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15 Must Have Disney Travel Accessories

December 19, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac Leave a Comment

15 Must Have Disney Travel Accessories

If you’re a fan of Disney, now you can sport your love for Mickey and the other lovable Disney characters with these Disney travel accessories to make your vacation the best it can be.

Bumkins Waterproof Wet bag

Skip the plastic bags while traveling and use these waterproof fabric bags to keep your wet items sealed away. They are reusable so no waste!

Minnie Mouse Luggage Tag

Now Minnie can travel with you wherever you go! The luggage tag includes a place to insert your ID on the back of the tag and the strap holds the tag in place while you’re traveling.

Disney Travel Neck Roll

Keep your neck safe and comfortable on those long trips in the car or on the plane. The travel neck pillow comes in other fun Disney characters in addition to Mickey.

Mickey Lanyard

This Mickey lanyard will keep your tickets and other important paperwork with you while you travel. The lanyard includes a pocket in the front for your drivers license and a slim pocked for thin paperwork. No carrying a purse! It is so nice.

Earphones with Travel Pouch

Earphones can come in handy for any trip. These earphones have a soft ear cushion for comfort and comes with a handy pouch so you can store them in when you’re not using them.

Roll Up Makeup/Travel Organizer

Available in different colors, this travel organizer can store all of your small accessories with ease. You can save space by rolling it up and unrolling it when you need it.

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Micky Snap Wallet

A small wallet with multiple compartments to organize your cash and credit cards. The snap closure allows it to stay closed so nothing is lost.

Disney Tumbler

Travel with your favorite drink with ease. This Disney tumbler is splash-proof, shatter-proof and has an easy to close lid.

Disney Hard Shell Luggage

For the ultimate Mickey or Minnie fan, this luggage case has a hard shell for protecting your items and has various apartments for easy storage.

I Love Mickey Crossbody Passport Bag

Featuring two zipper compartments for easy organizing and a crossbody strap for convenience, this passport bag is great for traveling with small items.

Disney Handbag

Disney lovers will love carrying this fashionable handbag for all of their personal items with them wherever they travel.

Disney Personal Misting Fan

Keep cool if you’re traveling to warmer weather with this personal misting fan. The fan includes a carrying strap so you can take it with you wherever you go.

Disney Mickey Glow In The Dark Drawstring Backpack

Carry all your small necessities with you while you’re traveling with this drawstring backpack. The set comes with a pack of four items; two drawstring bags and 2 wristlets.

Disney Travel Makeup Bag

A classic red and black styled makeup bag for all of your trips. The inside has various mesh pockets for accessories and small items.

Mickey Stroller Hook

Attach items to your stroller or luggage bag easily with this Mickey shaped hook. It attaches easily to strollers, shopping carts and more.

Enjoy these Disney Travel Accessories to make your Disney world experience the best it can be!

DIY Disney Mickey Ears

November 7, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac Leave a Comment

DIY Disney Mickey Ears

There are a few things that you MUST have when you visit Disney and one of them is a set of Disney ears. You can make your own DIY Disney Mickey Ears! When we went we each got a pair from Disney Springs the night before we hit up Magic Kingdom. Disney Mickey ears come in all genre from Disney Princess to Star Wars and of course there are the classic Mickey and Minnie ears but did you know that you can also make them yourself?

Check out these DIY Disney Ears and you can make a set to fit your personality.

Great tutorial for DIY Disney Mickey Ears

Moms without answers has the perfect basic tutorial for you to make your own ears. You can change the fabric and make them however you want.

Chewbacca Mickey Ears

I’m a HUGE Star Wars fans and I got giddy when I saw these Chewbacca Mickey Ears over at Eclectic Mom Sense. They look pretty easy to make and I think I need a pair.

DIY Ariel Mickey Ears

All your The Little Mermaid friends will be “swimming” over these fancy ears from The Mouse for Less. All little girls dream of being Ariel at some point. Make their dream come true with these Ariel/The Little Mermaid inspired Mickey Mouse ears!

DIY Mickey Ears – Maui From Moana

Mommy of a Princess has made the BEST Moana Mickey ears I’ve seen yet. Moana is such a great movie and she made these for less than $10!

Maleficent Headband

Okay, so these aren’t exactly ears but you can wear them to Disney and get away with it. Who doesn’t love a good Disney villain? I made these for Maleficent 2 and you can believe I’m going to wear them to Disney, or at least Disney Springs!

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Mickey and Minnie Cookies – Paint Your Own

November 6, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac 1 Comment

Mickey and Minnie Cookies

Are you a Disney addict? We are! We have season passes to all of the Disney parks in Orlando. We did the during the week pass since we are homeschoolers and it isn’t crowded. We also love to kick back and watch Disney movies and of course make Disney snacks like these Mickey and Minnie Cookies!

They may look complicated but follow my directions below and you’ll see how fun and easy they are.

Cookie Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup softened unsalted sweet cream butter

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tarter

3 cups flour

Cookie Cutters:

Round
Mickey Mouse Head

Royal Icing Ingredients:

3 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 teaspoon cream of tarter

3 cups powder sugar

Cookie Directions:

-cream butter, sugar, vanilla and egg in a mixing bowl until well combined.

-in a small bowl add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

-gradually pour in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and mix until well combined.

-once all ingredients are mixed and a dough ball has formed. (if still sticky add in a half cup of flour and mix until a firm ball of dough forms.) place dough into a ziplock bag or in a bowl with foil to place on top.

place in fridge for 2 hours so that the dough can rise. it won’t double in size like bread dough.

Icing Directions:

Separate the egg yolk from the whites. put the egg whites into a mixing bowl and trash the rest of the egg. Add the sugar, cream of tarter and vanilla extra to the egg whites. Beat on medium speed for 6 minutes.

If the icing has a yellow color and looks like soup add in more powder sugar. about 1 cup. Once the icing is done, pour it into a container that has a lid to it.

-divide the icing into 2 bowls. Put more of the white icing into the bowl for white and less into the other for the black color.

-in the bowl for the black icing add some black gel coloring to make the icing black. add a little more gel coloring to get the color you want.

-scoop black icing into a piping bag with #2 tip and the set aside in the fridge.

-scoop some white icing into a piping bag with a #2 tip.

-for the white icing. add in 1-3 tablespoons of water to thin the icing out. you want it to be thick and runny, not soup like. If it is soup like add in 1/4 cup of powder sugar to thicken it. pour into a squeeze bottle

cookie decorating directions:

Outline the mickey head and circle with the white icing in the piping bag, then fill it in with the icing in the bottle.

-let cookies dry for 3 hours before decorating.

Paint pallet directions:

-Draw out little circles on a piece of printer paper and the place under wax paper on a cookie sheet. Using the icing in the bottle, fill in the circles and then set aside and let dry for 5 hours. Once dry, get your color gels and a small paint brush.

Using the flesh colored gel, dip the paintbrush into the gel and brush it onto the white circles. Repeat same process with remaining colors. Let it dry for 2 hours before you peel them off.

Once dry, peel the paint dots off the wax paper. squeeze a small dot of the white icing in the piping bag on the back of the dot then place onto the circle cookie. Repeat with other colors.

Cookie coloring directions:

While looking at a picture of Mickey or Minnie, using the black icing draw the face onto the Mickey head cookie. Let dry for 30 minutes

Once dry, take a slightly wet paintbrush and drag it across on of the paint colors on the pallet. Paint your cookie.

Enjoy your Mickey and Minnie Cookies!

Frozen Inspired Chocolate Wands Recipe

November 5, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac Leave a Comment

Frozen Inspired Chocolate Wands Recipe

I have girls. Maybe I should say I have Frozen obsessed girls which is why we made Frozen Inspired Chocolate Wands. They were my inspiration for these. I was trying out some new ideas to take to a party and thought that all of the little girls would love these. Especially since Frozen 2 is coming out soon. You will see how easy these are to make. My girls even helped.

Frozen Inspired Chocolate Wands 

Ingredients

12 oz. Wilton white candy melts

blue or silver sprinkles

1 pack of pretzel sticks (sticks, not rods)

small sandwich baggie

kitchen scissors

12 foil or parchment lined baking sheets

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DIRECTIONS

#1. Pour the Wilton candy melts into a microwavable safe dish and heat in 30 second increments, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Allow the chocolate to cool a few minutes.

#2. Using a large spoon, scoop the white chocolate into the sandwich baggie, squeeze the air out of the bag, seal it shut and then make a small snip in one corner using the kitchen scissors.

#3. Practice run (if you’d like) – Place one pretzel stick on the foil/parchment lined baking sheet.

About midway up the pretzel you will want to make a small star shape. I did the star shape that we were taught in elementary school (see photo). Thus, I had to practice few times to get it right. Your stars don’t have to be perfect. The kids will LOVE them regardless.

#4. After practicing, place a few pretzels spaced out on the baking sheet and then make your stars – fill in the stars with more chocolate by simply going bag and forth gently squeezing the bag (see photo).

Next, sprinkle some of the candy sprinkles onto the chocolate before it sets.

#5. Repeat these steps until you are out of chocolate or have a desired number of stars wands.

*I’m willing to bet this would also work well with large pretzel rods.

Disney-Inspired Frozen Cocktail

November 5, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac 1 Comment

Disney-Inspired Frozen Cocktail

Want to channel you inner child – and get your drink on? Do you want to build a snowman? Okay maybe I can’t help you with that, I DO live in Florida but I can help you with a Disney-Inspired Cocktail! As you know, I love all things Disney including this Disney-Inspired Frozen Cocktail which is based off of one my favorite movies all about sisterly love. Since Frozen 2 is coming out soon, I decided to use it as an excuse to whip up a new drink and these are seriously yummy!

I mean, why do kids get to have all of the fun when it comes to Disney parties? I say have an adult Disney party. These cocktails are perfect for a Girl’s Night In. Make a batch of these (they are very easy to make) and put on the Disney Frozen movie.

I’ve officially called this drink – Let it Go because after a few of these….I just don’t care!

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Frozen Inspired Cocktail – Let it Go -Ingredients

3 oz Lemonade

1 oz Sprite 1/2 oz

Gin 1/2 oz

Vodka 1/2 oz

Rum 1/2 oz

Blue Curacao 1/2

Tequila 1 oz

Sprite ice cubes

Directions:

Add a few ice cubes to the glass. Mix liquors, and lemonade, and pour into the glass. Top with sprite. See, that was super easy!

Now drink your cocktail and sing “Let it Go.” Make sure to drink responsibly and you might want to make a kiddie version if they kids are around since they love Disney’s Frozen as well.

If you want a more family friendly version of this Disney-Inspired Frozen Cocktail make a mocktail! Lose the alcohol and add in Torani Blueberry Syrup. Perfect for your mouseketeers!

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Disney Craft – Maleficent Felt Headband

November 4, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac Leave a Comment

Disney Craft – MALEFICENT FELT HEADBAND

Looking for a fun Disney Craft? Make this Maleficent Felt Headband, just in time to celebrate the release of the movie Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil and a fun dress-up item for kids of ALL ages!

Materials:

PATTERNS – FREE Maleficent Pattern
Craft Felt Sheets – Black, Orchid and Neon Green
Headband – Black, Wide
Rhinestones – Bright Green
Permanent Marker – Fine Tip
Stabilo Aquarellable Pencil – White
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Scissors

Instructions:

STEP ONE

Download, print and cut out PATTERNS. Lay headband over top of paper pattern and trace the arch to match.

STEP TWO

Trace two Maleficent horn patterns onto the sheet of black craft felt with white chalk pencil and then cut out. TIP: Cut all patterns out inside the traced lines to create a clean finished project.

STEP THREE

Starting at the top point of both horns, carefully attach two patterns together, leaving a 2” section open at the base.

STEP FOUR

Attach the base of the horn pattern to the front and then to the back of the headband with glue gun.

Here is a detail of the gluing process.

STEP FIVE

Carefully attach the right and then the left sides of the horn pattern to the top edge of the headband with the glue gun.

STEP SIX

Trace and cut out Maleficent bow patterns from orchid and neon green craft felt sheet.

STEP SEVEN

To create bow, attach right and left ends of orchid felt shape to center and then secure with the glue gun. Adhere neon green bow tails to bottom of bow with glue gun.

STEP EIGHT

Flip bow over and attach one large and several small bright green rhinestones to center in a circular pattern.

STEP NINE

To finish, attach bow to headband with the glue gun.

This quick and easy Maleficent Felt Headband is a great project to create with tween and teen girls in just about 30 minutes.

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Maleficent Cupcakes for your next Disney Party

September 20, 2019 by FFOrlandoVac 1 Comment

Maleficent Cupcakes for your next Disney Party

Maleficent has always been one of my favorite Disney Villains. She’s such a bad girl but I have to admit that I loved it when she ended up good in the movie. I got my cake inspiration from www.emicakes.com.sg/. The have some of the best and crafty ways to making cakes which looks like Disney Villains. I’m really looking forward to taking my girls to see Maleficent Two.

I really want to take them to the next Disney Villains after Hours Event.

Are you celebrating the movie too? Or maybe you are hosting a fun party? I have the perfect Maleficent cupcakes for you! These Maleficent cupcakes for your next Disney Party are PERFECT! Even great for Halloween!

Honestly, I’ll make any excuse for cupcakes and throw in Disney – yep, I’m in.

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How to Make Maleficent Cupcakes

I used to be really intimidated by fondant but the more you work with it, the easier it is to use.

Maleficent Fondant ingredients:

2 box of Black fondant

1 box of purple fondant

1 wilton fondant bow mold

1 2inch round fondant cutter

Google image cut out of Maleficent’s horns

2 C powder sugar

1 exacto knife or pairing knife

Rolling pin

Cutting board Decorating directions:

Lightly sprinkle powder sugar onto a cutting board, the rolling pin and onto the black fondant

Place the black fondant onto the middle of the cutting board and roll out the fondant to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness

Cut out your Maleficent horns and place the cut out onto the fondant

Use the Exacto knife or pairing knife and carefully run the blade along the edge of the cut out

Repeat steps and cut out 11 more Maleficent horns out of space that you have left of the rolled out fondant.

Lay out your 12 Maleficent Horn fondant pieces to dry

Roll out more black fondant and cut out 24 circles for the ears

Using the purple fondant and the bow mold, mold 12 bows

Allow fondant pieces to dry out for at least 6 hours to overnight

How to Make the Vanilla Cupcake for the Maleficent Cupcakes

Ingredients

1 Box of french vanilla cake mix

1 C whole milk

3 large eggs

1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened

Leaf Green gel food coloring

Cupcake liners

Cupcake Pans

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake pan with cupcake liners

Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, mix all ingredients together until combined

Mix in a few drops of the green food coloring until combined and bright green

Fill cupcake liners 3/4 way full and bake in the oven for 21 minutes

Allow to cool completely

Vanilla Frosting Ingredients:

1 1/2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened

3 C powdered sugar

5 tbsp. heavy whipping cream

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Leaf green gel food coloring

1 large piping bag with large star tip

Frosting Directions :

Using a standing mixer combine the butter, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth

Mix in a few drops of gel food coloring until combined

Scoop the frosting into the piping bag

Pipe frosting onto the top of the cupcake

Decorating Directions

Place the Maleficent horns in the middle of the middle of the frosting

Place the “ears” on either side of the horns

Place the bow in the front of the horns

10 Treats Worth the Splurge at Magic Kingdom

September 14, 2016 by FFOrlandoVac 2 Comments

10 Treats Worth the Splurge at Magic Kingdom

Disney can be pretty expensive and one of the major things that eats into your budget is the food. There are a lot of delicious foods waiting to be devoured around the Magic Kingdom but the price tag can give you a bit of sticker shock and calorie shock as well! There are some things that are well worth it on both counts and I have gathered up my favorite 10 Treats That are Worth the Splurge at Magic Kingdom! I am giving you a good mix up of sweet treats and salty dishes to hit whatever craving you might have during your visit.

Check out these 10 Treats Worth the Splurge at Magic Kingdom.

LeFou’s Brew– I just recently discovered this amazing drink at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland, it was so good that we had to go back for a second a couple hours after we had the first one. The flavors didn’t sound all that appealing but it was iced and it was a really hot day so I gave it a go. Frozen apple juice with marshmallow flavoring topped with a passion fruit-mango foam…weird right? Wrong! It is the most delicious concoction and we loved it so much we are trying to make a copycat version for home!

Mickey Mouse Ice Cream Bar– The famous mouse head shaped ice cream on a stick dipped in chocolate is almost a requirement when visiting the park. It’s simple, it’s tasty, and it’s perfect on a hot day.

Churros– You can find these deep fried cinnamon sugar coated treats at a couple different snack carts as well as mini churros (which I had) at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe. They come with chocolate sauce but I prefer them naked.

Cinnamon Roll– Grab one of these huge and delicious cinnamon rolls while enjoying your Lefou’s Brew at Gaston’s Tavern. They come out warm, soft, and drizzled with icing.The perfect treat to keep your energy up!

Mickey Rice Krispie Treats– While they serve these year round and they are gooey and tasty you can find them decorated for various seasons like these in the fall. Something about the seasonal decoration just makes them taste even better.

Cake Pops– These are the perfect size when you want just a small sweet treat to tide you over or cap off a meal. I spotted them at the Main Street Confectionary, Main Street Bakery, Goofy’s Candy Company, and Prairie Outpost and Supply.

Dole Whip– There is a reason this is one of the top treats time and time again on every Disney food list. If you are anywhere near Aloha Isle in Adventureland you want to grab one of these soft serve pineapple cups, you can also get it as a float.

Starbucks– Okay yes, you can have Starbucks anywhere, but there is something about the familiarity of an iced coffee with the green circle on it that belongs. In the Main Street Bakery you will find a full-service Starbucks with all your favorite drinks, including seasonal flavors.

Mickey Candy Apple– A bit high for a candy apple ,but I think it’s worth it for the adorable way they are decorated and they are pretty darn tasty. You will find them in most most of the popular characters as well as with seasonal colors and themes at several different locations throughout the park.

Turkey Leg– I don’t know any other place or time, other than possibly Thanksgiving where I would attempt to devour a hunk of meat this size but the smoked turkey legs in Frontierland are a must! They are big enough to share or keep it to yourself!

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15 Must Have Disney Travel Accessories

DIY Disney Mickey Ears

Mickey and Minnie Cookies

Icing Directions:

cookie decorating directions:

Paint pallet directions:

Cookie coloring directions:

Frozen Inspired Chocolate Wands Recipe

DIRECTIONS ­

Disney-Inspired Frozen Cocktail

Maleficent Cupcakes for your next Disney Party

How to Make Maleficent Cupcakes

10 Treats Worth the Splurge at Magic Kingdom

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