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Halloween Activities for Kids for a Hauntingly Fun Stay-at-Home Celebration

Happy Halloween! If you are looking to plan a spooky celebration at home this weekend, look no further than these Disney activities to keep the seasonal spirit (or spirits) alive! Dress up as your favorite character, and then transform your pumpkins using these stencil carving templates of Minnie Mouse, Tinkerbell, Jack Skellington, or a Vampire Mickey. Not quite ready for carving pumpkins this year? Use paint, a small pumpkin, some glue, and this downloadable cut-out to recreate The Child’s ears from The Mandalorian.

PHOTO BY AMBER KEMP-GERSTEL FOR DISNEY FAMILY

Trick-or-treaters who are staying indoors may want to decorate their rooms with some delightfully ghoulish décor: string together cobwebs, bats, and Mickey using different color paper to create a Halloween Time banner.

Kids can see who can “spot the difference” quickest in this Haunted Images game, while parents prep the ingredients for delicious Pumpkin Twists, Ursula’s Octopus Cupcakes, or Hidden Mickey Halloween Cookies.

At the end of the night — and the candy bowl — keep the party going by celebrating #DisneyPlusHallowstream and tuning-in to watch 13-year old Marnie and her family on her adventures with the supernatural in “Halloweentown” on Disney+.

If you are looking for last-minute inspiration, check how fans of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, or 20th Century are celebrating their Halloween at home, and tag #DisneyHalloMoments on Instagram to join the fun.

Families who are still planning on venturing out on Halloween may want to check out National Geographic’s Tips on How to Trick or Treat Safely this year.

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com
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#DisneyMagicMoments: Celebrate National Lū‘au month with Aulani Resort

I recently learned that May is national lū‘au month. But at Aulani Resort, we’re always ready for a lū‘au! Aulani’s KA WA‘A Lū‘au is special because it continues Aulani’s celebration of Hawai‘i’s storytelling by sharing, through beautiful music and dance, how Hawai‘i’s ancestors settled on O‘ahu’s ‘Ewa Plains – the very place where Aulani Resort is located.

While you may not be able to travel to Aulani Resort right now, we wouldn’t want you to miss out on celebrating national lū‘au month. That’s why we’ve come up with a few recommendations to help you create your very own KA WA‘A Lū‘au at home.

First, you need to the right outfit. Because, let’s face it, we all need a reason to dress up right now. For women, I suggest an outfit with bright colors that will keep you cool in the early evening sun, and will look great flowing in the island breeze. A beautiful pua or flower in your hair is the perfect accessory. For men, your nicest pair of shorts, a bright aloha shirt, and your favorite sunglasses will keep you looking cool – both literally and figuratively.

Next comes my favorite part – the food! Limu Poke is a Hawai‘i staple and the fresh taste will instantly transport you to Aulani Resort. The KA WA‘A Lū‘au limu poke recipe is easy to recreate at home by following these simple steps.

Now, we’re ready for some activities! KA WA‘A Lū‘au features a range of fun, interactive activities designed to immerse the whole ‘ohana in Hawai‘i’s culture. For your at-home lū‘au, we suggest creating your own paper lei, reminiscent of the fresh flower lei making activity favored among many of our guests.

Before we start the show, we like to engage our guests in a special hula that was created specifically for Aulani – the Aulani Hula! It’s easy to learn, and in this video, Aunty’s Beach House Cast Member Kanoa and his family walk you through the steps.

Now it’s time to sit back and enjoy the entertainment! Disney Imagineer Jeanette Lomboy gave a great description and preview of the wonderful entertainment when we first launched KA WAA Luau in 2016. Take a look!

We can’t wait to see how you will create your own lū’au at home! Keep checking the Disney Parks Blog for more fun and be sure to share the magic with other Disney fans using the hashtag #DisneyMagicMoments.

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#DisneyMagicMoments: Celebrate Your 2020 Grad with Disney Magic

As part of #DisneyMagicMoments, we’re offering some fun and creative ideas to help you add a dose of Disney pixie dust to any at-home graduation celebration!

Our special Disney grad pack includes DIY projects and virtual celebration ideas for everyone at home. Show your graduate just how proud you are with these downloadable surprises:

If you’re throwing a virtual celebration in honor of a special graduate, include our themed video chat background for a touch of Disney magic. Our animated background is easy to add to your video event. Simply right-click on the video above and save it to your computer. Then, follow the conferencing platform’s instructions.

For graduates celebrating at home with a drive-by car parade of friends and family, display your support with a printable Disney sign of congratulations.

You can customize a special graduation banner for a personalized message too. You can customize a special graduation banner for a personalized message too. First, pick which color you’d like. You can choose between yellow, grey, black and red. Then click here to download the instructions!

Also, if you’d like to share words of inspiration for a graduate, download one of our congratulations ecards above.

Graduation Hat

And of course, a graduation cap is part of the tradition that can add to the feeling of accomplishment! Download instructions for a do-it-yourself cap that can also be customized for a celebrating Disney fan.

Congratulations to the class of 2020! We hope our Disney grad pack adds a touch of Disney magic to your special celebration.

Keep checking back for more #DisneyMagicMoments like this on the Disney Parks Blog.

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