Holidays
Enjoying the holidays with family
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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 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,…
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Christmas Dinner and a Movie Pairings
The holidays are finally here! And one of our favorite ways to get in the spirit of the season is with special themed dinner and movie nights. So, this week we’re sharing our festive dinner and Christmas movie pairings! We’ve done a lot of themed dinner and movie nights specifically for the Christmas season, so consider this your one-stop shop to browse them all! Check out our list of Christmas dinner and movie pairings below! A Christmas Story You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid Our Christmas Story themed dinner was inspired by the fun food references in the film including meatloaf, Chinese food, and (of course) Ovaltine! Christmas Vacation It’s…
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Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World
The holidays are just around the corner, so we’re counting down the top 10 ways to celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World! Disney is magical any time of the year, but during the holiday season, the parks and resorts transform into a festive extravaganza! Towering Christmas trees, whimsical decorations, visits from Santa, and jovial events are a treat for the senses. I truly can’t think of a better place to celebrate Christmas with loved ones than at Walt Disney World! If you are a lucky parkgoer this time of year, then here are 10 can’t-miss experiences to celebrate Christmas at Walt Disney World! 10. Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Bar During the…
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Polar Express Hot Chocolate Party
As winter nears, we happily anticipate twinkling Christmas lights, quiet evenings with family, and a magical ambiance in the air. Cozy season is officially here, and one of the best ways to get cozy is with a cup of cocoa. So, this week we enjoyed a hot chocolate party themed to The Polar Express! I loved reading The Polar Express as a child, and now I read the very same copy of the book to my children. It’s a touching story about the spirit of Christmas and believing in magic that applies to young and old alike. My youngest two also enjoy the 2004 animated film of the same name. …
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – Themed Dinner
We capped off our Halloween dinner series with a menu inspired by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been a timeless Halloween tradition since it first aired in 1966. Based on the comic strip Peanuts, this animated special follows Charlie Brown and his friends as they celebrate Halloween. However, Linus chooses to forgo his friends’ traditional celebrations, and instead spends Halloween waiting in a pumpkin patch for the mythical Great Pumpkin. Our Great Pumpkin dinner was inspired by Charlie Brown and his friends as well as Linus’s “sincere” pumpkin patch! * This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click a link…
