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  • Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas
    Christmas,  Holidays,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Christmas

    December 8, 2023 /

    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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    December 19, 2021
    A Christmas Story Dinner Night

    A Christmas Story Dinner Night

    December 22, 2020
  • Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll
    Christmas,  Holidays,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll

    November 26, 2023 /

    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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    December 22, 2020
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    EPCOT Festival of the Holidays - The Best of the Fest

    EPCOT Festival of the Holidays – The Best of the Fest!

    December 23, 2025
  • Minnie's Halloween Dine Character Dining
    Halloween,  Holidays,  Reviews,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    Minnie’s Halloween Dine Character Dinner – A Review!

    November 11, 2023 /

    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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    October 8, 2025

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    October 1, 2021
    Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Dinner

    Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Dinner and Recipes

    October 7, 2022
  • The BEST Dishes From EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival
    Reviews,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    The BEST Dishes From EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival

    November 4, 2023 /

    EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival is a culinary exploration of cuisines across 6 continents. During our last visit to Walt Disney World, we had a blast snacking around World Showcase and hitting up the festival food booths.  In this article, I will cover everything we sampled at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, and which dishes we thought were the best of the fest! For a full list of Food and Wine Festival offerings, head to the Walt Disney World website. Flavors From Fire The Impossible Burger Slider This plant-based slider is served with wasabi cream and spicy Asian slaw on a sesame seed bun.  The plant-based patty was very flavorful…

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    Disney's Nomad Lounge Review

    Disney’s Nomad Lounge – A Review!

    January 27, 2024
    Morimoto Asia Dining Review

    Morimoto Asia – A Disney Dining Review!

    February 13, 2026
    Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White - A Review

    Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White – A Review!

    March 7, 2025
  • Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist
    Halloween,  Holidays,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Checklist

    September 12, 2023 /

    Fall has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means it’s time for 2025 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 2025 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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    Under Wraps: A Mummy Themed Dinner

    September 1, 2024
    Casper Brunch and a Movie

    Casper Brunch and a Movie

    September 26, 2021
    Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

    Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

    October 11, 2024
  • Avatar Themed Dinner
    Disney Themed Dinners

    Avatar Themed Dinner

    June 9, 2023 /

    This week, we enjoyed an Avatar themed dinner inspired by the food and drinks at Walt Disney World’s Pandora! Pandora World of Avatar is a themed land inspired by the film.  This exotic and strikingly beautiful area celebrates the culture of the Na’vi and their relationship with nature.  And to commemorate the release of Avatar: The Way of Water on Disney+, I decided to make some of our favorite dishes from Pandora for a special dinner! Pandora has two dining locations: Satu’li Canteen and Pongu Pongu. At Satu’li Canteen, guests step inside a former RDA mess hall, now adorned with Na’vi art and artifacts.  On the menu you will find…

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    Family-Friendly St Paddy’s Day Party

    March 21, 2021
    Aladdin Themed Dinner

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    April 22, 2024
    The Mandalorian Themed Dinner

    Mandalorian Themed Dinner

    April 16, 2023
  • The Best Age to Take Your Child to Disney
    Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    The Best Age to Take Your Child to Disney

    May 31, 2023 /

    Anxious to start planning your dream Disney vacation, but unsure if your child is the right age?  Then you’re in the right place! Many future park goers are unsure if their child is the right age for Disney.  And in all honesty, there is not just one, perfect age that applies to all children.  So today, we’re discussing the pros and cons of each age group to help you decide when to take your child to Disney! Under 3 Babies and toddlers at Disney – so precious!  Watching their amazement during fireworks, interest in the characters, first ride on Dumbo, and those adorable photos.  It’s amazing watching them experience the…

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    Minnie's Halloween Dine Character Dining

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    November 11, 2023
    Disney Jollywood Nights Checklist

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    November 21, 2025
    2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival

    2025 EPCOT Food and Wine Festival – Food Reviews!

    September 27, 2025
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    Sanaa Dining Review

    May 11, 2023 /

    This week, we’re sharing our dining review of Walt Disney World’s hidden gem – Sanaa! Sanaa is located in Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.  As the name implies, this stunning resort is themed like an African lodge and houses gorgeous African artifacts and artwork.  And outside on the savannah, guests can view free-roaming animals such as zebras, giraffes, and gazelles.  There is so much beauty throughout this resort, and dining at Sanaa is a great excuse to explore it! Sanaa offers two distinct dining experiences.  In the mornings, guests can partake in the Kuamsha Breakfast, a casual quick-service option that requires no reservations.  For lunch and dinner, however,…

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    March 7, 2025
    The BEST Dishes From EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival

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    November 4, 2023
  • Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Foodie Guide
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    Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Foodie Guide

    March 29, 2023 /

    We’re covering all the Star Wars-themed sips and eats available in Galaxy’s Edge with this foodie guide! Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge is every Star Wars fan’s playground.  This themed area is a bustling outpost located on the remote planet, Batuu.  Visitors can browse the lively markets, build their own droids and lightsabers, evade the First Order, and even pilot the Millennium Falcon!  But one of my favorite aspects of Galaxy’s Edge is the food! Galaxy’s Edge is known for its rich theming and storytelling, and that attention to detail is also present in its galactic fare!  There are tons of unique offerings here that can’t be missed. …

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    February 17, 2023
    Jock Lindsey's Holiday Bar Review

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    December 20, 2025
  • Oga's Cantina at Galaxy's Edge - A Review
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    Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy’s Edge – A Review!

    March 25, 2023 /

    This week, we are diving into the world of Star Wars to review Oga’s Cantina! Oga’s Cantina is a lounge located in Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios.  Galaxy’s Edge is known for its rich theming and attention to detail, and Oga’s Cantina is no exception!  When you set foot in Oga’s Cantina, you’re immediately transported to a galaxy far, far away.  Known to be a popular watering hole for smugglers, bounty hunters, pilots, and weary travelers – it’s clear Oga’s Cantina is brimming with character and story.   What Star Wars fan hasn’t secretly (or not-so-secretly) dreamed of visiting the infamous Mos Eisley Cantina from the original film?  Well, now you…

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Hello!  Thanks for stopping by Inspiring Magical Memories.  My name is Anthea. I am the mother of two daughters (2008 & 2016) and a son (2021).  I’m so excited to share this blog with you!  Here, I will show you how I take inspiration from the magic of Disney to create magical memories for my family.  In this blog, you will find Disney inspired posts including: Disney Themed Dinners and Parties, Recipes, Disney Reviews and Trip Planning News and Tips (from a mom who has done it!).My family and I enjoying our last day at Disney

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