2013: A New Year, A New Disney Role

We are giddy to announce 
"A Whole New World" for the Disney Sisters

 We have joined the Babble family as contributors 
for 
DISNEY VOICES

You may ask what are Disney Voices?

We are a group of bloggers sharing all things Disney on Babble.com. Whether it be about Disney movies, television, apps or books we'll be talking about it at Disney Voices. Want to know anything about the Disney Parks or other magical destinations... Disney Voices will be covering it! Everything from crafts, fashion, games, recipes, photography, quizzes, family memories, etc. all with a Disney twist! Pretty awesome right?

As you already know we practically eat, drink and sleep Disney so sharing our love in a new space is thrilling! It's a whole new world!!! Stay tuned for even more "crazy sister antics" sprinkled with Pixie Dust in 2013! Needless to say we are over the moon about being a part of something as special as Disney Voices and we want to thank you for all of your support of Disney Sisters.
We hope you'll stop by next month and say hello...  

See Ya Real Soon!

Disney Parks Blog Shares Story Telling Magic

"We like to tell stories so good they're contagious!" -Thomas Smith

We've been reading and loving the Disney Parks Blog since it began in September 2009. As the one and only official blog for all of the Disney Parks they naturally have all of the latest and greatest Disney News the moment it breaks. But they also have a unique almost magical way of telling stories. When we heard that we would be given the chance to meet Disney Parks Social Media Director, Thomas Smith and Gary Buchanan, Social Media Managing Editor in the #DisneySMMoms Breakout Session called "Fire and Ice" we were intrigued and ecstatic. It was an honor to meet these two Heroes. Let us assure you, they definitely lived up to the hype. They were silly and serious, business but approachable and caring. These gentlemen both exemplify what a Disney Cast Member should be!

They put on a show, taught us a little of what they know and it was awesome!

Photo courtesy of our friend Josh Hallett 
Thomas Smith and Gary Buchanan

We learned the Disney Parks Blog works like a well-oiled machine.
 They have a large crew, a "posse" of 70 writers. Did you know Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman, Tom Staggs is an author on the blog? Several posts go out each day.
Seeing their editorial calendar made us melt.

What drives Disney Social Media Program?

Curiosity = Ideas

Ideas on Story Telling shared by Tom:

*Explore, experiment and try new things.

*Ask yourself questions like: What if? and Why not?

*Share your experiences!
Experiences that are anticipated before they happen, talked about while they're happening and afterwords.

*Bloggers should be like trusted guides that let you experience their story through a journey.

*Always remember: "Creativity Lights The Way!"

Thoughts on Creativity from Gary:

*Gary shared his all time favorite quote:
"It doesn't matter where you take things from, it matters where you take them to."-Jean Luc Godard

*You can build on an idea that's been done before and you make it your own.

*Gary suggests to "date an idea, don't marry an idea."

*And he shared his favorite Walt Disney quote:
"If you are coasting, it means your are going downhill"-Walt Disney

*Keep your foot on the gas pedal!

*Creativity is coloring outside of the lines.

*Have fun and play with no rules.
Through play you go from Ha-Ha moment to Ah-Ha moment.


Here's our tweet stream during the session.
There were so many great ideas, and quotes. We wanted to share their brilliance.

Photo courtesy of our friend Josh Hallett

Photo courtesy of our friend Josh Hallett 


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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.