Queen of Hearts Party: Celebrating Our #DisneySide

Showing our #DisneySide with a Queen of Hearts Party for Valentine's Day!

It was a Day fit for a Queen. The Queen of Hearts that is. Ever since we found out that we'd be hosting another Disney Side at Home Celebration, our minds started wandering with with ideas inspired by our #DisneySide. Our suggested theme was Disney Villains for the tween/teen age group. We knew it would be close to Valentine's Day, so we decided to have a Queen of Hearts Party. One thing was for sure, no one would be late for this very important date! (We're looking at you White Rabbit!)

Part of the magic in planning a Disney Side Party is in the details. We had great fun shopping for our at Home Celebration. It felt like we were on a scavenger hunt for items that remind us of the classic Disney movie, "Alice in Wonderland." (Jessica's all-time favorite BTW.) Our theme colors were red, black, and white. We found props around our houses and at local furniture/craft stores like a clock tower, a white rabbit, a tea set, playing cards, roses, black and white checkered table cloth, and sparkly red hearts galore! Since the stores were filled with Valentine's decor, we were able to stock up on everything red, sparkly, and hearts which made it that much easier! 

From the moment we started decorating, we felt the magical transformation of our space and our spirits immediately. We chose to have the Disney Side at Home Celebration in our So Cal backyard and create a 'Garden Party' which proved to be a fitting location for a Mad Tea Party. The lighting was awesome which really made for incredible photos and videos, we always try to use as much natural light as possible!

When it was time to eat, we thought it would be fun to bring out the kid's cooking Disney Side, so we gathered a few clever little ideas from Pinterest. Gosh, what did we all do before Pinterest? Instead of preparing the food ourselves, we got all of the ingredients ready and had the kids make the food. They enjoyed playing little chefs and then eating their own creations. It made for a great party activity for the guests that you may want to try at your next party.

Magical Photo Shoot

The kids were excited to Disney Bound as their favorite characters from the story The Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the White Rabbit. We revamped the typical photo booth idea and turned it into something a little different. It doesn't hurt when we have our very own photographer Tracey Clark shooting the kids! This party unexpectedly morphed into a magical photo session, with gorgeous pictures that we will each have of our kids to treasure FOREVER! (Much like our beloved Disney Parks memories!) Check out why she loves showing her Disney Side and more incredible pictures from our party!

Making Sweet and Savory Kabobs

Instead of using the typical wooden skewers, we changed it up a bit. We stuffed golden pipe cleaners into cocktail straws, and bent a heart on the top of each for added whimsy. We used cherry tomatoes, black olives, and mozzarella cheese for for the savory version. For the sweet version we chose strawberries, cut angel food cake pieces, & Hershey's kisses. For the record it tasted as good as it looked. YUM!

Decorating Cupcakes

We baked cupcakes and then just set out different frostings and sprinkles like little candy hearts and red sugar. Have you ever noticed that everyone is always more than happy to decorate their own dessert? Even as adults it is fun to make your own sweet treat exactly the way you like it.

Painting the Roses Red

This was a unique and creative way to bring out the kid's artistic Disney Side. "Not pink, not green, not aqua marine, we're painting the roses red." A favorite song from "Alice in Wonderland" the animated Disney movie. We took the cue from the tune to create this party craft. They each got to take home a small vase with their roses that they painted themselves as a memento of the day.

Mad Tea Party

We ended our soiree with a multi-generational tea party. Our mom's favorite thing in the whole world (besides her kids, grandkids, and Disney) is having tea party. So tying in perfectly to the Alice in Wonderland/Queen of Hearts theme is the Mad Tea Party. Though not completely mad, it was quite a curious affair! Finishing it off with the grandkids breaking out into song, first of Happy Birthday, for their Grandma, whose Birthday falls on Feb 11th, right before Valentine's Day. The last song they sung was "Very Merry Unbirthday" in true Disney fashion, which sealed the deal that it was one Magical Mad Tea Party! Now pass the cream and sugar please!

There really are no rules when it comes to throwing a Disney Side party. That's the beauty of it. We've seen so many different types of Disney Side parties, from a Disney Movie Party to a Galentine's Day Party. We let our imaginations soar and encourage you to do the same. You can invite as many or few people as you'd like. You can go all out, or keeping it simple. The main thing is sharing a love for Disney and the magic that comes along with it.

If you'd like to have a Disney Side Party of your own (and who wouldn't) here are a few handy tips:

How To Throw a Disney Side Party in 6 Magical Steps

DIY Disney Side Photobooth

Get Creative with DIY Disney Side Crafts
Disney-Side Tea Party

For even more inspiration from other people who have hosted their own celebrations, check out our Disney Side Party Link Up.

For more ideas and inspiration visit www.DisneySideCelebrations.com

 

Disclosure: We were sent a Disney at Home Celebrations Kit in order to help throw a #DisneySide Party. (Special thanks to Disney Parks and BSM Media.) We did not receive any other compensation. The views expressed in this post are 100% Magical and 100% that of the Disney Sisters Only.

What's Your Disney Side Name? #DisneySide

There's nothing our family loves more than showing our Disney Side. Whether it's throwing a Disney Side party, DIY Disney crafts, the photos we take, or the Ears we proudly wear on our heads, we can't get enough sharing our love of Disney!

There's so many things that make up your Disney Side. Who's your favorite character? What's your favorite attraction? What's your favorite food to eat when visiting one of the Disney Parks? For more ideas and inspiration, be sure to visit:
  DisneySideCelebrations.com

We've come up with a fun way to celebrate your Disney Side even more!

Have you ever wondered what your Disney Side name would be? Well it just got happier, more silly, and funnier than you can imagine! Here's an easy way to magically transform your name into your Disney Side Name. Just follow the chart below and use the first initial from your first name, middle name, and last name. This would be an extra fun activity to add to your Disney Side party! (Just print out the page below and get ready to laugh your ears off!)  Once you've found your new Disney Side Name share it using the hashtags
  #DisneySideName @Disneysisters #DisneySide.

You're invited to SHARE your Disney Side Name using the hashtags #DisneySideName and #DisneySide. 
Don't forget to mention @DisneySisters so we can RT and play along with you!

Show Your #DisneySide in 2015: Have a Disney Side Party!

It's 2015 folks, a brand new year! It's time to show our Disney Side in a whole new way. Are you with us? In the next month or so we will be planning another magical #DisneySide Party. We will be hosting this party sometime in February and we can't wait. Who remembers last year when we had the Multi-Generational Disney-Side Tea Party for our Mom's Birthday? It was a great way to get all three generations to show their #DisneySide. From ages 1-100 you're never too young or too old for Disney. Make sure to follow along with the magic on @DisneySisters across all of our Social Media channels and by searching the hashtag #DisneySide.

We all have a Disney Side. If you are reading this blog, we know YOU have a rockin' Disney Side! It's the side of you that plays more, and has more fun. It's that geeky Star Wars side or that dazzling Princess side or even that spooky Disney Villain side. It's the side that likes to go to Disney Parks with your friends or family, it's putting on those mouse ears and not being afraid to be yourself! Maybe you like to decorate your hair, makeup, or nails like you favorite Disney character. Maybe you like to help people and flex your Superhero muscle or you have a big imagination that takes you on wild adventures. It's the feeling you get each time you walk down Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland. All of these things that get you excited and make that happy childlike feeling in your heart come alive... 

That's your DISNEY SIDE!

Will you be showing off your Disney Side this year? Whether you're visiting the parks or having a Disney Side Celebration, it's all about having fun, being together, and making memories that will last a lifetime! You can get lots more ideas from recipes to games, and activities by check out the official website of Disney Side Celebrations.

If you'd like to have a Disney Side Party of your own (and who wouldn't) here are a few handy tips:

How To Throw a Disney Side Party in 6 Magical Steps

DIY Disney Side Photobooth

Get Creative with DIY Disney Side Crafts

For even more inspiration from other people who have hosted their own celebrations, check out our Disney Side Party Link Up.

Disclosure: We will receive a party kit from Disney to help host our Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are 100% magical and 100% those of the Disney Sisters only.

A Picture Perfect #Disneyside Holiday Gift

It’s not too late to make it a picture perfect handmade holiday gift that really shows off your #Disneyside! Shutter Sisters & Camera Men have created their annual downloadable DIY photo calendar template to use with your own photos. 

We can’t help but think that this calendar is a divine way to showcase and share your favorite Disney photographs throughout 2015! And...it's free!

Here’s the simple step-by step:

1. Visit Our Collective's calendar post and click the download button to download the zipped files to your computer.

2. Extract the files from the zipped folder and open them in Photoshop (we use Photo Shop Elements). 

3. Choose 13 of your favorite Disney themed photos (12 months plus a cover shot) for the calendar pages. We know, it's not easy to pick only 13!

4. One-by-one create each month of your calendar. Instructions are included with the download! From #DisneyHolidays to #HalloweenTime to a runDisney race. You can include all of your favorite memories from the past year.

5. Print, trim and assemble. We use card stock that's made for printing photos. HP Brochure and Flyer Paper in Matte finish is our favorite. You can find it at Staples.

6. Make your calendar a table top version (using a CD jewel case - below) or a wall version using your choice/style of paper clips.

7. Wrap and give with love. (Be sure to make one for yourself too, because... tis the season!)

Wishing you and your loved ones a Magical Holiday!

Show Your #DisneySidewalk Program with Disney Artist Noah (Interview)

If you're here to find out more about the #DisneySidewalk program, recently launched by Disney Parks Instagram Accounts - then you've came to the right place! 

We had the privilege of interviewing featured Disney artist, Noah at the start of the Rock your Disney Side 24 Hour Celebration. He was there to announce the Disney Parks new Instagram program, Show Your Disney Sidewalk! Guests can participate in Show Your Disney Sidewalk at home by tagging photos of their own chalk art with #DisneySidewalk on Instagram. They might even be featured on the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Instagram accounts.

This beautiful 8' X 8' chalk featuring highlights of Disney California Adventure drawing made by Noah will be donated to Autism Speaks for auction.

Summer vacation is the perfect time to bust out the sidewalk chalk and perfect your craft of cartooning. We’ve been having a ball so far this summer doing simple things together such as chalk drawings on the driveway. It's an easy, inexpensive way to create art and anyone can do it.

Check out these amazing looking creations made by other Disney artists... We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Make sure to follow these Instagram Accounts:

Disneyland

Walt Disney World

Noah

Disney Sisters

And use the hashtag #DisneySidewalk

Disneyland 24 Hour Party: Rock Your Disney Side #DisneySide

The "Rock Your Disney Side" 24 Hour Party is less than a week away. We'll be at the Disneyland Resort bright and early, May 23 as Disney Parks kicks off summer with the 24-hour celebration and all-nighter in the parks. The big kick-off starts at 6am in the Esplanade between the two parks. We are excited to experience all of the magic that 24 hours at the Disney Parks can bring. We can't guarantee how long we will last, but we do promise to report back to you with the photos, video, and our experiences at this one-of-a-kind event! What better way to kick off the summer, than to party at the happiest place on earth? Want to know the very best part... You're ALL invited! (Valid theme park admission is required.)

View important information (straight from Disney Parks) regarding the Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours event.

General Event Details:

• Hours of operation for the event will take place from 6:00 AM, May 23, 2014 to 6:00 AM, May 24, 2014.
• Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available.
• Valid theme park admission is required. 
• Event is subject to restrictions and change without notice.
• Make sure to join the fun by using the hashtag #DisneySide on all social media platforms.

Costume Details:

• Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by Disney.
• Costumes should not be obstructive, offensive or violent; drag on the ground; contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest; contain any weapons or objects which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Masks may be worn, but they must not obstruct vision, and eyes must be visible at all times.
• Guests who dress like Disney characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused admission.

At Disneyland Park:

• Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
• The Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland will host the Avengers Super Hero Movie Marathon throughout the day and night, presenting “Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor” and “Captain America: The First Avenger”!
• You can catch “Fantasmic!” at 9 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. and the “Magical” fireworks spectacular at 9:25 p.m.
• After the fireworks, come celebrate in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, where a DJ will be spinning tunes for everyone until 5 a.m.
• Royal Swing Ball presents a live band in the Royal Theatre at Fantasy Faire from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
• Stop by the Tomorrowland Terrace for a live band in the evening and a late night Rock Your Disney Side Dance Party that lasts until 5 a.m.

At Disney California Adventure Park:

• You can enjoy live music throughout the day and night at the Paradise Garden Bandstand, with performances scheduled from 11:55 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
• Extra performances are planned for “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” at 9:30 a.m. and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” at 7:55 p.m.
• Muppets Theater plays host to sing-along screenings of the Academy Award-winning film, “Frozen,” starting at 11:30 a.m. And don’t forget to check out the sneak peek of “Maleficent” in the Bug’s Life Theater.
• “World of Color” will be presented on Paradise Bay at 9:45 p.m. and again at 3 a.m.
• Head on down to Pacific Wharf from 10:30 p.m. – 5 a.m. for The Wharf Dance Party.
• Mad T Party adds some spice to the night. You can rock ‘n’ roll your Disney Side with the Mad T Party Band and White Rabbit DJ, from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• So whether you choose Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park—or both!—to express your Disney Side, you’re in for a rockin’ good time at Disneyland Resort!

Are you ready to Rock Your Disney Side? Which coast will you be on? What park do you plan on visiting? We hope to see you there!

Our #DisneySide @ Home Celebration: A Tea-lightful Affair

Being selected as a Disney Side @Home Celebration Host was definitely an honor. We wanted to choose a theme that would be different and yet still Disney enough to reflect our Disney Side. Our mom's birthday was coming up, so we decided to surprise her by throwing her a tea party! It's a tradition in our family that we take our mom to tea on her special day. She was born a few days before Valentine's Day and she loves all things red, pink, hearts, and love. She also loves Minnie Mouse and so we made it a Minnie Mouse Magical Tea Party.

Everyone pitched in on helping to create a wonderful party that our mom loved - she's still talking about it! We made mickey shaped foods and treats. We played games, had a hidden mickey hunt, sang songs, danced a jig or two, drank tea and had a full-on photo shoot! (Would you expect anything less from a Tracey Clark party?) The thing we loved about throwing a Disney Side party is that it doesn't have to be over-the-top Disney. Sounds strange, but it's true. It can just be about finding your happy place. Allowing yourself to be silly, embracing your inner goof ball, just learning to look at life through a child's eyes. That is really what showing our Disney Side is all about, having fun and living in the moment. Being with the people you care about while totally geeking out! We're good at that! 

So here we are in full Disney Side mode - enjoying each other's company all while sharing our love for Disney! If you'd like to plan a party, we hope you'll read some of our helpful tips on
How To Throw Your Own Disney Side Party. 

For even more inspiration from other bloggers, 

check out our Disney Side Party Link Up.

Disclosure: We were sent a Disney @ Home Celebrations Kit in order to help throw a DisneySide Party. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The views expressed in this post are 100% Magical and 100% that of the Disney Sisters Only.