Post family Disney-theme night ideas HERE!

[my2disneyboys]

Boulangerie Patisserie has cream puffs, so they must be French, or you could do Napoleans...

What about French bread or baguettes with your soup?

OT-will someone teach me to quote multiple posts in one reply post?? You'd think I'd be able to figure this out...

That may be a good idea for the night before! I am thinking of getting pizza and watching the planning dvd and maybe having the kids pack up their carry on bags for the activity.

to Multi Quote- click the little " symbol- it turns orange, and then click it on each persons posts that you want to quote... then click post reply! I m pretty sure this is how you do it... Hit preview before sending so you see how it looks!

 

[2littleprincesses]

Tonight for Disney Night, we had a Playhouse Disney Night!

Food: We made Mickey Pizza's, "Hot Dogs", French Fries

Dessert: We made Mickey Rice Crispy Treats- They were YUMO!

Activity: We had a little dance party to our favorite Disney Jams and made frames out of popsicle sticks and put pictures of us from our last trip to Disney in them and decorated with Mickey and Pooh stickers. (Good idea Daddy!)

Movie/Show: We watched a Little Einstein, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Tigger & Pooh and Handy Manny.

We ended the night, looking through our Disney book "Guide to the Magic" and checking out all the rides we will be going on.

Another great Disney Night. (only 4 more left before the big trip)

Where did you get the cute mickey pizzas? Those are great!

 

[jngwright]

Where did you get the cute mickey pizzas? Those are great!

I think we will do this the night before, I am hoping to find the pizza's around here!! Watching the planning video is a great idea!

That may be a good idea for the night before! I am thinking of getting pizza and watching the planning dvd and maybe having the kids pack up their carry on bags for the activity.

to Multi Quote- click the little " symbol- it turns orange, and then click it on each persons posts that you want to quote... then click post reply! I m pretty sure this is how you do it... Hit preview before sending so you see how it looks!

Look!!!! Look!!! I did it Thank you!!!!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

I think we will do this the night before, I am hoping to find the pizza's around here!! Watching the planning video is a great idea!



Look!!!! Look!!! I did it Thank you!!!!!

WAHOOO

 

[my2disneyboys]

Where did you get the cute mickey pizzas? Those are great!

I picked them up at a local grocery store. It is called Johnnie's Food Master. Our Stop and Shop and Shaws doesnt carry them, so I have gone to this other store just because they always have these pizzas! The grocery store is kind of a discount grocery store. I have heard Walmart has them too. - Tonight my MIL told me Costco has Mickey Chicken Nuggets! I am going to have to get some!

 

[jngwright]

On the Menu:
Rocket Ship Pizzas
Alien Plasma (was going to be Star shaped Jigglers, but I managed to wreck jello. I didn't know that was possible...)
Zurg's Asteroid Pasta
Buzz's Home Planet (Rice Krispie Treats)

The boys made planets that we hung from the light fixture over the dinner table. Target's dollar section had all kinds of outer space stuff, so I got them each a puzzle to work on while I made supper.

Next week is Lilo and Stitch, and then Friday the 24th is our night before Disney party! 12 days! Woot Woot!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Great Pics!! We did Lilo and Stich- it was one of my favorites!!

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

my2disneyboys, what did you do for Lilo and Stitch night?
I think we are going to go for our next trip this October!!!
I seriously can't wait! I like the "Mickey" theme for the "Night before Disney", hope I can find the pizzas, they are too cute!

To all readers of the thread: What new nights would you like to see? They can be related to Disney in any way, attractions, movies, etc. Are there any themes you tried that just needed work? Let us know!!

jngwright: fabulous pictures as usual! How did you make the spaceship pizza shapes? I will continue to plug away at the darn index to get it updated...life has gotten rather busier (you can get lots accomplished if you only sleep for 3 hours!!) and I have been slacking on the index!

 

[my2disneyboys]

my2disneyboys, what did you do for Lilo and Stitch night?
I think we are going to go for our next trip this October!!!
I seriously can't wait! I like the "Mickey" theme for the "Night before Disney", hope I can find the pizzas, they are too cute!

To all readers of the thread: What new nights would you like to see? They can be related to Disney in any way, attractions, movies, etc. Are there any themes you tried that just needed work? Let us know!!

jngwright: fabulous pictures as usual! How did you make the spaceship pizza shapes? I will continue to plug away at the darn index to get it updated...life has gotten rather busier (you can get lots accomplished if you only sleep for 3 hours!!) and I have been slacking on the index!

For Lilo & Stich Night:
Dinner:
Chicken skewers with Pineapple and cherries
Virgin Pina Colada's for the kids (good ones for the adults)
Mango Chutney/ Rice pilaf
and fresh fruits

For dessert I made a pineapple upside down cake!

Activity: Coconut races- hula hoop contest

 

[disdrmg]

Jngwright - Your pictures are always so inspiring!! I love the aluminum foil on the table! I hope you will continue your Disney night when you return from your trip. I am having so much fun keeping up with all of your ideas!!

I am so excited for you that your trip is almost here! We are going in December so I still have quite a wait - but these Disney nights are keeping everyone excited about our trip!

I would post pics. from our nights if I could ever figure out how.....

 

[jngwright]

my2disneyboys, what did you do for Lilo and Stitch night?
I think we are going to go for our next trip this October!!!
I seriously can't wait! I like the "Mickey" theme for the "Night before Disney", hope I can find the pizzas, they are too cute!

To all readers of the thread: What new nights would you like to see? They can be related to Disney in any way, attractions, movies, etc. Are there any themes you tried that just needed work? Let us know!!

jngwright: fabulous pictures as usual! How did you make the spaceship pizza shapes? I will continue to plug away at the darn index to get it updated...life has gotten rather busier (you can get lots accomplished if you only sleep for 3 hours!!) and I have been slacking on the index!

Yay for your October trip!!!!!!
I bought Pillsbury pizza dough, rolled it out and cut it into Rocket shapes..It got a little messy after I added the toppings...
I will ponder new themes-I will need alot as we won't be returning until Fall 2010 You rock Princess!!!

Jngwright - Your pictures are always so inspiring!! I love the aluminum foil on the table! I hope you will continue your Disney night when you return from your trip. I am having so much fun keeping up with all of your ideas!!

I am so excited for you that your trip is almost here! We are going in December so I still have quite a wait - but these Disney nights are keeping everyone excited about our trip!

I would post pics. from our nights if I could ever figure out how.....

I was so mad at myself because I had forgot to buy a tablecloth, then I spied the box of tinfoil on the counter....
I am SO EXCITED to leave next Satuday, I am about to burst!! (that and all the Easter candy..)
Okay, so go to www.photobucket.com download your pics, and click on the img code, copy, and paste into your posts. I am so not a techie and even I can do it

For Lilo & Stich Night:
Dinner:
Chicken skewers with Pineapple and cherries
Virgin Pina Colada's for the kids (good ones for the adults)
Mango Chutney/ Rice pilaf
and fresh fruits

For dessert I made a pineapple upside down cake!

Activity: Coconut races- hula hoop contest

Look!! I'm multiposting I am stealing all your Lilo and Stitch ideas..How do you make the Pilaf??

 

[my2disneyboys]

Jill- Good job multi posting!! Isn't it fun!? The rice pilaf was just the box of rice pilaf that I made - I bought some Mango Chutney from Trader Joes- and had that on the side. It was really yummy with the chicken Skewers!!!

 

[nancy drew]

I wish I had found this thread a few months ago! These ideas are fantastic!

We are doing Disney Theme nights once a week starting tomorrow! Our trip to Disneyland is in 2 weeks so this will definitely help build excitement!

One quick question: do you watch the movie first or do the activities first? From a teacher perspective I feel we should watch the movie first and then do the activities as follow-up, but logistically (schedule-wise) it makes sense to do the activities first then watch the movie before bedtime. Thoughts?

 

[my2disneyboys]

I wish I had found this thread a few months ago! These ideas are fantastic!

We are doing Disney Theme nights once a week starting tomorrow! Our trip to Disneyland is in 2 weeks so this will definitely help build excitement!

One quick question: do you watch the movie first or do the activities first? From a teacher perspective I feel we should watch the movie first and then do the activities as follow-up, but logistically (schedule-wise) it makes sense to do the activities first then watch the movie before bedtime. Thoughts?

We have found that it works out best to do the activity before dinner (Usually my husband does the activity while I cook) and then we eat, sometimes at the table and then put the movie on and sometimes we sit in the livingroom and eat at the coffee table and watch the movie. Whenever we do an activity after the movie, it seems to get them a little hyper and then they have to go to bed- so that makes it a little hard.

 

[mgjmom615]

You have all been so inspiring. Thanks PrincessTiggerlily for starting this thread.

We are going to the world in Sept. I have a plan to do a Disney Dinner Night once every other wee. This way my hubby will know more about the characters.

Keep up the good work.

 

[PrincessTigerLily]

So glad you are finding some ideas you like! Do you have any suggestions or ideas for any new nights?

Just booked our next trip yesterday! Yippee Yippee! So now I can call them "Countdown Nights" instead of just "Fun Nights"! No, everyone, it does not take much to entertain me...

Also agree with the activities first, with the exception of if it happens to be a movie the kids haven't seen yet. Then we usually tie it in during the movie so then they will "get it". Also, since most of our nights are on Mondays in our house (everyone is home and neither DH or I am working), sometimes we need to cut the movie short for bedtime and then at least we have gotten the activities in. Yes, those are the beautiful moments that my adorable offspring shoot me the evil eyes, plot my demise, and wonder how they got stuck with such a meanie for a mom...but I digress...

 

[nancy drew]

Thanks for the quick replies . That's what I had thought, doing the activities first, then dinner, then the movie makes sense from a time perspective.

I'll be sure to share any additions to the current ideas!

I'm actually working my way through this thread and making a document on my computer with every movie in alphabetical order, and all of the ideas underneath each one. If I ever get it cleaned up all nice and pretty, I'd be happy to share (has anyone else already done this?). Right now it's a mess though.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Disney Night- Song of the South

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Tonight is Disney Night! We had a great dinner and played a great StoryBook game and we are about to go watch the movie!

For our southern themed dinner:
Uncle Remus' Real Southern Cornbread
Fried Chicken
"Boston" baked beans
Corn
Mashed Potatoes
Lemonade

and for dessert we had Key Lime Pie!! (The boys had a little bit of Br'er Rabbit )

Yum!

We had a great activity tonight. We played the Storybook Game. If you havent heard of this- it is really cute. You take turns flipping a card and telling a story about each card/picture- the person who goes next, has to remember your story and add to the new card/picture - the story gets quite long and Myles and Daddy have GREAT memory's- If I play I am out after 3 cards are played lol

We are about to get the big blanket on the floor and watch the movie. Hope everyone has a great night!
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[my2disneyboys]

Thanks for the quick replies . That's what I had thought, doing the activities first, then dinner, then the movie makes sense from a time perspective.

I'll be sure to share any additions to the current ideas!

I'm actually working my way through this thread and making a document on my computer with every movie in alphabetical order, and all of the ideas underneath each one. If I ever get it cleaned up all nice and pretty, I'd be happy to share (has anyone else already done this?). Right now it's a mess though.

I would LOVE a copy of that!!! We keep our Disney Nights in a binder, but I had thought it would be cool to have this all saved electronically.

 

[nancy drew]

Peter Pan Night

Tonight we had Peter Pan night! Thanks to all who have contributed ideas so far, we had an awesome night!

First off there was a treasure hunt. Our Peter Pan was stolen by Captain Hook and his pirates and we had to rescue him. I made 2 pages for the treasure map. One had a typical treasure map drawing and one had written directions. My 5yo read the directions and my 3.5yo had the picture map.

First we had to swim through shark-infested waters (my blue yoga mat with toy sharks strewn about; we had to step around them).

Then we walked around the toy treehouse and onto the bridge (couch) where we were attacked by 2 toy pirates. Then we found Peter Pan, the Peter Pan movie, and some treasure!!!

The kids painted paper pirate hats and played with their treasures while I fixed dinner.

For dinner we had Pirate Ship Pizzas, Pirate swords with fruit, and Tinkerbell wands (breadsticks, does Tink even have a wand? Not that either of my kids asked...).

Dessert was Buried Treasure. An unwrapped chocolate Easter egg buried in Cheesecake pudding, topped with graham cracker crumbs to look like the beach.

My son didn't want to eat his pirate ship, because he liked looking at it so much. They also chowed down on chocolate coins, and we ate dinner about 2 hours earlier than normal so they didn't eat a whole lot, but they kept saying how much they loved everything and how this was the "Best pirate night ever!!!" They replayed the treasure hunt several times while I cleaned up the dishes, too.

It was a great night, and I can't wait to pick next week's movie!