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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.…
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2025 Walt Disney World Planning Guide
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2025, this planning guide will 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 overwhelming and stressful if you don’t understand the latest policies and procedures. It’s important for future park goers to be informed when it comes to purchasing tickets and lodging, handling reservations, and keeping track of important deadlines. This handy planning guide will keep you up to date with the most recent changes at Walt Disney World in 2025, so nothing sneaks up on you! Don’t Hesitate to Start…
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Noelle Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a Christmas themed dinner to the Disney+ holiday comedy, Noelle! Noelle Kringle is the daughter of Santa Claus. After her father retires, it is Noelle’s job to support her brother (Nick) and ensure he is ready to inherit the Santa role. Unfortunately, Nick gets cold feet and flees the North Pole. To save Christmas, Noelle embarks on a search-and-recover mission to retrieve her brother from the unfamiliar world outside the North Pole. Noelle is a charming story full of holiday fun that we look forward to watching every year! There are several fun food references that inspired me to create this Noelle themed dinner. Some of…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
This week, we are covering all the Christmas offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Walt Disney World goes all out when decking the halls for Christmas, especially at the Disney Resorts! Guests visiting over the holidays are treated to massive Christmas trees, larger-than-life gingerbread displays, and exquisitely themed ornaments and lights. The décor at the resorts is so spectacular, many guests plan a day to simply resort hop to take in the amazing displays. If this sounds like you, then check out our Top 10 Disney Resorts to Visit During Christmas! Each resort offers something unique, and Animal Kingdom Lodge is no exception. Animal Kingdom Lodge tends to fly under…
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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know about the Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs! Christmas trees are my favorite part of the holidays. Taking in the twinkling lights, colorful ribbons, and shiny baubles puts me in a jolly mood! If you feel the same, then you won’t want to miss this yuletide tradition at Disney Springs – the Christmas Tree Stroll! What is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll? The Christmas Tree Stroll is a showcase of extravagantly decorated Christmas trees scattered across Disney Springs. And in true Disney fashion, each Christmas tree celebrates various Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel favorites. This annual event takes place…
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Christmas Vacation Themed Dinner
This week’s themed dinner was inspired by the classic holiday comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! In Christmas Vacation, family man Clark Griswold strives to host the perfect “old-fashioned Christmas” for his family and extended relatives. But his well-intentioned plans go awry, and mayhem ensues. This film is full of hilarious scenes and quotable moments, not to mention some great food references. So, this year, I decided to join in on the “old-fashioned Christmas” fun and have a Christmas Vacation themed dinner! Creating our Christmas Vacation themed dinner menu was a lot of fun. I took inspiration from Clark’s colorful family members as well as several hilarious food references in the…
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Minnie’s Halloween Dine Character Dinner – A Review!
This week, we’re reviewing Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine! Hollywood & Vine is a table service restaurant located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Art Deco-inspired space is described as a “Cafeteria to the Stars” which hosts a casual family buffet accompanied by character meet-and-greets. During breakfast, guests interact with popular Disney Junior pals. Lunch and dinner service, however, switches to seasonal dining parties with Minnie and the gang. During the fall months, Hollywood & Vine is home to Minnie’s Halloween Dine! Guests of Minnie’s Halloween Dine get to celebrate the spooky season with Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Pluto wearing their best Halloween attire. Advance Dining Reservations are highly…
