Holidays
Enjoying the holidays with family
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2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist
Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means it’s time for 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Guests flock to this premiere after hours event to enjoy specialty entertainment, trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom, dance parties, and rare character sightings. There are a ton of exclusive offerings during this five-hour affair. So, to help you make the most of your party time, we’ve created a 2024 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party checklist! But before we dive into our checklist for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, let’s go over what you can expect to find at the party: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event taking place…
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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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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as a Family and Enjoy the Outdoors
Earth Day is a time to celebrate the beauty of our planet and learn how to protect it. And this week, I’m sharing ways you can celebrate Earth Day as a family! Earth Day is an important time to teach kids about how our planet takes care of us, and why it’s so important to take care of our planet. It’s never too early to start teaching children these important lessons. And one of the best ways to educate kiddos is by modeling positive behaviors yourself! By getting kids involved in caring for the planet, you are encouraging them to continue these practices as they get older. So, here are…
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Mandalorian Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a themed dinner featuring our favorite characters from The Mandalorian! Currently in its third season, The Mandalorian has been a pop culture phenomenon ever since it debuted on Disney+. With its brand new characters and storylines, this fresh take on the Star Wars universe has touched the hearts and minds of viewers all over the world. As we approach National Star Wars Day on May 4th, I decided now would be the perfect time to plan a themed dinner to enjoy during the latest Mandalorian episode. Our menu items were directly inspired by the Mandalorian warriors and fan-favorite character – Grogu (aka “Baby Yoda”). * This…
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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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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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Disney Christmas Cookie Recipes Straight From the 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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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…
