Halloween
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Under Wraps: A Mummy Themed Dinner
We kicked off spooky season with a viewing of Disney’s Under Wraps accompanied by a mummy themed dinner! Released in 1997, Under Wraps was the first ever Disney Channel Original Movie. The story follows an Egyptian mummy who is brought back to life by a mystical amulet. He is discovered by three children who befriend him and give him the nickname, Harold. Crazy antics ensue while Harold attempts to navigate the modern world and reunite with his lost love. I think most Disney-loving 90s kids can agree – Under Wraps is one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies. So, it’s no surprise it’s the first original movie to be…
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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…
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Coraline Themed Dinner
With spooky season in full swing, we continued our themed dinner nights with a menu inspired by the movie, Coraline! Coraline is one of our favorite movies to watch during our Halloween festivities. We find ourselves referencing it all year long! The film is haunting, yet charming, and the perfect basis for a spooky themed dinner. Food is a major factor in the film, as Coraline’s sinister Other Mother uses it to lure Coraline into her idealized fantasy world. Because of this, I’ve always wanted to create a Coraline themed dinner, but the task was a little daunting. Other Mother is a legendary cook, after all! I knew it was…
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Horror Movie Dinner Party
Friday the 13th occurs during October this year! I can’t think of a better day to host a horror movie marathon. It’s spooky season, after all! So, this week we’ve put together a spine-tingling horror movie dinner menu! Ok, so this is a big step away from the Disney magic I usually focus on. But I have a horror-loving 15-year-old I gotta bend the rules for sometimes! So, we came up with some fun horror-themed dishes to enjoy during our horror movie marathon. Each menu item features one of our favorite horror icons: Michael Myers, Ghostface, Jason Voorhees, Pennywise, Freddy Krueger, and Chucky. Which dish will you be executing this…
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Pumpkin Recipes From the Disney Parks
Fall is finally here! And everyone knows the flavor of the season is none other than pumpkin. So, to celebrate this staple ingredient, we’ve rounded up our favorite pumpkin recipes from the Disney Parks! These pumpkin recipes hail from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line. Which of these Disney pumpkin recipes will you be preparing this fall? Pumpkin Muffins – Jolly Holiday Bakery Café (Disneyland) These pumpkin muffins showcase warm fall flavors such as golden raisins, nutmeg, and cinnamon. I can’t think of a better way to start your day! Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Roll – Amorette’s Patisserie @ Disney Springs (Walt Disney World) The combination of pecan chiffon…
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Halloweentown Themed Dinner
This week, we’re kicking off the spooky season with a special Halloweentown themed dinner! Halloween starts early in our house – too early some may say. But the way I see it, if Halloween parties are taking place at Disney, then we should be celebrating too! So, to kick-start the Halloween season, we enjoyed a themed dinner to the Disney Channel Original Movie – Halloweentown! To create our Halloweentown dinner menu, I took inspiration from the characters and fun food references in the film. So, grab your broomstick and a witch’s brew as we share our Halloweentown dinner and movie night! Town Square Jack-O’-Lantern Cheeseball The giant jack-o’-lantern in the…
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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! We’ve got the dinner table set for 999 happy haunts, but there’s always room for one more… 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,…
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Halloween Recipes From the Disney Parks
This week, I’m sharing Halloween recipes straight from the Disney Parks! No one does Halloween like Disney. From the spooky decorations, lively parties, spectacular entertainment, and devilishly delicious treats and eats – you can count on Disney to bring the Halloween spirit. But if you are missing the Disney Parks this Halloween, you can create some Disney magic at home with these spooktacular recipes! Which one of these Disney Halloween recipes will you be conjuring up in your kitchen this year? Pumpkin Cupcakes – Contempo Café (Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort) Looking for a show stealing dessert to serve at your next Halloween party? Then look no further than these…
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Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Dinner and Recipes
This week, we had a spooky and merry time enjoying a Nightmare Before Christmas themed dinner! The Nightmare Before Christmas is the perfect mashup of Halloween and Christmas spirit. There is a hot debate as to whether it’s considered a Halloween or Christmas movie, but I personally believe it’s a Christmas movie for the following reasons: It’s our family tradition to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas after a night of trick-or-treating to conclude Halloween and welcome the Christmas season! (Yes, I’m that person that jumps right into Christmas in November). But while considering the food references in the film, I decided the menu had a much more *Halloween* feel. So,…
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Top 10 Disney Villains of All Time
With Halloween around the corner, I decided to celebrate our favorite Disney villains with a Top 10 countdown! Disney villains have the remarkable quality to make us laugh, cry, or cower under the covers. Sometimes, our favorite villains have a certain charm and charisma about them. We enjoy watching them carry out their dastardly deeds and may even find ourselves secretly rooting for them. Other times, we eagerly await their timely and deserved demise. Each Disney villain possesses unique evil-doing characteristics that elicit various reactions from viewers. So, how does one go about ranking the top Disney villains? We’ve all seen the go-to Disney baddies dominating these lists: Maleficent, Scar,…
