Holidays
Enjoying the holidays with family
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Disney Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
This week, we added a touch of Disney magic to our Valentine’s Day celebrations with a Mickey and Minnie themed charcuterie board! At our house, Valentine’s Day is a family affair. Every year, we host a Valentine’s Day party for the kids with crafts, games, and special treats. And this year, I thought it would be fun to create a themed charcuterie board for our celebration. As you probably know, we love adding a touch of Disney magic to our days. So, for added pixie dust on Valentine’s Day, I decided to make a Mickey and Minnie charcuterie board. They are the original Disney couple, after all! To pull it…
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Star Wars: Hoth Battle Party
We celebrated my little Star Wars fan’s fifth birthday with a Hoth Battle party! For the past couple years, my son has been all about Star Wars. Trips to Galaxy’s Edge have been highlights of Disney vacations, and visiting Darth Vader is now a beloved tradition. But in all the Star Wars galaxy, there’s one thing my little guy loves above all else – Imperial Walkers. His fascination with them began within the pages of his Star Wars board book, and then grew after coming face to face with his first AT-AT in Walt Disney World. Discovering my husband’s old N64 game (Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire) sealed the…
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EPCOT Festival of the Holidays – The Best of the Fest!
We had an absolute blast sampling the new food and beverage offerings at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. It was a lot of difficult research, but now we can share our EPCOT Festival of the Holidays best of the fest picks! EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of traditions and cuisine from around the world during the yuletide season. In 2025, the festival takes place from November 28th to December 30th. Guests attending EPCOT 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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New Menu Items at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar
During the holiday season, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar transforms into a festive den of yuletide merriment. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with my family to experience the Holiday Bar and Halloween Bar. But on a recent girls trip, I couldn’t wait to show my friends the incredible festive theming at Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar – and also sample the brand-new menu items! 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…
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How to Throw a Star Wars Life Day Party
This week, we combined our love of Star Wars and Christmas by throwing a Life Day party! What is Life Day, you ask? Well, Star Wars super fans can tell you that Life Day is a Wookiee holiday first introduced in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The special follows Chewbacca and Han Solo, as they attempt to get Chewy home in time for the holiday while evading the Galactic Empire. The Star Wars Holiday Special was very poorly received and was never rebroadcast or released on video. But the special did introduce audiences to Boba Fett, and I think that’s a pretty big win! While I understand the criticisms…
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Disney Jollywood Nights Planning Guide and Checklist
The holidays have officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means Jollywood Nights is back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! During this premiere after hours event, guests delight in the glitz and glam of old Hollywood while immersed in a glittering holiday atmosphere. Specialty entertainment, festive food and drinks, and rare character encounters are just a few of the exclusive offerings available at this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a checklist for Disney Jollywood Nights! But before we dive into our Jollywood Nights checklist, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party. Disney Jollywood Nights Disney…
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Disney Villain Dinner Party
As the air cools and the days get shorter, there’s no doubt spooky season is approaching. So, to celebrate this seasonal change, we hosted a dinner party inspired by the dark side of Disney – the dastardly villains! We love a good Disney villain. They are fascinating and complex characters that captivate us with their personalities and ambitions. Sometimes, we may even relate to these despicable characters and find ourselves rooting for them! All the while knowing, ultimately, good will triumph and evil will get their comeuppance. So, to pay tribute to some of our favorite Disney baddies, we created a Disney Villain Dinner Party. Each menu item was directly…
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Little Shop of Horrors Themed Dinner
This week’s themed dinner was inspired by the horror comedy musical – Little Shop of Horrors! While it’s still very much the summer season, come August, we can’t help but get excited for Halloween. So, to dip our toes in the spooky season while still respecting these sunshiny days, I aspired to create a themed dinner that touched on both seasons. A “Summerween” film, if you’ve jumped on that bandwagon. And then it hit me – Little Shop of Horrors! The film’s flower shop setting embodies summer, while the terrifying carnivorous plant delivers the creepy component. I don’t know about you, but it makes perfect sense to me! The catchy…
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Disney Easter Basket Stuffers
Easter is just around the corner! So, to add extra pixie dust to your celebration, we’ve rounded up a list of Disney Easter basket stuffers. It’s the perfect way to add a little Disney magic to your Easter holiday! *This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! Greet sunny springtime days with these cool Disney shades! We always include a pair of sunglasses in our Easter baskets to encourage more outdoor play. Take some stress out of filling Easter eggs with these Disney pre-filled eggs! Each comes with a fun Disney…
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The Santa Clause Themed Dinner
This week, we put on our Santa hats and enjoyed a themed dinner to the Christmas classic – The Santa Clause! In The Santa Clause, Scott Calvin finds himself taking over the boots (literally) of Santa Claus after inadvertently startling him off his rooftop on Christmas Eve. Scott teams up with his son, Charlie, to deliver the remaining presents and return to the North Pole. Upon his return, however, the elves inform Scott he is now the new Santa (per the “Santa Clause”) and must resume his role next Christmas. For our Santa Clause themed dinner menu, I took inspiration from several food references and characters in the film. So,…
