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Cirque Du Soleil’s Drawn To Life Debuts At Disney Springs

Ladies and gentlemen, the intermission is over! We are so thrilled to announce that Cirque Du Soleil has officially reopened at Disney Springs! Their new show Drawn To Life has debuted and Winter Garden Moms had the privilege of being there for it’s grand opening! […]

December 8, 2021

Activities ~ Disney ~ Family Fun

Family Game Night With Disney Sidekicks

The holidays are beginning and that means more time to spend together as a family. One of our favorite ways to spend quality time together is staying in, getting cozy, and bringing out the board games! We recently received the brand new Disney Sidekicks board […]

December 2, 2021

Local Happenings ~ Shopping

Celebrate Savings At Orlando International Premium Outlets

The World’s Most Magical Celebration has begun at Walt Disney World and Orlando International Premium Outlets is celebrating with some amazing savings! During the whole month of October, Cast Members, Passholders, and general ticket holders can stop by Guest Services in the Food Court and […]

October 6, 2021

Disney ~ Parks

5 Reasons We Love Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Finding ways to cool off in the Florida heat might be the number one pursuit for locals and visitors alike. Luckily, with the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park this year, Central Florida has an especially “icy” option for cooling down. Park Legend Legend […]

August 25, 2021

Dining ~ Disney

Delish Loves Disney

We recently received a beautiful gift package of Disney goodies and a 100 page glossy publication of Delish Loves Disney from Delish and the Disney Parks Blog. It’s filled with over 50 recipes from Disney that you can make right in your own kitchen! The […]

August 22, 2021

Disney ~ Resorts

Stay On Disney Property For Less With DVC Rentals

It’s no secret that I love to visit the Disney parks every chance I get, but this year has truly made me realize that I have a new love for Disney resorts. I had never been able to stay at a Disney resort until this […]

August 20, 2021

Disney ~ Parks

Celebrating The Holiday Season At Walt Disney World

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here and Walt Disney World invited us to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays with them! We had the best morning surrounded by all things merry and bright at one of our favorite spots this summer, Blizzard […]

July 15, 2021

Disney ~ Local Happenings

Summer Of Soul At Disney Springs

Winter Garden Moms was recently invited to check out the new documentary Summer of Soul now playing at select theaters and on Hulu. We also had the opportunity to explore happy hour offerings available at some of the restaurants before screening the film at AMC […]

July 15, 2021

Disney ~ Local Happenings

Pride Month At Disney Springs

Pride month is in full swing here in Orlando and Disney Springs has pulled out all of the stops. There are fun walls to take photos with and numerous snack offerings for you to enjoy throughout the area. I was able to take some amazing […]

June 18, 2021

Dining ~ Disney

Wolfgang Puck Bar And Grill At Disney Springs

We at Winter Garden Moms recently had the privilege of dining at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at Disney Springs and were totally blown away by the amazing food, drinks, and service! It was truly an experience that we won’t soon forget. From the hand-crafted […]

June 11, 2021

Coco Family Movie Night

Are your kids missing their family during quarantine? Then I have a fun idea for them to catch up with family and keep them entertained with a great activity and movie night! Coco is one of our family’s favorite Disney movies. The music is awesome […]

Back Again: Disney Friends Say Goodnight For A Limited Time!

Back in September, we shared the announcement of this awesome (FREE!) experience that was available for a limited time featuring some of our favorite Disney characters. You can read more about our experience here. This time around, kids can enjoy a FREE goodnight greeting with […]

Free Printable Homeschooling Rewards Chart

This period of adaptation from school to homeschooling has not been completely smooth for my daughter or myself. She misses her school, her friends, and many times her behavior has reflected that. I began to think of a way that I could show her whether […]

Easy DIY Green Screen

As social distancing has become the new norm, use of video conferencing tools like Zoom, Houseparty and Google Hangouts have soared. Our family went from using these tools a few times a month for virtual meetings with people across the country (and world) to using […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean Family Movie Night

Family movie nights are one of the easiest activities to do during this time of social distancing. My family and I had such a great time doing our Shrek themed movie night that we decided to keep the fun going! Add in an easy craft […]

Full Body Workout For The Busy Mom

Don’t have time to workout? I know as a fact that being a mom can take most of our time. And the least thing you have time for is to workout, but I have a routine to help you take care of that part without […]

Finding Fun With Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park and Water Play

So tonight at 11:00 pm Orange County Florida is in Official Lock Down/Shelter in Place. What does that means for us? Well no going outside of our neighborhood for entertainment. All fun needs to be had at home, with our family, so we wanted to […]

Shrek Themed Family Movie Night

With all this extra time indoors lately, we’ve had to come up with some fun activities to keep us entertained. Family movie nights are something we’ve always enjoyed but we’ve decided to take it up a notch with a themed craft and dinner. The kids […]

5 Stages Of Grief – Disney Edition

If you are anything like me, an extroverted social butterfly, then you are definitely feeling the effects of this quarantine! I may not be from the Kingdom of Corona like Rapunzel, but there are some similarities…tucked away in her tower. I do have long blonde […]

Simple Core Exercises To Help Lose That Baby Pouch

I realized that every time I hang out with another mom, the first topics that always arise are always motherhood challenges and how hard it is to lose the baby pouch. We won’t touch the topic of motherhood, but we can definitely look into some […]

7 Disney Inspired Recipes To Enjoy While Social Distancing

Have you been having a hard time finding certain food items in the stores since this whole social distancing started? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Rapunzel got through this and so can we! I have decided to share a few Disney inspired recipes using some […]

Make Your Own Version Of Flower & Garden’s Violet Lemonade At Home

Missing Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival just a little too much? Didn’t get a chance to grab a cup of everyone’s favorite Violet Lemonade drink? Well, thanks to the recommendations of a wonderful friend, I was able to make my very own version at home! […]

Spring Themed Activities

Garden Sensory Bin Spring is in the air and what better way of welcoming the start of this sunny and bright season than with a few spring themed activities! Let’s start off with this fun (and simple) garden sensory bin: What you need: Bin […]

The Importance Of Sensory Bins

“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein I first started doing sensory bins when my daughter was around two years old. I initially began researching ways to keep her learning and entertained at home but I wasn’t too familiar with sensory […]

Taking A Ride On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Before Rise of the Resistance opened, trackless rides were a bit of a mystery to me. What did it mean for a ride to be trackless, and more importantly would it really matter to the experience if a ride was trackless or not? After riding […]

Little Mermaid Inspired Birthday Party

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE to throw a well themed party, so when my daughter requested a “pink Ariel mermaid” party for her third birthday, I was more than happy to oblige. I had been waiting for the day that she requested a […]

Ocean Life Sensory Bin

Talk about a rainbow of colors! I introduced this sensory bin to my daughter when she was 2.5 years old and she loved it. The colors and texture of the water beads fascinated her. She spend so much time exploring with her hands before she […]

Springtime Collection at Vera Bradley

We were invited by Vera Bradley in Disney Springs to check out their new collections and they did not disappoint! Vera Bradley is famous for their beautiful, vibrant patterns on your favorite household, travel and daily use items. Their high-quality items feature some amazing detail […]

Bailey’s Butterflies For Turner Syndrome 6th Annual Walk

On Saturday, February 29th, 2020, my family & I attended the 6th Annual Walk for Bailey‘s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome (TS) at The Villages Polo Club. What is Bailey’s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome? Bailey’s Butterflies is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness and provides resources […]

Our Morning At The American Girl Store

The kids and I were invited to attend a special American Girl store event, where we’d be able to see new items and upcoming releases. So of course we said, “Yes!” This would be our first trip to an American Girl Doll store, and we […]

A Martial Arts Inspired Birthday Party

My son recently turned 10! It’s still hard for me to believe it’s been a whole decade since our family became complete. For me, my children’s birthdays are very special. Everyone gets to celebrate holidays, but birthdays are their own special day. It’s a day […]