Tangled Event at The Disney Store

This weekend we got our Disney fix by attending a SPECIAL EVENT that The Disney Store put on. It was all about Rapunzel, because the new movie Tangled comes out on DVD today! In case you were wondering we pre-ordered our copy and got free lithographs and a bag. Whoo-Hoo!

They had stations set up all over the store, with different activities for the little ones to partake in. They each got a sun flag that would be filled up with stickers after they completed each activity. The first up was coloring a Rapunzel sheet and finding Pascal on a page.

The next area had a whole Tangled Memory Game, that each child got to play. Pick a pair of the characters from the movie, and once they made a match, or two they got another sticker. Kaia just kept picking up different cards & handing them to the worker, who played along beautifully.

The last station had the Wanted sign of Flynn Rider, where the kids got to play soft darts trying to hit him in the nose, and then they received their last sticker. (Looks like they finally got his nose right!)

When they filled their Sunshine Flag up, they then went to the last station, where they were handed a personalized Certificate (see below). The Disney Store worker stood up on a ladder announcing "Ladies and Gentleman please join me in welcoming Princess Kaia into the Royal Tangled Court..." or something of that nature. And then everyone clapped... Yay!

Let me just say how happy my daughter felt at that moment. She had such a look of pride on her face, because she completed all of her tasks and got a reward. Disney knows how to make a kid feel special. She liked it so much in fact, that she wanted to go do all of the steps again. 

And you know what... They let her! 

I'd like to thank all of the Disney Employees at the at the store in Sherman Oaks Westfield Mall.

They were very patient and kind with my daughter and all of the kids, the day was a big hit. It was a lot of fun, we're looking forward to the next one -
Minnie's Masquerade Party on 4/8 & 4/9.

If I may quote Rapunzel on behalf of my daughter, "BEST DAY EVER."

Get Tangled up at The Disney Store

This Saturday March 26th from 12pm - 2pm

You're invited to your local Disney Store

for an exclusive TANGLED Event.

This hair-raising adventure includes FREE games, activity sheets & fun.

So bring your Rapunzel fans out and let your hair down.

We'll see you there!

Check out these cool Tangled Items for sale now at the Store, or online.

And if you want to make your own 3D Paper Rapunzel go to DisneyFamily.Com.

PS: Don't Forget that Tangled comes out on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Movie Download on March 29th. (Which you can buy pre-sale at the Disney Store & get free lithographs)

The Luck 'O' The Mouse

Top of the morning to ya!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner...

Let Disney Family help to get you & your little ones in a festive type mood with these fun holiday crafts.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your favorite Disney Character - Mickey Mouse. 

Make these as gifts or decorations for your home. 

Here's a Candy Box that you can create. 

For an extra sweet treat, add chocolate gold coins or a rainbow of Skittles or M&Ms.

This Mickey Mouse with his Pot 'O' Gold would make a fun table centerpiece, or even something that an adult could put on their desk at work.

Print out this Coloring Page for your kids & pass the sheets out at school. (with the teacher's permission of'course)

Don't be caught without wearing green this Thursday. (OUCH!)

Make this Leprechaun Hat with Mickey Ears for your little Leprechaun. (My Favorite)

Make a bouquet of Shamrocks for a loved one, like a grandparent or neighbor.

Add them to flowers or a plant, it promises to bring Good Luck to anyone who receives it.

The Autism Society- Sensory Friendly Showing Disney Films at AMC Theaters

In partnership with The Autism Society, AMC Sensory Friendly Films are being brought to families affected by autism on a monthly basis to select communities. 

The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

AMC is thrilled offer the program at many locations nationwide — please click here for a complete list of participating theaters. AMC should be proud to be making a difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often for the very first time.

Upcoming Sensory Friendly 10am showings* include:

 

March 12 -

Mars Needs Moms

May 7 -
African Cats




All shows are at 10:00 am local time.

*Dates and films are subject to change.

Click here to see all upcoming movies

Walt Disney's Classic BAMBI is Back

Watch the movie clip below as BAMBI meets some new friends

Walt Disney’s

BAMBI Diamond Edition

Released From The Disney Vault on March 1, 2011

for a Limited Time Only

The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt’s fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more.

The new BAMBI Diamond Edition will be available as a 2-Disc Disney Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US/$46.99 Canada

Valentine Wishes From Disney Sisters

Make you own Valentine's Day Card

Online at Disney's Create

Don't forget to save your art work!

You can print or send your work when you're done.

Disney Valentine Fun Activities For Kids

My favorite Valentines are straight from the heart and often made by little hands. If your looking to have some crafty fun with your kids this Valentines Day, you've come to the right place!

Disney
Family.com

is full of Disney themed crafts, recipes and decorating ideas for the perfect Valentine's Day celebration with your family.

I've shared a few of my favorites below, just click each title above the photo for easy to follow instructions- including templates.

Mickey & Friends Valentine's Day Cupcake Toppers

Mickey & Minne Valentine's Day Flowers

Tangled Valentine Cards

Belle's Valentine Bookmark

Minnie Mouse Candy Box

Mickey's Valentine Tote Bag

Mickey Mouse's Candy Box

P.S.  Disney Family.com's printable crafts are specially designed with muted colors to not waste too much of your printer's color ink.

California Adventure turns 10!

Happy Birthday CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE!

 

You've brought us a lot of JOY in the last few years.

You've even become a Family FAVORITE.

At times you've made us made us GLOW ,  DANCE & GET FESTIVE.

Having you in our lives has been a real TREAT.

You could even say, you've shown us a whole new WORLD OF COLOR.

You are the Best Wingman, DISNEYLAND could have wished for.

And to us, you're every bit as MAGICAL.

Thanks for the MEMORIES, it's been one heck of an ADVENTURE.

Love,

The Disney Sisters

DISNEYLAND at the Holidays

There is nothing more magical then HOLIDAYS time at DISNEYLAND. We have made a family tradition of visiting Disneyland every year during CHRISTMAS. My sisters & I bring our families together and celebrate at the Resort. We can't wait to see how they have decorated the place, the new things they've added. There are always some favorites that stay the same, like how the Haunted Mansion becomes Haunted Mansion Holiday with Jack Skellington. But they also change things up a bit, like how Sleeping Beauty's Castle is decorated. And the best part is the Believe in Holiday Magic Fireworks Show that ends with an emotional rendition of the song of White Christmas and "Snow" Falling all down Main Street.

They really have so much to offer this time of year that it's hard to do and see it all in one day. There is also plenty of festive things going on over at CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE, not to be missed. You should set aside a few hours, or another day (if possible) to see that. If you plan on attending Disneyland over this Holiday Season, here are some highlights that you won't want to miss:

You can see the Resort, transformed into the Winter Wonderland now until January 2nd, 2011. I'm sure we'll be there again once more before it's over, we're addicted.... See you at the Park!

IT'S A SMALL WORLD HOLIDAY

A CHRISTMAS FANTASY PARADE

SANTA'S REINDEER ROUND-UP

THE GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL AND SPA

We'll be sure to add these festive photos of our family memories to the new campaign of LET THE MEMORIES BEGIN Have you added yours yet?

Wishing you and your family Peace, Joy & 

Disney Holiday Magic that lasts the entire year!

(Disclosure: No payment was received for this post. As members of the media, we were given tickets to the park to experience Holiday Magic at Disneyland Resort. This post represents our own views. Ho Ho Ho!)

Make it a Disney Holiday!

The Disney Holiday Blogger tour recently rolled into LA, and you know I was super excited to see this year's Holiday Gift Ideas from Disney. From DVDs to Video Games, they've even got a whole bunch of fun stuff to do with your family online.

I'm sure you are wondering how I made these awesome videos below, I shot them with my new FLIP HD VIDEO CAMERA which I absolutely LOVE! (I edited them in iMovie on my Mac.) If you don't have one of your own yet, I suggest you go out and get one. Along with my DSLR, this video camera goes everywhere with me. And it's so small, like my iPhone, I keep it in my back pocket. As a blogger, it is so helpful to make great HD quality videos about the events or products I am learning about. Vlogging is the wave of the future & with the MinoHD I am right there. But even more importantly, as a parent a video camera might be even more valuable than a camera. Still shots are good, don't get me wrong, but when you hear your babies voice on film, or see their personality on the screen, it's really amazing. (*Thanks Cisco for providing me with my Flip. You have made my Christmas complete.)

Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!!!!!

The season of giving is here, but don't fear Disney is here to help make this season bright!

This year's Holiday lineup has so many things for all of the people on your list!

(why yes, that is a toy story napkin under my champagne glass, thanks for asking - ha!)

One of the most anticipated games of this year: EPIC MICKEY (and one that is on my husband & my list.) Disney's Epic Mickey is an action-adventure game for the Wii, "that sends Mickey Mouse on an epic journey of creativity and discovery. As Mickey, the player is propelled into Wasteland, an alternative world made up of Disney's forgotten creative efforts, and is given the power to wield paint and paint thinner to dynamically change the world while determining Mickey's path to become an epic hero."

But let's not forget some of the other "most wanted" Video Games, there are plenty... Disney Interactive has so many new things to share this year. I know I was excited to learn about all of the newest released games, for all different ages and interests, from teens to tots. Future Pop Stars to Cars fans... They got you covered Parents!

TANGLED, It's all about the hair!

DISNEY CHANNEL: ALL STAR PARTY

 

CARS: MATER'S TALL TALES

 

SING IT: Party Hits with some of todays hottest songs sung, by the artists & your kids!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care... Filled with Disney Home Movies:

The toys are back in town, TOY STORY 3

A tale as old as time, BEAUTY and the BEAST

The Search for SANTA PAWS

FANTASIA and FANTASIA 2000

Disney's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE

Make any night a family movie night with these classic Disney movies! I know most of these are on my daughter's Christmas List this year! (and mine too) And the star of the night, actually wasn't Santa Claus, it was this little guy. We actually got to meet (& take a photo with) one of the SANTA PAWS puppies! It was SOOOO Cute! I wanted to take him home in my gift bag!

 

If what you want is ideas of things to do with your kids while they are out on Winter Break, Disney has that too! DISNEY FAMILY.COM and DISNEY FAMILY FUN.COM have all of the craft ideas. Learn how to make christmas ornaments, winter wreaths, homemade holiday gifts & wrapping paper. And for you Disney Lovers find out how to make a Woody Stocking, Mickey Mouse snowmen cards, or Ariel Starfish Santas. (just look at some of the cute things waiting to be made by your little ones this Christmas Vacation.)

They also have a whole lot of Prep & Landing crafts and recipes. The fun loving elves are BACK to help Santa with Christmas. You can catch Wayne and Lanny on TV Friday, December 24th 8/7c on ABC. We'll be watching! (post coming soon)

 

A very special Thank You goes out to Dana & Kirsten who worked very hard to bring us mom bloggers an amazing event, that was so fun & festive! Happy Holidays to you both, hope to see you soon!

(*Disclaimer - I was not paid or compensated for this post. The views expressed are my very own.*)