"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Movie Premiere Interviews

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" 
debuts on Disney Channel 
tomorrow!

We are so excited to share the fun and excitement from the
"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Movie Premiere!
Today we've got interviews for you to watch and tomorrow we will share photos from the Premiere!!! The big day is almost here!!!

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices the role of "Amber" Sofia's step-sister.

Zach Callison voices the role "James" Sofia's step-brother.

Jess Harnell voices the role of "Cedric" the evil sorcerer.

Ashley Eckstein voices the role of "Mia" the bluebird.

Travis Willingham voices the role of "King Roland II" Sofia's new step-father.

Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess 
Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

THANKSGIVING MORNING

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Baileywick, Clover and Cedric

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" wants to learn to be the best Princess she can be and she quickly finds many friends to help her on this new adventure.

Helping Sofia in her journey are the three headmistresses of Royal Prep Academy - Fauna, Flora and Merryweather (the beloved fairies seen in Disney's classic "Sleeping Beauty") and royal steward, Baileywick, as well as a group of cute woodland creatures led by a wise-talking rabbit, Clover. Sofia soon discovers that looking like a princess isn't all that difficult, but displaying honesty, loyalty, courage, independence, compassion and grace is what makes one truly royal.  

Craig Gerber, Co-Executive Producer and story editor and Jamie Mitchell, executive producer and director of Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" and the animated series "Sofia The First" introduce a few of the characters that help Sofia along in her new journey to become a Princess.

Clover, is a bunny rabbit voiced by Wayne Brady.

Baileywick, the castle steward is voiced by Tim Gunn, of Project Runway.

Cedric the evil sorcerer is voiced by the totally awesome Jess Harnell. Jess voices many other Disney characters including most the recent Chilly from Doc McStuffins. Cedric's pet raven Wormwood is voiced by Jim Cummings. Jim is also the voice of Professor Popov, Sofia's dance instructor. You may also recognize Jim Cumming's voice as the voice of Tigger!!!

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Miranda and Roland

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Introducing... A Blended Royal Family
One of our favorite things about this show is that when Sofia's mom Miranda marries the King, they become a blended family. Sofia gets a whole new family, new step-siblings a brother and sister, James and Amber, who also happen to be twins. Sophia also gets a step-father, King Roland II.

Want to know little known fact about Disney Sisters? There is a Disney Brother!!!!!
Well, he's our brother, our stepbrother actually. Our parents got divorced when we were kids and remarried making our family a blended family too, just like Sophia's. We have a stepparent and a stepsibling. It can be challenging while everyone gets used to all new members of the family and the change in dynamic, but it can also be rewarding like getting bonus members of a family. We are happy that Disney is integrating the blended family into one of their shows. It will definitely help children who are living with steps relate to the story. Another little known fact, the youngest Disney Sister Jessica, is a Stepmom with 3 stepkids. 

Travis Willingham voices the role of King Roland II in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Willingham is also the voice of Thor on Disney XD's "Ultimate Spider-Man" and plays The Hulk and The Human Torch in The Hub's animated series, "The Super Hero Squad Show." 

Tony Award-winning actress Sara Ramirez stars as the voice of Queen Miranda, Sofia's confident mother, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Ramirez is best known for her starring role as Callie Torres on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." 

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Amber and James

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess"
Sofia's royal adventure begins as she prepares to move into the castle with her mom, starting a new family with her step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. And in case you didn't know, Amber and James are twins. We love that this show shares the ups and downs of having a blended family! We can totally relate!!!

Our parents divorced when we were young and we have a step mother and a step father and even a step brother! We're sure there will be many families that will relate to the issues Sofia will be dealing with, especially learning get along with her new family!

Getting excited for the movie? Us too!
While you're waiting for the big night, November 18th, you can go to DisneyJunior.com/Sofia to create and personalize your own prince or princess avatar, just like Sofia, Amber and James!

Darcy Rose Byrnes voices the role of Amber, Sofia's new step-sister, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." 14-year-old Byrnes most recently starred as Penny Scavo, Lynette's (Felicity Huffman) daughter, on ABC's "Desperate Housewives."

Zach Callison voices the role of Sofia's new step-brother, James, in Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess" and series "Sofia the First." Now 15, Callison began acting at the age of seven, landing his first feature film role in the movie "Kingshighway." Television credits include Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana," Disney XD's "I'm in the Band" and NBC's "Perfect Couples."

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

 "Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First" Character Description of Sofia

All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the movie introduces Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly transforms when her mother marries the king and she becomes a princess, Sofia the First. Sofia must learn to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty while holding on to her own hopes and dreams. Her journey to being the best she can be also paves the way for those around her to realize how special they each are. Disney's Cinderella makes an appearance in the movie to offer Sofia some words of wisdom – princess to princess. 

Create and personalize your own prince or princess avatar, go to DisneyJunior.com/Sofia

In "Sofia The First Once Upon A Princess"
 Sofia gets a very special visit from Cinderella.

The voice of Sofia is the very talented actress Ariel Winter, you may know her from her other role Alex Dunphy on Modern Family.

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior

"Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" Disney Channel Movie

"Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" the story of an ordinary girl that became a Princess.
All this week we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews and pictures of the cast. We'll even be sharing video footage straight from the Red Carpet Lavender Carpet Premiere!

Here's a sneak peek at the movie:

Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled family movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.

Below is video we took at the press event Disney had for "Sofia The First", the first child Disney Princess. Joe D'Ambrosia, Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Junior introduces the creative duo behind "Sofia The First" (aka "creative kings") Craig Gerber is Co-Executive Producer and story editor and Jamie Mitchell is executive producer and director of Disney Junior's animated television movie "Sofia The First: Once Upon A Princess" and the animated series "Sofia The First." Joe D'Ambrosia also gives a brief synopsis of the story of "Sofia The First."

"Sofia the First Once Upon A Princess"

is a Disney television movie, a Family Night Special Event on Disney Channel, and it will be followed by the television series "Sofia The First" to premiere in early 2013 on Disney Junior.

Premieres 

Sunday, November 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT 

on Disney Channel 

and 

Thursday, November 22, 9:00-10:00 a.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior
 "Sofia The First" also has a Facebook Page

Tinker Bell and Periwinkle Open An Ice Skating Rink at Disney

In celebration of "Secret Of The Wings," Tinkerbell, and Periwinkle a magical outdoor ice rink is now located in the middle of Downtown Disney. Last night we braved the Southern California cold (65 degrees) and ventured out into the Winter Woods aka Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. There is a very special event happening and being that we're sisters,
we couldn't wait to be a part of it!

The Disney Land Resort along with Disney Toon Studios has turned Downtown Disney into a winter wonderland to welcome Periwinkle, the winter fairy. Tinkerbell and Periwinkle discover they are sisters in Disney's newest cartoon Fairy Movie "Secret Of The Wings" now available on DVD and Blu-ray. 

"Secret Of The Wings" Director Peggy Holmes and Producer Michael Wigert spoke at the Grand Opening Event of the Ice Rink that's being called "Tink Rink". Presenting the new ice skating rink was Disneyland Resort Ambassador Rene Torrico; Vice President of Resorts and Downtown Disney Daniel Delcourt; and Downtown Disney's General Manager Janet Knox. The animated cartoon movie "Secret Of The Wings" features a new song "The Great Divide" from the McClain Sisters. 

Yes, there is even a mini zamboni to resurface the ice.

Learn how to skate!

We can't wait to come back during the holidays with the whole family!
The ice skating rink is open now through January.

We'd like to say an extra special thanks to our friends, "Secret Of The Wings" Director Peggy Holmes and Producer Michael Wigert for speaking to us about Fairies, Tinkerbell and Periwinkle finding each other for the first time, the importance of sisterhood, and the Mcclain Sisters singing "The Great Divide".  This is our very favorite Disney movie of 2012!!!

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.

Disney's Art of Animation Resort: First Look

While at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Conference we toured the newest Disney Resort

Disney's Art Of Animation at Walt Disney World.

It was an honor to be some of the first Guests to see it and we can't wait to share everything with you! In the next few weeks we will be sharing video, interviews, and even more photos!

The Resort welcomes its first Guests on May 31, 2012 when the Finding Nemo Family Suites open.

• Finding Nemo Family Suites—Opening May 31, 2012—Book Now!
• Cars Family Suites—Opening June 18, 2012—Book Now!
• The Lion King Family Suites—Opening August 10, 2012—Book Now!
• The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms—Opening September 15, 2012—Book Now!

Location

Disney's Art of Animation Resort is adjacent to Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Resort Guests can enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the theme and water parks.

Room Types

Disney's Art of Animation Resort features room types for almost every party size and preference—including standard rooms and family suites.

Spacious family suites are designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 Guests and include:

• 2 separate bathrooms
• A master bedroom
• 3 separate sleeping areas within the living space, which includes a generously sized dining or work table that easily transforms into a comfortable bed.

Resort Features
With 1,120 suites designed after Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King, and 864 rooms inspired by The Little Mermaid, you'll feel like you're staying in the middle of a Disney story with all of your favorite characters. Family suites are scheduled to open in May 2012 and standard rooms are scheduled to open September 2012.

Just outside your colorful accommodations, you'll find imaginative amenities, 3 sparkling swimming pools and 4 playful courtyards—one for each film—to complete your Resort experience.

Resort Services

For your convenience, Guests may take advantage of childcare, concierge services, valet dry cleaning and self-service laundry facilities.

Pools

Three swimming pools offer fun and refreshment. The largest is located in the Finding Nemo courtyard and features a pool bar. Two smaller pools, located in the Cars and The Little Mermaid courtyards, provide additional relaxation.

Recreation

Choose from a variety of amusements, including a video arcade, playgrounds and interactive water play areas that the little (and not so little) ones will love.

Dining

The animation-themed food court offers a variety of family favorites as well as Grab 'n Go market selections.

Hungry to stay at Disney's Art of Animation Resort? 

Check out this great package offer that includes dining!

Why Stay on Disney Property?

Additional Benefits of Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel:

• Extended Theme Park Hours
• Complimentary Airport Transportation Service
• Disney Dining Plan

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

Disclaimer: 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.