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Encanto Themed Dinner
This week’s themed dinner was inspired by the new Disney film, Encanto! Encanto is about the Madrigal family and their magical gifts they use to give back to their community. This story pays tribute to the beauty of Colombia. Music, dance, familial ties, and the country’s natural beauty are all focal points of the film. Not to mention the incredible food! We absolutely adore this movie. With a captivating soundtrack by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s no surprise we can’t stop singing our favorite Encanto songs throughout the day. Because this movie is so popular in our home, I knew I had to create a special menu for an Encanto Themed Dinner. …
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Mulan Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a Mulan Themed Dinner while learning about the traditional holiday, Lunar New Year! I’ve been wanting to do a Mulan Themed Dinner for a while because I absolutely love Chinese cuisine. And when I realized Lunar New Year was approaching, I decided it would be the perfect learning opportunity for the kids (and me)! Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival) is an important international holiday celebrated in many Asian countries. This celebration marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring! The New Year begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar, and festivities continue for 15 days until the first…
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Tips to Score the BEST Disney Dining Reservations
Today, I’m covering tips and strategies to utilize when booking your Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) for Walt Disney World! Ahhhh ADRs, just thinking about all the tasty food options makes this Disney Foodie’s stomach growl. One of the BEST things about a Walt Disney World vacation is all the amazing food you can eat! I relish planning out every snack, Quick Service meal, and Table Service reservation for us to enjoy on our vacation. Like I always say, it’s best to go in with a plan! So, if you are hoping to score some of those most popular Disney World dining reservations, make sure to follow these tips below! Do…
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Date Night at Walt Disney World
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought it only fitting to talk about Date Night in Disney World! While many people believe Disney World is a destination for kids and families, there are a TON of things for adults to do as well. Disney World is a popular destination for guests enjoying their honeymoon and anniversary, after all! The options for date night in Disney World include high-end signature dining, fun lounges, spectacular shows, and one-of-a-kind experiences. You can enjoy your date night in any Disney World theme park, resort, or at Disney Springs. OR you could make a whole day of it and enjoy a combination of all…
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2022 Walt Disney World Planning Guide
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2022, this planning guide will help keep you organized so you don’t miss any important deadlines! Planning a trip to Walt Disney World can be fun and exciting, but it can also be REALLY stressful! The COVID-19 pandemic has really shaken things up at the parks, so it is even more important for future park goers to understand the most recent policy changes, booking windows, and deadlines. This handy planning guide will help you keep track of the most recent changes at Walt Disney World, so nothing sneaks up on you! For our most up-to-date Walt Disney World Planning…
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Frozen Themed Dinner
The cold, dark winter days of January are here, so I decided to brighten things up with a Frozen Themed Dinner! What better movie to enjoy while the average temp outside is 10 below zero? And coincidentally, we found ourselves in the middle of a winter storm the day of our dinner party. The cold may never bother Elsa, but it sure is affecting me! The menu I created for our Frozen Themed Dinner was influenced by some fun food references in the film. And because Frozen is set in Norway, I also took inspiration from traditional Norwegian cuisine. Incorporating these Norwegian dishes on our menu was a great opportunity…
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Themed Dinner and Movie
For our final Christmas Themed Dinner, we enjoyed a Who-feast while viewing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This classic Christmas tale focuses on a mean-spirited grouch who HATES Christmas and his neighboring merrymakers, the Whos. In his attempt to steal Christmas and end it once and for all, the Grinch learns a valuable lesson: Christmas isn’t about material things; it’s a joyous feeling in your heart when you care for others. The menu I created for our Grinch Themed Dinner can be enjoyed during a reading of the beloved Dr. Seuss story, a viewing of the classic animated film, or during your favorite Grinch adaptation! In our household, our favorite…
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Home Alone Themed Dinner
This week’s themed dinner was inspired by the classic Christmas film – Home Alone! Mistakenly left alone while his family traveled to Paris for the holidays, 8-year-old Kevin finds creative ways to fend for himself in their absence. To make matters worse, Kevin must face off against two burglars in a showdown to protect his home. We love watching this movie during Christmastime and enjoy lots of laughs as we quote our favorite scenes. There are several food references throughout the film, which made it a lot of fun creating this Home Alone Dinner menu. Read on, to see how we ate like unsupervised 8-year-olds while enjoying this holiday classic!…
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Top 10 Walt Disney World Resorts to Visit During Christmas
Walt Disney World goes all out when decking the halls for Christmas, and the Disney resorts are no exception! Massive Christmas trees, intricate gingerbread displays, brightly colored lights and exquisitely themed ornaments are just a few of the festive sights guests can enjoy during their holiday visit. With so many gorgeous Christmas offerings at each of the Disney resorts, many guests plan a day to simply resort hop to take in these amazing displays. If you are looking forward to a Christmas Disney trip, be sure to check out the festive cheer at these Top 10 Disney Resorts! 10. Polynesian Resort You’ll be saying Mele Kalikimaka when you visit the…
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Disney Christmas Crafts to Make For Friends and Family
It’s the holiday season, and what better way to get in the spirit than with some festive Disney Christmas Crafts? We’ve rounded up some of the jolliest crafts and DIYs to add a little Disney magic to your holidays. Whether you are looking to spruce up your holiday décor or make gifts for loved ones – we’ve got the Disney Christmas Crafts for you! Try one of these Disney advent calendar crafts to give your family a little dose of Disney during the countdown to Christmas. You can fill them with small goodies, Disney pins, snippets of Disney trivia, or even a Disney movie selection to enjoy that evening! Disney-Inspired…
