Devoted DIY-Recycling T-Shirts

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We love Disney t-shirts, it's one of the most popular items purchased in the parks.  However, what to do when it’s unwearable?  Maybe worn out from too many trips, stained from the Turkey Leg or no longer fits (nothing to do with the Turkey Leg).  You can always recycle (or the new word is upcycle) your favorites. Here are a few ideas of my own and some fun tips I found while searching the internet.

Make a Quilt
Or if you are like me, have someone make a quilt for you.  There are many services out there that will take your old t-shirts,  cut out the image and sew into a quilt of memories.  What better way to have your trip memories available as a cozy blanket to wrap around you as you watch your favorite Disney classic on TV. If you are handy of course you can do this on your own and make it a family project!

Make a Story

Many of the photo printing sites out there offer soft and hard cover books of your photos.  Some even use Disney backgrounds and graphics.  Often there are great deal for free books or half price book.  Take a close up photo of the image on your t-shirt.  Either on you, or stretched out on the back of a chair.  Make a collage book of your favorite t-shirts and maybe include text with fun anctedotes of that particular trip.  For example: "This is the 2010 trip shirt we bought Andrew after he got soaked on Splash Mountain”.  You can even put in a few pics of your family wearing the shirt on a trip.  Then if the shirt is in good shape, give to a charity of your choice.  There are many kids that will never make it to Disney and the shirt alone will be priceless.

Make a Journal

Now this is a simple craft to do with your older children. Purchase a plain journal, preferably with a hard cover. Lay out the book and arrange the t-shirt image around the front and back. Leaving an at least an inch extra, cut out the graphic from the shirt and any extra material for the back. Simply glue the flaps down inside the cover, folding corners as needed. Use binder clips to keep in place while the glue dries.  Cut away any extra fabric.  Now you have a new journal. Maybe for recording memories of the next trip to Disney?

Repurpose the Shirt

• Tote Bag:  The internet is full of ideas for repurposing t-shirts. One of the easiest is to turn it into a tote bag. It’s washable and durable and the world certainly has enough plastic bags! Click here for step-by-step instructions.
• Throw Pillows:  What better way to decorate your child’s room (or your child at heart) than with throw pillows from Disney t-shirts.  Click here to get instructions for this fun project.
• Wall Art:  No need to buy expensive art from Disney, use your t-shirts instead.  A quick trip to the art supply or craft store and you’re ready to redecorate.  Click here for the instructions to Disney decorate.
• Laptop or Ipad Case: Keep those electronics protected and maybe disguised a bit. Click here for the instructions. 

I had fun finding some new ideas for recycling t-shirts.  Any ideas you would like to share?  Please leave them in the comment section!

Maria is a Travel Planner for Snapshot Getaways and has quite a few t-shirts to upcycle!  Contact her at maria@snapshotgetaways.com or visit her Facebook page for help planning your trip!

Saving on Souvenirs at Disney World

For many of us the trips we plan to Disney are about making memories, family time and good old fashioned fun.  For our kids its about all that...and the souvenirs.  Let's face it Disney is pretty good at tempting us adults too!  They have exclusive "Park Only" merchandise and the cutest little sweatshirts, stuffed toys, trading pins...OH MY!  I could go on and on.  They have not been in business for this long without knowing how to merchandise.  Here are a few tips to keep your wallet happy as well as your kids (and you).

  1.  Buy Before You Go.  Check out the Disney Store or Disneystore.com for small gifts you know your kids will enjoy.  The key here is small as you are going to bring them with you on your trip.  Little princess cell phones, McQueen bouncy balls, stuffed Tiggers are all good ideas.  Looking for these items on sale is the objective.  Even other stores like Dollar Store, Five Below, Target, Kohl's or Toys R Us carry Disney items.  Pick up what you can and put it aside.  Tip:  If you are flying and have so much of this stuff that you require an extra piece of luggage, you probably aren't saving money.  If it makes sense you can also mail packages to your resort ahead of time.  Again weigh the cost here of shipping.

  2.  Make the Small Things Special.  This can involve the gifts you brought down or things you purchase at the gift shops in Disney.  A good idea is mystery pins (which are cheaper than trading pins), stickers, sweets, key chains, toy cars.  When you arrive at the park and your child has the "gimmie/get-me's" you can assure them that if they are a good boy/girl during the day;  Mickey might leave them something during the night.  After your children have been as good as gold you leave the little surprise on their nightstand.  Tip:  It never hurts to use your imagination here.  Hide the gifts in funny places.  Maybe even include a note from Mickey!  Have as much fun with this as you want.  I promise you it works! 

3.  The Cheapest Souvenir in the Park.  My favorite souvenirs are pressed penny machines. Make it remarkable by purchasing a Penny Holder Book at the Disney gift shops.  There are numerous penny machines in every park, and each one offers at least 3 options.  Many of them are outside the rides, and are specific to that attraction.  Most of the resorts also have penny machines depicting images from the resort.  To make things easier on yourself, empty out one of the plastic mini M&M containers before you leave on your trip.  What you do with the candy is up to you!  Put two quarters and a shiny new penny inside and repeat until full.   That way your money is at the ready when little ones are looking for something to "buy".  Here is a link to an interactive map to find all those machines!    Tip:  If you make subsequent trips take pictures of your pennies on your cell phone before you go to avoid repeats.   

4.  Free Stuff.  Each park offers buttons at the parks by the entrances.  You can also get them at the resort concierge desk.  They say "First Visit", "Happy Birthday", "I'm Celebrating" and more.  Your child's name is written in and and it's an invitation for cast members to give them Mickey stickers.  Your child will also feel pretty special about being singled out by a cast member.  I always tell my clients to enjoy the "pixie dust" if it comes your way, but don't make your child any promises!  Don't forget about toiletries, napkins,  menu's, maps, etc.  They are super fun to look at when you get home and are away from the Disney magic.  If you are creative you can even craft them into something else.
Tip:  You want Free?  Make your kids pay for their own stuff.  If they get an allowance or "Grandma Money" consider turning some of it into a Disney Gift Card for their use during the trip.  They will definitely be thinking about what they spend their money on more carefully!

5.  Admit Defeat.  You are on vacation at Disney!  Buy a few things for goodness sake!  But set yourself (and each child) a budget and try not to go TOO far over.  Disney Parks Merchandise is one of a kind and will make you and your children happy.   Part of the Disney Magic is in the memories you take home with you.  Even if some of those memories have a price tag.  Tip:  All the parks will deliver your purchases back to your Disney resort baggage area for free.  It takes overnight but beats carrying it around all day.

What are some of your tips for Saving on Souvenirs?

Maria is a Travel Planner for Snapshot Getaways and always tries REALLY hard not to spend too much on souvenirs at Disney.  Loooking to plan your trip?  Email her today or follow her page on Facebook!

Disney St. Louis? Almost!

Alright, Disney Fans, store this in the back of your mind for that Disney Trivial Pursuit question.  Back in 1962, Walt Disney himself was in the process of negotiating a Disney Theme Park in St. Louis, MO.  Wow, a Disney Midwest?

Mr. Disney was approached by some organizers of the St. Louis Bicentennial.  Their request was that he produce a film about the city.  So impressed was Walt with the newly expanding downtown area and the almost complete Arch, he had other ideas.

With a little inspiration from his Missouri roots, Walt began plans for Riverfront Square.  The location was planned about two blocks from Busch stadium.  The five-story, all indoor attraction would be topped off with an atrium ceiling.  Complete with simulated weather and time of day way before Harry Potter and Hogwarts.  The project was on the table from 1963-1965 and Disney Imagineers got pretty far in the planning process.

The park was to be divided into two portions, Old St. Louis and Old New Orleans.  The building would have overlooked the Mississippi with concessions, lounges and dining.  The planned attractions included a Lewis and Clark Adventure ride, theaters, a Davey Crockett ride, an opera house and a pirate ship.

So where is Disney St. Louis?  Many blame a public feud between Walt Disney and Augustus Busch Jr., who mocked Disney for thinking he could attract guests without serving alcohol.  More than likely the cost of acquiring the land was the major deterrent for Mr. Disney.  Especially considering the vast tract of land available cheaply in Orlando, Florida.  I think you all know what he ended up doing there!

However, Disney fans can thank the St. Louis project for many of it's most popular rides and attractions.  Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and the Haunted Mansion were all derived from early plans for Riverfront Park.  An all indoor park was later realized in Orlando's DisneyQuest.

For an interview with Walt Disney and computer animations from the St. Louis News (KSDK), click here.

If you are ever in St. Louis, visit the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.  That was the location originally planned for Disney St. Louis.  Then take time to enjoy St. Louis; many treasures, namely that pretty famous arch.

Maria is a friend to many Missourians who shared this piece of Disney history.  She loves to plan travel, including St. Louis.  Email maria@snapshotgetaways.com or visit her on Maria Huff-Agent with Snapshot Getaways Facebook Page!

Afternoon Tea At Disney's Garden View Tea Lounge

On our recent mother/daughter trip, this past May, my daughter Kerrigan & I decided to try afternoon tea at the Garden View Tea Lounge. Being avid tea lovers to begin with, we were excited to try some of the lovely tea blends available on their menu, as well as experience a traditional English tea service.

The Garden View Tea Room is located on the ground floor of the Grand Floridian Resort, at the far end of the main atrium, opposite of the front desk. It is a beautiful sun room, light and airy with lots of brass accents and rich upholstery and white woods. Large floor to ceiling windows allow plenty of sunlight in an provide a lovely view to the Grand Floridian's grounds.

The menu has a 4 adult choices, The Princess Kate, The Grand Tea, the Prince Edward Tea, and the Buckingham Tea. For children ages 3-9, there is Mrs. Pott's Tea which served with special "dark" tea, also known as chocolate milk. Each tea menu is served in courses ranging from 2-4 courses, and your own pot of tea of your selection. Some of the tea menus will include a glass of Champagne or Port.

For my selection, I chose the Prince Edward Tea, which is a 2 course tea that starts with a selection of pates (duck, country, chicken) & cheeses (Stilton & Irish Cheddar) with Cumberland sauce, followed by a second course of white raisin scones accompanied by lemon curd, Devonshire cream, strawberry preserves and a strawberry tart.  My selection also is complimented by a glass of Port wine, which I declined in favor of non-alcoholic sparkling apple cider, as I was on medication and didn't want the alcohol. I also opted to add a dessert course to my tea, and chose the fresh strawberries and cream. For my tea selection I chose a pot of the Russian Earl Grey because the description mentioned bergamot orange and I absolutely love bergamot. It was a fantastic choice with wonderful orange notes. The pates & cheese selections were equally enjoyable and if you are a fan of country style pates, I highly recommend it.

My daughter chose the Tea which is a 3 course tea that starts with an assortment of finger sandwiches-egg salad, salmon salad, pear, cucumber & watercress and curried chicken. the second course is the same as the Prince Edward of white raisin scones, fresh Devonshire cream, lemon curd, strawberry preserves & a strawberry tart. Course 3 was definitely Kerrigan's favorite-dessert! You can choose from a traditional English trifle, fresh cut strawberries topped with fresh made whipped cream, or a choice of 2 pastries from an assortment they bring to your table. Kerrigan chose the pastry option and enjoyed "the best chocolate covered strawberry" she ever ate and an apple tart. Kerrigan's tea choice was the Imperial English Breakfast and was a blend of Ceylon & China black teas. Great balance and definitively British.

Some things to know if you go:

* Although the portions look small, you will find them quite satisfying & filling.
* While it isn't an inexpensive experience, it is definitely worth the price. The whole experience is absolutely fabulous and a great experience to check off your Disney "Bucket List".
* While you will see lots of ladies and moms & daughters there-guys don't fear the tea cup! It can be a wonderful surprise for the favorite lady or little miss in your life, and you might find yourself actually enjoying the chance to be fancy once in awhile.
* The afternoon tea is served 7 days a week between the hours of 2pm and 5pm.
* Reservations are recommended.
* And lastly, remember-pinkies out!

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**Besides being the owner and travel professional of Snapshot Getaways, Lisa is an avid traveler, food nerd, blogger & podcaster. Her answer to pretty much everything is food or travel, and is happiest when the solution includes both. You can contact her at Lisa@ SnapshotGetaways.com, to talk food, travel, Disney-whatever.

Sign #99 You are Disney Devoted

One of the many signs of being Disney Devoted is obsession with Disney parks on TV.  Old sitcoms and the travel channels are all fair game.  Anything to get a glimpse of one of your favorite places in the world to visit.

There are several options to immerse your television into the Disney Parks.  Old sitcoms like Roseanne and Full House repeat episodes that were filmed in the parks.  Travel channels will run specials on each park or the history of Walt Disney.  Food Channel is another spot to find a band aid for the Disney addiction.  Guy Fieri's Christmas Special is a must watch every year.

You can search "Disney" on your cable guides and set up the DVR.  Netflix is another spot to find some Disney park fixes.  One of my favorite resources is the website simply titled Disney Theme Parks on TV.  This site will take you to the weeks showings on anything Disney Park related.  You can even set up a weekly e-mail alert.

I know I am among fellow Disney fans here, so you won't judge!  What are some are your favorite Disney Park shows on TV?  Please share in the comments section.

Disney Devoted Tip:  You Tube is a great resource for a Disney Addict.  You can find videos of the rides, resorts and even our pal Stacey!  

Maria is a Travel Planner with Snapshot Getaways and has a lot of suggestions for the Disney Addict.  Email her at maria@snapshotgetaways.com for help with your next Disney Adventure.  Follow her Maria Huff- Agent with Snapshot Getaways Facebook Page

Port Orleans Riverside Royal Rooms

Here is a photo tour of these rooms available at Port Orleans Riverside for a upgrade.  Perfect for both your Prince and Princess.  They are available with a Standard or Riverview.

This sign announces you are entering the Royal Room area

Princess Wall Art

Amazing Royal Headboard

The Royal Bedspread

A note from Princess Tiana

The Bathroom Sparkles 

A room fit for a Royal Family

Maria is a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways, princess fan and mom to 2 boys.  Follow her on her Facebook Page for travel tips and deals!

Disney's Planes Party Ideas

Love the movie Planes in my house and here are a few simple ideas for throwing a themed party.

Menu

Baked Propellers (mini ziti) and Cheese

Spinach and Artichoke Cropduster Dip

El Chubacabra in a Blanket (Hot Dogs)

Ripslinger Pizza

Snack Size Chips and Pretzels

Juices and Soft Drinks in Small Clear Cups

Decorations and Favors

I used a lot of my son's toys to decorate the table and food area.  I also used my Disney Movie Rewards to download some free posters.  Then printed at home!  Hung some paper airplanes from the ceiling and we were ready for takeoff!   

For the Favors we did a Baggage Claim Area.  Purchased a few lunch boxes from a local discount store and filled with crayons shaped line planes, coloring books and a paper airplane.  I was able to get those from a online Party Store.

Cupcakes

These were a combination of several online ideas merged into one cupcake.  

You will need:

Cupcakes with Blue Icing, piped high

Light Blue M&M's

Eye Candy

Oreos

Orange Candy Melts

Edible Paper or Black Licorice

1.  Order Cupcakes from Bakery (yes I cheated, don't tell Pinterest)

2.  Cut edible paper into Propeller shapes or use Black Licorice

3.  Dip Oreo with fork in melted colored chocolate and shake until 

smooth, place on wax paper

4.  Place Eyes, Nose and Propellers 

5.  Once hardened, place Oreo topper on cupcake

Mickey Mom Tip:  I did the same thing with marshmallows on a stick.  Same orange melt and decorations and placed them on piece of foam covered in maps.  These I brought these to my son's school because of so many gluten and other food allergies and they were a big hit.  Such a hit, that I didn't get a picture!

Maria aka Mickey Mom is a mom to two boys who loves throwing birthday parties!  Visit her Facebook Page

Friday Freebie-Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Another Free Disney Printable with so many uses.  Print and cut out the Olaf's pieces for a fun time for little ones.  Increase the image size and make a big cutout for a party decoration.  Laminate the pieces or print on card stock for long lasting fun.

Maria is a Travel Planner for Snapshot Getaways, please contact her at maria@snapshotgetaways.com to plan your next vacation and like her Facebook page for updates!

Freebie Friday-Do You Want to Carve a Pumpkin?

Disney Family has wowed us with some great pumpkin carving templates and ideas for this season.  My favorite is the Olaf Pumpkin (requires 3 pumpkins) and I'm hoping my to pull it off!  Which is your favorite?  Click here for tons of downloadable PDF templates.

Maria is mom to two pumpkins, travel planner with Snapshot Getaways and Halloween is her favorite holiday.  Visit her Facebook Page or email her at maria@snapshotgetaways.com for free travel planning advice!

ABC FAMILY’S 17th ANNUAL “13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN"

ABC Family scares up its 17^th year of  13 NIGHTS OF HALLOWEEN celebration. Programming will be filled with scares and frights as you countdown to Halloween. The popular programming event kicks off on Monday, October 19th and concludes on Saturday, October 31^st, with a delightfully scary mix of Halloween-themed programming airing for the 13 nights leading up to Halloween. So grab your popcorn and favorite blankie and have a great family night.

Night One – Monday, October 19th

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (1:30 – 5:00 PM ET/PT)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (5:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (12:00 - 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Two – Tuesday, October 20th

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Halloween episode of Stitchers (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)

Casper (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

 Night Three – Wednesday, October 21st

Casper (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

I Know What You Did Last Summer (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Four – Thursday, October 22nd

The Addams Family (4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

The Hunger Games (8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

 Night Five – Friday, October 23rd

The Hunger Games (5:30 – 8:30 PM ET/PT)

Sleepy Hollow (8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Matilda (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Six – Saturday, October 24th

Matilda (7:00 – 9:00 AM ET/PT)

ParaNorman (9:00 – 11:00 AM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1:00 – 2:30 PM ET/PT)

Casper (2:30 – 4:30 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (4:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (6:30 – 8:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University (8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (11:00 – 11:30 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (11:30 PM – 1:30 AM ET/PT)

Night Seven – Sunday, October 25th

ParaNorman (7:00 – 9:00 AM ET/PT

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (9:00 – 11:00 AM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET/PT)

Casper (12:30 - 2:30 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (2:30 – 4:30 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (4:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (6:30 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University (7:00 – 9:45 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (9:45 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Eight – Monday, October 26^th

Sleepy Hollow (5:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (9:00 – 9:30 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (9:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Nine – Tuesday, October 27th

Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie (4:00 –6:00 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (6:00 – 7:30 PM ET/PT)

Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR! (7:30 – 8:00 PM)

Hocus Pocus (9:00– 11:00 PM ET/PT)

ParaNorman (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Ten – Wednesday, October 28th

ParaNorman (4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (6:00 – 8:15 PM ET/PT)

Dark Shadows (8:15 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Casper (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Eleven – Thursday, October 29^th

Casper (5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

The Addams Family (7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Twelve – Friday, October 30th

The Addams Family (2:30 – 4:30 PM ET/PT)

Addams Family Values (4:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus (6:30 – 8:30 PM ET/PT)

Poltergeist (8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT)

Poltergeist II: The Other Side (12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

Night Thirteen – Saturday, October 31st

Joker vs Batman (7:00 – 10:00 AM ET/PT)

Batman Returns (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM)

Poltergeist (12:30 – 3:00 PM ET/PT)

Sleepy Hollow (3:00 – 5:30 PM ET/PT)

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (5:30 – 7:00 PM ET/PT)

Hocus Pocus(7:00 – 9:15 PM ET/PT), with an encore airing immediately after (9:15 – 11:30 PM ET/PT)

Sleepy Hollow (11:30 PM – 2:00 AM ET/PT)

We want to know which movie you are most looking forward to watching this Halloween season? Which movie will you make a movie night out of ? 

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

New Luggage Tags

Beginning with reservations arriving on Sept. 29, 2015, most Guests booked on a Walt Disney Travel Company package at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel will receive their luggage tags in the same box as their MagicBands.

These new luggage tags feature seven unique designs each in a color that will correspond to the your MagicBand. If you have not customized your MagicBand color, you will receive a luggage tag in the iconic grey color to match the MagicBand.

Photo Credit: Disney

The delivery method will vary depending on when your reservation was booked and whether you have customized your MagicBand.

Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests will receive their items accordingly:

• Guests who have booked and customized their MagicBands 10+ days prior to arrival will receive their luggage tags in their MagicBands box at home.
• Guests who have booked and customized their MagicBands 6-9 days prior to arrival, and Guests who have not customized their MagicBands will recieve their luggage tags in their MagicBands box at the Resort hotel.
• Guests who have booked a reservation 1-5 days prior to their arrival, and Guests who have opted out of MagicBands will receive luggage tags at the front desk of their Resort hotel.

Please note Guests staying at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Downtown Disney Area Hotels, Four Seasons Resort Orlando and Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotels will continue to receive luggage tags with Guest documents.


So which luggage tag are you most looking forward to? Contact us at Snapshot Getaways so that we can help you plan a trip so you can get an awesome luggage tag.

Cover Girl Launches Star Wars Themed Makeup Line

Photo Credit: CoverGirl

The December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is bringing massive amounts of buzz and CoverGirl will not miss the Death Star. CoverGirl is set to release a  Limited Edition Star Wars themed makeup line. The line will release online on September 4th  (May the 4th be with you). It will release in  stores such as: Target, Walmart, CVS and Walgreens nationwide in mid-September. Suggested retial pricing ranging from $5 to $8. This will give fans a few months to master their looks or perfect their Disney Bounds before the release of the movie. 

Pat McGrath, CoverGirl’s global creative design director and makeup legend, created six eye-catching beauty looks inspired by the upcoming Star Wars film. Each look is based on the iconic characters - some from the light side and some from the dark side. The collection consists of six lipsticks, three nail polishes, and 10 mascaras which range from everyday hues to daring shades perfect for cosplay and Disney Bounding. The products have memorable phrases from the films like, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

Photo Credit: Allure

Photo Credit: Allure

Limited Edition Colorlicious Lipsticks

Dark Purple

Gold

Red

Lilac

Silver

Nude

Photo Credit: Allure
Limited Edition Outlast Stay Brilliant Nail Glosses
Speed of Light
Nemesis
Red Revenge

Photo Credit: Allure

Dark Side packaging vs. Light Side packaging

Limited Edition The Super Sizer by Lash Blast Mascara (ten limited edition designs)

Photo Credit: Allure

Photo Credit: Allure



Will you be rocking the #lightside or the #darkside?
Please come back and share your looks with us.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Star Wars Chase Credit Cards Now Available

With the much anticipated arrival of Star Wars: The Force Awakens release in December, many are joining forces. Chase Credit Cards will not be left out as they have released three new designs for their cards.

Here are a few of the many perks if you sign up with Disney Visa Credit Card:

Touch down for a visit to the Dark Side. Feel the power of the Force at the Star Wars Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet at our private Card member location at Walt Disney World® Resort starting early 2016 and the Disneyland® Resort starting Fall 2015. Available to all Disney Visa Credit Card members.

Disney Store

Load up on the latest Star Wars merchandise with the new Star Wars Visa card at the Disney Store or DisneyStore.com. You’ll receive 10% off select purchases of $50 or more when you use your Disney or Star Wars Visa Card.

Disney Parks

You’ll also receive 10% off select Star Wars merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select locations at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort. Stock up and prepare for an adventure!

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.

Disney World Night of Joy Performers Announced

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Disney has announced the full schedule for this year's Night of Joy, complete with the full performer line-up and locations.

Night of Joy 2015 takes place this year at the Magic Kingdom on September 11th and 12th, 7:30pm to 1am each evening. Tickets are $65 plus tax in advance for one night and $115 plus tax in advance for two nights.

Friday, September 11th, 2015

CASTLE FORECOURT STAGE
7:40 p.m. – Jeremy Camp
9:45 p.m. – MercyMe
11:55 p.m. – TobyMac

GALAXY STAGE
7:30 p.m. – Francesca Battistelli
8:50 p.m. – Francesca Battistelli
10:25 p.m. – Colton Dixon
12:05 a.m. – Big Daddy Weave

ROCKETTOWER PLAZA STAGE
8:10 p.m. – Josh Wilson
9:40 p.m. – I Am They
11:15 p.m. – Rend Collective

Saturday, September 12th, 2015

CASTLE FORECOURT STAGE
7:40 p.m. – for King & Country
9:40 p.m. – LeCrae
11:50 p.m. – Skillet

GALAXY STAGE
7:30 p.m. – Jamie Grace
8:50 p.m. – Jamie Grace
10:25 p.m. – Matt Maher
12 a.m. – Mandisa

ROCKETTOWER PLAZA STAGE
8:10 p.m. – Veridia
9:40 p.m. – 7eventh Time Down
11:15 p.m. – 7eventh Time Down


For more information and to purchase event tickets, visit NightofJoy.com or contact your Snapshot Getaways agent to get more details and your tickets.

Amanda Hansel is a self proclaimed Disney nerd who has 2 boys. She is also a travel agent with Snapshot Getaways. You can find her on Facebook and on Twitter. She would love to hear from you or chat about Disney with you.