Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label planning. Show all posts

Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Cutest Disney Printables

Y'all I am so excited to share these with you today. I wish I could take credit for all the cuteness...but I can't. That honor goes to Ashley from Lovely Commotion



Not only are they adorable but she is sharing them with you...for free!!

She actually has 2 parts of the printables.
Here are the links:


There is also a new cover page available to download here.


Monday, November 3, 2014

The Cutest Autograph Book Ever (Dixie Delights)

Getting autographs from characters at Disney is a rite of passage. I knew Sally wouldn't totally understand the concept but I still wanted her to participate. When I saw these autograph books on the Dixie Delights blog, I knew they would be perfect for our trip. 


Amanda knows a thing or two about Disney. She loves it just as much as me, so I knew she had thought long and hard about how to make the best autograph/memory books out there.

I love the fact that they are spiral bound. The pages are so easy to turn. I love that they can be personalized with special events you are attending in the park (character meals, Not So Scary Halloween Party, etc.). I love that there is space for both pictures and signatures!


Amanda whipped this one up for us and I seriously couldn't wait to fill it with autographs from our favorite Disney characters. 




I had her do sections for each park we were visiting (Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Epcot), our special character meals (Cinderella Dinner, Princess Breakfast and Chef Mickeys). I also had her include a section for Downtown Disney. I love how I also got a section for "Magical Memories".


She has the cutest Etsy store where you can order your own personalized autograph/memory book

She also sells some other pretty cute Disney stuff:









Thank you Amanda for helping us with the perfect memory/autograph book!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Kingdom Strollers: Making Your Trip Even More Magical


*I was not financially compensated for this post but I did receive a free stroller rental in exchange for a review on my blog.
We just got back from the most magical place in the world...DISNEY!! My little one was 2.5 and we had a lot to bring. The thought of pushing a stroller through the airport just didn't sound fun. I had heard of renting strollers in Disney and wanted to try it out. I reached out to Matt at Kingdom Strollers to see if renting a stroller is something I should consider. 

He was so great. He answered all of my questions...fast too! I knew this was a company that I wanted to work with.



Making Reservations
-Just go to Kingdom Strollers and choose your dates, stroller and any accessories that you may want. I got both the cooler and the rain cover. Then you put in your info and check out. 


-You receive a confirmation email right away. You can always email matt if you have any questions or concerns. 

-You can pick up and drop off at different resorts. Although we didn't do this, it is perfect for someone doing a split stay.



Stroller Pick Up and Returns
-When you get to your resort, head over to the bell stand and tell them that you are there to pick up a stroller. We had to sign in a book that we got it and that was it!

-When returning the stroller, go back to the same bell stand and tell them that you are returning a stroller. It couldn't be easier. 

They even put a label with your name on it. I would also recommend bringing something to tie on it. for easy recognation. You wouldn't believe the amount of strollers at Disney! Having something on your stroller that sets it apart really helps. My sign that I made worked really well for us. 


Alright... here are the pros for renting from Kingdom Strollers

-The whole process was SUPER easy!
-The strollers were very clean. You can tell that they really take care of them.
-Sally loved her stroller. It seemed very comfortable.
-There are many different types and brands of strollers available for rent. Reserve yours early for the best selection.


I am so pleased with the way the whole process worked out. Kingdom Strollers is NOW the official stroller rental of I'm Your Fairy Godmother.







Thursday, September 18, 2014

Gifts From Minnie


I wrote about Tinkerbell Gifts in my last post.

Although Sally is a fan of Tinkerbell, the real star is Minnie at our house. I decided to do a "gifts from Minnie" for Sally :) If your little one has a favorite character or Princess, feel free to customize the theme of the gifts to that.

For the Minnie gifts, I got a red bin from Hobby Lobby (1/2 off) and stuck on a vinyl Mickey head. I printed off some Minnie cards and wrote little messages for Sally each day. I covered a mini clothes pin with scrapbook paper and each day when she wakes up, there will be little gifts inside the bin. The clothes pin will hold the note from Minnie. 




For her gifts I have organized everything into gallon size plastic bags. I tried to look at the days activities to pick goodies that would go with our day.

Here is what I have planned :)

Arrival Night (Sunday)
Princess Nightgown
Minnie Toothbrush
Princess Toothpaste
Stickers
Cinderella

Monday Morning-Magic Kingdom
Glow Stick
Ribbon Wand
Snack Box and Water Bottle from Two Share Thoughts
Princess Fruit Snacks
Mickey Bubbles
Minnie Pajamas to wear at night


Monday Evening-Magic Kingdom and Dinner at Chef Mickey's
Minnie Dress from Chameleon Girls
Princess Fruit Snacks
Minnie Ears
Light Up Bracelet


Tuesday Morning-Animal Kingdom
Minnie Ears
Mickey Ears
Glow Stick
Princess Fruit Snacks
Princess Fan
Minnie Necklace from TrendyGwendy
Princess Lollipop Rings
Minnie Sunglasses

Tuesday Evening-Downtown Disney
Hooded Minnie Towel from Burpie Bibs Boutique

Wednesday Morning- Breakfast with Princesses
Snow White Dress from Darling Charlotte

Wednesday Evening-Epcot
Ribbon Wand
Rapunzel Doll
Minnie Ears
Glow Stick

Thursday Morning-Magic Kingdom

Ariel Set 
Ariel Light Up Spinner

Thursday Evening-Dinner with Cinderella
Cinderella Dress from The Cotton Belle Boutique
Mini Tiara
Cinderella Light Up Spinner
Princess Fruit Snacks

I know we will still be buying some stuff in the parks but hopefully buying small things ahead of time will save us some money!! :)



Tinkerbell Gifts


I really wanted to do things to make this trip extra super special for Sally. I know she is 2.5 and probably will not remember it, but it makes me happy :) I had heard about "Tinkerbell Gifts". 


What are Tinkerbell Gifts? They are little presents that tink leaves in your hotel room each day during your Disney trip. They are brought by you (not free from Disney World!) and can be a great way to reward good behavior and save money at the same time.


Since Sally is so young, its hard to have "rules" for her to follow,  but we do expect her to behave during our trip and listen to us. 

My plan is to have a gift waiting for her each morning when she wakes up and occasionally in the afternoons before we head to dinner and back to the park.


Gift Ideas:
*I like to give pajamas on some days. You can find really cute Disney themed pajamas at Target, The Disney Store, JC Penny, etc. 

*A new bathing suit, towel or water toy is fun if you are going swimming or to a water park. I especially love this towel from

*Snacks, sunglasses, candy, small toys, stuffed characters, etc. are all fun ideas. If you keep your eyes open, you will start seeing Disney stuff everywhere...$1 Store, $1 Spot at Target, Wal-Mart party section, etc.

*Glow sticks or light up toys make great gifts and bringing them from home will save you a ton of money!

*If you are doing a Princess meal, consider getting your little girl a princess dress/tiara to wear. They will feel super special. 

*It's fun to sprinkle some white/clear glitter around the gift to make it look like Tink was really there and left some pixie dust ;)


Here are some free printable tags. You can write a message from Tink. Printable Here.








Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Disney Countdown Days 1-5


Our Disney countdown is in full effect. We have a fun activity planned everyday leading up to our trip which is exactly one month away ;)

Find my Disney Countdown tutorial here



Day 1
Write a letter to Minnie
Did you know that you can write a letter to any Disney character or Princess and they will send you an autographed card back? It used to be an 8x10 photo but I have read that they are now doing just postcards...oh well....Sally will still love it. We wrote a letter to Minnie today and drove to the post office so that Sally could put it in the mail slot.


Mail it to:
Walt Disney World Communications
P.O. Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040


Day 2
Watch Cinderella

Day 3
Get a Princess balloon. Did you know they have Frozen and Disney Princess balloons at the $1 Tree? Sally was so excited for her Anna and Elsa balloon. 

Day 4
Watch Aladdin

Day 5
Buy Princess plates and eat on them. 
I got some princess plates at Wal-mart and I served Sally's breakfast on them. She was so excited!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

10 Reasons To pack Ziplock Bags For Your Disney Trip


I personally love being organized and prepared.  Being organized and prepared at Disney will help you have a much more enjoyable trip. Ziplock bags are inexpensive and very handy to have. Here is a list of 10 reasons you need to have them for your Disney trip.

1. Use them to pre-pack all of your kids outfits. One outfit per bag...clothes, hair bows, shoes, etc. In the mornings, all you will have to do is grab a bag and get themdresses. It will also be easy when having your spouse help get the kids ready. Also, dont forget to throw an extra bag of stuff into your bag you are bringing to the parks. Having an extra outfit is very handy. Kids make a mess, get too wet, have an accident? Just use that Ziplock bag (that is now empty) to store. 

2. Use a bag to store your phone and camera in during water rides.

3. Emergency Barf Bag...self explanatory.

4. Use a bag to keep sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc. That way if they leak, there won't be a mess all over your bag.

5. Unfinished Meals....bags come in handy for leftover snacks and meals. 

6. Put the remote control from the hotel in a bag. Think of how many people touch that thing...and the germs! You can still switch the channels through the bag.

7. Use a bag to save all the little memories for scrapbooking or crafting purposes...tickets, receipts, confetti, napkins, etc. 

8. Use bags to organize your park bag...snacks in one, little activities (crayons, coloring books, bubbles, glow sticks, etc) in another....and so on.

9. Use a bag to store all of your character autograph stuff. Whether  you are doing a traditional autograph book or a photo mat, you will need a space to keep your pens/markers and the actual autograph book/mat. Having it in a bag prevents anything from spilling on it.

10. Make a mini diaper bag...diapers, wipes, powder...have it in an easy to reach place. A bag keeps it all together.

Do you have any other ways that you use Ziplock bags at Disney?





Friday, August 15, 2014

Shop Spotlight: Boland Paper Design Company



Packing for Disney is a very serious matter. We leave in a little over a month and I already have piles starting around the house. I will be sharing a packing list with you soon. I knew I wanted to have the cutest luggage tags out there for our trip...enter Boland Design Paper Company. I found them on Etsy. I love the sleek modern look of these tags. Here are some of my favorite designs. 




They are extremely durable and well made. They also ship very fast...so if you have a last minute trip...no fear!

Boland Design Paper Company also offers some really cute personalized autograph books...a perfect keepsake souvenir for your kids or any of you that are kids at heart.



Our luggage tags came in the mail last week and I am crazy obsessed with them. The colors are fantastic and I love the design. They are going to be so fun on our luggage. I ordered Sally two...one for her suitcase and one for her adorable Minnie backpack :)

Here is a picture of the front. The back has all of our info on it...in case the bags get lost.




Check them out on Etsy here and on Facebook here.  Make sure to tell them I sent you if you order. 

Thursday, July 10, 2014

FastPass+ Attraction List

But really I think I will be walking just as much as I have in the past.


My fastpass+ reservation day is next week so I am working hard to make a schedule today. 

I realized that I haven't posted a list of options...so here you go:

Magic Kingdom

  • It’s A Small World
  • Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant
  • Enchanted Tales with Belle
  • Haunted Mansion
  • Jungle Cruise
  • Mad Tea Party
  • Meet Ariel At Her Grotto
  • Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
  • Meet the Disney Princesses at Town Square Theater
  • Micky’s PhilharMagic
  • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
  • Peter Pan’s Flight
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Space Moutnain
  • Splash Mountain
  • The Barnstormer
  • The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
  • Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
  • Tomorrowland Speedway
  • Under the Sea – Journey of the Little Mermaid

Epcot

  • Captain EO
  • Journey Into Imagination with Figment
  • Living with the Land
  • Maelstrom
  • Meet Disney Pals at Epcot Character Spot
  • Mission: Space
  • Soarin’
  • Spaceship Earth
  • Test Track
  • The Seas with Nemo and Friends
  • Turtle Talk with Crush

Hollywood Studios

  • Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage
  • Disney Junior – Live on Stage!
  • Fantasmic!
  • Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
  • Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
  • Muppet Vision 3D
  • Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
  • Star Tours
  • The American Idol Experience
  • The Great Movie Ride
  • Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
  • Toy Story Midway Mania
  • Voyage of the Little Mermaid

Animal Kingdom

  • Dinosaur
  • Expedition Everest
  • Festival of the Lion King
  • Finding Nemo
  • It’s Tough to be a Bug
  • Kali River Rapids
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris
  • Meet Favorite Disney Pals at Adventurers Outpost
  • Primeval Whirl
I am trying to schedule my fast passes around dining reservations, parades, fireworks, nap time, etc. Its hard and makes my brain hurt..in a good way. We have 2 full days at Magic Kingdom and then 1 day at Epcot and 1 day at Animal Kingdom. We are not doing Disney Studios on this trip. I just didn't think that there was enough for Sally to do at this age. For Magic Kingdom, there are so many rides...and several that Sally will not be able to do. Joe and I plan to take turns riding those using the single rider line.