ReImagine Conference 2014 #ReImagineCon

You're Invited to the 2014 ReImagine Conference!

It's time to Re-Imagine your business, your craft, your family, your life!
Join us as at the ReImagine Conference, sure to ignite all of the passion within in your personal and professional lives.

WHO

Just who should attend this awesome three-day event?

ENTREPRENEURS

Acquire the knowledge to sharpen the tools you have to take your business to the next level.

CREATIVES

Walk away having honed the talents you have to create a way to turn your talent into an income.

DREAMERS

Gather with like-minded individuals who will encourage you to make your dreams a reality.

DOERS

Be inspired by other doers to continue acting on your calling.

DISNEY FANS

How often do you get to hear Disney Artists, Disney Imagineers and Disney Legends speaking in a small intimate venue about their stories and how to live your dreams? Now's your BIG chance! Check out the incredible speakers below!

WHAT

ReImagine Conference is an event November 13-15 for creatives to be intentional about taking creativity and dreams and making them a reality. Artists, speakers, and special guests will be sharing insight into their journey of taking a dream from an idea to impacting the world. Hear from some incredible speakers while gaining invaluable skills and tools to be able to use immediately.

WHEN

November 13-15, 2014

WHERE

Southern California / Orange County

WYNDHAM  IRVINE-ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT

17941 Von Karman Ave,

Irvine, California 92614

Phone:(949) 863-1999

Special ReImagine rate just $105 a night including Parking and Internet. 

Book your hotel room HERE.

WHY

We've got three reasons.

1. The Speakers 2. The Speakers 3. The Speakers

Check out the line-up of All Stars below!

Noah Elias - Artist, Author, Speaker, Mentor, Creator of the Kid in Me, Working Brands like Walt Disney Co, MTV, Lexus.

Chip Foose - Host of Discovery Channel’s Overhaulin’, Legendary Car Designer, Fabricator, Automotive Illustrator, & Artist.

Tony Baxter - Formerly the Sr. VP of creative development for Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney Legend creating such attractions as Big Thunder Mtn Railroad, Star Tours, & Disneyland Paris.

Steve Davison - VP of Parades and Spectaculars for Walt Disney Creative Entertainment, creator of World of Color and Wishes!

Arik Ehle - Animator at Pixar, Artist, Entrepreneur, Founder Wild WestSide, Urban Taxidermy Innovator.

Sayre Wiseman - Walt Disney Imagineer, producer of Festival of Fantasy Parade, & Director of Ceremonies for the Winter Olympics.

Logan Sekulow - Entrepreneur, Filmmaker, Director of Walt Disney biopic ‘As Dreamers Do’, got his start at Nickelodeon.

Dana Harvey - Creator & Co-Founder of Harvey’s the Original Seatbelt Bag. Founded in a one car garage now a global fashion empire.

Katie Kelly - Renowned Artist, Author, Mom, Creative, Innovator, Illustrator, Disney Artist, Children’s Book Author.

Terry Weaver - Author, Speaker, Life Coach, Music Industry Veteran, Dreamer, Ideapreneur, Creator of ACTIVATE.

Carlos Whittaker - Bestselling Author, Singer, Songwriter, Winner of People’s Choice Award, Moment Maker, Hater of Meatloaf.

Leigh Holt - Marketing Pro, Brand Builder, Music Industry Veteran, with Clients like Oprah, CMT, Pepsi, NBA, Hunter Hayes.

Dean Del Sesto - Brand Architect, founder of Breviti, artist, author, speaker, counselor, motorcycle freak.

Bob Shank - Speaker, Mentor, Leader of Leaders, Best Selling author or Life Mastery, Founder of the Masters Program.

Vital Germaine - Creative, Leader, Cirque du Soleil veteran, speaker, artist, consultant for companies like IBM, BMW, & Coca Cola.

Lori Taylor - Writer, Speaker, Marketing, Social Media & Branding expert working with celebrities and high profile brands.

Carson Lev - Licensing Guru, Brand Manager, Intrapreneur, Re-Inventor & Car Guy. President/CEO of Redphin.

Blair Reynolds - Entrepreneur, coffee addict, business strategist, founder of ONTHEBEAM and President of save1.com.

Make sure to get your tickets now! Go to ReImagineConference.com for more info.

See you there!

If you can't be there make sure to follow along on Social Media, on hashtag #ReImagineCon - we'll be live tweeting from the event. You can also follow ReImagine Conference on Twitter.

Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post. We were given tickets to this event to attend as members of the media. We cannot wait! All opinions are 100% magical and 100% those of the Disney Sisters only.

Toy Story 4 Announced by Disney Pixar for June 2017 Release

Disney Pixar announces "Toy Story 4" movie to be released in June 2017.

Buzz, Woody, and the rest of the gang are coming back to the big screen in June 2017 for another in the iconic Disney/Pixar series "Toy Story."

Director John Lasseter works with members of his story team on Disney•Pixar's "Toy Story 4," a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the "Toy Story" gang. The film is slated for release on June 16, 2017. (Photo by Deborah Coleman / Pixar)

Read this EPIC Announcement straight from Disney:

Nearly two decades after Pixar Animation Studios created the world’s first computer-animated feature film with “Toy Story,” it revealed plans for Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” an adventure that returns audiences to the world of the studio’s signature characters.

John Lasseter, director of the original “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2,” will direct the film, which opens a new chapter in the lives of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the “Toy Story” gang. The story was dreamt up by Lasseter, Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter and Lee Unkrich, the storytellers who have been the driving force behind all three “Toy Story” films.

“We love these characters so much; they are like family to us,” said Lasseter. “We don’t want to do anything with them unless it lives up to or surpasses what’s gone before. ‘Toy Story 3’ ended Woody and Buzz’s story with Andy so perfectly that for a long time, we never even talked about doing another ‘Toy Story’ movie. But when Andrew, Pete, Lee and I came up with this new idea, I just could not stop thinking about it. It was so exciting to me, I knew we had to make this movie—and I wanted to direct it myself.”

Writing team Rashida Jones and Will McCormack (“Celeste and Jesse Forever”) joined the project, and Pixar veteran Galyn Susman (ABC’s “Toy Story OF TERROR!” and “Toy Story that Time Forgot”) is producing.

The film is slated for release on June 16, 2017.

Tell us - How excited are you for Toy Story 4?

25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family 2014 Full Schedule

It's finally here, the thing we look forward to every year! 

ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas 

2014 Full Schedule of Programming.

(And now please excuse us, we have to go program our DVR.)

Monday, December 1
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)

Tuesday, December 2 
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) PRANCER

Wednesday, December 3
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) A VERY BRADY CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 4
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SNOW

Friday, December 5
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00–10:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(10:30–11:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(11:30 PM–2:00 AM ET/PT) – FRED CLAUS

Saturday, December 6
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(1:30-2:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(2:00-4:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(4:00-6:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(6:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY 3
(9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS - Network Television Premiere!
(11:00 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)

Sunday, December 7
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(9:00-9:30 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(9:30 AM–11:30 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(1:30-3:30PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(3:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE
(5:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY 3
(8:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT – ABC FAMILY PREMIERE
(8:30–10:30 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(11:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS

Monday, December 8
(5:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE FOSTERS – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) SWITCHED AT BIRTH – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) THE FOSTERS
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SWITCHED AT BIRTH

Tuesday, December 9
(5:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE MERMAID
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) PRETTY LITTLE LIARS – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) CHASING LIFE - NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(10:00-11:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(12:00–1:00 AM ET/PT) PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
(1:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) CHASING LIFE

Wednesday, December 10
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE MERMAID
(6:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) BABY DADDY
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY
(8:00–8:30 PM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) BABY DADDY – NEW HOLIDAY EPISODE!
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(12:00–12:30 AM ET/PT) MELISSA & JOEY
(12:30–1:00 AM ET/PT) BABY DADDY

Thursday, December 11
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES

Friday, December 12
(4:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1979)
(5:30–7:30 PM ET/PT) SCROOGED
(7:30–9:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(9:30 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Saturday, December 13
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(3:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(5:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(10:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(11:00–11:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 PM–2:00 AM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS

Sunday, December 14
(7:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1994)
(9:30–11:30 AM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(1:30–4:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(9:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Monday, December 15
(4:30–7:00 PM ET/PT) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(8:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY

Tuesday, December 16
(2:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(4:30-6:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY
(6:30–8:30 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE

Wednesday, December 17
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAZE
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(3:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S TWICE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(4:30–5:30 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(5:30–6:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(6:30–9:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID

Thursday, December 18
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) 12 DATES OF CHRISTMAS
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(5:00–6:30 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(6:30–8:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(8:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS

Friday, December 19
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) DESPERATELY SEEKING SANTA
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
(11:00–11:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:30 AM–1:30 PM ET/PT) PRANCER
(1:30–3:30 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST (1998)
(3:30–6:00 PM ET/PT) FRED CLAUS
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Saturday, December 20
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) THE DOG WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(12:00–2:00 PM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(2:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(4:00–6:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(6:00–8:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(8:00–10:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(10:30 PM–1:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(1:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) A MISER BROTHERS’ CHRISTMAS

Sunday, December 21
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) SANTA BUDDIES: THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(1:00-1:30 PM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(1:30-2:00 PM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(2:00-3:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(3:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(4:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(5:00–7:30 PM ET/PT) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
(7:30–10:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(10:00 PM–12:00 AM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS

Monday, December 22
(7:00–9:00 AM ET/PT) RICHIE RICH’S CHRISTMAS WISH
(9:00–11:00 AM ET/PT) A DENNIS THE MENACE CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) UNLIKELY ANGEL
(1:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) SNOWGLOBE
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE MISTLE-TONES
(5:00–5:30 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:30-6:30 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(6:30–7:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN
(7:30–8:00 PM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(8:30-10:30 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(10:30–11:00 PM ET/PT) TOY STORY THAT TIME FORGOT
(12:00-2:00 AM ET/PT) RUDOLPH AND FROSTY’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Tuesday, December 23
(7:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS
(8:30–10:30 AM ET/PT) CHRISTMAS CUPID
(10:30 AM–12:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY
(12:30–2:30 PM ET/PT) SANTA BABY 2: CHRISTMAS MAYBE
(2:30–4:30 PM ET/PT) HOLIDAY IN HANDCUFFS
(4:30–5:00 PM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(5:00-7:00 PM ET/PT) THE SANTA CLAUSE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS

Wednesday, December 24
(7:00-7:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(7:30–9:30 AM ET/PT) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
(11:00 AM-1:00 PM) SNOW
(1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET/PT) JACK FROST
(3:00–5:00 PM ET/PT) THE POLAR EXPRESS
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(12:00–2:00 AM ET/PT) SCROOGED

Thursday, December 25
(7:00–7:30 AM ET/PT) FROSTY’S WINTER WONDERLAND
(7:30–8:00 AM ET/PT) THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
(8:00–8:30 AM ET/PT) NESTOR, THE LONG EARED CHRISTMAS DONKEY
(8:30–9:00 AM ET/PT) ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(9:00–9:30 AM ET/PT) MICKEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
(11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(1:00-2:00 PM ET/PT) RUDOLPH’S SHINY NEW YEAR
(2:00–3:00 PM ET/PT) SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN (3:00–4:00 PM ET/PT) THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS
(4:00–4:30 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’S PREP & LANDING
(4:30–5:00 PM ET/PT) DISNEY’ S PREP & LANDING: NAUGHTY VS. NICE
(5:00–7:00 PM ET/PT) NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
(7:00–9:00 PM ET/PT) ELF
(9:00–11:00 PM ET/PT) HOME ALONE
(12:00 AM–2:00 AM ET/PT) HOME ALONE 3

Which show are you looking forward to the most?

Big Hero 6: Family Movie Night #BigHero6 #MeetBaymax

We don't always go to the movie theater on a school night, but when we do, we prefer to see a Disney Movie!

Tonight we are excited to be attending a special screening of Big Hero 6. We've heard nothing but good things about the latest animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the team behind “Frozen” and “Wreck-It Ralph,” comes “Big Hero 6,” an original action-comedy-adventure about a robotics prodigy and a plus-sized inflatable robot, who develop a special bond on a quest to solve an unsettling mystery. 

Other than this adorable Marshmallow looking guy named Baymax and a boy named Hiro, we really didn't know what this movie was about. We couldn't wait to learn about the characters and the story. It's about relationships and love, friendship and becoming a hero. Sounds like the makings of a new Disney classic to us. Yep - we're in!

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Here's what Disney Studios has to say about their newest film: 

“Hiro Hamada’s older brother Tadashi has created a cutting-edge robot, Baymax, who’s designed to take care of people,” says director Don Hall (“Winnie the Pooh”). “Baymax’s one programmed desire is ‘How can I help?’ He’s filled with compassion. And Hiro is a teenager who has lost his way— their personalities play off each other in a way that is both funny and heartwarming.” 

When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his brilliant fellow nerds: adrenaline junkie GoGo Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called “Big Hero 6.”

“There’s a mysterious masked villain who is up to no good,” says director Chris Williams (“Bolt”). “Hiro takes it upon himself to find out who this guy is and what he’s plotting to do. Hiro intends to stop him—no matter what. “It’s really a hero’s journey,” Williams continues. “The friendship Hiro forms with Baymax opens his eyes to what it really means to be a hero.”

Producer Roy Conli (“Tangled”) says that family—the kind that you’re born with and the kind you find—is at the core of the movie. “It’s a powerful theme that audiences relate to,” says Conli. “The nuances of the relationships in deeply emotional films like ‘Bambi’ or ‘The Lion King’ are so interesting. There’s something about these stories that can really touch people.

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Enjoy these fun activities for your family:

BIG HERO 6 opens in theaters everywhere on November 7th!

Like BIG HERO 6 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyBigHero6

Follow Walt Disney Animation Studios on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyAnimation 

Follow BIG HERO 6 on Tumblr: http://bighero6fans.tumblr.com/

Visit the Website: http://www.disney.com/BigHero6  

Disclosure: We were not compensated for this post. We were invited to a screening as members of the media. Thank you Disney Pictures! The opinions on this blog are 100% magical and 100% our own.

We Are a Family of Everyday Heroes #FireAndRescue

We were asked to share our thoughts & experiences of our “Everyday Heroes” in celebration of the release of Disney’s “Planes Fire & Rescue.” This is a sponsored post however, all opinions are our own.

We come from a long line of everyday heroes in our family. Our parents and grandparents include members of the Military, Police Officer, President of the PTA, Race Car Driver, Judge, and a Fire Chief. When it comes to raising our children, we try to instill the same beliefs and values that have been passed down to us through the generations. Well, we are happy to say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. There are so many ways to make a difference in this world, and it takes all types of unique character traits to achieve success. We encourage our kids to stand up for what they believe in, overcome obstacles, and help others at all times.

Meet our very own everyday heroes and the special qualities they possess:

Determination

Julia is unwavering in not only her own personal quest to be the best that she can be, but in her desired to help others and to make a positive impact on the world. She also works tirelessly to achieve her dreams and encourages others to do the same.

Compassion

Kaia has a deep love for animals. She shows kindness and compassion for dogs while volunteering at the local pet rescue center. She makes a difference in the lives of the less fortunate four-legged friends, one belly rub at a time.

Courage

Iris has the heart of a true performer and despite the all the risks of being on stage in front of people—a vulnerability not many choose to experience—she truly shines! Whether she’s dancing, acting, or singing, she’s courageously charismatic and inspires the audience (and us) with every show.

Respect

Adam is well liked among all of his peers. He has an easy-going personality that people gravitate towards. He gets a lot of respect both on the field and off, and he also gives respect to others. He knows how to makes you feel good about yourself.

Strength

Taylar has incredible strength and drive when it comes to getting what she wants. She sets a goal and goes after it with all of her might. By using her strengths to her advantage, there is no stopping her. Girl Power!

Leader

Deven has what it takes to be a true leader. He is responsible, hard working and trustworthy. As the first born, he always sets a great example as a positive role model who helps to lead the way for his younger siblings.

Team Player

Nick is constantly working towards the good of the team by putting others first. By not only working hard and playing hard on his own, but also with the entire team to achieve greatness as a unit. He is an important part of any group he joins.

It takes a special kind of person to be an everyday hero.

It takes a special kind of plane to be a firefighter. 

Enter Dusty Crophopper, the rookie who will risk everything for the good of the others. Total hero material! In true Disney fashion, "Planes: Fire and Rescue" takes us on a high-flying adventure and tells a story about a rookie who joins the forest and fire rescue unit in Piston Peak National Park. Dusty finds himself injured at the beginning of this story and has to change his career, but soon finds another calling in aerial firefighting and an exciting new journey takes flight. With a hilarious new cast of characters on the ground and in the air, Dusty will have you routing for this unlikely everyday hero. Disney storytelling at it’s best filled with exciting adventure, a determined underdog, and lots of humor. One thing we love about Disney, is how they find a way to keep us parents just as entertained as our kids, fun for the entire family!

Just in time for the holidays, you can bring home your own copy perfect for family movie night. Disney’s “Planes Fire & Rescue” landing on Blu-ray and Digital HD on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Also on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com.

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Disclosure: This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Disney Planes Fire & Rescue blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are our own.

Marvel Studios Announce: Phase 3 of Marvel Cinematic Universe

This morning, during a special event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the films that will make up Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a mix of fan-favorite characters and several heroes who will be making their big-screen debuts. Robert Downey Jr. (“Iron Man”), Chris Evans (“Captain America”) and Chadwick Boseman (newly announced “Black Panther”) all made special appearances.

The next two films to be released by Marvel are AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on May 1, 2015, and ANT-MAN on July 17, 2015. Marvel revealed the dates and titles of nine additional films through 2019, including upcoming Captain America, Thor, Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy installments, along with films featuring Black Panther – who, Feige announced, will be played by Chadwick Boseman – Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans.

The announced films are as follows:

·       5/1/15 –  AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

·       7/17/15 – ANT-MAN 

·       5/6/16 – CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

·       11/4/16 – DOCTOR STRANGE 

·       5/5/17 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 (previously dated 7/28/17)

·       7/28/17 – THOR: RAGNAROK

·       11/3/17 – BLACK PANTHER

·       5/4/18 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART I

·       7/6/18 – CAPTAIN MARVEL

·       11/2/18 – INHUMANS

·       5/3/19 – AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR PART II

Ten films have already been released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with 2008’s IRON MAN. All 10 films opened at #1 domestically and have collectively grossed over $7.1 billion globally.

Two of these films, MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS and IRON MAN 3, set records as the #1 and #2 domestic openings of all time with $207.4 million and $174.1 million respectively. MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS went on to become the third biggest film of all time worldwide, while Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 ranks as the sixth biggest film ever. They are the two highest grossing Super Hero films of all time.

Earlier this year, Marvel’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER, which broke the April opening domestic record with $95 million, earned $714 million worldwide and is the #5 film of 2014. Most recently, Marvel’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY crossed $757 million globally after opening with a domestic August record of $94.3 million and setting an October debut record in China, where it has now grossed nearly $90 million. It’s the #1 film of the year domestically and the #3 film worldwide.

Which film are you most looking forward to?

Images provided by Marvel Studios.

Frozen-Inspired Pumpkins: Anna, Elsa and Olaf Too!

Do you want to carve a pumpkin? Well actually paint a pumpkin. We couldn't wait to show you these Frozen inspired pumpkins, created by the talented as artists known as the Incredible Pumpkin Carvers at Disneyland Park during Halloween Time. 

We can't think of a more chill way to celebrate Halloween, than decorating our pumpkins with Anna, Elsa and Olaf! Tell us, are you going to create your own Frozen pumpkin creation this year? Halloween is only a few days away...

Click HERE for more amazing pumpkins decorated as your favorite Disney characters.

Click HERE for pumpkins decorated like Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King himself.

"Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast" Announced by Disney

INTRODUCING “TINKER BELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERBEAST”:

GINNIFER GOODWIN AS THE VOICE OF ‘FAWN’

AND THE ALL-NEW CHARACTER ‘GRUFF.’ 

Return to Pixie Hollow with the heartwarming adventure “Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast.” The new story explores an ancient myth of a fabled creature whose distant roar sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell’s good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this animal—massive and strange with glowing green eyes—is not really welcome in Pixie Hollow, and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast before it destroys their home. Fawn, who sees a tender heart beneath his gruff exterior, must convince Tink and the girls to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast before time runs out.

DisneyToon Studios is pleased to announce that Ginnifer Goodwin ("Once Upon a Time") will voice the character Fawn in the new Disney Fairies adventure, “Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast”.   

“Fawn is a character who loves all animals unconditionally,” said director Steve Loter. "She will help any animal that needs her, but sometimes Fawn thinks too impulsively, when she should be thinking with her head, as well as her heart.”

Loter says there’s a lot of Goodwin in the character. “Fawn was inspired by my daughter and her unconditional love of animals,” he said. “But Ginnifer had a very strong hand in crafting the character. Her sense of fun and her wondrous view of the world gave Fawn direction. You can hear the smile in Ginnifer’s voice—this is a character that loves life and lives it to its fullest.”

The film, releasing in-home March 3, 2015, also features the voices of Mae Whitman (Tinker Bell), Megan Hilty (Rosetta), Lucy Liu (Silvermist), Raven Symone (Iridessa), Anjelica Huston (Queen Clarion) and is directed by Steve Loter (“Kim Possible”) and produced by Makul Wigert (“Secret of the Wings”).

Are you looking forward to the newest Tinker Bell movie? 

Who is your favorite of the Disney Fairies and why?

Visit Disney.Com/Halloween for Halloween Games, Videos and Crafts

Visit Disney.com/Halloween offers online and offline fun for the whole family.

Your kids will love this new interactive way to experience more Disney Halloween fun! Disney.com just launched a new Halloween portal, Disney.com/Halloween, giving fans one destination to discover all of Disney¹s haunting Halloween content, including games, videos, crafts, galleries and more!

Disney invites fans to roam the halls of Disney.com's Haunted House at Disney.com/Halloween to discover spook-tacular games, videos, crafts, and galleries of the most dastardly villains. Every dark corner and hauntingly sweet floor of the page offers online and offline fun for the whole family, including:

• Disney themed not-so-scary stories told by Disney Blogs
• Trick and treat ideas inspired by Disney Family
• A costume destination brought to you by Disney Store

Bring your family's Halloween to life by visiting Disney.com terror-ific haunted house at Disney.com/Halloween this October. Creepy new content will be added throughout the month, so check back regularly for new fun and frights!

Walt Disney Animation Announces #Moana in Theaters Late 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios just officially announced another CG-animated movie in the works. It's the studios 56th animated feature and we couldn't be more excited! Introducing Moana, the newest character that everyone is sure to fall for. Moana is the latest headstrong girl, in a long line of smart, independent, determined young women that headline so many Disney animated films. She sounds like just the type of girl we want to hang out with. Coming to theaters late 2016, and if we know Disney this film will be well worth the wait.

WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS SETS SAIL WITH “MOANA”

Ron Clements and John Musker (“Aladdin,” “The Princess and the Frog”) Helm the Epic Comedy-Adventure

Walt Disney Animation Studios revealed plans today for “Moana,” a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors' quest. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker ("The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Frog," "Aladdin”).

“John and I have partnered on so many films—from ‘The Little Mermaid’ to ‘Aladdin’ to ‘The Princess and the Frog,’” said Clements. “Creating ‘Moana’ is one of the great thrills of our career. It’s a big adventure set in this beautiful world of Oceania."

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

“Moana is indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself,” Musker said. “She's the kind of character we all root for, and we can't wait to introduce her to audiences.”