Our Best Disney Moments of 2014 #DisneySide

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone!
First of all just let us say, how is it FEBRUARY already??? 2015 is flying by!

The beginning of every year for us has always been a time of looking back on the previous year and wishing it a fond farewell. On the other hand it's about looking ahead to the upcoming year with great hopes, dreams and goals. We have so many fond Disney memories of 2014, we wanted to revisit them one more time. Come along for the great rewind!

Oh 2014! What a year!

It had it's highs. It had it's lows. All years do. It also had it's share of Disney magic! We sure showed our #DisneySide all year long, but then again we wouldn't want it any other way!

1. Disney Play Date

We had the pleasure of joining with Big Picture Classes on a wonderful afternoon of photography and play at Disneyland Park. You can see the video of all the fun that was had by clicking this link, DISNEY PLAY DATE.

2. Disney Side Party

Last year we threw our first DISNEY SIDE TEA PARTY for our mom's Birthday! We played games, had a hidden mickey hunt, danced, sang, and sipped on tea. It was great fun and definitely a highlight. Check out these crafty ideas to inspire your own Disney Side Party.

3. Saving Mr. Banks Food Styling Lesson

If you saw Saving Mr. Banks, then you know what an awesome movie it was. It went back in time to when Walt Disney was in his prime. Everything about the film took the viewers back in time, including the food. We got a lesson in food preparation from Chef Chris Oliver at Hollywood Food Styling. Our experience was both informative and delicious, and of course we managed to create a few hidden mickeys along the way. It was a day our taste buds will never forget.

4. Disney Social Media Moms Conference

In 2014 year the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration was held on our own home turf, at the Disneyland Resort. What a thrill to experience the magic at the Park where it all began. We met new friends and reunited with old friends. We shared family memories to last a lifetime and learned a lot more about what Disney had in store for the year and beyond. It was unforgettable and belongs on this list of Disney highlights!

5. runDisney 'Fun Run'

Want to know what's it's like to run through the Disneyland Resort before the Parks open in a runDisney Race? We did too, so we did our first ever runDisney Event at DisneySMMoms. It wasn't quite a race, but it was definitely a 'Fun Run' and it was probably the biggest accomplishment of our year! Check out the video in our post.

6. Interviewing Josh Gad

Do you want to interview a snowman? How about the man behind the voice of the most famous snowman of all? Meeting and interviewing Josh Gad was definitely a highlight of our year. From sharing fashion tips to talking about our family summer plans, he had us laughing out loud.

8. Rockin' our #DisneySide 24 Hour Party

Truth be told we did not make it the entire 24 hours. We never have. But sharing even just a few hours of Disney magic with each other, our mom, and thousands of other Disney fans really helped to bring out our #DisneySide even more this summer. 

9. Summer Family Staycation at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Not only do we love to do Disney things for work, but we also enjoy doing Disney Vacations for relaxation too. This summer we spent some time at the Disneyland Resort for a few days. We soaked up the So Cal sun while staying at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. We lounged by the pool, sipped on virgin pina-coladas, and explored every area of the glorious Hotel. What a highlight! 

10. DisneySMMoms On The Road

When Disney takes it's show on the road, you can bet we follow! We are family and as a family, we support each other. Flying to the #DisneySMMoms on the Road Event in Phoenix was so fun. But what made it even more magical was hearing our Disney Sister, Tracey Clark speak on photography and spend time with some other really fabulous women!

11. Tour of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library

Check this one off the Disney bucket list. Getting a personal tour of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library was a highlight for sure. Hearing behind-the-scene stories about Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent, and all of the other Disney Classics really was special indeed.

12. ReImagine Conference

Last but definitely not least of our 2014 highlights was meeting Noah Elias (famous Disney Artist) this year during summer Disney side party. And then to attending his Reimagine Conference truly has changed our whole perspective. With speakers like Disney Legend, Tony Baxter, how could it not?


Now you tell us, how "Disney" did you get in 2014?

Enter the #Disneyland60Contest from Disney Parks Blog

Do you have old photos of yourself at the Happiest Place on Earth from 5, 10, 20+ years ago? Us too! Well guess what? The fine folks at Disney Parks Blog want to see them. You may or may not have heard of the Disneyland Through The Decades photo contest going on right now on. It's easy to enter, just upload your old photos from the Disneyland Resort. Tag them on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #Disneyland60Contest. Get them in by the deadline August 27, 2014. Then get ready to vote for your favorites on Disney Parks Blog. Cool prizes to be won! Official details below!

*The photos below was taken of Jessica, by Tracey at Disneyland, while she participated in a parade down Main Street U.S.A. with fellow students (band & cheer squad) from John Burroughs High School, circa 1994.*

How to enter:

Each week, @Disneyland on Instagram will be asking for your special photo memories from a specific decade. (Regardless of the weekly decade inspiration, you can share a favorite photo from any of the decade periods between now and August 27, 2014.)

Post your photos on Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #Disneyland60Contest by August 27, 2014, and make sure to let us know the decade in which the photo was taken in the description or tweet.

Make sure your entry is official! 

To be considered an official entry, your photo must be shared as a new Instagram post with the contest hashtag and the decade in which the photo was taken in the description. Hashtagging an old Instagram photo post will not be considered an official entry. Feel free to screen grab it and re-upload it to Instagram to enter if you have a photo already posted on the channel.

When the submission period is complete, we’ll select the top five photos from each decade, and Disney Parks Blog readers will vote for the top photo from each of the Disneyland Decades. Each decade winner will receive a special Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration prize. Then, we’ll give you the chance to vote for one Grand Prize winner from among the winners of each decade. This lucky fan will win a trip to the start of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration in spring 2015!

For complete rules, click here.

Learn the Lyrics: "Carry On" by Olivia Holt for Disneynature BEARS

"Carry On"

by Olivia Holt

(From Disneynature BEARS)

There's always gonna be some canyon in the way.

There's always gonna be a river I cannot cross.

Somewhere along this path that's chosen me

I know I'm gonna fall down, feel lost, feel weak.

But wherever it leads.

No one said this would ever be easy, my love.

But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up. 

We will travel this life well-worn, 

No matter the cost, no matter how long. 

We will leave our footprints behind 

And carry on, carry on, carry on, and carry on. 

Some will write you off before you ever start.

Some will say the journey's just too hard. 

Somewhere between right here and the other side 

There will be fear and doubt in the deep dark night. 

But we will survive, yeah. 

No one said this would ever be easy, my love.

But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up. 

We will travel this life well-worn, 

No matter the cost, no matter how long. 

We will leave our footprint behind 

And carry on, carry on, carry on, carry on. 

We may fall behind,

Lose miles along this road. 

We will be alright, 

I will never let you go. 

No one said this would ever be easy, my love.

But I will be by your side when the impossible rises up. 

We will travel this life well-worn, 

No matter the cost, no matter how long. 

We will leave our footprints behind

And carry on, and carry on...

Image courtesy of OliviaHolt.com
Music Video courtesy of Walt Disney Records

Full Disclosure: We were invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. The Disneyland Resort offered a discounted rate for all attendees and their families. This is a once in a lifetime experience and we are grateful to Disney for allowing us to participate. We'll be sharing unique things seen and heard throughout the Celebration. Please keep in mind these our own personal thoughts and opinions, not those of the Walt Disney Company.

Saving Mr. Banks: Food Styling Tips and Tricks from the Movie

What happens when you put the Disney Sisters in a chef's kitchen? Magic - that's what!

We were recently invited to Hollywood Food Styling, to the kitchen of Chris Oliver to see how she came up with and created the edible foods that were in the movie, Saving Mr. Banks.

We showed up not knowing what exactly to expect. What we came away with was the knowledge that every good chef knows. It just takes a little extra effort to take things from average to exceptional. 

We sat and listened while Chris Oliver shared tips on preparing food, plating food, and setting food up perfectly for party presentation.

To hear more about our delicious day make sure to check out,

How to Entertain like a Professional: 
15 Lessons From the Saving Mr. Banks Food Stylist

Special thanks to Chris Oliver and her hardworking staff at Hollywood Food Styling for helping to make our visit to their kitchen fun, informative, and delicious!

Disclosure: We were not paid or compensated for this post. We were invited to an event and received a copy of Saving Mr. Banks on Blu-Ray. The opinions shared on this blogs are 100% Magical and 100% those of the Disney Sisters only.

How to Create a Disney DIY Photo Booth for Your #DisneySide Party

Did you catch our recent announcement? 
We were selected to host a Disney Side @ Home Celebration! 

But we aren't the only ones! There are so many bloggers from around the country that will be hosting these Disney Side parties during the next few weeks. Make sure to follow the hashtag #DisneySide to follow along on social media.

We wanted to help by making a video on How To Make Your Own DIY Photo Booth. In three easy steps, with Disney-inspired props anyone can add this photo booth to their venue. We highly recommend it for a simple and fun way to capture the memories at your next party.
SPOLIER ALERT: We're total Disney Dorks. (but you knew that already)

Want some more magical ideas of ways to show your Disney Side? 

Check out these videos from some of our Disney friends who have some really good tips!

Want even more videos? Click here for a special collection of videos to share during your Disney Side Celebration that your guests will love! 

Have you ever done a DIY Photo Booth? 

Are you going to try one at your next celebration?

Disclosure: We received free products in order to host the Disney Side @Home Celebration. The opinions expressed here are those of the Disney Sisters only.

Big Picture Classes PLAY! Event Recap (VIDEO) #DisneyPlayDate

In case you hadn't heard we were asked to participate in the Play! Event put on by Big Picture Classes earlier this month. We happily accepted and had a fabulous time! We met so many new people and saw a few familiar faces too. We played our little hearts out with the likes of Stacy Julian, Ali Edwards, Heidi Swapp, May Flaum, Elise Blaha Cripe, Tammy Tutterrow, Angie Lucas, Wendy Smedley, Kayce Rehn, the ADORNit Girls and Amy Tangerine just to name a few. What a thrill! We ended the few special days with a #DisneyPlayDate where we hung out with some of our newest friends at Disneyland. 

Here's a really fun video that we put together so that we could share the experience with all of you. Needless to say it was a truly magical experience! We are so grateful to everyone at Big Picture Classes for inviting us and to all of the Play! attendees for sharing their Disney Side with us.

See Ya Real Soon!

Santa Interview at Disneyland Resort (Video) #DisneyHolidays

Ho Ho Ho! 

What a thrill it was for us to get the opportunity to chat with Santa Claus! We sat down with Kris Kringle and asked him some questions, he sure was jolly! Seriously we were star struck. He told us all of the places that he can be seen at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during the holidays. He also let us in on a little secret - his favorite gift that he ever received! Watch this video for more holiday fun!

Check out this list all of the places to see Santa at the Disneyland Resort this year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays. Special thanks to Santa, the camera crew at Disneyland Resort, and the PR Team who made this holiday magic happen!

How Disney California Adventure Celebrates the Holidays #DisneyHolidays (Video)

We are in the middle of December and the holidays are in full swing! There's still plenty of time to visit the Disneyland Resort and experience the magic of Disney Holidays. It's the most wonderful time of the year to go to any of the Disney Parks. It's definitely a family tradition for us - and we highly recommend it.

Take a few minutes to watch as Disney California Adventure Park has been transformed for the holiday including highlights such as Christmas in Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Disney's Viva! Navidad. (Interview with Santa coming soon!)

For more holiday magic check out these pixie dusted posts:

A Christmas Fantasy Parade

It's a Small World Holiday

Take at Jingle Cruise at the Disneyland Resort

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays.

A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland (Video) #DisneyHolidays

We recently visited the Disneyland Resort to see all that #DisneyHolidays has to offer. Wow - it's a regular Winter Wonderland! The holiday favorite "A Christmas Fantasy Parade" has returned to Disneyland and it's just as magical as we remember it. After running around the park for a few glorious hours, we got some popcorn and Starbucks Coffee then snagged a front row seat to watch a night time viewing of A Christmas Fantasy Parade. It lasts about 40 minutes and stars all of your favorite Disney characters. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto, Disney Princesses all dressed up in festive apparel for this not-to-miss seasonal tradition. And who can forget about the prancing reindeer, skating silver snowflakes, marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies and so much more merriment. Make sure you stay until the end because the most popular man of the year, Santa Claus arrives to wish your family a very Merry Christmas! (Coming soon to the blog - we interview the big guy himself!)

Some of the other must see holiday offerings are It's a Small World Holiday. You also don't want to miss the Jingle Cruise which debuted for the first time this year. 

Happy Holidays!

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays.

It's a Small World Holiday at Disneyland (Video) #DisneyHolidays

There's so much that we share and it's time we're aware,

It's a Small World After All...

Children of the world rejoice! The most incredible display of lights at the Disneyland Resort is back. Can you hear the voices of holiday cheer singing holiday renditions of 'It's a Small World" remixed with 'Jingle Bells." Decorations a plenty and thousands of lights come together to bring peace on earth and goodwill to men on 'It's a Small World' Holiday at Disneyland!

Watch the video below to see how we captured the magic, as Small World shows it's #DisneySide.

Disclosure: We were invited to a Media Preview at the Disneyland Resort to experience all things #DisneyHolidays

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort - The Spookiest Time of the Year!

If you ask any guest who frequently visits the Disneyland Resort what is the best time to visit Disneyland, they will probably give you two answers: 

Halloween Time and during the Christmas Holiday.

They are absolutely correct!

Disney decorates for the holidays like no other! The magic seems to multiply 10 fold during September through December at Disney Parks. Our family has made a tradition of visiting during these extra festive times. In an attempt to capture some of the the SPOOKtacular sights of Halloween at Disneyland Resort, we shot this 5 minute video! We hope you enjoy this glimpse of some BOO-tiful things to see during Halloween Time! 

For more tricks and treats check out:

Tricked Out for Halloween - 

13 Must-See SPOOKtacular Deatails at Disneyland Resort

To join in the conversation search/use the hashtag #Halloweentime on all social media sites!

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Where's Pascal? It's The New Where's Perry for Disney Fans!

There's a new game in town, that's giving the catch phrase "Where's Perry?" a run for it's money.

Where's Pascal?

It's the new hide and seek game sweeping the nation... 

Well maybe not, but we do know that there is a really awesome area at Magic Kingdom that was inspired after the village of Corona in the Disney movie Tangled. Really, it's amazing and feels like you've stepped into the movie. (It's incredible how Disney continues to do this!) Incorporated in the scenery and greenery are Pascal and some of his friends hidden by Disney Park Imagineers. You can see a sneak peek at a few of the hiding chameleons on our post over here:

Hidden Treasures: Disney World Unveils New Tangled-themed Scavenger Hunt

Happy Hunting!!!!

If you'd like to know all about the New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World get the all of the latest and greatest on Disney Parks Blog.

Full Disclosure: We were invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Walt Disney World offered a special discounted rate for all attendees and their families. This is a once in a lifetime experience and we are grateful to Disney for allowing us to participate. We'll be sharing unique things seen and heard throughout the Celebration. Please keep in mind these our own personal thoughts and opinions, not those of the Walt Disney Company.

Disney Story: A Miniature Tale

This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here

The older our children get, the harder it becomes to find the time to do things as a family.  Even more rare to be able and get out in the open air and do a physical activity together. We recently had an opportunity to do just that! You bet we jumped at the chance to Disney Try It. While at the recent DisneySMMoms Celebration, we went to Fantasia Gardens and Fairways for the first time. A Disney themed miniature golf course inspired by the animated Disney classic film, Fantasia. Each of the 18 holes brought whimsical to the mini-sport that brought smiles to our faces and added hours of fun to our Walt Disney World vacation.

Want to see all 18 holes of the mini-golf course in an awesome photo gallery?
Click here: 
Disney Fantasia Gardens: Magical Miniature Golf.

To make sure that we preserved this memory and shared it with the family that couldn't be there with us, we used Disney Story. Do you have this awesome new app on your iPhone? We all do! Let us tell you it's a really different new way showcase your memories. It groups the photos that you already have by date and event. Super simple. Then you can choose a template of your liking, add up to 20 photos and 2 videos, and viola! You just became an instant-storyteller! All these tools at your fingertips, and did we mention that it's free. Now that's the magic of a Disney App.

Here are some other stories that we have created...

Our Disney Date: A Love Story

Celebrating our Mom's Birthday at Disneyland

A Story of Love, Babies and Sisterhood

One Unstoppable Experience 

Now tell us... What's you story?

Full Disclosure: We were invited to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Walt Disney World offered a special discounted rate for all attendees and their families. This is a once in a lifetime experience and we are grateful to Disney for allowing us to participate. We'll be sharing unique things seen and heard throughout the Celebration. Please keep in mind these our own personal thoughts and opinions, not those of the Walt Disney Company.

Keep Calm and Disney On - 25 Magical Memes

Keep Calm and Check Out

25 of the Most Magical Disney Memes on the Internet

From Teacups to Dole Whips with a few Hitchhiking Ghosts thrown in the mix just for kicks.

As long as you "Keep Calm" and think Disney... Everything will be alright!

Disney Pets of the Month Club - April 2013 #DisneyPets

It's another Magical month at Disney Sisters and we are more than proud to present the April pets that have been included in the "Disney Pets of the Month Club." These pets are more magical than your average pets. The are owned by Disney fans and they enjoy living a pixie-dusted lifestyle. We think they are just too cute for words. Don't you agree?

To see the entire photo gallery with fun descriptions of these awesome animals, 

visit us at Disney Voices on Babble and click on the link below:

Disney Pets of the Month Club ~ April 2013

You can also see last months pets:

Disney Pets of the Month Club ~ Feb 2013

Here are just a few of the dogs and cats featured this month:

Think your “Best Friend” has what it takes to be featured on our "Disney Pets of the Month Club?" Tag your Instagram photos with #DisneyPets & we’ll check them out! Or if you find a cute photo that you think we should see? Mention us on Instagram @disneysisters!

March Mouseketeers: Show Us Your Ears

What do you get when you add Mickey Mouse Ears to some of the cutest kids on the internet? Magical photos that will melt your Disney heart! But don't just take our word for it. Go see the photo gallery for yourself. 

March Mouse Madness is happening over at Babble. 

Look at a few of the March Mouseketeers in the collage below. For a double dose of cuteness, last month's Ear Photo Gallery post is over there too!

Would you like to see yourself or your children in the next slideshow? Then please, "Show Us Your Ears" tweet and upload your photos to Instagram using the hashtag #ShowUsYourEars or you can email your photo to: disneysisters (at) gmail (dot) com. We can't wait to see your "Ears!"

Popular Baby Names: The Best Disney Names for Boys and Girls

Having a Baby this year? Have you picked out a name yet?

Why not choose a name on our Disney-Inspired Baby Names list. 

There are plenty of choices for girls and for boys.

One of our very favorites that is trending for this year for baby girls is...

SNOW.

How adorable is that name? Named after none other than one of the world's most popular Disney Princess of all time. Also after the Once Upon A Time Character, played by Ginnfer Goodwin.

Can you imagine bringing home your brand new baby girl, Snow from the hospital?

Too precious for words!

For the entire list of the most Magical Baby Names of 2013,

make sure to check out our post over at Babble:

Disney Inspired Baby Names

Mouse Ear Hats for Baby: Pink and Blue available for $13.95 each at DisneyStore.com.

Baby Name Sources: DisneyBaby.com, Nameberry.com and BabyCentre.com

Year of the Ear Presents Couture Collection Ear Hats by Disney Parks

We are big fans of the Ears folks! (Obvi)

So when we heard Disney Parks announce that 2013 is not only the year of  Limited Time Magic, but also Year of the Ear we practically flipped our lids. (Pun!) Disney will be releasing limited time Ears every month which will be perfect to add to your collection!

Photo Credit: Disney

Here are some of the Ear Hats that will be released this year, and only available for a limited amount of time. So if you are eyeing a pair, make sure to snap them up before they run out. For February they have released these fancy Ear headbands. Just in time to give one to your Valentine.

Photo Credit: Disney

If you have a photo of yourself or your family in your Disney Ears, Show Us Your Ears - Make sure to use our hashtag #ShowUsYourEars on Instagram.

You may even get featured on Babble.com in our Show Us Your Ears: A Disney Photo Gallery. 

Magical right?

If you'd like to see the entire Couture Ear Collection up close and personal... And for more photos of these pretty ladies (below) including an awesome slideshow - See our post on Disney Voices!

Which ear hat is your favorite? We want to know!