Green alien cupcakes a perfect Halloween dessert!

October 25, 2012 by 2 Comments

Green alien cupcakes a perfect Halloween dessert!

This week I decided to tackle some adorable cupcakes with the help of my 2 year old.  We are always looking for fun activities that also aid in learning!  Jr loved baking with mommy! The recipe can be found here!  I think this recipe is a great on that can be used for a Halloween party!

First you will want to grab all of your supplies.  I had everything pre-measured and pre-cut so my 2 year old didn’t get bored!

You will need:

  • Cake Mix
  • Vanilla Frosting
  • Green food coloring
  • Mentos
  • Black decorators icing (we bought the one that is already in the tube)
  • We used green melting chocolate for the ears (cut them into tear drops or leaf shapes)
  • Green Laffy Taffy (I melted the taffy in the microwave for 8 seconds and stretched the taffy out, rolled it, and cut into small pieces for the antenna on top of the cupcakes.)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes

October 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 75th Anniversary Sweepstakes

 

It’s the 75th anniversary celebration of the greatest American animated film of all time! To commemorate the occasion Welden Owen Publishing is giving away a copy of two wonderful books, “The Fairest One of All” and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs“. Both books are signed by the author J.B. Kaufman and Walt Disney Family Museum co-founder Diane Disney Miller (daughter of Walt Disney).

“Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the true landmarks of film history. JB Kaufman’s book The Fairest One of All is by fat the most complete telling yet of the making of this spectacular film, which paved the way for a medium and industry that has been healthy and vibrant for 75 years.” John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios

The Sweepstakes entry period begins at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on October 8, 2012 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on October 29, 2012. See Official Rules for more Information.

Visit their page on Facebook at  and complete and submit the entry form following the instructions. To enter the Sweepstakes, entrants must first “like” (or have previously “liked”) the Sponsor’s Facebook page.

ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE:

One copy each of the following listed Weldon Owen books, total approx. retail value $120:

The Fairest One of All (deluxe signed edition)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (signed edition)

To Learn more and to Enter Click Here


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Is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth The Ticket Cost?

September 5, 2012 by 8 Comments

Is Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth The Ticket Cost?

Is the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Worth the Extra Ticket Cost?

I have people ask me all of the time, is it really WORTH the ticket cost to go to the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? I never knew how to answer that question until my family and I experienced it last year and now I can answer with a resounding YES!

The ticket prices vary upon what time you go, if you purchase them ahead of time or the day of and if you have a DVC or Florida resident discount. I recommend purchasing them in advance if you are going around Halloween time because these parties DO sell out and it’s cheaper than buying them at the gate.

The party starts at 4pm and lasts until midnight which has many people asking what makes the cost worth it since you are only in the park those limited amount of hours. I can fill you in on why my family thought it was worth every dime:

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Disney Princess-Inspired Prom Dress Collection Launching in Time for Prom Season in 2013

August 20, 2012 by 1 Comment

Disney Princess Inspired Prom Dress Collection Launching in Time for Prom Season in 2013Disney Princess Inspired Prom Dress Collection Launching in Time for Prom Season in 2013Disney Princess Inspired Prom Dress Collection Launching in Time for Prom Season in 2013

Disney Consumer Products has teamed up with Ashdon, Inc. to launch a new line of prom dresses that will be in a store near you in time for the 2013 prom season. The Disney Princess inspired dresses will feature taffeta, satins, tulles, and exquisite embroidery along with a variety of silhouettes and rich treatments. The dress line is aptly named the Disney Forever Enchanted collection and is debuting with its “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” themed designs, which are inspired from the 1937 Disney animated classic film.

“Launching our new Disney Forever Enchanted collection with a Snow White-inspired line seemed only fitting, since she was Disney’s first princess,” said Ashdon CEO, Nick Yeh. “The dresses are fun to wear yet elegant, and offer young women a way to realize their own fairytale inspired dreams.”

For every new prom season, Disney Forever Enchanted collection will roll out a new collection that is designed after a different Disney Princess, with the first being Snow White.  In order to truly capture the essence of Snow White in the film, the collection has seven different design themes covering the gamut from sweet and innocent to intense and dramatic, using the color red from the poisoned apple to woodlands inspired prints. There are 75 different styles to choose from, the collection which will give customers enough options to fit most personalities and stylish trends.

“Drawing inspiration from the many elements comprising each Disney Princess story, Ashdon’s creative team has created a beautiful collection that offers young women a fresh perspective on these classic characters and stories,” said Robert Oberschelp, Director, Disney Consumer Products.

The Disney Forever Enchanted prom collection will be available in a variety of sizes with MSRP’s ranging from $350-$800 in retail stores across the U.S. and Canada.

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Proper Park Etiquette – What NOT to do at Disney World!

July 25, 2012 by 36 Comments

Proper Park Etiquette What NOT to do at Disney World!

With so many people running around the parks, it is important to know how to behave.  Proper park etiquette can get you a long way!  Today we are looking at the top 5 offenses that I’ve seen in the parks.  These offenses may seem small or simple but for some reason, I continuously see guests making them.  Read on an learn what NOT to do at Disney World!

1. Talk during the ENTIRE ride…

I’ve sat through many a ride where guests chatted away during the entire ride…seriously to the point that the intended narration and information was lost in a sea of conversation.  LOUD, conversation!  Here is what I propose, if you are having a conversation, do everyone else a favor and wait until you are finished talking before boarding the ride!  Nothing ruins EPCOT’s Living With the Land more than only being able to hear some irrelevant conversation from the row behind you.  I don’t know about you but I would much rather hear about the 9 pound lemon!  Do everyone a favor and keep your conversation to a minimum!

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