Chip threw down the gauntlet the other day, challenging one of us to write a series of stories on what the one ride at a park you would absolutely have to ride, and why. So, for this post, I’m going to focus on my must ride for the Magic Kingdom.
Category: Reviews
Life Onboard the Disney Dream – Day 1
Writer for the Chicago Sun Times Lori Rackl is onboard the Disney Dream for the inaugural voyage. She will be filling us in on all the events going on while she is on board. She shared with us 2 articles for yesterday. First up she talks about the christening: Morning
Running with the Disney Heroes
In my opinion, there aren’t many things more inspiring than Spaceship Earth and the Magic Kingdom. The main reason I signed up for my first half marathon was to run through the Magic Kingdom. I really couldn’t imagine anything more exciting than having Mickey and Minnie cheering us on as
Orlando Stroller Rentals to the Rescue
Renting a double stroller was hands down one of the best decisions I made when planning our recent Walt Disney World trip. My one-year old clearly needed a stroller but my four-year old hasn’t used one, well, since his brother was born and he was unceremoniously ousted. However, I knew
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
Move over Tron 2 here comes Tron 3
Don’t get me wrong I love Disney as much as the next guy, but really? Tron Legacy is still in the theaters and still making decent box office dollars and the news on the street is Disney is working on a Tron 3 Movie. Do we really new another sequel?
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
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride – The Movie Review
First there was the book ‘The Wind in the Willows’ in 1908. Then came the Disney animated feature ‘The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad’ in 1949. Next were the Theme Park attractions ‘Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride’ at Disneyland in 1955 and Walt Disney World in 1971. And that brings
Review of Toy Story Mania! Point and Shoot Video Game
For weeks before Christmas, my husband hinted that he had the perfect gift for me this year. This was welcome news as past gifts have included a cord of firewood and a huge box of copy paper. (I have to come to his defense and say I loved both those
Torch-Lighting Ceremony at Disney’s Polynesian Resort
If there is one thing I have really learned to appreciate during our annual visits to Walt Disney World, it is the plethora of opportunities for free family entertainment. We were able to enjoy another of these great opportunities during our recent trip and I just had to share it with you. Dinner at ‘Ohana, at
Review: Step Up 3 Dances to its own tune
Let me start out by saying I have not seen any of the other Step Up movies. My wife is the one who likes dancing movies like Dirty Dancing, Save the Last Dance and Bring it on. I am more of a Footloose, Saturday Night Fever, and Breakin’ 2 Electric
2 Lonely Deeks Epic Mickey Game Review
A TON of people have been asking about Disney‘s Epic Mickey for the Nintendo Wii. Most people are asking if the game is any good, or if it’s worth buying. Kirsten from Disney was nice enough to hook us up with 2 copies of the game. One copy for a
Quick Bites -Orange Chicken from Lotus Blossom Cafe in Epcot’s China Pavilion
During my trip in September Aljon, my husband and I met up with Jeff Davis, who is one of the DJs on Sorcerer Radio. For lunch, Jeff recommended eating at Lotus Blossom Cafe. It was one of the few counter service options I had yet to try but was on the list
Game Review: Tangled for the Nintendo Wii
Disney Tangled, a review by my seven year-old. What Do You Do In the Game? You try to get Rapunzel back to the Castle where she belongs.You do games to help people in the game like helping Tor protect his flowers in Flower Defense. What Do Flynn and Rapunzel Do
