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Categories: Disney, Holidays

Enjoying the Holidays at Walt Disney World 2020

Disney has announced their plans for holiday offerings at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Even though some of my favorite festivities won’t be happening this year, for obvious reasons, there are still some fun things to get excited about! Here’s how we can celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World in 2020:

Fall decor on Main Street U.S.A.
Source: Disney Parks Blog

Beginning September 15th and going until October 31st you will be able to “fall” in love with Magic Kingdom all over again. Main Street, U.S.A. will be decked out in its typical fall décor. Gosh, I love seeing those Mickey pumpkin wreaths!

There sadly won’t be any Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Parties, but you can check out a special Halloween-themed cavalcade with Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and pals wearing their cute Halloween costumes. You’ll be able to spot Chip ‘n’ Dale in costume in Frontierland, as well as other Disney character friends dressed up and riding the horse-drawn trolley down Main Street.

Something new! Get your costumes ready because for the first time, guests of ALL ages can wear their own costumes during Magic Kingdom’s regular operating hours from September 15th to October 31st. It is important to note that costume masks are not permitted for adults; only children younger than 14 years old are permitted to wear costume masks. In addition, ALL guests are required to wear approved face coverings during their visit. You can check out the Costume Guidelines here.

Some of my favorite fall treats are making their comeback, like the DELICIOUS pumpkin spiced waffle sundae!

Fall treats at Magic Kingdom
Source: Disney Parks Blog

I’ve been eyeing some of the new Halloween-inspired merchandise on ShopDisney. I’m a sucker for Mickey pumpkins and ghosts! Check out all of the goodies here and make your list of what you plan on trying!

Mickey Mouse Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Candy Bowl

The Dapper Dans will be coming back to Main Street on September 20th, performing as their spooky alter egos, The Cadaver Dans. One of the character dining experiences will be opening up at Hollywood Studios for Minnie’s Halloween Dine at Hollywood & Vine starting September 25th for some socially distant character interactions.

The parks will switch over to winter and Christmas beginning on November 6th until December 30th. The magic will be in full force across all four theme parks and Disney Springs. Santa Claus will make time for special appearances at each location.

Guests can enjoy festive flotillas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, holiday promenades at EPCOT, and merry motorcades at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Character cavalcades at Magic Kingdom Park will take on a special holiday twist, with Christmas friends on festive floats in their holiday attire. Gingerbread Men, Elves, Reindeer, and the Toy Soldiers will join the Main Street Philharmonic marching through Magic Kingdom spreading Christmas cheer!

Holiday projections Cinderella Castle Magic Kingdom
Source: Disney Parks Blog

There will be special projection effects giving Cinderella Castle a festive look this year. This will make for some great holiday photos! Sadly, this is in place of the Castle Dream Lights which I always love to see. Holiday experiences that draw big crowds will be on hiatus this year as well, like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Candlelight Processional at EPCOT. 

Minnie Mouse will be hosting her yuletide gathering for all her friends at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting November 6th. Santa Goofy will be there, along with Minnie and more in their holiday best.

At Disney Springs, festive Disney Christmas trees will be spread throughout and in the evenings, guests will encounter a magical snowfall! 

Disney Resort hotels will also be decked out for the holidays, with their lobbies featuring iconic trees. The thing I am probably the most heartbroken about is that the resort gingerbread displays will not be returning this year.

Later in the season, on November 27th, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be back. Holiday kitchens will return around World Showcase as well as holiday entertainment in the World ShowPlace and American Gardens Theatre.

ShopDisney has started to add a little bit of their holiday merchandise online. I’m sure there will be more to come!

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Fleece Throw
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Fleece Throw

Are you looking to celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World in 2020? Fill out this quote form and I can help you get a trip on your calendar…I’m a travel agent specializing in Disney Destinations and my planning services are 100% free to you to use!

xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Style & Beauty

Fall Fashion Favorites

Fall is here!  I am looking forward to the cooler weather and all of the cute clothes in my closet just waiting to be worn.  This is definitely my favorite time of the year, I just hope Florida can’t cool off sooner than later!

I want to share my favorite fall fashion trends to help you dress your best for the new season.
1. Wine Red – I love this color (I might be biased because of my Seminoles haha) and you can find every piece of clothing in it…tops, jeans, hats, scarves, you name it.  It’s a bold color and makes a statement!
Hat (mine is from LOFT, similar one here)
Dress
Necklace (mine is from Target, similar one here)
2.  Olive Green – Another great fall color!  It can mix well with other patterns, like leopard print.
Top
Jeans
Booties
3.  Plaid – A cozy plaid top or a big blanket scarf; it is a staple for your fall wardrobe.
Top (Similar color here)


4.  Lace Dresses – There are a lot of great dresses out there with fun lace details and cutouts!  Find something that fits your style and have some fun.
Dress (Mine is by Bailey Blue, similar one here)


5.  Fringe Details – How cute are these fringe booties?!  I love this detail!  You can find fringe on handbags, vests, and dresses too.
Boots
6.  Chokers – Did you wear chokers in the 90’s?  Well, they’re back!  I love the faux suede or faux leather self-tie chokers.  Fun fall accessory!
Necklace (Mine is from Francesca’s, similar one here)
Tee (This is from a subscription serrvice, but other graphic tees can be found here)
Jeans (Mine came in a Stitch Fix box, but similar pair is here)


7. Cargo Vests – Fun piece to pair with a top and jeans, but it also works well with a dress.
Vest (Mine is by FATE, similar one here)
Dress (Mine is by GLAM, similar one here)
Wedges (Mine are Mossimo, similar ones here)


P. S.  These are the no show (an no slip!) socks that I wear with all of my booties.  They are the BEST!

Ked’s No Show Socks


What are you looking forward to for fall?
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xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Holidays

Happy Fall, Y’all!

My favorite time of year is ALMOST here!  I love the cooler weather, college football, scarves, sweaters, and boots.  Even though it’s still pretty hot here in Florida, I am not waiting to put up my fall decor any longer.  A wreath of pretty autumn leaves on the door, some pumpkin scented candles…and I’m just getting started!

I’ve got my scarves ready to go as soon as the first day of cool weather gets here.  I love this 4-tier pants hanger that I use to hang all of my scarves on.  It makes it easy to see all of them at once!
These were my favorite pair of booties from last year.  I’ve got my eye on a couple of new pairs too!
Three colors to incorporate into your fall wardrobe this year are:
Burgundy
(photo credit: Stitch Fix)
Mustard
(photo credit: Stitch Fix)
Olive
(photo credit: Stitch Fix)
I think I’ll get my first PSL of this season this morning, too.  What else are you excited about for FALL?  I would love to hear from you!
xoxo, Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Healthy Turkey Chili Recipe

One of my favorite meals when the weather gets cooler is a hot bowl of chili.  I want to share with you a simple recipe that makes this fall dish as healthy as possible.  

Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground turkey (the higher the percentage the better, mine was 99% lean)
2 cloves garlic (I used already diced and organic)
1/2 diced onion (I bought a package of already diced onion and used 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes or tomato sauce if you have people who don’t like tomato chunks (I used no sugar added and organic)
1 tablespoon tomato paste (I used no sugar added and organic)
1 can no salt added whole kernel corn
1 can reduced sodium black beans
1 can reduced sodium pinto beans (or other bean based on your preferences)
1 package of taco or chili seasoning (I used low sodium and organic)
extra virgin olive oil
pink himalayan salt or sea salt
ground pepper
shredded cheese (I used an organic mexican blend)
plain greek yogurt
Directions:
1.  Brown the turkey with just a splash of EVOO.  Season with just a bit of pink himalayn salt or sea salt and ground pepper.  As the turkey begins to brown, add in the onion and after a few more minutes, add the garlic.  Drain the meat once it’s brown.  If you used lean turkey, you shouldn’t have much to drain.
2.  Add to the meat, the can of corn (drained) and the beans (I drained most of the liquid, but left about 1/4).  Then stir in the tomatoes and tomato sauce and the chili seasoning.  
3.  Bring the mixture to a boil.
4.  Reduce to low heat and add the lid.  Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.  Serve with a spoon of plain greek yogurt (a substitute for sour cream) and sprinkle a small amount of shredded cheese on top.
There a TON of variations you could use with this recipe as well.  Chicken instead of turkey, add mushrooms or peppers or jalapenos, change the beans you use, etc.  It also pairs well with brown rice for the leftovers.
This makes several servings, so it is great for leftovers!  Make sure to not over-indulge and have huge bowls of it…that defeats the healthiness of it.  It’s all about portion control!  
If you are using the 21 Day Fix nutrition guide, all of the ingredients are Fix approved.  
xoxo Shannon

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes

Salted Caramel Shakeology Recipe

 

Salted Caramel Shakeology


I love getting Salted Caramel Lattes at Starbucks during this time of year.  Trying to make healthier choices? Try this Salted Caramel Shakeology recipe (or protein shake!) instead of drinking empty calories. The best part is that this will be my healthiest meal of the day…and it tastes so good! 

Salted Caramel Shakeology Recipe:

1 scoop or packet of Vanilla Shakeology (or another Protein Powder)
6 oz. Water 
4 oz. Almond Milk
1 tsp. Caramel Extract
Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea Salt
Shake or Blend with Ice

The milk and water amounts can be adjusted to your preferences.  Just use more milk and less water if you want your shake to be creamier. The same goes for the salt.  I prefer Pink Himalayan Salt, but you can use whatever you have available.  Pink Himalayan Salt and Sea Salt are in their purest forms, so those are my go-tos if I use salt at all. Add more if you want a stronger, saltier taste!

What are some of your favorite fall drinks?  I would love to show you healthier ways to make your favorites!

Salted Caramel Shakeology

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