Disney Archives - The Chirping Moms

Discovery Cove

January 24, 2020

Last week we took Maggie on a special 10th birthday getaway to Orlando. It was just me, her and Tom. The 3 of us haven’t been on a trip, just us, since she was an “only child” and that ended when she was 18 months old. I’ll share more about the trip soon but so many people have asked about… Read More

Easy DIY Toy Story Costumes

October 25, 2019

Each year with our DIY costumes, I like to make one full group costume. Last year was The Addams Family and the year before that Cruella and Dalmations. This year, we were inspired by a family favorite movie: Toy Story. We had so much fun with these DIY Toy Story costumes. They were easy, colorful and made us happy to… Read More

DIY Descendants Costumes

October 21, 2019

“It’s good to be BAD”! Raise your hand if you know LOTS of kids being Descendants characters this Halloween. There will be lots of Mal, Evie & Audrey… but what about 3 new characters my kids LOVED?! Today I present 3 Easy DIY Descendants costumes: Dizzy and The Smee Twins, Squeaky & Squirmy! These are EASY last minute costumes so… Read More

Easy DIY Mickey Autograph Book

April 26, 2019

By: Ali McNulty My daughter loves to get everyone’s autograph as we are strolling through the Disney Parks. Her autograph books tend to fill up quickly and we usually need a new one each trip. This time around, we thought we’d make our own! Here’s how we made an easy DIY Mickey Autograph book: Easy DIY Mickey Autograph Book Craft… Read More

DIY Disney Vacation Savings Jar

March 6, 2019

By: Ali McNulty If your family is as crazy for Disney as we are, you’ll know that you start saving for your next Disney vacation as soon as you get back home! For years, I’ve had a Disney Vacation Savings Jar (specifically, an old Mickey coffee can I picked up in WDW years ago). My daughter, Kate, wanted her own… Read More

Disney Princess Countdown Chain

January 24, 2019

By: Ali McNulty The anticipation of a Disney vacation can be just as exciting as the trip itself (well, almost ;))! We’ve done a few Disney vacation countdown crafts over the years, but this new one is definitely one of our favorites! This Disney Princess Countdown Chain will get your kids so excited for the big day! You can coordinate… Read More

Family Travel: 20 Things to Know Before Taking a Disney Cruise

November 3, 2018

By: Lyla Gleason, Globetrotting Mommy If you’re looking for a magical Disney vacation that won’t leave you exhausted from walking around all day, taking a Disney Cruise is sure to please. After cruising with a variety of family members on multiple Disney ships (most recently aboard the reimagined Disney Wonder), I highly recommend a sailing getaway if you’re traveling with… Read More

Easy DIY Costumes: Snow White

October 24, 2018

One of my daughters loves princess dresses. She has for years. She would wear a princess dress everywhere and as she grows she still loves to dress up. One thing she has never liked about dressing up: if the costumes aren’t “soft”. Even when we do to Disney World, she loves all the gowns but has to wear soft clothes… Read More

DIY Group Costume: The Little Mermaid

October 20, 2018

Disclosure: We partnered with Primary.com for this post. All ideas, costume designs and opinions are my own. Up on the shore they work all day Out in the sun they slave away While we devotin’ Full time to floatin’ Under the sea Here’s a fun group costume for friends or a family: the cast of The Little Mermaid! These DIY… Read More

Four Seasons Orlando: A Great Time of Year to Visit

October 8, 2018

A few weeks ago, Alex and I took a mother-daughter trip to Disney World. We have visited Orlando in the early fall a few times now and I can honestly say it’s a great time to visit Disney. Yes, it can be very hot and yes there is always a chance of rain but the low crowds and Halloween decor… Read More