Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 9:00 pm
Florida Residents and Military can save on select Disney Cruise Line sailings. Book by February 12, 2012 each sailing is subject to availability and the terms and conditions as outlined below. All sailings are on the Disney Dream Category 5A (Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah) Rates based on...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 7:00 pm
Wreck-It Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix (voice of 30 Rock’s Jack McBrayer). Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes… so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Ca...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 5:00 pm
I love all the great craft and DIY ideas that I have found over on Pinterest! I love the new trend of repurposing and I love mason jars so wrap that in a Disney package and I was all about creating this great project! I couldn’t find the original creator because it has been repinned and reinvented...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 4:00 pm
It’s not very often that I saw “Awww” when I watch a movie, but Disney’s Geek Charming, released on February 7th, definitely got a few “awwws” out of this viewer. Disney, who has been on quite a roll with its tween-focused movies in the past few years, has struck gold yet again with a hi...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 3:00 pm
You’re going to Disney World and have spent months researching where to stay, where to eat, what to see and do, and how to get there and back. A Disney vacation is a sizeable investment, and is worth spending all that time so that you and your family can get your money’s worth and have a truly m...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 2:00 pm
To celebrate the release of Disney’s John Carter, Disney.com is offering guests a chance to discover paradise at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in the “John Carter: Journey to Aulani Sweepstakes.” Inspired by John Carter’s exploration of an amazing new world, the grand prize winner can wake...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 1:00 pm
So you just stuffed yourself on a scrumptious meal at your favorite Walt Disney World eatery. If you’re on the Disney Dining Plan, you likely enjoyed a four-square meal and beverage of choice, right? What you need is a nap, but what your family wants is a ride! Do NOT “walk this way” when you...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 8, 2012, 11:00 am
There is more to choosing your ideal resort than just looking at a picture and clicking “book now”. I’m always sad to hear that someone had a bad experience at one of my favorite resorts on Disney property, basically because they didn’t know any better! That is one reason we started Chip and...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 7, 2012, 9:00 pm
With a pop of confetti and the drop of a banner from atop the CHOC Children’s construction site, Disneyland Resort today announced a $5 million donation to CHOC in support of the “Change CHOC, Change the World” comprehensive fund-raising campaign. The gift includes sponsorship of the lobby in...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 7, 2012, 7:00 pm
Patricia A. Disney, second from left (Lee Salem Photography, LA Times) We have some sad news to pass along today. Patricia Disney, who was once married to Roy E. Disney the late nephew of Walt Disney, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 77. Family spokesman Clifford...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 6, 2012, 11:00 am
Chip and Co & Episodes & Reels is giving away some Free Money this week! With Valentines Day coming next week we thought it might be nice to giveaway some Disney Cash to use on your next Disney Vacation or Shopping Spree. So our good friends at Episodes & Reels just shared with us The Top 10 Animat...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 6, 2012, 9:00 am
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Chip & Company Week in Review.  There have been a lot of stories to read about, so here are the stories that caught our eye last week: Have you heard about the special D23 event “Disneyland Off the Map?”  If so, will you be there on March 6th? Have you ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 5, 2012, 7:00 pm
The largest number of front-entrance topiaries ever, 1,000 brilliantly hued butterflies, 240 floating mini-gardens and 30 million blooms paint a landscape masterpiece at the 19th annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20 at Walt Disney World Resort. Among this year’s fun...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 5, 2012, 5:00 pm
Guests can make the most out of their summer vacation at Walt Disney World Resort—and enjoy terrific perks—thanks to Disney’s Premier Visa Card from Chase. The new card offers Disney fans more ways to earn rewards twice as fast, plus the opportunity to redeem toward airline travel in addition...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 5, 2012, 1:00 pm
When the Disney Fantasy, the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet launches March 31, 2012, it will be a high-water mark for family cruise vacations. This ship, Disney’s fourth, offers entertainment, activities and dining experiences purpose-planned for seven-night cruises from her maiden vo...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 5, 2012, 11:00 am
“Better-for-you” options at five mini shops serving breakfast, lunch and dinner is the theme of the Landscape of Flavors food court at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. The new restaurant will be adjacent to the lobby. “The idea is that you customize your choices,” says Chef Ed Wronski, ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 4, 2012, 9:00 pm
Beginning this Sunday, a prelude comic to the highly-anticipated “The Avengers” film will be released for free on Marvel’s comic app. There will be eight issues in Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week series. Subsequent issues will be released weekly beginning Tuesday, February ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 4, 2012, 7:00 pm
A new interactive exhibit, Habit Heroes presented by Florida Blue and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, debuted at Innoventions at Epcot today. This new experience encourages children of all ages to learn healthy lifestyle habits and become more active. Guests can join forces with Habit Heroes Will Po...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 4, 2012, 5:00 pm
During February and early March, the streets of New Orleans Square will be filled with music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food at New Orleans Bayou Bash! Come join the party from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following dates: February 10, 11, 12 February 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Febru...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 4, 2012, 3:00 pm
Tables in Wonderland at The Wave . . . of American Flavor’s Discovery Dinner At Disney’s Contemporary Resort Thursday, February 16, 2012 6:30 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Dinner Meet at The Wave… of American Flavor’s Main Podium Dress Code – Casual Evening Attire $110 per person, includ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 11:00 pm
Photo courtesy of the LA Times and Disney To help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disneyland Paris, Disney has announced a new night time event that will take place in front of Sleeping Beauty’s Castle as well as a reimagined evening parade. According to the LA Times, the new Disney Dreams sho...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 9:00 pm
In the next series of iPad apps that I’m reviewing, today I’m going to share with you my impressions of Disney Publishing Worldwide Applications app “Toy Story Showtime“, which is available for $4.99 at the iTunes Store.  Similar to Pooh’s Birthday Surprise, which I recently reviewed, the...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 7:00 pm
Episodes & Reels is delivering our monthly Top 10 List a little differently this time around.  We have posted one entry in the countdown each night from Jan 23 – Feb 3 on Chip and Co and now it’s time to finally reveal #1!  Here is our choice for the #1 animated Disney film of all-time: Toy S...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 5:00 pm
On the back cover of the new Diamond edition Blu Ray you will find a quote from a Time magazine reviewer, “A winner that delights every new generation of children.”  Not only does Richard Corliss have it right, but I have yet to meet anyone that doesn’t like this movie young and old alike.  ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 4:00 pm
Lady and the Tramp is coming to Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack on Tuesday, February 7th. If you have an existing copy of Lady and the Tramp (on either DVD, VHS or LaserDisc), you can enter that UPC code on the Disney Movie Rewards website to print a coupon for $8 off the Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy Combo Pack ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 3:00 pm
You all know the story. Boy meets Girl. Girl loves Boy. Girl & Boy have babies. Babies get bigger and Girl & Boy decide that “in order to be good parents” they must take Babies to Walt Disney World. Boy & Girl begin planning, obsessively looking at blogs and WDW maps and books. Boy & Girl desi...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 1:00 pm
While we were at Disney World last week which according to many websites like Touring Plans and from Travel Agents like Pixie Vacations it was going to be a low attendance or value week. I remember when I was in High School and going to Disney World all the time and there were day’s it was complet...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 12:00 pm
... the exciting changes underway. On January 3, La Brea Bakery Café began a significant ... early concept artwork, also will allow La Brea Bakery Café to produce fresh ... é will feature menu items inspired by La Brea Bakery’s founder, Nancy Silverton ... salads, panini and authentic Ital...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 3, 2012, 9:00 am
Sometimes the sound of the mail slot makes me cringe…it’s normally bills or junk mail. But when I hear a package go into the door it’s sheer excitement, especially when I know it’s my 2012 Walt Disney World PassPorter Guidebook! The folks over at PasspPorter press have done it again with th...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 2, 2012, 11:00 pm
Episodes & Reels is delivering our monthly Top 10 List a little differently this time around.  We will post one entry in the countdown each night from Jan 23 – Feb 3 on Chip and Co until we finally reveal #1!  Now back to the countdown with our runner-up, the #2 animated Disney film of all-time:...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 9:00 pm
The cruise line industry is buzzing with the release of the 2013 itineraries and the return of the Disney Magic to Europe. Californians are saddened that the Wonder will be leaving the Port of Los Angeles, but east coasters can’t wait to have the two newest ships in their two Florida ports (Port ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 7:00 pm
Enter ESPN and 1-800-Flowers’ WOW Moment of the Day Sweepstakes for your chance to win a Guy’s Guy Weekend for two at Disney World in Orlando including a NASCAR racing experience, a baseball game, and more. Grand Prize: A Guy’s Guy Weekend including a trip for two to meet ESPN Radio personali...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 5:00 pm
Animal Kingdom; tiger nap time. Every photo has a story. Chip & Company fan Maleah Moskoff, the owner of www.chachatea.net, made a recent trip to Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom last September.  Maleah said of their theme park visit, “We always arrive at the opening hour of Animal King...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 4:00 pm
All of us at Chip and Co are very excited today, especially those ... Memberships, which include: Four issues of Disney twenty-three magazine, the colorful, ... Exclusive member gifts delivered along with Disney twenty-three four times a ... Destination D, celebrating 75 years of Disney anim...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 3:00 pm
I was recently able to take the Beauty and the Beast Storybook Deluxe app for a spin.  In a word, this app is incredible! In it’s basic form, the app is a simple read-along book that your child will enjoy because of the story.  However, the app does so much more than that!  If your child is le...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 1:00 pm
Sleeping Beauty's Castle in Disneyland Cinderella's Castle in Disney World So you’ve been to Walt Disney World, and now you’ve decided you want to make a trip to the place where the magic began. Disneyland is as special and magical as can be, and it is also VERY different from Walt Disney Worl...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 11:00 am
For me it seems the lineup is a little dated and I think their should be a mix of 60′s – 90′s at the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival’s Flower Power concert series.  Beginning March 9 and continuing each weekend, the Flower Power lineup features two new-to-the-festival acts...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Feb 1, 2012, 9:00 am
How would you like to win a copy of Passporter’s 2012 Walt Disney World Guidebook? For me this Guidebook is a must have if you are planning a Disney World Vacation. Our good friends at Magical Mouse School House is hooking us up with a copy to Giveaway on the Chip and Company site! To enter just ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 31, 2012, 11:00 pm
On Sunday, February 5th, beginning at 9:00am ET/PT, ABC Family will air a “Bring it On-a-Thon,” airing the five movies in the popular franchise back-to-back, featuring such ABC Family stars as Ashley Benson (“Pretty Little Liars”), Francia Raisa (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager�...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 31, 2012, 10:00 pm
Today, Marvel hosted a Q&A session with director Joss Whedon, and actors Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, and Clark Gregg about this summers highly anticipated film, ‘The Avengers’. Hit the jump for the full press release. “MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS” ASSEMBLE ON TWITTER   MARVEL STUDIOS ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 21, 2012, 3:00 pm
Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 21, 2012, 1:00 pm
DreamWorks Studios’ Action-Adventure With Heart, “REAL STEEL,” Starring Hugh Jackman, Enters the Home Entertainment Ring on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand January 24, 2012 “It’s Rocky with robots…a heartwarming movie for everyone.” —Pete Hammond Box Office Magazine DreamWor...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 21, 2012, 11:00 am
I know many people love Buffets due to the variety of food available and of course the “eat as much as you want” philosophy but before you think this is about lowering your portion sizes or another health food article let me assure you it is not. Our last trip to Disney World I planned out seve...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 21, 2012, 10:00 am
For a limited time, Dreamworks is offering $5 OFF the purchase of the Real Steel 3-disc Combo Pack. Those interested should visit http://www.steelgetsreal.com/, and click on the offer in the upper right corner of the page. Offer ends 1/29/12. Real Steel Coming to Bluray & DVD Jan 24th 2012 (chipan...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 8:00 pm
A lot of people like to believe this is just a rock ‘em sock ‘em robots movie, but that couldn’t be farther from the case. ‘Real Steel’ is actually about as close to a new ‘Rocky’ film you may ever find yourself getting to. It’s a fun, exciting, and for some, inspirational movie abou...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 7:00 pm
With good wishes for 2012, the Disneyland Resort invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year season at Disneyland park from Jan. 20-29.  The Happy Lunar New Year Celebration! at Disneyland is a joyous tribute to coincide with the traditional Lunar New Year, and it recognizes time-honored traditi...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 6:00 pm
I am not sure if you noticed but we have 2 new writers here on Chip and Company. MouzeKateerz who is our Disney in Pictures Blogger & Dulcie who handles our Disney Food Confessions. They are a welcomed addition to the C&C Team! Both of our new writers focus on pictures at the Disney Parks. While Mo...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 5:00 pm
The Must-Own Movie For The Entire Family Debuts on Blu-ray ™ Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand March 20, 2012 Debut Release Offers Fans the Full Movie Soundtrack with DVD Release andas part of a ‘Wocka-Wocka’ Pack for the Ultimate Muppets Experience! One of the year’s best-loved family come...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 4:00 pm
Anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows that Disney specializes in the details; and I’m always on the look-out for new details or hidden Disney magic that isn’t so easy to find! Today I’m sharing with you my favorite Hollywood Studios hidden details that I have discovered on my visits ...
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Chip C posted an article on Chip and Co - Jan 20, 2012, 3:00 pm
Kate Aspen, the leading designer and manufacturer of uniquely beautiful wedding favors, announced today the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings favor and gift collection in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. Inspired by the style, grace and elegance of the Disney Princess characters and their magi...
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