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2013 Dates for Dapper Day at Disney

Krista — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:12 +0000

Just as a refresher, what is Dapper Day at Disney and where did it all begin? Organizer Justin Jorgensen is said to have been inspired by the original Imagineer Illustrations of Disney Park designs. These images often portray guests dressed as though they are going out for a very upscale event such as an opera or

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Disneyland’s Space Mountain has reopened

Siera — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:00:36 +0000

Back last month, we broke the news to you that one of Disneyland’s most popular attractions, Space Mountain, had closed as a precautionary measure due to OSHA citations. In case you missed it, you can read the whole article here. Well, today, we have some good news to share with you. Disneyland’s Space Mountain has

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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

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Disneyland May Be Fined $235,000 for Space Mountain Accident

Siera — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:00:30 +0000

We’ve been keeping you up to date over the past few days regarding the closure of three major Disneyland attractions, with Space Mountain and Soarin’ Over California still closed. You can catch up on that here. Now, California state regulators want to fine Disney almost $235,000 for violating safety regulations which led to a worker

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Two Disneyland Attractions Remain Closed Due to OSHA Citations

Siera — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:00:46 +0000

Over the weekend, we told you that three of the most popular Disneyland attractions had been suddenly shut down due to OSHA citations. Well, although one has been re-opened, but the other two are still closed. The Matterhorn Bobsleds, Space Mountain, and Soarin’ Over California were closed due to failure to meet the state requirement of

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Staying at the New & Improved Disneyland Hotel

DisneyDaniel — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:00:03 +0000

Disneyland Hotel – New And Improved! Usually this just means new packaging. We’re often sold on things that are new and improved that are nothing more than a shining up of the previous product. I should note that I am calling Disneyland Hotel “New and Improved” on my own. To my knowledge Disney themselves haven’t

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Disneyland’s Matterhorn, Space Mountain, Soarin’ Closed Indefinitely Due to OSHA Citation

Jeff — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:00:09 +0000

Some big news out of Disneyland today. It is being reported that three big name attractions at the Disneyland Resort have been suddenly closed this weekend. The Matterhorn, Space Mountain and Soarin’ Over California are now closed indefinitely, after state DOSH investigators on Friday disciplined Disneyland for the accident last November where an outside contractor

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Disney Helps Reunite Marine with his Family at Disneyland

Siera — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:00:06 +0000

Many men and women in the United States have to leave their families to fight for their country. They often miss their child’s birth, first steps, and so much more. The Walt Disney Company often tries to help these families in any way they can. Marine Scott Brown left for Afghanistan in August 2012, leaving

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Silver Bullet Productions Fined $61,445 For The Lone Ranger Set Death

Patrick — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:00:49 +0000

Last September, a crew member on the set of ‘The Lone Ranger‘, Mike Bridger, tragically died by drowning in a water tank. At the time, little was known about what exactly happened, but what we do know is that he was diving alone while doing work on the tank. But now OSHA, or Occupational

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Westwood High School Loses Thousands in Stolen Equipment near Disneyland

Siera — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:00:38 +0000

Unfortunately, there’s been more trouble at the Disneyland Resort in California this week. The worst part is that a hero has not come to the rescue to help this situation yet. The Westwood High School Show Choir traveled to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California this week for a competition. While performing there, their equipment truck

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High School Senior Uses CPR to save a Toddler at Disneyland

Siera — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Even at the happiest place on Earth, things can sometimes go wrong. A high school senior from Taft High School became a hero after using CPR to help save a toddler at Disneyland. The Taft High School choir performed at the Disneyland Resort in California and then allowed students to spend the rest of the day

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I’m Going to California Adventure. Now what do I do?

DisneyDaniel — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:00:58 +0000

I always save California Adventure for Day 2. I mean, who doesn’t? Disneyland is the original and still the best place to start, and end… Yeah okay, you caught me. I always do a 3 (or more) day park hopper for Disneyland. This way I do a full day at each park and split the

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Don’t forget to pack your Medicine for Walt Disney World…

DisneyDiva — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:23 +0000

Normally I would tell you to just say no to drugs, but on a Disney World Vacation I’m tellin’ you… YOU BETTA BRING SOME WITH YOU!!! On two of my trips to WDW I got sick. Sick as a dog. Sick as in “please Jesus let me DIE before my throat explodes” kind of sick. I’m fairly

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What is a Disney Pin Code and How do you get one?

Chip — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:00:53 +0000

People ask me all the time what is a Disney Pin Code? The second question in that sequence is usually How do I get one? While the first question is pretty easy the 2nd one takes a little work, but here goes… A Disney Pin Code is a special discount Disney sends to you to entice

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Disney’s California Grill To Get Makeover

Tara — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:00:37 +0000

Attention fans of the California Grill! The restaurant that sits atop Disney’s Contemporary Resort is closing February 1st for a major makeover! While executive chef Brian Piasecki is tweaking the menu, the culinary focus will remain on fresh, seasonal creations. The California Grill opened on May 15, 1995, and quickly became a Disney favorite,

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Opening this month! Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney West Side

Chip — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 16:00:27 +0000

Featuring a full-scale restaurant with two sushi bars, dining shares the spotlight with 30 high-tech bowling lanes at Splitsville Luxury Lanes, the new premier two-level entertainment destination that joins other fun experiences at Downtown Disney West Side. With two kitchens, dramatic architecture, outdoor seating and live entertainment, guests can bowl and snack on pizza or

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Disney Janitors Strike After 70 Workers Laid Off

Tara — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:00:15 +0000

United Service Workers West voted to authorize a strike and protested outside the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank if Disney fails to rehire all workers. The security officers and janitors currently work for contractors who clean landlord and corporate tenant offices. Over the last 10 years, workers have gained health care benefits and increased their

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Daddy & Daughter Review of Epic Mickey 2 – The Power of Two

Chip — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:36 +0000

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,” the sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful “Disney Epic Mickey” video game. “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” for Wii U™ is now available for digital download in the Nintendo eShop and for purchase at retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,

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Disneyland’s Candy Canes is one Hot Holiday Commodity

Tara — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:00:23 +0000

A 35-year-old holiday tradition continues – hand-made candy canes at Disneyland! As reported by the Disney Food Blog this year’s candy canes will be made in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Over at Disneyland the holiday treats will be made at the renovated Candy Place while at DCA they will be made at Trolley

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Worker Rescued From Disneyland’s Space Mountain Roof

Tara — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:30 +0000

A 37 year old man was hospitalized while he was injured cleaning the roof of Disneyland’s Space Mountain. Firefighters had to rescue the man and he was taken by ambulance to a hospital because of moderate injuries which included a broken left femur, broken right clavicle and a cut on his forehead. This is

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