Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Showing our #DisneySide with an @HomeCelebration

I received free products in order to host the #DisneySide @HomeCelebrations. The opinions expressed here are my own.

This year we have been selected by MomSelect and Disney to host a #DisneySide @HomeCelebration.

Our theme: Cars! 

Perfect for my 3 1/2 year old son.  He was so excited when our box arrived, as soon in the below video:



We are even more excited to throw our party.  This year we decided to through a Valentine's brunch with Car theme games.

Pinterest!  Pinterest! Pinterest has so many great ideas for our party.  I started my board here.  It wasn't hard to find great party ideas for Cars themed birthday parties, so we are using them.
Get your children involved.  This is our second time throwing a party.  My son is getting used to have a Disney party at this time of year. Now he tells me who he wants to invite and what he wants to eat.  What a great excuse to get together with our friends!
Hitting up the Dollar Store.   I love to peruse the Dollar Store and Target's dollar bins.  You never know what Disney goodies you might find.  Plus it is a great place to look for extra party supplies that you might be lacking. Might as well keep costs low.
Your guests are great source to add some extra Disney Magic to your party.  Last year, I was overwhelmed by how many of our guests wanted to bring a dish to pass (and they were Disney themed dishes-everyone wanted to Rock their #DisneySide!)  Plus they offered to share there pictures.  When you host sometimes it is hard to cut away for some quality picture time,
Disney's websites like Disney @HomeCelebrations and Disney Family's Spoonful has a ton of creative ideas.  Spoonful has a lot of printables and recipes that are perfect for Disney parties.
Use everything in your box. There is so much included in that magical box from Disney. We plan to utilize every bit of it either as supplies or giveaways.  I love  the challenge!  Like I feel stumped about how I am going to use my free sample of  Beyond Meat but I am determine to use it at the party.

Have fun!

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Farewell to the Hat! Enjoy these pictures!



On January 7, 2015 Disney started the removal process of the Sorcerer's Hat at Hollywood Studios.  Nothing has been officially announced about what will replace it, if anything.  Hollywood Studios is undergoing a major overhaul with many rumors about Star Wars presence expanding, and a Cars Land addition.  I'm not sure what will be the end results will be.
  Personally I have never been fan of hat. I like the seeing the theater facade of The Great Movie Ride, like the below photo.  I hope we can enjoy the view a little bit before anything new is added.

Photo taken in 1999. With my lovely back of my head in the blue baseball cap.


Knowing that the Sorcerer's Hat was rumored to be removed. My husband took this wonderful detailed shots on our last trip in November 2014.  Enjoy!

 Inside, looking up

The star swirl

 The best thing about the hat was the pin store located underneath.  I always had good luck finding limited edition pins at this location.
Me -digging the pin shop


Baymax!

At night



Remember Pal Mickey? Circa 2007

Will you miss the Hat?