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Enchanted Themed Dinner and Movie Night
This week we enjoyed a special dinner and movie night themed to the Disney motion picture, Enchanted! On the surface, Enchanted seems like a run-of-the-mill fairytale featuring an evil queen attempting to curse an innocent maiden. But as the story unfolds, viewers learn this fairytale is anything but ordinary. Giselle is a maiden living in a fairytale land who dreams of finding her soulmate to share true love’s kiss with. And when she meets Prince Edward, they happily set off to be married. But Edward’s evil stepmother, Narissa, rules as queen, and Edward’s marriage will depose her from her standing. So, she uses magic to send Giselle where “there are…
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Top 10 Disney Couples
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, we are counting down our Top 10 Disney Couples! Disney has created some of the most iconic love stories of all time. And those relationships have greatly evolved over the years. The “love at first sight” trope has slowly grown into more complex and nuanced onscreen relationships. To narrow down generations of Disney couples to a Top 10 really comes down to personal preference. Do you believe in love at first sight? Or is love something that needs to be nurtured and grown over time? Is perfect love passionate, or is it about finding that special person to experience life’s highs and lows with? Ok,…
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Character Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace – A Review!
This week, we are reviewing the character breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace! Topolino’s Terrace is located on the gorgeous rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort. This table service restaurant offers character dining for breakfast, and French and Italian-inspired signature dining for dinner. But today, we are focusing on breakfast! Officially referred to as Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends, guests of this dining experience enjoy a prix-fixe menu while meeting Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy. Breakfast at Topolino’s Terrace fully embraces the celebration of European art found throughout Riviera Resort. The characters even don artist-inspired costumes unique to this dining experience, but more on that later! Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs)…
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2023 Walt Disney World Planning Guide
If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2023, 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 overwhelming and stressful if you don’t understand the latest policies and procedures. It is important for future park goers to be informed when it comes to purchasing tickets and lodging, making park and dining 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 2023, so nothing sneaks up…
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Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar – A Review!
During the holiday season, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar transforms into a festive hidden gem. And today, we are reviewing the experience! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is a family-friendly lounge located in Disney Springs. This watering hole is designed to resemble an airplane hangar-turned-dive bar. And who should be the proprietor of such a location? Well, none other than Indiana Jones’s high-flying and adventure-seeking pal, Jock Lindsey! Fans of Raiders of the Lost Ark will remember Jock Lindsey (and his boa constrictor, Reggie) helping Indy with a daring escape during an expedition in Peru. And as the story goes, after adventuring with Indy in central Florida, Jock decided to settle down…
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The BEST Dishes From EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays
We recently returned from a Christmastime trip to Walt Disney World, and one of the highlights was snacking around World Showcase during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays! EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of traditions and cuisine from around the world during the holiday season. In 2022, the festival takes place from November 25th to December 30th. We timed our trip just right to catch the very beginning of the festival. Guests attending EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays will enjoy various seasonal offerings around World Showcase including holiday storytellers, festive decorations, musical performances, and special events. But the big draw of this festival for many is the…
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Themed Dinner
This week, we watched Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer while enjoying a special dinner themed to the film! When I think of a Christmas classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer always comes to mind. Reflecting on my earliest Christmas memories, I remember being so excited to pop in my recorded Rudolph VHS tape and watch the movie. Yes, you read that right! My childhood go-to Christmas movie was recorded straight from TV onto VHS, with Christmas commercials and all. And in all fairness, those commercials were some of my favorite parts! Fueled by nostalgia, I decided this was the year I would prepare a Rudolph themed dinner for the kids to enjoy. …
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Christmas Cookie Recipes From the Disney Parks
This week, I’m sharing Christmas cookie recipes from the Disney Parks! Baking festive treats for friends and family is one of my favorite holiday traditions. And I’m especially excited to infuse some Disney magic in my holiday baking with these Christmas cookie recipes from the Parks! These recipes hail from Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Shanghai Disneyland. Which of these Disney Christmas cookie recipes will you be baking for the holidays? Mickey Chocolate Chip Cookies – Disneyland Paris Disneyland Paris puts a festive spin on traditional chocolate chip cookies by incorporating pecans, dried cranberries, and a dark chocolate drizzle. These cookies will make the perfect addition to…
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Stroller Hacks For the Disney Parks
If you are planning a trip to Disney with little ones in tow, these stroller hacks will make navigating the theme parks a breeze! The Disney Parks are huge, which can lead to many miles of walking each day. It can be very difficult for little ones to keep up. And if I’m being honest, many adults find it challenging as well! Strollers become a necessity for many families enjoying a Disney vacation. Luckily, Disney is well suited to accommodate the masses of strollers arriving each day. But bringing and using strollers in the crowded theme parks can have its challenges. To help take some of the stress out of…
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Haunted Mansion Themed Dinner
Welcome, foolish mortals. This week, we are wrapping up our Halloween festivities with a Haunted Mansion themed dinner! There’s no doubt about it – the Haunted Mansion is my absolute favorite attraction at the Disney Parks. This fan-favorite ride takes guests on a spooky tour through a dilapidated estate inhabited by the spirits of the deceased. The Haunted Mansion has developed quite a large and devoted following over the years, and it’s no surprise. The moment you step through the mansion’s doors, you become totally immersed in the rich storyline. It’s satisfyingly creepy, but also fun and light-hearted. Everywhere you look there are amazing details to discover, which makes you…
