How to Draw Mike Wazowski from Monsters University

Ever since we saw this video on the Disney Channel this summer:

We've been inspired to draw. We've been spending more time with our kids whether it be coloring, painting or chalk drawing. Needless to say it's been a very artistic summer! Being that this summer's biggest hit was Monsters University, we thought it would be great to learn how to draw Mike Wazowski too! Our family had so much fun doing it that we made a little step-by-step version for you to follow.

Click here to 

Learn to Draw Mike Wazowski 

Everyone's favorite monsters are popping up all over again. Mike and Sulley have returned to the big screen to show us a little of their past and where their story began. These guys also have starring roles in the new video game 

Disney Infinity

Remember when we first told you about the big game reveal from Disney Interactive? Super awesome new game that features some of our favorite Disney characters of all time! (Including  Mike) Have you picked up your copy yet? What do you think? 

It's the perfect activity for 

Family Game Night

for kids of all ages. (Kids at heart too!)

We're pretty addicted! The fact that you can create your own worlds and play together with characters from different Disney/Pixar movies is a Disney fan's dream come true! Right?

Click here to see

5 New World's For Disney Infinity Toy Box

and find out how to get your free downloads.

Let us know if you try our Mike Wazowski drawing tutorial - We'd love to see your scare-tastic sketches!

Disney's Favorite Ginger Inspires "Merida" Makeover

Ever wanted to be transformed into a redhead? Have you ever dreamed of having long, flowing curly locks like those of Merida in the Disney Pixar movie, Brave? Princess hair is SO RAD!

Inspired by Newly Crowned Princess Merida, which we actually got to witness IN PERSON at Walt Disney World, during Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. These Disney fans have all gotten a similar makeover. They sure do resemble the red haired fireball, don't they?

To see more Merida makeovers, go to:

Merida Tribute: Disney Fans Wig Out

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.

Inside Disney's Art of Animation Resort Lobby

There are so many fantastic sights to see at the new Disney Resort, Art of Animation and we want to  share it all with you. Between the pool, the suites, the pool, the arcade, the pool, the play areas, the pool there's a lot of stunning visuals.

Let's talk about the Artwork in the Lobby and what they Animation Hall. All of your favorite characters in all stages of sketches adorn the walls and even the chandelier. The entire hotel is Walt Disney Animation and Disney Pixar themed. It literally makes you feel like you are apart of your favorite animated movie. The resort theme features 4 movies, "Finding Nemo," "The Little Mermaid," "Cars" and "The Lion King." If you are a fan of Disney movies (and who isn't) then you will definitely want to check out Disney's Art of Animation Resort opening May 31, 2012.

Watch a video tour of Disney's Art Of Animation Resort main lobby also called Animation Hall. 

"Enjoy a stay and a starring role in your favorite Disney / Pixar film." -Rick Allen, General Manager

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's Art Of Animation Video Tour - Lobby

Watch a video tour of Disney's Art Of Animation Resort main lobby also called Animation Hall. 

We took some amazing pictures of the Art Of Animation lobby during our media preview.
Disney's Art Of Animation opens to the public on May 31, 2012 and is located in Orlando, Florida at the Walt Disney World Resort.

"Enjoy a stay and a starring role in your favorite Disney / Pixar film." -Rick Allen, General Manager

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.

To Infinity and Beyond - License Plate

To Infinity and Beyond!

The closer we get to the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration the more cool Disney things we see. (Or at least we find a way to make them Disney related!) We saw this car with this license plate the other day on our way to Disneyland of all places! We thought you would be able to appreciate it as much as we did!

Happy Wordless Wednesday! 

(Disney Sisters Style)

Today we are linking up with Resourceful Mommy & 5 Minutes for Mom - Hope to see ya there!

Have you seen any random Disney stuff lately? 

We'd love to see it! Come share with us!

Finding Nemo is Coming Back in 3D

 "Finding Nemo" 3D is swimming it's way to theaters this fall. "Finding Nemo" back? Well in our house, it never really left. This movie is a favorite in all of our houses. We use frequent references like "just keep swimming, just keep swimming" or speaking whale to each other at the breakfast table.
Then there's always:  P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney    

You can see more of Nemo and his Lucky Fin in the
Disney Pixar Finding Nemo 3D Trailer below:

FINDING NEMO returns to theaters for the first time in 3D 
September 14th, 2012!

"Fish are Friends, NOT Food" - BRUCE the SHARK

 
Who's your favorite character in "Finding Nemo"?
For us it's Dory, voiced by the hilarious Ellen DeGeneres.

DISNEYLAND

We were so excited when Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, located in Tomorrowland 

opened at Disneyland in June 2007

 All Aboard!

As you gaze through your porthole you'll see scenes inspired by the 2003 movie 

Disney Pixar's "Finding Nemo"

Did you know the attraction differs depending on which side of the submarine you sit?

  DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE

 
On some warm Southern California days you can catch Marlin, Nemo, Dory, Crush and the whole "Finding Nemo" gang swimming through the streets of Disney California Adventure Park during the Pixar Play Parade, which showcases everyone's favorite characters from Pixar.

"Like" FINDING NEMO 3D on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PixarFindingNemo 

Cars 2: The Fast and the Hilarious

We've been known to hang out with Lightning McQueen at parties.

He's let us touch his stickers once or twice.

Tow Mater calls us close personal friends of his.

We've even been known to hang out a Flo's V8 Cafe!

We are big Pixar fans, and have loved CARS since the first movie came out. Actually we have loved every movie they have made. (Ahem - Especially Wall-E & Up)

The new movie CARS 2 recently came out on Disney Blu-Ray and DVD. (Go get it!)

We think it would make the perfect gift for the Lightning McQueen fan in your house.

It's twice the action, twice the funny, and twice the Mater. 

Because really, everyone needs some more Mater in their life.

Coming soon to Disneyland is CARS LAND in the summer of 2012 and we couldn't be more excited!

Disney Pixar Cars Online Event

LADIES AND GENTLE CARS,

Last week we actually got to Meet Lightning McQueen in person.

(I know, I know, I was freaking out too!)

Hang with Cheech Marin (voice of RAMONE) & Jennifer Lewis (voice of FLO)

All while eating Bob's Big Boy Burgers! And their World Famous Fudge Cakes!

Check Out the 50s Diner that they set up outside, in the Car hop area.

We walked down the Red CARpet with a bunch of celebrities including Joey Lawrence. (my childhood crush)

Tori Spelling was there too. Her family is very cute!

Bob's Big Boy in Burbank had a make-over! Check out what they did to the place!

We were greeted by Lightning McQueen himself - KA-CHOW!

Along with his friends Mater & Sally.

There were stations for the kids to play with all things CARS. Which was a real treat. My daughter is obsessed with all pixar movies. I mean a FANATIC. Like she knows all of the lines from these movies, so coming to an event like this was beyond a dream come true for her.

And anything Disney does, they do it better than anyone can.

For more on the Event from some other Disney-Obsessed Mom Bloggers:

So You Think You Can Mom?

Babes In Disneyland

This Special Event was to officially launch the new game by Disney/Pixar.

THE WORLD OF CARS Online is a virtual world based on the hit Disney/Pixar animated feature CARS. Where children can Play as the CAR with all of their other favorite CARS characters all online in a safe environment that parents can trust.

*Create Your Own Car

*Explore the Open Road

*Race & Play Games

*Meet Other Cars

*You can play for free or upgrade to a "sponsored race car" which gives you the opportunity to do even more things, including a Pro Racing Career and a chance to win the Piston Cup

Get started and go sign up, then create a CAR of your very own.

My daughter and I did... Look what we came up with!

Say Hello to

Monroe BrightPedal

*World of Cars is designed especially for 6-12 year old kids, but is open to all ages. My daughter is 3 and she enjoyed playing it!

See ya in Radiator Springs Y'all!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for writing this post,

but I was invited to the Fabulous Event & given a swag bag.