Disney Channel Open Casting Call in Hollywood, CA

Have you ever wondered how to get your son our daughter an audition for Disney Channel shows?

Do you know of a child aged 10-17 who has what it takes to be the next Disney Channel star?

 

This weekend could be the BIG BREAK that you've been waiting for!

If you have an aspiring child or teen actor looking to audition for Disney,  
representatives from DISNEY CHANNEL and DISNEY XD are conducting an 

OPEN CASTING CALL

SATURDAY, JULY 12 

9:00 a.m. PT – 1:00 p.m. PT

Loews Hollywood Hotel

1755 North Highland Avenue

Hollywood, CA 90028

  

Parking is available at Hollywood & Highland Parking Structure (for a maximum fee of $15)

Make sure to bring a photo of your child with you, they will need it to register. (snapshots are okay)

Everyone under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to audition!

There is NEVER a fee to participate in a Disney Channel/Disney XD Talent Search.
This is NOT an offer or guarantee of employment.

BREAK A LEG! And let them know that you heard about it from Disney Sisters!

Leave a comment if you are planning on going to the audition! 

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!

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. 

"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

"A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 - Cast Interviews

Disney Sisters are going back to High School!
Not just any High School, but the school for Advanced Natural Talents.
Well, sort of....
We took a trip to Hollywood to visit the "A.N.T. Farm" set and interview the cast including
China Anne McClain, Sierra McCormick, Carlon Jeffery and Jake Short.

 "A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 premieres with back-to-back episodes 
on Friday June 1, 2012 at 8:00p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel

Photo Credit: DISNEY CHANNEL/BOB D'AMICO

What a great group of young Disney Channel Stars, with so much energy!
We had met China Anne before but it was our first time meeting the rest of the cast.
They each gave us an exclusive tour of their lockers - awesome!

Watch our YouTube Videos as we talk with them about this season on "A.N.T. Farm," siblings, twitter, music, sports, instagram, their own special talents and we even rap with Carlon! (Oh yes we did!)
You don't want to miss all the fun!

China Anne McClain as music prodigy "Chyna Parks"

Jake Short as artistic genius "Fletcher Quimby"

Carlon Jeffery as Chyna's older brother "Cameron Parks"

Sierra McCormick as brilliantly smart "Olive Doyle"


"Shake It Up" Star Zendaya Guest Stars in Season Opener 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 "A.N.T. Farm" Season 2 premieres this Friday June 1, 2012 
with back-to-back episodes beginning at

8:00p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel.

We have to give a special shout out to China Anne's mom Shontell, who is a wonderful woman, we were thrilled to chat with her! Now we know why the McClain Sisters are so amazing!

China Anne McClain Sings Doc McStuffins Theme Song

Today we thought we'd answer a question that we've been asked a lot lately,

 who sings the theme song to the newest Disney Junior show

"Doc McStuffins" 

on Disney Channel? We'll give you one guess . . .

 PHOTO CREDIT: ©RICK ROWELL/DISNEY CHANNEL

China Anne McClain
Disney Channel star China Anne McClain
(A.N.T. Farm) sings the theme song to 
“Doc McStuffins.”

PHOTO CREDIT: ©RICK ROWELL/DISNEY CHANNEL

We looked everywhere for the lyrics to the song, but couldn't find them anywhere. So we do what any Disney fan would do, we sat down & listened to the Theme song over and over until we memorized it. Fun way to spend a Tuesday night! You may not want to do that so we typed out the lyrics below for our readers! Happy Singing!

Doc McStuffins Lyrics:

The Doc is in and she'll fix you up. 

If you're a toy then you're in luck. 

It's OK, don't be afraid, the Doc really knows her stuff.

Doo, Doo, Doo, you know it's good for you.

The Doc is gonna help you feel better.

Oh, Oh, Oh it's the place to go, 

when you feel a little under the weather.

Let Doc McStuffins do her thing.

To get you right back in the swing.

Doc McStuffins, Doc McStuffins,

come let the visit begin, the Doc is in.

Doc McStuffins, Doc McStuffins,

come let the visit begin, the Doc is in.

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Disney Junior: Doc McStuffins on Disney Channel

Disney Junior Presents 

"Doc McStuffins" on Disney Channel

"Doc McStuffins" Premieres Today 
Friday, March 23 at 10am/9c on Disney Junior Channel

Doc is a young girl who is the "Doctor Doolittle" for toys. Doc's backyard playhouse becomes her clinic where she uses her special ability to communicate with toy friends to help them when they have physical or emotional bangs and bruises.

We got a sneak peek when we attended a media preview and watched a few "Doc McStuffins" episodes. This show is going to be a huge success for Disney Junior. There are so many important elements that this show touches on. Most importantly for us is having a girl as the lead character who is smart, a problem solver and playing a doctor.

Not only are we Disney Sisters, but we are all moms. Being mothers we know how many trips that we make to the Doctor's offices, especially with young kids. This show was created when Chris Nee Creator/Executive Producer, used her own experience as a mother whose son developed a severe asthma condition when he was two years old. She realized how intimidating and scary going to the Doctor can be for children. She felt that there were a number of shows that address the fears of children starting school, or going to a new school, but none that covered the fears about going to the Doctor.
We talked to Disney Channel Executives, the Creator of the show, and the voice cast.
What a lovely group of people!

Doc McStuffins games, coloring pages and more...

FUN FACT:

Photo Courtesy of Disney

Disney Channel star China Anne McClain

 (“A.N.T. Farm”) sings the theme song to 

“Doc McStuffins” pictured with 

Kiara Muhammad (voice of "Doc McStuffins") 

Get to know the voice cast in our quick interview:

(spoiler alert: video is for moms and dads)

"Doc McStuffins" voice cast as introduced:

Robbie Rist as Stuffy, Jess Harnell as Chilly, 

Kimberly Brooks as Mom McStuffins, 

Kiara Muhammad as Doc McStuffins, 

Jaden Betts as Donny McStuffins 

and Lara Jill Miller as Lambie.  

Doc McStuffins on Facebook

Roshon Fegan joins the cast of Dancing With The Stars

Disney Channel Star Roshon Fegan joins the cast of Dancing With The Stars Season 14!

Roshon Fegan will join the new season of Dancing with the Stars. ABC is referring to him as "Disney's Triple Threat" not a bad nickname for the young talent! He will be dancing with Chelsie Hightower, we think they make a cute dance couple. This is a great move (pun intended) for this Disney Channel star. If anything doing DWTS will help launch his career. He is already a fantastic dancer, you can see him showing off his fancy footwork daily on Shake It Up.

He will be joined by a whole new group of Celebrities including: 

Gladys Knight

Melissa Gilbert

Gavin DeGraw

Maria Menounos

Jaleel White

Martina Navratilova

Jack Wagner

Katherine Jenkins

Donald Driver

Sherri Shepherd

William Levy

 Last season Disney Sisters were on the set of DWTS when we

  interviewed David Arquette & Kym Johnson 

Here is a photo we took of Roshon goofing around with his Disney Channel Shake It Up Co-Stars at last years' D23 Expo. It looks like they have a lot of fun together! We're sure he's going to have a blast over on ABC too! Do you think Roshon will win? Who do you think will dance (again with the puns) away with the Crystal Ball Trophy this season?

"Dancing With the Stars" Season 14 premieres March 19 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

Disney Store Celebrates Platypus Day

National Platypus Day was March 3rd!

To celebrate we went to the Disney Store for their special event. Who doesn't love Perry the Platypus, the semi-aquatic pet of Phineas and Ferb on Disney Channel? Guests were thrilled to create their very own Agent P (Perry's spy name) Hat. Thank you Cast Members Judy and Maria from the Sherman Oaks Store for helping us and posing for photographs. Don't forget about all of the other Disney Store Events happening this month!

"Mom. . . Disney Store is making cool platypus hats."

"Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas" Disney Channel Holiday Special

We had the chance to meet up and interview the stars of "Good Luck Charlie" the hit series on 

Disney Channel at a recent press junket in Los Angeles. What was it like talking with one of the funniest families on Television? It was exactly what you'd expect. They were really fun, had hilarious stories to tell & couldn't say enough about how much they loved each other and what a privilege it is to be apart of the Duncan clan. So sweet!

This Friday is the world premiere of their new holiday special, "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas." It's kind of a mix between the 2 movies "Home Alone" and "Planes, Trains & Automobiles." All about the crazy adventures that transpire when the Duncan family, tries to go away together for Christmas in Palm Springs to Amy's parents house. Needless to say, things don't always go according to plan. 

Be sure to tune in Friday, December 2 at 8/7c on Disney Channel.

Minnie's Bow-Tique Week

There's no Business like Bow Business!

The Disney Channel's new short-form series, "Minnie's Bow-Toons," starring Minnie Mouse, premieres TODAY, November 14 on Disney Junior.

"Minnie's Bow-Toons," follows the adventures of Minnie Mouse and her good friend Daisy Duck as they run Minnie's Bow-Tique, a specialty shop stocked only with colorful bows and bowties.  The series premieres with a new episode airing at 8:55 a.m., ET/PT each day during Minnie's birthday week, NOVEMBER 14 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 on Disney Channel and DisneyJunior.com.

Did you know Minnie Mouse's Birthday is coming up? 
Well, in honor of her birthday, Disney Junior will be airing a block-long marathon featuring the new shorts and Minnie-centric episodes of "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" on Minnie's actual birthday Friday, November 18 from 8:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET/PT, as well as the following day Saturday, November 19  from 6:30 – 9:00 a.m., ET/PT.

You can also log on to DisneyJunior.com/Minnie to play Minnie-themed games and download new coloring pages, as well as see a special sneak-peek of the following day's episode before it premieres on air!

We've got  the official exclusive first look to share with all of you Minnie Fans! Enjoy!

D-Signed Bella Thorne & Zendaya Tween Fashion Show at D23 Expo

Back-To-School Shopping 
has never been D-Signed like this...


This video was recorded live at the D23 Expo 2011 by Disney Sisters.

ANAHEIM — AUGUST 21: At the Disney Fashion Show at the D23 Expo, Disney Channel's Shake It Up cast enjoyed the fashion-forward, dance-ready styles for back-to-school and fall, plus holiday looks, and a sneak preview of spring 2012 styles.

Tween Fashionistas, Watch This Video!

Disney has asked us to share: The cast, (Shake It Up) Bella Thorne and Zendaya were seated in the front row at the Disney Fashion Show, which featured new fashion-forward and dance-ready styles inspired by Disney Channel's Shake It Up. 5,000 guests watched models wearing the latest back-to-school, fall and holiday fashions and were also given a sneak preview of spring 2012 styles. The fashions included D-Signed Shake It Up line available exclusively at Target stores nationwide and Target.com; stylish Shake It Up-inspired footwear at Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com; plus chic athletic clothes from ivivva athletica that are coming this spring to ivivva.com.

Press Release- courtesy of The Walt Disney Company

*The models in the show were all darling and did a great job!

To find more on actress/model Ava Allan click here.