Holidays
Enjoying the holidays with family
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Halloween Dinner and a Movie Pairings
Spooky season is in full swing! And one of our favorite ways to get in the Halloween spirit is with themed dinner and movie nights. So, this week we’re sharing our favorite dinner and movie pairings perfect for Halloween! We’ve done a lot of themed dinners specifically for the Halloween season, so consider this your one-stop shop to browse them all! Check out our list of Halloween dinner and movie pairings below! Addams Family Dinner and a Movie They Really Are a Scream Our Addams Family dinner menu features macabre morsels inspired by each creepy and kooky family member. Beetlejuice Themed Dinner It’s Showtime! This menu was inspired by the…
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Nightmare Before Christmas Dessert Board
This week, we created a dessert board with delicious treats inspired by Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! Growing up, I absolutely loved The Nightmare Before Christmas, and I’m happy to say my kids have followed in my footsteps! It’s our tradition to watch the film every Halloween night after an evening of trick-or-treating. But no one in the family loves Jack Skellington more than my three-year-old. Spooky season or not, he loves dancing around the house to the soundtrack while pretending to be Jack. We’ve already done a Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Dinner, but my son was still a baby and missed out on the fun. So, this year I…
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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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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Recipes to Make at Home
National Star Wars Day is right around the corner! And one of our favorite ways to celebrate is by preparing a Star Wars themed meal at home. So, this week I’m sharing how you can make popular recipes from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right in your own kitchen! Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge is every Star Wars fan’s dream come true. This themed area allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Star Wars stories. And one of my favorite things about this land is the unique food and drink offerings! If you’re planning a trip to Galaxy’s Edge, be sure to check out our Galaxy’s Edge Foodie Guide!…
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Leprechaun Pranks for a Magical St. Patrick’s Day
This week, we are sharing our favorite leprechaun pranks to play on the kids for an extra magical St. Patrick’s Day! This time of year in our hometown is tough. While most people are enjoying the early days of spring, we’re still facing many dark and cold winter days. And let’s not forget the occasional blizzards! We need something to look forward to and celebrate with the kids. Enter – St. Patrick’s Day! What’s better than shamrocks, rainbows, and pots of gold to add a little sparkle to these gloomy days? And let’s not forget those tricky leprechauns! One of our favorite ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by…
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Star Wars Birthday Party
Our little Star Wars fan turned three, and we celebrated with a galactic birthday party! Watching our son meet Darth Vader at Walt Disney World inspired this Star Wars birthday party theme. Seeing him interact with the intimidating Sith lord and channel his own little dark side had me absolutely beaming. It’s my favorite memory from our trip! Due to much encouragement from me, Ezra has grown into a big fan of Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire. Don’t get me wrong, he loves the good guys too! But there’s just something so awesome about the bad guys of Star Wars, so that was the focus for his birthday party.…
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Noelle Themed Dinner
This week, we enjoyed a Christmas themed dinner to the Disney+ holiday comedy, Noelle! Noelle Kringle is the daughter of Santa Claus. After her father retires, it is Noelle’s job to support her brother (Nick) and ensure he is ready to inherit the Santa role. Unfortunately, Nick gets cold feet and flees the North Pole. To save Christmas, Noelle embarks on a search-and-recover mission to retrieve her brother from the unfamiliar world outside the North Pole. Noelle is a charming story full of holiday fun that we look forward to watching every year! There are several fun food references that inspired me to create this Noelle themed dinner. Some of…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
This week, we are covering all the Christmas offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Walt Disney World goes all out when decking the halls for Christmas, especially at the Disney Resorts! Guests visiting over the holidays are treated to massive Christmas trees, larger-than-life gingerbread displays, and exquisitely themed ornaments and lights. The décor at the resorts is so spectacular, many guests plan a day to simply resort hop to take in the amazing displays. If this sounds like you, then check out our Top 10 Disney Resorts to Visit During Christmas! Each resort offers something unique, and Animal Kingdom Lodge is no exception. Animal Kingdom Lodge tends to fly under…
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Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
This week, we’re covering everything you need to know about the Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs! Christmas trees are my favorite part of the holidays. Taking in the twinkling lights, colorful ribbons, and shiny baubles puts me in a jolly mood! If you feel the same, then you won’t want to miss this yuletide tradition at Disney Springs – the Christmas Tree Stroll! What is the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll? The Christmas Tree Stroll is a showcase of extravagantly decorated Christmas trees scattered across Disney Springs. And in true Disney fashion, each Christmas tree celebrates various Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel favorites. This annual event takes place…
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Christmas Vacation Themed Dinner
This week’s themed dinner was inspired by the classic holiday comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! In Christmas Vacation, family man Clark Griswold strives to host the perfect “old-fashioned Christmas” for his family and extended relatives. But his well-intentioned plans go awry, and mayhem ensues. This film is full of hilarious scenes and quotable moments, not to mention some great food references. So, this year, I decided to join in on the “old-fashioned Christmas” fun and have a Christmas Vacation themed dinner! Creating our Christmas Vacation themed dinner menu was a lot of fun. I took inspiration from Clark’s colorful family members as well as several hilarious food references in the…
