Magical Memories Blog — Manuel Hernandez

CELEBRATING NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY WITH DISNEY BEST FRIENDS

Baloo Bambi Daisy Disney Dumbo James C. Mulligan Jim Warren Lilo and Stitch Manuel Hernandez Michael Humphries Michelle St. Laurent Minnie Mowgli Rob Kaz Rodel Gonzalez Thumper Tim Rogerson

Friendship is a fundamental key to a happy life and a running theme in Disney films. Through Disney, we’ve witnessed the qualities of many wonderful friendships that we’ve likely built our own bonds on. 

Here are 10 pieces of fine art that capture the love and companionship of some Disney best friends: 

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6 PATRIOTIC PIECES FOR THE 4TH 🇺🇸

American Dream Disney fine art Fourth of July Manuel Hernandez Michelle St. Laurent Mickey Mouse Minnie Tim Rogerson Trevor Carlton United States

Hamburgers on the grill, fireworks in the air, the flag on our bodies, and pool water in our hair -- it’s one of America’s most celebrated holidays, and not just because we get the day off. 

Whether it’s someone’s first year in the United States or 90th year, the Fourth of July is a time for all Americans of all backgrounds to celebrate what being American means to them.

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HONORING DISNEY HAWAIIAN CHARACTERS THROUGH FINE ART

fine art James C. Mulligan Lilo Manuel Hernandez Moana National Hawaii Day Rob Kaz Rodel Gonzalez Stitch Tim Rogerson Tom Matousek Walfrido Garcia

It’s National Hawaii Day! Hawaiian characters Lilo, Stitch, Moana and more have provided us with goofy scenes, inspiring quotes, and heartwarming songs that we’ll always be grateful for. 

Here are 10 pieces of fine art that honor our favorite Disney Hawaiian characters

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PUMPKIN DESSERT RECIPES INSPIRED BY DISNEY FINE ART

As Hungry as a Bear David Willardson artist Disney Disney fine art Dog Evil Queen Goofy Jessica Rabbit Jim Salvati art Manuel Hernandez Manuel Hernandez artist Mickey Minnie October Pluto pumpkin pie pumpkin spice lattes Rob Kaz art Tim Rogerson Tricia Buchanan-Benson Victoria Ying

October is the month of all things pumpkin! From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pie, the flavor of pumpkin is perfect for fall. 

So, we’ve found eight recipes for pumpkin desserts, inspired by equally as appealing Disney fine art: 

 

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    10 FACTS ABOUT DISNEY’S DUMBO

    Art Babitt Clark Gable David Willardson Disneyland Disneyland Paris Dumbo Dumbo II Dumbo the Flying Elephant Eric Larson Fantasia Heather Theurer Helen Aberson Hong Kong Disneyland Jack Kinney John Lounsbery Les Clark Manuel Hernandez Nine Old Men Pinocchio Snow White The King of Hollywood The Seven Dwarfs Tokyo Disney Trevor Carlton Tricia Buchanan-Benson WALL-E Walt Disney Walt Disney World Ward Kimball Wolfgang Reitherman

    Dumbo is a lovable circus elephant with a story surrounded by themes of friendship, tolerance and family. Although he is insecure about the size of his abnormally large ears, he eventually learns to embrace his differences and be confident in who he is.

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