• Home
  • About Me
  • Blog Posts
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Earth Day
      • Easter
      • Father’s Day
      • Halloween
      • May the Fourth
      • Mother’s Day
      • New Years
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine’s Day
    • Crafts and DIYs
  • Privacy Policy

Inspiring Magical Memories

Creating Extra Magic in Families' Daily Lives

Inspiring Magical Memories
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blog Posts
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Earth Day
      • Easter
      • Father’s Day
      • Halloween
      • May the Fourth
      • Mother’s Day
      • New Years
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine’s Day
    • Crafts and DIYs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blog Posts
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Disney Themed Dinners
    • Recipes
    • Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks
    • Reviews
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Earth Day
      • Easter
      • Father’s Day
      • Halloween
      • May the Fourth
      • Mother’s Day
      • New Years
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine’s Day
    • Crafts and DIYs
  • Privacy Policy

No Widgets found in the Sidebar Alt!

  • Little Mermaid Dinner Night
    Disney Themed Dinners

    Little Mermaid Dinner Night

    December 5, 2020 /

    For our Disney Dinner this week, we decided to go “Under the Sea” and take inspiration from Disney’s The Little Mermaid!  This Disney film is one of my all-time favorites.  The story features lovable characters, great music, a FANTASTIC villain, and a touching father/daughter storyline.  For our Little Mermaid Dinner, I wanted to incorporate menu items inspired by the sea but keep seafood OFF the menu.  Ariel wouldn’t eat her sea friends, would she?!  So for this week’s Disney Dinner, we set out to immerse ourselves in The Little Mermaid with our “Under the Sea” inspired menu!  Download a printable version of our Little Mermaid Dinner Night Menu here: Under…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Haunted-Mansion-Themed-Dinner

    Haunted Mansion Themed Dinner

    October 25, 2022
    Avatar Themed Dinner

    Avatar Themed Dinner

    June 9, 2023
    ratatouille themed dinner menu

    Ratatouille Themed Dinner Night

    April 18, 2021
  • Eating and Drinking Around the World
    Reviews,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Eat and Drink Around the World in EPCOT’s World Showcase

    November 28, 2020 /

    Today, I am going to share with you how we chose to Eat and Drink Around the World in EPCOT’s World Showcase! We absolutely love World Showcase.  Where else in the world can you experience the culture, food, and people of 11 different countries…all in one place?!  There are so many neat hidden treasures and secret spots to be discovered, and so much knowledge to be attained.  This is an area of the park to be slowly taken in and savored.  One of our favorite ways to do this is with a drink and snack in hand 😊.  Eating and/or Drinking Around the World is a popular challenge that EPCOT…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    50's Prime Time Cafe - A Fantasmic Dining Package Review

    50’s Prime Time Café: A Fantasmic Dining Package Review

    May 8, 2026
    Signature Celebration Package Review

    Cinderella’s Royal Table: Signature Celebration Package – A Review!

    April 23, 2021
    Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White - A Review

    Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White – A Review!

    March 7, 2025
  • Photo by Anete Lūsiņa on Unsplash
    Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Walt Disney World Packing List (and Printable!)

    November 19, 2020 /

    Packing for a Walt Disney World vacation can feel overwhelming  Oftentimes, a stay at Disney can easily last a week or longer. And when you are packing for several people it can be easy to forget something. This is why I always utilize a packing list, especially for big vacations such as Walt Disney World. When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is make a last minute run to the store because of forgotten essentials. My hope for you, is that by utilizing this packing list, you will be able to enjoy a less stressful Walt Disney World vacation! In my household, packing usually starts several…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Tips for Sending Postcards from Walt Disney World

    Tips for Sending Postcards from Walt Disney World

    February 19, 2025
    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas

    December 8, 2023
    Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool at Walt Disney World

    Top 10 Ways to Stay Cool in Walt Disney World

    August 6, 2021
  • Photo by Damir Spanic on Unsplash
    Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    My FAVORITE Way to Save Money on a Walt Disney World Vacation

    November 18, 2020 /

    There are COUNTLESS ways you can budget for and save money on a Walt Disney World vacation, but today I am going to share my favorite method with you! Saving Extra Funds with Disney Gift Cards A Disney World vacation can cost you THOUSANDS depending on your travel party size, length of stay, and on/off property needs.  This leaves many people wondering, “Where am I going to get this money from?!”  One of the easiest ways to save up for a Disney vacation is to start stashing extra funds on Disney gift cards.  You received $100 from a family member for your birthday? Put it on a gift card!  You…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    The Pros and Cons of Memory Maker

    Pros and Cons of Disney’s Memory Maker

    July 14, 2024
    The Best Places to Take a Break in Magic Kingdom

    The BEST Places to Take a Break in Magic Kingdom

    May 13, 2022
    Disney's Beak and Barrel Pirate Lounge

    Disney’s Beak and Barrel Pirate Lounge – A Review!

    November 8, 2025
  • Toy Story Pizza Party
    Disney Themed Dinners

    Toy Story Pizza Party Night

    November 17, 2020 /

    Tonight, I am going to share with you how we threw our very own Toy Story Pizza Party! This idea was sparked by the upcoming National Pizza Day as well as our love for all things Disney. This simple dinner is an EASY way to add a little Disney magic to your evening. National Pizza Day is a celebration of all things pizza taking place yearly on February 9th!   You can thank the early Romans for the very first iteration of our favorite cheesy, carb-y, cuisine.  Many years later, 18th century Naples would be the birthplace of the modern pizzas we enjoy today!  Now that we have a basic understanding…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Halloween Recipes from the Disney Parks

    Halloween Recipes From the Disney Parks

    October 17, 2022
    Halloweentown Themed Dinner

    Halloweentown Themed Dinner

    August 27, 2023
    Mulan Themed Dinner

    Mulan Themed Dinner

    February 8, 2022
  • Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash
    Recipes

    Great-Grandma Carmella’s Italian Meatball Recipe

    November 16, 2020 /

    Ahhhh spaghetti and meatballs, the ultimate comfort food in my opinion!  There’s nothing like twirling noodles on your fork and stabbing a juicy Italian meatball to keep everything together in one perfect bite.  And let’s be honest, who hasn’t tried to reenact that famous noodle sharing scene from Lady and the Tramp?  My family is guilty! Today, I am going to share how you can make your own Italian Meatballs with this treasured family recipe. Italian Origins This Italian Meatball Recipe comes from the kitchen of my Great-Grandma Carmella.  The origin of this Italian Meatball Recipe hails from Naples, Italy, where my Grandma was born.  I love embracing my Italian…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Thanksgiving Recipes from the Disney Parks

    Thanksgiving Recipes from the Disney Parks

    November 9, 2021
    Photo by Nerfee Mirandilla on Unsplash

    Great-Grandma Carmella’s Classic Marinara Recipe

    November 16, 2020
    EPCOT's Avocado Margarita Recipe

    EPCOT Avocado Margarita Recipe

    November 4, 2021
  • Photo by Nerfee Mirandilla on Unsplash
    Recipes

    Great-Grandma Carmella’s Classic Marinara Recipe

    November 16, 2020 /

    Today I am going to share my most treasured family recipe, my Great-Grandma Carmella’s Classic Marinara!  My Grandma was born in Naples, Italy, immigrating to the United States when she was 2 years old.  I love to embrace my Italian heritage, and preparing this sauce makes me feel connected to my Grandma and her Italian traditions. My Grandma was famous in her time for organizing HUGE spaghetti feeds for her community, and supplying her prized sauce recipes to local Italian restaurants.  She was a giver!  So in the spirit of her giving, I am excited to share her Classic Marinara Recipe with you today. Warning: Preparing this sauce will make…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Christmas Cookie Recipes From the Disney Parks

    Disney Christmas Cookie Recipes Straight From the Parks

    November 7, 2022
    Halloween Recipes from the Disney Parks

    Halloween Recipes From the Disney Parks

    October 17, 2022
    Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

    Great-Grandma Carmella’s Italian Meatball Recipe

    November 16, 2020
  • Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room
    Reviews,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room – A Review!

    November 15, 2020 /

    Today I am SO excited to share with you an often-over-looked experience at Walt Disney World…Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room!  Every trip to Disney has had a *FOODIE EXPERIENCE* highlight for me.  In 2012, we were blown away by the outstanding service at Tony’s in Magic Kingdom.  In 2015, we were absolutely delighted with the food and character interactions at Garden Grill in EPCOT.  Well, our most recent trip (in 2020) was EXTRA special as we were celebrating our wedding in Disney World!  We treated ourselves.  We had dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Club Level access in Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, and even the After-Fireworks…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Disney's Beak and Barrel Pirate Lounge

    Disney’s Beak and Barrel Pirate Lounge – A Review!

    November 8, 2025
    Disney's Nomad Lounge Review

    Disney’s Nomad Lounge – A Review!

    January 27, 2024
    The BEST Dishes From EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival

    The BEST Dishes From EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival

    November 4, 2023
  • Cinderella Afternoon Tea Party
    Disney Themed Dinners

    An Afternoon Tea Inspired by Cinderella

    November 14, 2020 /

    We love throwing tea parties at our house!  After our AMAZING experience at the Grand Floridian Garden View Tea Room (read my full review HERE), I decided we needed to throw our very own tea parties at home! A couple weeks ago, we put together an Afternoon Tea inspired by Snow White and the apple picking season of fall.  You can check out what we did HERE!  For this Afternoon Tea Party, we decided to embrace all things pumpkin.  And nothing screams pumpkin like the much-adored Disney film, Cinderella. So I set forth coming up with a menu for An Afternoon Tea inspired by Cinderella! I love pumpkin spice and…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Toy Story Pizza Party

    Toy Story Pizza Party Night

    November 17, 2020
    Bambi Themed Dinner

    Bambi Themed Dinner

    April 5, 2022
    Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

    Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

    October 11, 2024
  • Snow White Afternoon Tea
    Disney Themed Dinners

    An Afternoon Tea Inspired by Snow White

    November 13, 2020 /

    This week, we decided to throw an afternoon tea party inspired by the Disney film, Snow White. With fall in the air, we aimed to incorporate apples into our sweet and savory dishes, as well as our tea selection! Follow along as I walk you through how we assembled our Snow White tea party! Hopefully, this post will give you ideas on how to host your very own Snow White afternoon tea party for those princess lovers at home. We love throwing tea parties at our house!  There is nothing more relaxing than sitting around the table, nibbling on tiny sandwiches, pastries, and desserts, and sipping hot tea.  It gives…

    read more

    You May Also Like

    Walt Disney World Cookie Bakeoff: Grand Floridian Versus Num Num Cookies

    Disney World Chocolate Chip Cookie Bakeoff: Grand Floridian VS Num Num Cookies

    March 14, 2021
    EPCOT's Avocado Margarita Recipe

    EPCOT Avocado Margarita Recipe

    November 4, 2021
    Zootopia Themed Dinner

    Zootopia Themed Dinner

    April 3, 2026
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

Bio

Hello!  Thanks for stopping by Inspiring Magical Memories.  My name is Anthea. I am the mother of two daughters (2008 & 2016) and a son (2021).  I’m so excited to share this blog with you!  Here, I will show you how I take inspiration from the magic of Disney to create magical memories for my family.  In this blog, you will find Disney inspired posts including: Disney Themed Dinners and Parties, Recipes, Disney Reviews and Trip Planning News and Tips (from a mom who has done it!).My family and I enjoying our last day at Disney

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Blog Posts
  • Privacy Policy
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.