The Sparkle Edit

To all who come to this happy blog—welcome! This is your backstage pass to the magic behind the mayhem. From planning tips and park style to travel guides, party ideas and a healthy dose of real life, this is where the sparkle meets the strategy.

Whether you’re here to dream, plan or just scroll with a snack, we’re glad you found your way. Let’s make some magic, shall we?

Pool Deck on the Disney Dream and the Aqua Duck
Maui’s 4th Birthday Superhero Party

Maui’s 4th Birthday Superhero Party

Maui is a huge fan of The Flash. Apparently he's one of the few, as I could find very few Flash party decorations around the internets and in real life. So, we decided that for his fourth birthday, it would be an all superhero party! If you've poked around any of our...

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Mo’s Frozen 5th Birthday Party

Mo’s Frozen 5th Birthday Party

It is pretty much a given that most young princesses will one day request a birthday party featuring Elsa, Anna and the rest of the crew, so join us for Mo's 5th Frozen birthday party! This was our first big birthday party post-pandemic, so I wanted to make sure...

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Maui’s Drive-Thru 3rd Birthday Party

Maui’s Drive-Thru 3rd Birthday Party

After the drive-thru party, we had our family over for a small backyard party consisting of pizza, cupcakes and presents. Luckily our family is full of powwow goers, and we always have more than enough portable seating for any outdoor shindig.  Obviously we went with...

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Face Painting at Walt Disney World

Face Painting at Walt Disney World

I loved face paint as a kid. At any festival, carnival or school fair, you would always find me at the face painting booth. However, each time I'd offered to get face painting at Walt Disney World, the littles were less than interested. Imagine my surprise and delight...

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