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Make Family Memories by Camping in Your Backyard This #DisneyWeekend

Post author By family.disney.com
Post date June 27, 2018

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There’s nothing that feels more like summer than camping. So grab some pillows, blankets, and treats and head to your backyard for the ultimate camping experience with your little ones. Share all your staycation fun with the hashtag #DisneyWeekend on Instagram!

Porg S’mores

Create these a-porg-able treats fearing homemade marshmallows, chocolate graham crackers, and chocolate bars. You’ll definitely want s’more of these cute Porg S’mores!

Mickey S’mores

This fun twist on a beloved classic can be enjoyed aside a campfire or even in the comfort of your own home! The Mickey S’mores recipe is sure to bring smiles all around.

Winnie the Pooh Tent

Give your kiddo a great place to read a book in this Hundred Acre Wood-themed tent.

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Mickey and Minnie Camping Garland

Oh, boy! Add a little magic to your backyard campout with this Mickey and Minnie garland.

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The Jungle Book Fort

In The Jungle Book, Mowgli makes the jungle his home. Encourage your kiddo to use their imagination to build a cozy corner for playing or enjoying a delicious snack.

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Mickey Mouse Pillow

Whether placed in your family room or the backyard, this adorable Mickey DIY will make the day even more magical.

duh backpack pets — Image source: Elise Apffel

Dug Backpack

This cute backpack features everyone’s favorite talking canine, Dug from Up. It’s the perfect size for storing snacks and toys for a backyard camping #DisneyWeekend.

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Mickey and Minnie Camping Pennant

Every camp needs a pennant flag! Display on your tent wall or around the house all year round.

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Our Printable Workbook Will Keep Your Little One Happy All Summer Long

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5 Disney-Inspired Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

Post author By family.disney.com
Post date June 26, 2018

If you’re adding to your Disney family, let friends and family know with a magical twist. Here are some fun ideas for a unique Disney-inspired pregnancy announcement!

We’re All Ears

Add another set of Mickey Mouse ears to your family collection. If you already know your baby’s name, have it embroidered. Otherwise, share your due date on the back of the Mickey ears for a keepsake to cherish.

Start Building Your Baby’s Wardrobe

To prepare for your baby’s arrival, shop for their first outfit and share a photo. Like Sleeping Beauty’s fairies, you can write “make it pink!” or “make it blue!”

“1st Visit” Button

Park guests can pick up a free button for birthdays or other celebrations at City Hall. Request one that reads “1st Visit” and pin it by your growing belly.

Elicit Help from Disney Cast Members

Take advantage of PhotoPass photographers at the Parks to get a cute photo of you and your significant other in front of the castle or another picturesque location. If you’re making a themed nursery, seek out your matching Disney character for a photo op. The pregnancy announcement photos will make a great addition to the baby’s room.

Baby’s 1st Shoes

I love pregnancy announcements with shoes for each family member lined up. For a Disney spin, add a pair inspired by Cinderella’s glass slippers or Woody’s cowboy boots for your little one on the way.

For more Disney magic, check out this Up-Inspired Photo Backdrop:

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This Hidden Mickey Cake Roll Will Make Any Occasion Magical

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Show Your Family Just How Super They Are With a Disney•Pixar ‘Incredibles 2’ Party

Post author By family.disney.com
Post date June 25, 2018

Gliding Incredibles Balloon

Mr. Incredible and Jack-Jack will save the day with this heroic balloon. At six feet tall, it creates the perfect backdrop for your crafts, recipes, and family photos.

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Incredibles 2 Decorating Kit

Make the party incredible with extra décor, like this banner featuring the iconic logo.

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Mr. Incredible Plates

Your kiddo and all their super friends will love these plates—especially when they’re holding delicious treats!

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Incredibles 2 Napkins

Saving the day can get messy, so be sure your guests have plenty of these incredible napkins on hand!

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Dash Cups

Running around like Dash can build up a thirst, so serve up drinks in these dashing character cups.

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Incredibles 2 Cups

Create super party favors or displays with fun Incredibles 2 cups.

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Our families love The Incredibles and have been waiting YEARS for the latest film—featuring the relatable Parr family. So, you can imagine that the release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 is a major cause for celebration! We’re gathering our family to host a fun-filled Incredibles 2 party filled with all of our favorite Supers.

From festive treats to easy-to-make DIYs, we have everything you and your guests need for a fun-filled affair.

incredibles 2 party — ©Disney/Pixar. Photo by Elise Apffel for Disney Family

Party Decor

First things first—to create an epic party worthy of all your kiddo’s guests, head to a party store for decor in the film’s classic colors. Think: red, yellow, orange, and black. This will be a great way to set the scene for your celebration! Stop by your local Party City for this cute Incredibles 2 decor.

Next, sprinkle in some neutral pieces from your home or do some thrifting for Mid-Century Modern styles—similar to the ones seen in the Parr family’s home.

Then, start on some incredible crafts and recipes.

Incredibles 2 Lemonade

Your family and friends will love sipping on these Incredible-themed drinks! Not only are these frosty lemonades refreshing on a warm day, but they also feature the new film’s logo. How fun!

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Store-bought frozen lemonade
Water
Large oranges
Lemons
Kitchen scissors
Ice
Cups or glasses (like these)
Straws (like these)
ROYAL ICING:
1 egg white
1 1/2-2 Cups powdered sugar

Directions:

Follow the instructions on the frozen lemonade container to make the lemonade. Store in a large pitcher in the refrigerator.
Cut oranges into circular slices.
Cut a few in half to make quarter slices.
Peel the rinds off a few of the lemons.
Use scissors to cut the Incredibles 2 logo shapes. Turn the rinds over to make the white dot in the double “i.”
Place 1/4 slice of orange into each glass or cup, fill with ice, then pour in the lemonade.
Make your royal icing. In a medium bowl, add the egg white. Then, add in the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the consistency is nice and stiff.
Place a straw through the middle of each orange slice.
Then, attach the pieces of the logo onto the orange slices with the icing.
©Disney/Pixar. Photo by Elise Apffel for Disney Family
Add to each cup, and top with a straw.

Mask Cookies

What’s a party without a themed snack? With their sparkling black sprinkles, these Mask Cookies have the perfect combination of pizzazz and taste!

Serves: 24

Ingredients:

1 sheet construction paper
Pencil
Scissors
1 Cup softened butter
1 Cup white sugar
1 egg
1 Tsp vanilla extract
3 1/2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 Tsps baking powder
Dash of salt
Paring knife
1/3 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Black icing (like this)
Black sugar sprinkles

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Take the construction paper and sketch out your mask shape. Cut it out. This will be your template for cutting out the cookies.
Combine the softened butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Mix, then slowly add the dry mix into the wet, stirring as you pour. If you need to, use your hands to finish mixing the dough together.
Roll out the dough to 1/4” thick, onto a well-floured surface.
Use the template to cut out each mask cookie.
©Disney/Pixar. Photo by Elise Apffel for Disney Family
Place on greased baking sheet and bake for about 9 minutes.
Take them out, place them on a flat surface, and let them cool completely.
Ice the cookies using the black icing. Outline the eye holes and border of the cookie, then slowly begin filling in from there. Then, add the black sugar sprinkles.

Edna Mode Mask

We can’t think of a better accessory for an Incredibles 2 party than one inspired by Edna Mode! We would never encourage anyone to wear a cape but this easy-to-make Edna mask will make for the perfect photo opp!

What You’ll Need

Paper plates (like these)
Pencil
Scissors
Paintbrush
Black paint
Lollipop sticks (like these)
Hot glue

How to Make It

Cut out the middle of the plate.
Sketch on your Edna design and cut it out.
©Disney/Pixar. Photo by Elise Apffel for Disney Family
Use this first one as your template to trace out the rest.
Cut out the rest of the masks.
Use black paint to color in her glasses and hair, leaving the top middle white—for the shine of her hair.
Glue a lollipop stick to the back of each and let them dry completely.

Incredibles Snack Holders

Turn a snack into something super with the help of this DIY. All you need is a simple Incredibles 2 logo printable and cute container to create this fun addition for your party.

What You’ll Need

Incredibles 2 Logo Printable
Scissors
Paper containers (like these)
Hot glue

How to Make It

Download and print the logos.
Glue onto the front of the containers. Then, add your snack of choice—like delicious fries.

Note: All cutting, gluing, and oven use should be done by an adult.

Head to Party City for all of these super cute Incredibles 2 party supplies, and be sure to check out the film now in theaters.

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Have Fun in the Sun This #DisneyWeekend

Post author By family.disney.com
Post date June 21, 2018

Image source: Elise Apffel | Li Ming Lee | Disney Family

Our little ones are out of school and are more than ready for some Disney-fueled fun in the sun. From fruity treats to a book full of activities, we’re kicking off the season in style with crafts and recipes your family will love.

Let us know how you and your family are celebrating summer with the hashtag #DisneyWeekend on Instagram!

Moana Cupcake

Graham cracker sand, ocean blue frosting, and an edible flower come together to create a Moana Cupcake that’s as pretty as it is delicious.

image source: jessica mcdonald | disney family

Tangled Smoothie Bowl

This is the best smoothie bowl ever—not only is it summery and delicious, it’s also easy to make!

Summer Vacation Workbook

We’ve compiled super fun activities for you and your little one to complete together—all in one workbook. Find coloring pages, pasta art, and more!

IMAGE SOURCE: LI MING LEE | DISNEY FAMILY

Little Mermaid Treats

You don’t need to go under the sea to find these sweet treats. Just whip up some shells with meringue and fins with chocolate.

mickey watermelon gummy candy — Image source: Li Ming Lee | Disney Family

Mickey Watermelon Gummies

You and your little one will have a fun #DisneyWeekend snacking on these colorful Mickey Watermelon Gummies.

For more Disney fun, check out this Moana-inspired workout:

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This ‘Mulan’ Milkshake Brings Honor to Us All

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What Growing Up With ‘Mulan’ Meant to Me as a Chinese-American

Post author By family.disney.com
Post date June 19, 2018

Red envelopes on Lunar New Year.
Steamy buns hot off the dim sum cart.
Bubble tea with tapioca pearls.

As a Chinese-American, there are so many wonderful traditions. Despite our rich culture, young Chinese women have often been underrepresented in American film. The release of Mulan 20 years ago marked an important date. It forever changed the way generations of Chinese women saw themselves and each other.

what mulan means to me — Image source: Bonnie Eng

I was a senior in high school that year, somewhere in between a kid and grown-up. Despite being an animated character living in the past, Mulan was strangely relatable. She made me feel proud of my heritage and understand what it meant to be Chinese. It wasn’t just her physical characteristics that made our lives feel parallel. I could also see her struggling to balance more traditional values with modern ones, fighting to be herself despite what people told her she should be.

Mulan set herself apart as fearless. While others saw honor as attracting a husband, Mulan chose to define it by bravely helping those in need. She made following your own path look cool and speaking up part of her birthright.

The best part? When all was said and done, Mulan not only followed her heart, but she also didn’t apologize for it. Her convictions made me realize that from time to time, you have to do what’s right—even if it means going against what everyone else is telling you.

Over the years, I’ve watched Mulan so many times that I often catch myself inserting its quotes into daily life.

“Now, pour the tea!” I instruct my niece as we play at tea time.

“Would you like to stay forever?” I joke with my husband.

Mulan isn’t just a fictional character to me, she’s also become part of my family.

After years of struggling to become parents, my husband and I finally welcomed a daughter into our lives earlier this year. Upon meeting her, one of the first things we admired about our little girl were her clenched fists, which she would raise above her head as if celebrating a victory. We were thrilled that she looked like a fighter from the start—a girl ready to take on the world just like Mulan.

One of the more emotional moments of the film is when Mulan’s father quietly says, “The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter.” These days, I’m lucky enough to appreciate Fa Zhou’s words as my own.

Right from the start, I love that my baby has a tenacious Asian woman like Mulan to learn from. I hope that this classic film helps her feel proud of who she is and empowered to take on life’s challenges, just like it has done for me.

As I write this, I can see my baby’s eyes curiously fixed on the TV screen. Mulan has left her flowered comb on her father’s bedside table. She cuts off her hair and slips into armor. She rides off into a rainy night not knowing what lies ahead.

Mulan isn’t just a fierce warrior legend—she also lives and breathes in women like myself and our little girls.

For more Disney magic, check out this Mulan-inspired workout:

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‘Daring Dreamers Club’ Is an Inspiring Book Series for Tweens

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