doctor. She’s sweet, caring, and back to take care of her stuffed animal friends! The DVD set comes with five episodes of sharing and caring, along with a free growth chart. Episodes include:

Gulpy, Gulpy Gators! / One Note Wonder
Tea Party Tantrum / Blast Off!
Arcade Escapade / Starry, Starry Night
Bronto Boo-Boos / Brontosaurus Breath
Doctoring The Doc / Hot Pursuit

I was recently sent this DVD to review, and let me tell you-it’s super cute! Of course, we’ve seen some of these episodes on TV, but now my daughter can watch them over and over again. I’m always amazed at the sweet, important lessons that someone like Doc McStuffins has to teach young people. I noticed in a few of the episodes that Doc genuinely cares for her brother-Donny. I thought this was so sweet, and a great message for the littles watching it. Not only does Doc McStuffins care for her family, but she teaches young people the importance of health and taking care of yourself from a young age. I think this is a must add to any family DVD collection! AND, WE’RE GIVING AWAY A COPY TO ONE LUCKY READER! YOU’LL FIND DETAILS FOR ENTERING TO WIN A COPY OF YOUR OWN AT THE END OF THE POST.

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Filed Under: Blu-Ray & DVD, Contests, Giveaways, Reviews, Sweepstakes Tagged With: Characters, disney, Doc, Doc McStuffins, DVD, Gulpy, Gulpy Gators, The Walt Disney Company

10 Disney Souvenirs You’ll Be Glad You Bought

May 8, 2013 by Carrie 22 Comments

When you enter any park at Walt Disney World, or visit the Downtown Disney area, you can’t help but be overwhelmed and overstimulated by the vast amount of merchandise! Of course you might think of mouse ears, pins, and Vinylmation as some of the top Disney souvenirs. But, if you think outside the box a bit, you might be surprised what you’ll be bringing home. So, I want to share with you s0me suggestions for souvenirs you can get at Disney that will make everyone happy!

Picture Frames. You know you’re taking a ton of pictures at Disney, right? Well, in almost every gift shop you’ll find some fun frames to showcase those memories. I try to keep in mind the frames I have, and make sure I get a good picture of our family from that current trip to put in it.

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