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Maleficent Doll: Disney Film Collection at Disney Store #Maleficent

Maleficent Disney Film Collection Doll - 12''

Well, well, it's Maleficent, in all her splendor.

Part of the the Disney Film Collection, this finely detailed collector's doll captures the fiery spirit of the legendary icon as she appears in Disney's new live-action film. Maleficent comes to theaters May 30th and it's sure to be wickedly fun!

Get yours for $34.95 at the DISNEY STORE.

Magic in the details...

Please Note: Purchase of this item is limited to 2 per Guest.

Fully articulated figure
Deluxe costume
Textured fabric with faux leather collar and detailing
Faceted jewel at neck
Finely sculptured head with attached horns
Includes staff
Scenic packaging
Part of the Disney Film Collection

Aurora Doll: #Maleficent Disney Film Collection at the Disney Store

Aurora Disney Film Collection Doll - Maleficent - 12''

Once upon a dream comes the golden vision of Princess Aurora as she appears in Disney's new live-action film Maleficent. Finely detailed with her beautiful hair and elegant gown, this Aurora doll is part of the Disney Film Collection. Maleficent comes to theaters May 30th and it's sure to be wickedly fun!

Get yours for $34.95 at the DISNEY STORE.

Magic in the details...

Please Note: Purchase of this item is limited to 2 per Guest.

Fully articulated
Deluxe costume
Satin gown with mesh top layer
Brocade trim with gold foil thread detailing
Rooted hair
Finely sculptured head with fern leaf headband
Scenic packaging
Part of the Disney Film Collection

Disneyland 24 Hour Party: Rock Your Disney Side #DisneySide

The "Rock Your Disney Side" 24 Hour Party is less than a week away. We'll be at the Disneyland Resort bright and early, May 23 as Disney Parks kicks off summer with the 24-hour celebration and all-nighter in the parks. The big kick-off starts at 6am in the Esplanade between the two parks. We are excited to experience all of the magic that 24 hours at the Disney Parks can bring. We can't guarantee how long we will last, but we do promise to report back to you with the photos, video, and our experiences at this one-of-a-kind event! What better way to kick off the summer, than to party at the happiest place on earth? Want to know the very best part... You're ALL invited! (Valid theme park admission is required.)

View important information (straight from Disney Parks) regarding the Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours event.

General Event Details:

Hours of operation for the event will take place from 6:00 AM, May 23, 2014 to 6:00 AM, May 24, 2014.
Only select attractions, entertainment and services will be available.
Valid theme park admission is required.
Event is subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Make sure to join the fun by using the hashtag #DisneySide on all social media platforms.

Costume Details:

Costumes should be child-friendly and adhere to any guidelines determined by Disney.
Costumes should not be obstructive, offensive or violent; drag on the ground; contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest; contain any weapons or objects which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Masks may be worn, but they must not obstruct vision, and eyes must be visible at all times.
Guests who dress like Disney characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused admission.

At Disneyland Park:

Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
The Magic Eye Theater in Tomorrowland will host the Avengers Super Hero Movie Marathon throughout the day and night, presenting “Iron Man,” “Iron Man 2,” “Thor” and “Captain America: The First Avenger”!
You can catch “Fantasmic!” at 9 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. and the “Magical” fireworks spectacular at 9:25 p.m.
After the fireworks, come celebrate in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, where a DJ will be spinning tunes for everyone until 5 a.m.
Royal Swing Ball presents a live band in the Royal Theatre at Fantasy Faire from 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Stop by the Tomorrowland Terrace for a live band in the evening and a late night Rock Your Disney Side Dance Party that lasts until 5 a.m.

At Disney California Adventure Park:

You can enjoy live music throughout the day and night at the Paradise Garden Bandstand, with performances scheduled from 11:55 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Extra performances are planned for “Disney Junior – Live on Stage!” at 9:30 a.m. and “Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular” at 7:55 p.m.
Muppets Theater plays host to sing-along screenings of the Academy Award-winning film, “Frozen,” starting at 11:30 a.m. And don’t forget to check out the sneak peek of “Maleficent” in the Bug’s Life Theater.
“World of Color” will be presented on Paradise Bay at 9:45 p.m. and again at 3 a.m.
Head on down to Pacific Wharf from 10:30 p.m. – 5 a.m. for The Wharf Dance Party.
Mad T Party adds some spice to the night. You can rock ‘n’ roll your Disney Side with the Mad T Party Band and White Rabbit DJ, from 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
So whether you choose Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park—or both!—to express your Disney Side, you’re in for a rockin’ good time at Disneyland Resort!

Are you ready to Rock Your Disney Side? Which coast will you be on? What park do you plan on visiting? We hope to see you there!

In Honor of Mother's Day: Disney Cards to Share with Your Mom

Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day from all of us at Disney Sisters!

Here we are with our mom last year at DisneySMMoms in Walt Disney World.

As we reflect of all the Mamas out there we can't help but to think about some of our favorite Disney Moms of all time.

Mrs. Jumbo - Dumbo's Mom (Dumbo)

Queen Elinor - Merida Mom (Brave)

Mrs. Incredible - Mom to Violet, Dash and Jack Jack (The Incredibles)

Kala - Tarzan's Adopted Mom (Tarzan)

Duchess - Mom to Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz (The Aristocats)

Sky - Mom to Scout and Amber (Bears)

Kanga - Roo's Mom (Winnie the Pooh)

Perdita - Mom to All Puppies (101 Dalmations)

Eudora - Tiana's Mom (The Princess and the Frog)

Mrs. Potts - Chip's Mom (Beauty and the Beast)

Who are your favorite Disney Moms?

To help you celebrate the moms in your life, here are some adorable Disney Mother's Day cards that we discovered on one of our favorite Disney Blogs - OH MY DISNEY!

To see each card bigger check out the original post.

We'd also like to wish our mom a very Happy Mother's Day! She has been a big part of Disney Sisters since we started and we are so grateful for her. She is the ultimate supporter and in charge of the fan club - ok she might just be the only member! We try to bring her with us to as many special events, family media days, and conferences as possible. Every where we go she makes friends and everyone loves her. Her smile is contagious and she gives the best hugs! We feel so lucky to have her ray of light shining on us at all times.

Thanks mama - WE LOVE YOU!

If you're still wondering what to get for your mama bear -

make sure to check out our

Mother's Day Gift Guide for Disney Loving Moms!

Disney Gifts for Mom: A Mother's Day Gift Guide

It's almost Mother's Day, which means it's time to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. If your mom is anything like us, we would love to get a Disney-inspired gift from our family on Mother's Day. (Or any other holiday for that matter!) If you are wondering where to start, here are a few fantastic ideas that the Disney mom in your life will love!

Dooney and Bourke

The quality construction and designer details of the Dooney and Bourke brand, make these fashion handbags a daily tie to Disney fun everyday! With a variety of colors, shapes and sizes to choose from, Mom will feel like a Queen when she has a Dooney and Bourke purse at her side. Purchase one for your mom at the Disney Store, or at any of the Disney Parks.

H20 Plus Collection

Every Mother deserves a day at the spa, but sometimes they don't always have the time with their very busy schedules. Keep your mom pampered the entire year long with these luxurious products created exclusively for the Disney Resorts. Relive your most magical moments on vacation with the refreshing H2O+ products. Purchase a set for your mom at the Disney Store.

Vera Bradley

Mickey and Minnie's colorful personalities bloom on this collection of bags, purses and wallets. Designed by Vera Bradley, the Midnight with Mickey design features a vibrant floral print against a dark background that will brighten up Mom's day. Created especially for Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Purchase one for your mom at the Disney Store, or at any of the Disney Parks.

Alex and Ani

These Bibbidi-bobbidi-bangles will delight the Mother in your ~~household~~ castle. You can personalize this bracelet for Mom with a variety of charms like colored birthstone gems, initials, Disney icons like Mickey and Minnie. She will be ready for the ball when she wears this jewelry. Purchase one (or two) for your mom at the Disney Store, or at any of the Disney Parks.

Disney Mugs

With so much going on in the mornings, sometimes us moms need a little extra help from our friend, caffeine. A thoughtful (and inexpensive) way to show mom you care is by getting her a Disney mug with her favorite character on it. She will always smile as she sips her morning coffee or evening tea. You can purchase yours at the Disney Store, or any of the Disney Parks.

American Tourister Luggage

Mom will be ready to go anywhere around the world with these beautiful pieces of luggage. These aren't your typical suitcases, American Tourister is the Official luggage of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. So get planning your next Disney vacation, because doesn't your mom deserve it? You can purchase yours at American Tourister.

Smart Phone Covers

Moms and smart phones go together like a Cinderella and her glass slipper. We use our phones as our own personal assistant, rolodex, planner, internet, social media tool and of course communication device. Why not dress up Mom's #1 tool that she uses all day every day? Get her a new iPhone cover and give her phone an instant makeover. With so many different styles and designs, you're bound to find one that she will just LOVE! You can purchase yours at the Disney Store, or any of the Disney Parks.

Disney Annual Passes

This is by far our favorite gift. idea The gift that keeps on giving for 365 days of magic at the Happiest Place on Earth! If you are a located anywhere near Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort, an Annual Passport is a great option for Mom. Sure, it's pricy but you will be making priceless memories at the parks for an entire year with this gift. That's an incredible payoff. For Disneyland Passes buy them HERE. For Disney World Passes buy them HERE.

So there you have it a few of our favorite Disney gift ideas for Mom. Do you know a mom who loves Disney? Are you asking for any of these items this year for Mother's Day? Will you be buying any of these for your Mother? We'd love to know your thoughts!

Images: © Disney Store and Disney Parks.

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. We did receive swag including a suitcase from American Tourister and H20+ Spa products.

Disney Amigurumi: 22 Tiny Adorable Dolls on Etsy

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed animals and dolls. The word is a combination of the Japanese words ami, knitted or crocheted, and nuigurumi, which means stuffed doll. We didn't even know that word until we discovered these impossibly cute tiny dolls and did a little research of our own. The popularity of this type of knitting has been growing especially due to sites like Pinterest and Etsy, with the DIY crafting explosion!

We've seen all sorts of Amigurumi animals and pop culture characters, but just about died from cuteness overload when we found these Disney Amigurumi dolls from Little Creations by AnyaZoe. The time it takes to create the detail in these incredible tiny Disney-inspired designs is incredible! These aren't your average dolls. We got a chance to interview Anya and here's what we learned!

Disney Sisters: How long have you been creating these mini masterpieces?

Anya: I have been making amigurumi for about four years now.

DS: What made you get into amigurumi? Was it hard to learn?

Anya: In January of 2010, I decided to learn how to crochet because I really wanted to make a Sackboy plush (from LittleBigPlanet) for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. It is one of our favorite games to play together, and I thought it would make a great gift, especially if it was handmade by me. I learned how to crochet from a person on Youtube that goes by the name GoldenJellyBean. She has many tutorials on how to crochet. One of those tutorials shows you how to make an entire Sackboy. The Sackboy was quite a large plush, so after many hours of working on him with help from her youtube videos, I was able to get the hang of crocheting pretty quick. Within a few months, I learned how to make my own patterns and eventually opened an Etsy shop.

DS: Approx how long does it take you to make 1 doll?

Anya: The time it takes to make each doll varies greatly, but the average is four to six hours. The dolls with less detail, one without hair for example, take a lot less time.

DS: Any advice for someone who wants to get into making amigurumi?

Anya: The best advice I can give to someone who wants to learn how to make amigurumi is to look for as many tutorials on youtube as you can until you find something that works for you. Everyone is different, but I find that being able to stop, rewind and rewatch the youtube videos made it very easy to learn how to crochet for me.

We're so glad that she did learn how to make them, and we are happy to share them with you!

Check out this collection of 22 of the tiniest, cutest dolls you'll ever see on Etsy!

These would be a great gift for Mother's Day for the Disney-loving Mom in your life!

Thanks to AnyaZoe for permission to feature her awesome Disney Amigurumi dolls.

Visit her 'Little Creations' Facebook Page, Etsy Shop & Deviantart.

Image Source(s): Used with permission by ©AnyaZoe.

The things seen in this post are not officially affiliated with the Disney brand.

RunDisney and New Balance Host Fun Run for Attendees at #DisneySMMoms

Extra! Extra!
Read all about it!

Disney Sisters ran their first runDisney event at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration
and did so well they landed right on the cover of ESPN Magazine!

Ok well maybe not, (we actually were pretty close to last place) but at least the first part is true.
You guys - We ran our first runDisney race!

Now for some of you, this may sound like not a very major accomplishment. (It was only 2 miles - not quite a full marathon. Heh.) But for us, it might have well been a 25 mile run. It was THAT big of a deal to us! Let's start by saying, we are NOT runners. The name of fun run didn't quite make sense to us because, we thought what could possibly be fun about running? LOL.

We have a Disney bucket list of all things. (Most Disney fans do.) With the popularity of runDisney growing with every race, we have added a runDisney race to that list. To be able to cross off anything from your bucket list feels very gratifying! So when the opportunity arose to participate in the fun run while at #DisneySMMoms we hesitated, then we held our breath and signed up. (And doubted ourselves all along the way.) There were friends along the way that made it easier, like the private Facebook group for the participants. (Thanks to Kuleen of The Disney Kids.com!) What a wonderful support system! Also before the start of the race, New Balance was on hand helping us to prepare by teaching us proper running form/techniques.

But even still pushing ourselves to do something so out of our comfort zone was scary. Right after we signed up, we started training and preparing for the run. Working hard to get in better shape made crossing the finish line that much more rewarding. (Not to mention the large amount of other runners, friends and family cheering us on at the finish line in a closed to the public Cars Land.) Whoa! We still can't believe WE DID IT!!! Our families were proud of us, but even more important - we were proud of ourselves! This was such an incredible experience, we cannot put into words the magic that we felt. It was definitely the highlight of the conference.

For those of you who question if you should do a runDisney race. We have compiled a little video that we think may answer that question for you. (FYI - the correct answer is YES!!!)

Want to see what's it's like to run through the Disneyland Resort before the Parks open in a runDisney Race? This magical video will take you from the starting line at Downtown Disney into Disneyland Park and finally through Disney California Adventure to get to the finish line in Cars Land! Watch this once in a lifetime experience from our perspective (sorry it's shaky - we were jogging) as part of the 2014 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration!

For more information or to sign up for your next runDisney Race:

You can follow runDisney on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube!

See ya at the finish line!!!

DisneySMMoms Is Taking The Magic On The Road! #DisneyOTR

Less than a month ago we were at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Disneyland Resort. It was glorious, inspiring, and filled with once in a lifetime memories that will last forever! The event is very small (no more than 200 bloggers) and by invite only, so it can leave a lot of bloggers who don't get the chance to attend feeling disappointed and left out.

The dedicated Disney Parks PR team knows that and wants to spread around more pixie dust to the rest of the blogosphere, so they created the Disney Social Media Moms On The Road Events! These are shorter than the original conference, but still jam packed with magic and inspiration! The great thing is that it gives a whole lot of bloggers to experience the magic and network with the people who put on the larger conference. It also is the perfect opportunity to hang with some other amazing bloggers, learn helpful blogging tips, get parenting advice, hear inspiring stories, share social media secrets, learn valuable life lessons, and enjoy some Disney magic. Sounds fantastic right???

Here are the dates and location for this year's Disney On-The-Road Lineup:

Chicago, IL – June 17th

The Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Campus

2815 Jorie Blvd. | Oak Brook, IL 60523

Time: 7:30 am – 12:30pm

Philadelphia, PA – June 19th

Crowne Plaza Valley Forge

260 Mall Boulevard | King of Prussia, PA 19406

Time: 7:30 am – 12:30pm

Phoenix, AZ – June 25th

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

7575 E. Princess Drive | Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Time: 7:30 am – 12:30pm

This year we have a BIG surprise!!!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

Our very own Disney Sister, Tracey Clark will be one of the speakers at the Disney Social Media Moms On The Road Event in Phoenix, AZ on June 25th! We couldn't be more proud... or excited! We'll save what she is going to be presenting until the event. But we know one thing for sure - It's going to be one heck of a day! Have you filled out the interest form yet?

If you'd like to know more about how to register for the Disney Social Media Moms ON THE ROAD Events check out the official website, HERE. And MOST IMPORTANTLY click on THIS LINK and fill out the to let them know you are interested in attending a future event! QUICK invites have started going out today! Time is running out!

If you'd like to know more about Tracey, you can visit her personal blog HERE, learn more about HER BOOKS, or the international photography community she created at SHUTTER SISTERS.

Follow all the excitement on Twitter – #DisneyOTR and @DisneySMMoms.https://twitter.com/DisneySMMoms

Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes: FULL Event Coverage VIDEOS #DisneyInfinity

On April 30, 2014 we attended the LIVE Press Event at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA. Here is our coverage of the FULL Press Conference. We have put the videos in order from start to finish. We hope you enjoy our coverage of the major announcement from Disney Infinity and Marvel revealing their new partnership in Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes.

Watch as the details of the next chapter of Disney Infinity are REVEALED...

Video #1:

Video Introduction by Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury, Avengers)

Media Event hosted by Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)

Opening by Disney Interactive President, Jimmy Pitaro. He explains the success that Disney Interactive has had with Disney Infinity so far and what's to come with 2.0.

Video #2:

Listen as Joe Quesada (Chief Creative Officer, Marvel) explains more in depth about the partnership between Disney Infinity and Marvel. More info presented by Brian Michael Bendis (Writer, Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes) as he discusses his involvement in the game.

Video #3:

Presentation by John Blackburn (Vice President & General Manager, Disney Infinity)

and John Vignocchi (Executive Producer, Disney Infinity) introduce all of the elements of Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes. This segment includes discussion on what the Starter Pack includes, Platforms, and FAQs answered! Example: Will all 1.0 elements will be compatible with 2.0? Find out this answer and more during this video.

Video #4:

This segment John Blackburn and John Vignocchi discus Playsets, Environments, Special Skills and Combat, Character Locomotion, Attributes and Skill Tree, of the Marvel characters.

Video #5

Closing Commentary with John Blackburn and John Vignocchi of Disney Infinity. This segment includes discussion on Usability, Structured Play, Game Creation, Power Discs and ends with a top secret message from Nick Fury about E3! Make sure you watch it through til the very end!