Welcome to Disney's Haunted Mansion,
where Grim Grinning Ghosts came out to
socialize for two parties this week.
The inspiration for our ghostly event came
from this picture which we have had for
quite a few years now. We purchased it at
Disney World a few years ago,
signed by Larry Dotson, 2008.
I happened to have this hearse
that I got at Home Goods a few years
ago, which looks so much like the one
in the print.
Then I got on Amazon and found table
runners with the pattern of the
Haunted Mansion, and the tables all
came together.
Hubby and I were Maleficent and Diavol
for both parties. This one was for a smaller
party of ten, for friends.
This one was for the family and we
seated 26.
I got new purple chargers from Amazon
and used my white plates and gold
flatware. For the smaller group I was
able to use these twig ones. For the
larger group I used my everyday gold
flatware, as I have more of those.
A neighbor had gifted me 40 of these
huge purple water goblets, as she knows
I love tablescaping and purple. Her
MIL had these and had never used them.
They were perfect for the large crowd
and I didn't even mind using them on
the kid's table as we had a few to spare.
Of course, Madam Leota had to be
present for the Haunted Mansion.
at the Haunted Mansion.
I also purchased the Haunted Mansion
music on Itunes and we had that playing
as background music. It features the
entire soundtrack from the Disney ride.
For the family party we asked everyone
to make a Disneyland dish, so from left
to right we have Bengal BBQ's spicy
beef skewers, Carnation Cafe's potato soup,
and Ronto Wraps from Star Wars.
A Disney inspired Halloween Macaron
topped with Green Apple Pop Rocks
and raspberry sauce and filled with
black (cherry flavored) ice cream - wow!
We also had a huge assortment of
wonderful Haunted Mickey cookies.
For the friend party we did fondues.
We had pizza fondue and cheese fondue
for the main dish and chocolate
and caramel fondues for dessert.
So pack your bags and come along on
our Haunted Mansion ride,
but beware of hitchhiking ghosts!
Thanks for joining our scary ride and,
"Hurry back, hurry back!"
I will be posting with
Spooktacular! Love your Disney theme, The Haunted Mansion. You two went all out for two dinner parties. Everyone must absolutely loving coming to your magnificent parties. You and hubby look amazing in your costumes. The tables look hauntingly fabulous. Love the hearse, candelabras and that amazing picture. The food is perfect. Love the idea of fondue. Thanks for sharing your lovely Halloween dinner parties. Be sure to share at Love Your Creativity on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteJackie, Maleficent and Diavol certainly know how to host a dinner party or two! I absolutely adore your creative approach to celebrating holidays. Your friends and family are lucky guests! I know they must look forward to what the next holiday will bring at your casa. You have the perfect room for hosting these dinners, and of course you find the details that make your parties extra special. Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Jackie, you always leave me speechless with your incredible parties! Your tables are fabulous, love the purple black and white, spooky and elegant! I can't believe you were gifted 40 purple goblets, wow, and they are perfect! You and your husband look very scary in your Halloween garb, what fun you and your family have!
ReplyDeleteJenna
This is absolutely incredible! You always amaze.
ReplyDeleteJackie - this is fabulous!! Your parties are so much fun to see in photos and I love how closely you pay attention to detail! You are hubby look fabulous and I love that he plays along! You are the host and hostess with the mostest!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Jackie! Fantabulpus!! You are an amazing hostess and Disney Queen!
ReplyDeleteStunning comes to mind Jackie with your incredible parties. I love the attention to detail and the fabulous food which looks like art. Lucky are your family and friends who must leave with such happiness.........Have a wonderful week.
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