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5 Disney World Attractions to Experience after the Sun Goes Down

Carrie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:50:43 +0000

Walt Disney World at night is an experience in itself. The lights, the sounds, Wishes in the background….it’s a whole new world when the sun goes down. Families take things at a slower pace, drinking in the lights and sights while taking a spin on attractions they enjoyed during the day, or maybe had missed because of an afternoon break. There’s something extremely magical about all the Disney parks after dark. Magic Kingdom especially comes to mind-mainly because they’re typically {Read More}

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Disney Tips & Tricks – Pin Trading With the Kids

Cameron Fisher — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:50:31 +0000

Know what kids love? Collecting. That’s right – collecting. It doesn’t matter if it’s bottlecaps, bracelets, go-gos, lego minifigures, magic markers, or video games. They LOVE to collect. Disney knows this – oh yes, they do. So, lucky for you…Disney knows kids so well that they have come up with the coolest, most interactive, imaginative collecting ever. In this week’s blog – let’s start with pins. Have you seen everyone walking around the parks with those lanyard things around their {Read More}

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Early Morning Dining at Walt Disney World Resort

Kimberly — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:50:30 +0000

Early morning dining at Walt Disney World can be a great experience! Not only will you get a head start on your Disney day by eating early, but depending on which restaurant you choose, you might even get to experience the parks almost completely empty. Imagine getting a photo of Cinderella Castle before the park opens! If you’re relying on Disney transportation for your vacation, early morning dining might seem to pose a problem. Disney buses begin running one hour {Read More}

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Drink Around the World Showcase – Vive la France Pavilion

Michele — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:50:56 +0000

Vive la France, especially if you are visiting the Epcot version! When you wander along the Epcot World Showcase and find Les Vins des Chefs de France drink station on your Drinking Around the World Showcase (DAWS) escapade, you may have a hard time choosing just one drink selection to try. France does have a few other options if you are wanting something to nosh on with your alcoholic beverage. If you are looking for a sit down location for {Read More}

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Baby its Hot Outside! Here’s how to keep cool at Disney

dana — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:50:04 +0000

We have all said it or at least heard it a few times while visiting WDW… “I’m hot” “its soooo hot” “I think I’m melting” you get the picture Let’s face it, that Florida heat can be brutal and staying cool can be trying! So since we visit allot in the summer here are few tips that we use to try and keep cool… Drinking water - seems easy enough but we learned the hard way that it is a must!! {Read More}

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Planning a Trip to Walt Disney World with a Special Diet

Sarah N — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:50:36 +0000

For many guests with special diets, planning a vacation can be stressful and traveling to the Walt Disney World Resort for the first time with a special diet can seem daunting. Guests might wonder what they will be able to eat and if the food will be safe, particularly those guests with Celiac disease, gluten intolerance, food allergies and sensitivities. Cross contamination for example can have debilitating results and spending your vacation sick is not an appealing thought for most {Read More}

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Don’t Let The Weather “Rain On Your Parade” at Disney World

Catie — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:50:22 +0000

The ugly truth is that there are some things that can ruin even a vacation to the happiest place on earth – Walt Disney World. One of those potential hazards is the weather, specifically RAIN – but luckily, there are ways to prevent the rain from messing up your day. Especially when Tropical Storm Andrea is out in the Gulf. Fist things first – Pack For The Weather – That means coming prepared for rain by bringing ponchos for everyone, {Read More}

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Relax at Disney World? Yes it IS Possible!

Catie — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:50:34 +0000

One of the chief complaints I got from my husband the first time we went to Walt Disney World together was that it didn’t “feel like a vacation” because it wasn’t “relaxing”. And I agree that it’s definitely possible, especially if it’s your first trip there, or you have kids with you, to feel overwhelmed and develop the need to rush around and do it all. WDW has a lot to offer – rides, attractions, characters, restaurants – it’s impossible {Read More}

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Surviving the Sweltering Disney Heat

Michele — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:50:07 +0000

Okay, my husband will tell you that I don’t actually melt. However, when we are at Disney in the summer heat, it can sure feel like what is happening. While many families may tolerate the hot climate better than others, some families will have some adjusting to do with the high temps. How can you keep your cool and still enjoy the parks? Here are some of my family’s preferred ways: Put wet washcloths with a little extra water in {Read More}

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Disneyland Tips and Tricks – Food Savings

DisneyDaniel — Fri, 31 May 2013 03:00:16 +0000

Here’s another tip to help save a few pennies. Disneyland offers picnic areas. When booking your hotel look for, or have your travel agent look for, one with a kitchenette in it. This way you can have your cold cereal for breakfast, pack a nice picnic lunch for the park and then splurge on your dinner. Perhaps visiting a nicer restaurant like Blue Bayou or the like. Here’s some rules pertaining to your Food Savings in the Park: No Alcohol or glass bottles are {Read More}

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WDW Planning Strategy – How To Tackle Those ADR’s

Catie — Thu, 30 May 2013 00:50:12 +0000

There are a lot of things to consider when planning your WDW vacation, like what to bring, where to stay, when to go, how to get there, and where to eat! For those of you who don’t know, ADR’s can be made 180 days before your WDW vacation, and for those staying on WDW Property, they can be made 180 days in advance plus 10 days (so you can essentially make all your ADR’s at once for you whole trip {Read More}

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Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour

Erin B — Wed, 29 May 2013 18:50:36 +0000

We all know that Walt Disney loved train and he even used them as part of the transportation around some of his parks. They play an important part of Walt Disney World and you can go behind the scenes and see how in this fun-filled (and fact filled) foray into the fascinating world of steam trains and their role at the Magic Kingdom Park. Loco About Locomotives? Join Disney’s railroad engineers before the park opens for a behind-the-scenes look at {Read More}

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Should I Rent A Car For My WDW Vacation?

Catie — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:50:03 +0000

The question of “should I rent a car?” is a big one when it comes to planning out your Walt Disney World vacation, and before you can answer it, you might want to ask yourself these questions: Will You Visit The World Outside of WDW? There is PLENTY to do at Walt Disney World, but if you decide you want to venture off property, then you will be rewarded with many many more entertainment and dining options, many people {Read More}

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Five ways to pass the time until you leave for your Disney Vacation

Michele — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:14 +0000

Is your Disney vacation not close enough? Not sure what to do with all of your pre-vacation excitement? You are not alone! Here are 5 ideas that my family and I use to get us through until our next vacation with Mickey and the gang… Join a Disney discussion forum to commiserate and post on Disney discussions regularly. Where can you find a forum? There are several on the net such as DVC News and DisBoards or pages on Facebook like You {Read More}

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Savings Tip for Disneyland – Good Neighbor Hotel

DisneyDaniel — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:13 +0000

So you want to go to Disneyland but aren’t sure where to start or how to pay for it? Luckily we are here to help you with the best ways to Plan and Pay for Disneyland! Let’s start at the beginning. Obviously, we need to plan before we can actually head to Disneyland, right? Let’s start with the biggest piece, where to stay, and how to stay at a clean comfortable but inexpensive hotel. Disneyland is fortunately surrounded by a {Read More}

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The Benefits of Disney’s PhotoPass+

Gretchen I — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:29 +0000

Are you familiar with Disney’s PhotoPass+? On our last Walt Disney World trip my family stepped it up and tried out the new PhotoPass+ option. What did we think? PhotoPass+ is a great addition to our Disney trips and worth every penny! There are a ton of benefits of adding PhotoPass+ to your upcoming Disney vacation. Some of the benefits included in Disney’s PhotoPass+ are: Preorder the PhotoPass+ package 14 days prior to your trip for $149 versus the $199.95 {Read More}

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Choosing Your Disneyland Airport

DisneyDaniel — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:00:00 +0000

We at Chip and Co are your go to Walt Disney World Planning Tips, but we’re more than just Walt Disney World. We are Disneyland, Disney Aulani, and beyond. Stop your searching the web and stick with us for all your Disney Needs. Here and now we’re giving you our Disneyland Pre-Planning Tips. You may recall we went over some checklist items for a Disneyland Vacation earlier this year. Now we need to choose your Disneyland Airport. What Airports are {Read More}

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Playing it Safe in the Parks: Lightning Safety at Disney World

Ashley — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:45 +0000

What joy spring brings! Flowers bloom, empty forests refill with abundant green foliage, forest animals make friends with random princesses…wait a minute…okay so maybe that last one was a stretch (unless you are 100% princess like me. Accept it. Embrace it.) Any rate, with all of these spring things comes the inevitable thunderstorm. Now, I know that there are loads of articles all over the internet on what to do at Disney in the event of rain; I even wrote {Read More}

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10 Disney Souvenirs You’ll Be Glad You Bought

Carrie — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:56 +0000

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 {Read More}

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May the 4th Be With You Recap & Star Wars Weekend Tips

Sarah N — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:12 +0000

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 4, 2013 were treated to a sneak peek of the theme park’s annual Star Wars Weekend festivities with a Limited Time Magic event titled, “May the 4th Be with You.” Guests were given a chance to see all of their favorite characters from the Star Wars films and even take photographs with them. The Jedi Training Academy offered a chance for adults to join their Padawans in training, and the newly reimagined Star {Read More}

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