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!

10 Magical Reasons to Attend D23 Expo!

10 Magical Reasons to Attend D23 Expo!

It's finally here! The Disney happening so special, it only happens once every other year! With a name like the Ultimate Disney Fan Event how can you go wrong? We are excited this year to be bringing some newbies with us! Tracey and her girls along with our mom, all of whom have never been! We think this will be the best expo yet! Will we see you there?


1.) Magic
There's a whole lot of Disney Magic under one roof. You won't believe how much pixie dust is in store for all who attend this one-of-a-kind Expo.

2.) Music
We have two words for you - Richard Sherman. We have two more - Alan Menken.
Disney Music LEGENDS People!!!
Radio Disney Road Crew will also be on hand to keep the crowd pumped with music and introduce some Rockin' stars!

3.) Celebrities
Seriously we've never seen so many celebrities in so little time. Some of this year's celebs include Wayne Brady, Ross Lynch, Tim Gunn, Bridget Mendler, Joey Fatone, Tom Bergeron, Raini Rodriguez, Paige O'Hara, the cast of Teen Beach Movie just to name a few.

4.) Memories
The memories we made two years ago are still some of our very favorite Disney memories of all time. Disney is always better when you share it with someone, especially your sisters.

5.) Costume Contest

The à la Mode Costume Contest, named after The Incredibles’ couture genius Edna Mode, is the first competition of its kind to showcase fans’ creativity through costumes inspired by all things Disney, including Motion Pictures, Parks & Resorts; Consumer Products, Media Networks, and Interactive.

6.) Shows
Hooray for Broadway! Take a musical journey into Disney's history on Broadway and beyond. This one night only performance features an all-star lineup of artist who sing everyone's favorite Disney musicals. Some of the musicals include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Lion King and more!

7.) Legends

This year's Legends Ceremony is going to be well, legendary with honorees including Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Ed Wynn, Steve Jobs, Glen Keane, Dick Clark and many more. The Disney Legends Awards program is a 26-year tradition of The Walt Disney Company. CEO Bob Iger said that "The Disney Legend Award is reserved for the extraordinary visionaries and artists behind the Disney magic." 

8.) Archives
As in, Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives where you can see many sights that few ever have. A wide array of iconic displays to behold, a real treat for the true Disney fan! This year includes  archives from Mary Poppins', Disney's Adventures in the Land of Oz, Once Upon A Time, Teen Beach Movie. Fan Art Contest entries celebrating Mary Poppins' 50th Anniversary! Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives presents a selection of memorable props and costumes from many timeless Disney productions.

9.) Experience
Just picture thousands of Disney Fanatics under one roof celebrating the pure joy of the Mouse! It's really something special to experience, in a way that only Disney can produce. This expo truly is the Ultimate Disney Fan Event!

10.) Shopping
From the Silent Auction to the Dream Store. D23 Expo has so many unique shopping experiences to behold. There's a special Disney Store with plenty of D23 Expo merchandise set-up and also many Disney Consumer Products Pop-Up Shops throughout the convention floor. You can be sure to get your fill of gadgets and gizmos galore. We'll save a spot for you in line!


Be sure to check out our post:
D23 Family Fun Guide

See Ya Real Soon!

Best Disney Games for Families To Play

What does Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue all have in common? These are all classic board games that have Disney counterparts. Scrabble has a Disney Theme Parks Edition, Monopoly transforms into Disney Villians Version and Clue becomes the mystery Tower of Terror. How about Candy Land, Operation, and Trivial Pursuit? Yep, they all have Disney Editions too! These are just a few of the Disney Games that we have included in our list of 25 Awesome Family Games for Disney Lovers! There is a Disney game choice right for every Disney fan in your life.

If you're more into video games like Disney Infinity, we've got those on the list too! Throwing a Birthday Party? Here's 10 Tips for Hosting the Ultimate Gaming Party that your kids will love! So roll the dice, spin the wheel, grab the controller and get your game on - You'll be so glad you did!

Tell us, do you have any of these "Magical" versions?

Want more of the Magic? Make sure to follow us over at Babble as Disney Voices.

SALE! Disney Store 25% Off Your Purchase

Disney Store Friends & Family Event July 18 - 21!

It's no surprise we love shopping at Disney Store so when there is a coupon for 25% off your purchase we start making our wish lists, get our back-to-school shopping done, and even buy a ton Christmas gifts. Did we mention free shipping on orders over $75? (code: DISNEYPAL) 

You're Welcome!!!

Click on over to 

Disney Voices on Babble

for more about the Disney Store coupon and how to use it!

First on our shopping list? We will be buying some of this lovely Disney home decor.

What's on your wish list?

Disney Infinity: Summer of Endless Fun Tour

DISNEY INFINITY "SUMMER OF ENDLESS FUN" TOUR KICKS OFF with a CELEBRATION IN THE DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT

Disney Fans Invited to Play Anticipated Video Game Before it Launches Next Month

The Disney Infinity "Summer of Endless Fun" multi-city tour is kicking off in the Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif on Sunday, July 7 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. For the first time, fans will have the exclusive opportunity to play Disney Infinity, an all-new video game that unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring some of the most beloved characters from the Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. 

The event is free to the public and will include hands-on demos with Disney Infinity, which features the innovative Toy Box mode that truly brings every kids' imaginations to life. 

WHAT:            

Disney Infinity, Disney Interactive's biggest and most ambitious video game to date, is embarking on a multi-city "Summer of Endless Fun" tour to showcase the most anticipated game of the year.

Activities include: game demos, surprise guests, photo opportunities, giveaways, contests, entertainment provided by Radio Disney's Ernie D and more! Additional information about the tour can be found here -

http://bit.ly/1d0oLzH

WHERE:           

Downtown Disney District (by ESPN Zone)

1313 S Harbor Blvd.

Anaheim, Calif. 92802

WHEN:            

Sunday, July 7, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

DISNEY INFINITY “SUMMER OF ENDLESS FUN” SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS

July 7: Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif.

July 13-14: Taste of Chicago in Chicago, Ill.

July 18-20: Gaslamp Quarter during San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego, Calif.

July 19-21: Revere Beach National Festival in Boston, Mass.

July 26-28: Coast Guard Festival in Detroit, Mich.

August 10-11: Prince William County Fair in Richmond, Va.

August 17: Nintendo World Store in New York City, N.Y.

August 18: Times Square in New York City, N.Y.

ABOUT DISNEY INFINITY

Disney Infinity is an all-new game platform that gives players the freedom to create stories and play experiences featuring characters from The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios. Players can place real-world toy versions of beloved Disney characters onto a device called the Disney Infinity Base and transport them into the virtual game worlds of Monsters

University, the Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars and The Lone Ranger, as well as into a giant Toy Box. 

Happy Birthday America: Perry the Platypus Style

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

(Perry the Platypus Style)

How are you celebrating Independence Day?

*Photo made with the new Disney Channel Photo Finish App.

The app is available now for free in the App Store at http://AppStore.com/DisneyChannelPhotoFinish. 

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.

Disney Channel Original Movie: "Teen Beach Movie" Trailer and Soundtrack

This summer's newest Disney Channel Movie: Teen Beach Movie stars Maia Mitchell (ABC Family's The Fosters) as surfer girl McKenzie, and Ross Lynch (Austin and Ally) as her high school sweetheart Brady. The cast includes a dozen other uber talented singing and dancing "teens". Watch these official trailers to get your first look at the new Disney Channel Original Movie. Want more on Disney Channel Original Movie Teen Beach Movie? Check out the complete Cast Photos  and follow them all on twitter over on Babble-Disney Sisters. 

Teen Beach Movie premieres 

Friday July 19 8/7c on Disney Channel.

Just announced: 

You can pre-order the soundtrack to Teen Beach Movie on iTunes today! 

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.