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Pros and Cons of Disney’s Memory Maker
We’re covering the pros and cons of Disney’s Memory Maker package to determine if this service is worth the investment for your next Disney vacation! Memory Maker refers to the collection of PhotoPass photos captured of your group at various locations, attractions, and character spots throughout Walt Disney World. Many guests debate whether Memory Maker is worth the hefty price tag. So today, we’re covering the pros and cons of Memory Maker, so you can make the best decision for your vacation! What is Memory Maker? Disney’s PhotoPass photographers are located throughout the parks to take photos of your travel party enjoying your vacation. All you have to do is…
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SpongeBob SquarePants Birthday Party Theme
This week, we celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday with a SpongeBob SquarePants party theme! My kids are big SpongeBob fans. It all started with my oldest, who is now 16 – if you can believe it! She adored the cartoon growing up, so for her 3rd birthday I made her a SpongeBob cake. Little did I know then, but that would be the start of many themed dinners. Since my oldest passed on her love of SpongeBob to her younger siblings, I thought it would be fun to revisit the theme for my younger daughter’s 8th birthday party. Her SpongeBob birthday party featured DIY decorations, party games, and food and…
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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Recipes to Make at Home
National Star Wars Day is right around the corner! And one of our favorite ways to celebrate is by preparing a Star Wars themed meal at home. So, this week I’m sharing how you can make popular recipes from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right in your own kitchen! Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge is every Star Wars fan’s dream come true. This themed area allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Star Wars stories. And one of my favorite things about this land is the unique food and drink offerings! If you’re planning a trip to Galaxy’s Edge, be sure to check out our Galaxy’s Edge Foodie Guide!…
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Aladdin Themed Dinner
This week, our family set off on a magic carpet ride while enjoying an Aladdin themed dinner! Aladdin was the first Disney movie I remember seeing in a theater, and a childhood staple growing up. I’ve been wanting to do an Aladdin themed dinner for so long, but I’ve held off because I wanted to make sure to get it just right. Well, this week I finally put in the work and completed all my research and planning. And now, I’m thrilled to share our Aladdin themed dinner! Our menu was inspired by the film’s setting in Agrabah. Despite Agrabah being a fictional city, we know it’s somewhere in the…
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The Emperor’s New Groove Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a special dinner themed to The Emperor’s New Groove! In this Disney comedy, arrogant Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his devious advisor, Yzma, in her attempt to usurp the throne. Lost and alone in the jungle, Kuzco is forced to team up with a kind peasant named Pacha to reclaim his throne. The Emperor’s New Groove is one of my favorite Disney films. When it first came out, I was at an age where I thought I was too cool for Disney (shocking, I know!). I eventually ended up watching it with extended family, and I couldn’t stop laughing! The cast of…
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Planning For Disney On Ice – Everything You Need to Know!
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know before attending Disney On Ice! World-class figure skating combines with Disney showmanship to bring you this family-friendly performance. During Disney On Ice, expect to see incredible tricks and stunts delivered by beloved characters from popular Disney films. Disney On Ice is the perfect way to get a dose of Disney in between theme park visits! The kids love seeing their favorite characters performing to their favorite songs. And while there, you feel surrounded by Disney magic – just like at the theme parks! We’ve attending several Disney On Ice performances in the past, and the whole family has always had a…
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Dumbo Themed Dinner
This week, we partied under the big top with a Dumbo themed dinner! Dumbo has been capturing the hearts of audiences for over 80 years. The film is the fourth feature in Disney Animated Canon, and a personal favorite of Walt Disney. Dumbo even has his own high-flying attraction in Disney theme parks across the globe! The inspiration for our Dumbo themed dinner came from a lucky find I came across on Marketplace. Someone in our area was giving away a circus play tent, and I knew we had to have it! Not only would this tent provide hours of fun for the kids, but it would also be the…
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Leprechaun Pranks for a Magical St. Patrick’s Day
This week, we are sharing our favorite leprechaun pranks to play on the kids for an extra magical St. Patrick’s Day! This time of year in our hometown is tough. While most people are enjoying the early days of spring, we’re still facing many dark and cold winter days. And let’s not forget the occasional blizzards! We need something to look forward to and celebrate with the kids. Enter – St. Patrick’s Day! What’s better than shamrocks, rainbows, and pots of gold to add a little sparkle to these gloomy days? And let’s not forget those tricky leprechauns! One of our favorite ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by…
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Disney’s Nomad Lounge – A Review!
Today, we are reviewing my favorite lounge experience in Walt Disney World – Nomad Lounge! Located in Animal Kingdom, Nomad Lounge is housed in the same building as the park’s signature dining restaurant, Tiffins. The elegant theming and style of cuisine at Tiffins is very much present at Nomad Lounge, but in a more casual environment. Nomad Lounge is known for its relaxing atmosphere, specialty cocktails, and sharable plates inspired by international cuisine. Much like the adjacent Tiffins, the theming of Nomad Lounge celebrates the experience of travel. Guests are encouraged to bring their sense of adventure and satisfy their wanderlust! I’ve been wanting to visit Nomad Lounge for years,…
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Star Wars Birthday Party
Our little Star Wars fan turned three, and we celebrated with a galactic birthday party! Watching our son meet Darth Vader at Walt Disney World inspired this Star Wars birthday party theme. Seeing him interact with the intimidating Sith lord and channel his own little dark side had me absolutely beaming. It’s my favorite memory from our trip! Due to much encouragement from me, Ezra has grown into a big fan of Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire. Don’t get me wrong, he loves the good guys too! But there’s just something so awesome about the bad guys of Star Wars, so that was the focus for his birthday party.…
