Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Monday, October 31, 2011

(Happy Halloween!)



It's my favorite holiday of the year, and no one does Halloween better than Disney! Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party is a sweet treat for lovers of this autumn holiday, like myself. It's great for the kids, and you get to dress up in costume if you want - lots of people do, and many go all out!




On the other side of the Florida tourist pond, Universal Studios has the most amazing Halloween event (sorry Disney loyalists, I had to go there)! Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is adults-only fun; it's terrifying, and there are no costumes allowed! They offer many creative (albeit expensive) alcoholic drinks throughout the park - it really is a grown-up Halloween party. I really urge you to give this one a try - the costumes are professionally done by Universal's incredible makeup artists, and the results are realistically horrifying. Every year the theme changes - this year's theme was admittedly lame (Lady Luck, really?!) We will be attending both events next year, and I am really looking forward to what both parks have to offer.




So, it's Halloween...what kind of costume are you getting into today? J and I went to a comic-book themed party; I was Poison Ivy, he was Kick-Ass. We had a blast!

Send me your costume photos! I'd also love to hear your opinions on the best Halloween event in Orlando (or where you live!)

Happy Halloween!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

(Halloween Decorating, Disney Style)


Throwing a Disney-themed Halloween party, or just want The Mouse to help you decorate for the year's best holiday? While it might not look as fabulously decked out as the Disney parks at Halloween, some of these options below can sure help. Check 'em out!

1. Mickey Halloween Wreath | 2. Tinkerbell Jack O' Lantern | 3. Jack Head Ornaments | 4. Haunted Mansion Tombstone | 5. Hinged Jack Skellington Ornament | 6. Disney Parks Halloween Yard Flag | 7. Nightmare Before Christmas 5 1/2' Mayor | 8. Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Bucket | 9. Jack Skellington Wreath | 10. Mickey Halloween Ornament Tree | 11. Witch Tinkerbell Figurine | 12. Nightmare Before Christmas Village Collection

Happy Halloween!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

(What to Wear: Disney in October)




It's my absolute favorite time of year, when the leaves start to change and the Halloween decorations come out of hiding. It's that time when I long for Sunday afternoons watching football and eating chili that has been stewing in the crock pot for hours. I have to resist the urge to buy new pumpkins every time I make a trip to the market. It's also one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World.




Depending on where you're from, chances are the temperatures are finally starting to drop as the last traces of Indian Summer slip away. So what then, do you wear in central Florida? Most visitors are used to bringing shorts and tank tops, and expecting lots of sunshine and to come home with a great tan. To be honest, that is largely still the case in October. My experience with October was very hot, actually warmer than most of my visits that take place in late May. Temperatures are still typically in the high 70s and 80s, but there must have been a major heat wave going on. Jackets were absolutely unnecessary during the night of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, but sometimes cold fronts do come through. So what the heck are you supposed to pack? Well it's quite hot, but still it's autumn, so you don't want to be wearing your bright summer colors - especially with all of the beautiful fall decorations throughout the resort. Take a look at some great options for stay-cool fall clothes that you just can't go on vacation without.


1. Wren Spiderweb Sequin Tank | 2. Gold-Oriented Flats | 3. Cotton-Stripe Should Zip Tee | 4. Bow Buckle Flats | 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs Leather Shoulder Bag | 6. Joie Drew D Striped Silk Tank | 7. Walker Park Colorblock Hat | 8. Large Spider Y-Necklace | 9. Bone to be Wild Earrings | 10. Long Feather Duster Earrings | 11. Long Accordion-Pleat Skirt | 12. Colorcode Maxi Dress | 13. Graphic Scarf Tunic | 14. Harris Tweed Shorts | 15. Layered Tank Dress | 16. Junk Food NY Giants Tee | 17. FEED Trick-Or-Treat Bag | 18. One Dear Day Dress | 19. Rubbish Peter Pan Collar Shirt | 20. The Boyfriend Midi-Rise Shorts | 21. Tory Burch Eddie Leather Ballerina Flat | 22. Karen Walker Patsy Sunglasses

Happy Autumn Shopping!