Holidays
Enjoying the holidays with family
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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! 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,…
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Disney-Inspired Crafts for Father’s Day
This week, we rounded up our favorite Disney-inspired crafts to make for Father’s Day! These Disney crafts are a great way to get the kids involved in making a special Father’s Day gift. Children grow up way too fast, but by helping them create a special gift for Dad, he will have a cherished remembrance of their childhood for years to come. Whether Dad is a fan of Disney animation, Marvel, or Star Wars – we’ve got the perfect Father’s Day crafts for him! *This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click the link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to…
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Gift Ideas for the Disney-Loving Mom
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve rounded up the perfect gift ideas for the Disney-loving mom in your life! Whether Mom is a fan of the movies or the parks, these Disney gifts are sure to add the perfect sprinkle of pixie dust to her special day. *This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! Mom will sparkle and shine with Disney flair wearing these stunning jewelry pieces from shopDisney. This Disney photo frame is the perfect gift to remind Mom of the magical memories you share together. These adorable Minnie…
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Top 10 Disney Moms for Mother’s Day
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Top 10 Disney Moms for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and we’ve rounded up our Top 10 Disney Moms to celebrate! These Disney moms are loving, strong, selfless, and fiercely protective of their families. Do they measure up to the mom you are celebrating this Mother’s Day? 10. Franny Robinson (Meet the Robinsons) “Mister, you’re grounded ‘til you die.” Franny Robinson is one of our favorite Disney moms because of her quirky, intelligent, and encouraging nature. The Robinsons enjoy many wild and fun antics under her care, including epic food fights and jazz performing frogs. Franny is also incredibly compassionate toward the orphaned Lewis and instantly accepts him as part of her family. 9. …
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Disney-Inspired Crafts for Easter
Spring is in the air, and we are loving these Disney-inspired Easter crafts! These days, my family has bunny ears, floral bonanzas, and egg hunts on the brain. If your family is anything like mine, they are eagerly awaiting the annual visit from our long-eared friend – the Easter Bunny! To help pass the time before the big day, I like to keep busy making festive Easter crafts. And because we are a Disney-loving family, of course we put a Disney spin on our crafting projects. Like I always say – the holidays are always better with a little Disney magic thrown in! We’ve rounded up these Disney-inspired Easter…
