In 2010, my wife and I were back on our own for a 5 night stay at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort (MuR). This is one of the Value Resorts at Walt Disney World. Those who feel that they are musically inclined will find this Resort to their liking. We decided
Category: Planning
Disney’s Pop Century Resort: One Guest’s View
In 2007, my wife and I along with her parents spent 7 nights at Disney’s Pop Century Resort (PCR). This is a Value Resort at Walt Disney World that stands apart from the All-Star Resorts, but is still in the same area. PCR is in the race for the fan
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort: One Guest’s View
In 2006, my wife and I spent 15 nights at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort (MoR). This is one of four Value Resorts presently offered at Walt Disney World. In the future, Disney’s Animation Resort will join the ranks. MoR is by far the fan favorite for economy minded Guests. You’ll
Disneyworld Planning 101 – Do Magic Kingdom Last..
What? That is blasphemy! How can you say that? Before you riot against me and boycott the Chip and Company website let me explain… One thing I have learned over the years from being a parent and from having a very strong willed little 4 year old princess is how
Review: Walt Disney World Secrets Gold! 1.5
Last week, I reviewed TimeStream Software’s app Walt Disney World Notescast Guide 3.0. This week, I’m moving on to their recently updated app revealing some 250 of the Secrets of Walt Disney World, and another 200 fun facts! This Notescast is laid out in much the same format as the
Review: Walt Disney World Notescast Guide 3.0
Timestream Software has released an update to their series of Notescasts for the iPhone and the iPod Touch, and I have been asked to review it for Chip & Company. The Walt Disney World Notescast is a cool little app to have in your library! The beauty of the Notescasts
Timestream Software Releases New Walt Disney World 3.0 Iphone App Update
TimeStream Software announces the release of Version 3.0 of its popular “Walt Disney World Guide” Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. Featuring over 300 pages of in-depth information and now with more than 750 original high-quality photos exclusive to the app, the new Version 3.0 is a powerful trip-planning
Why I Love the Epcot Resort Area
When planning a trip to Walt Disney World, choosing the resort you’ll stay at is often times one of the hardest decisions to make. After all, with over twenty different choices, it can be a bit overwhelming! Over the years, I’ve tried several of them, ranging from Value to Deluxe,
A Hidden Treasure: Disney Customized Maps
For someone that hasn’t been to Walt Disney World very often, there can be a lot of things to decide upon when you are planning your trip. One of the biggest things that people overlook is how to tell your child, wife, or other significant person that you are taking
Free Dining Offer at Disney World Ends Dec. 20
If you are thinking about going to Disney World still in 2010 or up until Sept. 29, 2011, you should look at the Free Dining Offer that is currently being offered. This is one of the best, if not THE Best, Disney Vacation offer that Disney puts out there and
Planning the Multi-Generational Family Vacation
There is nothing quite like taking a family vacation to Walt Disney World. The excitement that comes with planning the trip is almost half the fun. How long do I stay? Where do we want to eat? Should we do the Disney Dining Plan? These are some of the questions
Theme Park Queues Just Got Fun
There’s no doubt that queuing is the tedious part of a theme park visit. However there are now some new products which specifically target the boredom of those long zigzagging lines. Things to Do In Theme Park Queues comes as a book or iPhone app and contains more than 120
Room Refurbishments Begin At Port Orleans Resorts
According to PortOrleans.org, an unofficial but extremely fine website, the anticipated room refurbishments have begun at Port Orleans. As of November 1 the French Quarter has started and is expected to be complete sometime in April. From there they will proceed to the Magnolia Bend (mansion) area and then on
Disney World VS Anywhere Else
What will it take for an annual visitor to give up her trip to Disney World? Just think about it, there are so many other wonderful places to see in this country as well as numerous other countries. I can tell you that I have been wondering about that question,
