The Happy Planner has just launched their latest collaboration with Disney. The exclusive limited-edition Disney Oasis Collection brings together bohemian desert influences with bold pops of color and geometric architectural designs. Inspired by their adventurous spirits, this new collection celebrates Disney’s sweethearts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they take you along for their summer…
Punchbowl has just unveiled a new set of free online invitations featuring Disney characters! The Disney Online Invitation Collection now includes Mary Poppins Returns, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Incredibles 2, Coco, and five different Moana designs. You can check out the whole Disney collection here: https://www.punchbowl.com/invitations/category/disney-collection We have always been fans of Punchbowl and their…
Earlier this year, I decided to do a combination of self study and online training to learn how to develop iOS apps using Swift, the Apple programming language. I’m working on developing something for our company, and as I learn, I’ve worked on a few apps that use the skills I’ve learned so far….
A couple years ago I shared how my family counts down to our annual Walt Disney World vacations. At the time we were using old MagicBands and construction paper as links. It was a great idea that my son absolutely loved. But that was when he was 6. Now at 8, he is at…
Have you ever wanted to host a Disney party, but were completely overwhelmed by the amount of theming that can go into one? Not sure which exact theme to choose, which decor/color scheme/food should be available. And oh! Let’s not forget party games and favors! Before you know it, you are ready to remortgage…
Did you see “Beauty and the Beast” this weekend? If you feel the way I did about Disney’s newest remake, you might be slightly obsessed with all things surrounding this new movie. Here are some fun ways to keep this “tale as old as time” all around for a little while longer! Disney Style…
Taking a bunch of teenagers to Walt Disney World for graduation celebration is a BLAST! I know your thinking, UGH! Well, I did it last summer and it really was the perfect Graduation Vacation! The process is much easier than you would think. It does require a little planning and commitment, but it is…
Have you been thinking about inviting a few friends to see Disney’s live action remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast?’ Or maybe hosting a Beauty and the Beast themed party? Now you can invite your friends in style! Punchbowl.com has just unveiled an exclusive, free online invitation for Disney’s new live-action Beauty and the Beast! This…
How do you surprise your kids with a Walt Disney World Resort vacation? Are you one of these planners that go all out to pull off something grand? Pinterest and Facebook have thousands of ideas on surprising your kids for their first trip to Walt Disney World ranging from the super easy to over the…
A couple weeks ago I had a coworker ask me for some Disney World vacation advice. After sitting down with her, it was determined that she wanted to visit by the end of April. Meaning she has a full year of planning ahead of her. We got this, right? Wrong. Turns out she wants…
Winter blues got you thinking ahead to spring break or even, summer vacation? Now is a perfect time to start planning! Disney has so many amazing new experiences to offer – the new Frozen ride is slated to open early this summer, there are constant additions to the Star Wars Launch Bay at Hollywood…
People often ask me for tips on how to save for Disney. At our house, we’ve made it a priority by making it a family affair. Here’s our best advice: Choose a container to keep your savings in. Decorate your container/jar together. Leave the jar in a high-traffic area in your house so you…
Its safe to say that many people celebrate a number of special occasions at Walt Disney World. Birthdays, holidays, and anniversaries usually top the list. Just planning a first time vacation there is cause enough for celebrating. But did you know that you can add a little magic on your own as well?…
With summer comes our annual trip to Walt Disney World Resort. With that, it’s time to start thinking about magical ways to count down the days until we return “home.” Even with the assistance of apps on our phones, we still enjoy counting down at home in our own way. We started doing this…
Our last trip to Walt Disney World was for Fourth of July in 2013. This was when the new Fast Pass Plus (FP+) system was still in the testing phase. This meant we were still able to use the old Fast Pass system that week. Then last year we finally took our big trip…
Are you looking for an easy, FREE way to Disney-fy your Spring celebrations this year? Punchbowl has a few cute, online Disney invitations in their catalog that are FREE! Free is always a good word, because the money you save, you can put towards your Disney spending dollars 🙂 These three invitations are “generic,” meaning,…
The term “Disney Side” has become a popular trend in the past few years. According to the official “Show Your Disney Side” website: Everyone has a Disney Side- that fun-loving adventurous spirit that comes out to play when you’re feeling the Disney magic! Whether you show your Disney Side through fashion, food, or your…
Our box arrived last month and the party plans began! I love Showing my #disneyside but sometimes it can be hard to help your guests relax from their crazy work week. I have found that the easiest way to get them involved before the party is make them aware of it. You have to become…
Showing off my Disney Side just isn’t something I generally struggle with. It usually comes fairly easy, and most often, unconsciously. Living in Central Florida can increase the frequency of Disney related happenings for everyone. An increase in these happenings can make hosting a unique Disney Side party difficult. I feel very fortunate to have that problem….
I was fortunate enough to be chosen to host a “Show Your Disney Side” party. I received products in order to host a Disney Side @ Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are my own. I started by making the decision early that I wanted to keep the party to a maximum of 10…
