We Are a Family of Everyday Heroes #FireAndRescue

We were asked to share our thoughts & experiences of our “Everyday Heroes” in celebration of the release of Disney’s “Planes Fire & Rescue.” This is a sponsored post however, all opinions are our own.

We come from a long line of everyday heroes in our family. Our parents and grandparents include members of the Military, Police Officer, President of the PTA, Race Car Driver, Judge, and a Fire Chief. When it comes to raising our children, we try to instill the same beliefs and values that have been passed down to us through the generations. Well, we are happy to say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. There are so many ways to make a difference in this world, and it takes all types of unique character traits to achieve success. We encourage our kids to stand up for what they believe in, overcome obstacles, and help others at all times.

Meet our very own everyday heroes and the special qualities they possess:

Determination

Julia is unwavering in not only her own personal quest to be the best that she can be, but in her desired to help others and to make a positive impact on the world. She also works tirelessly to achieve her dreams and encourages others to do the same.

Compassion

Kaia has a deep love for animals. She shows kindness and compassion for dogs while volunteering at the local pet rescue center. She makes a difference in the lives of the less fortunate four-legged friends, one belly rub at a time.

Courage

Iris has the heart of a true performer and despite the all the risks of being on stage in front of people—a vulnerability not many choose to experience—she truly shines! Whether she’s dancing, acting, or singing, she’s courageously charismatic and inspires the audience (and us) with every show.

Respect

Adam is well liked among all of his peers. He has an easy-going personality that people gravitate towards. He gets a lot of respect both on the field and off, and he also gives respect to others. He knows how to makes you feel good about yourself.

Strength

Taylar has incredible strength and drive when it comes to getting what she wants. She sets a goal and goes after it with all of her might. By using her strengths to her advantage, there is no stopping her. Girl Power!

Leader

Deven has what it takes to be a true leader. He is responsible, hard working and trustworthy. As the first born, he always sets a great example as a positive role model who helps to lead the way for his younger siblings.

Team Player

Nick is constantly working towards the good of the team by putting others first. By not only working hard and playing hard on his own, but also with the entire team to achieve greatness as a unit. He is an important part of any group he joins.

It takes a special kind of person to be an everyday hero.

It takes a special kind of plane to be a firefighter. 

Enter Dusty Crophopper, the rookie who will risk everything for the good of the others. Total hero material! In true Disney fashion, "Planes: Fire and Rescue" takes us on a high-flying adventure and tells a story about a rookie who joins the forest and fire rescue unit in Piston Peak National Park. Dusty finds himself injured at the beginning of this story and has to change his career, but soon finds another calling in aerial firefighting and an exciting new journey takes flight. With a hilarious new cast of characters on the ground and in the air, Dusty will have you routing for this unlikely everyday hero. Disney storytelling at it’s best filled with exciting adventure, a determined underdog, and lots of humor. One thing we love about Disney, is how they find a way to keep us parents just as entertained as our kids, fun for the entire family!

Just in time for the holidays, you can bring home your own copy perfect for family movie night. Disney’s “Planes Fire & Rescue” landing on Blu-ray and Digital HD on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Also on DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com.

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Disclosure: This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Disney Planes Fire & Rescue blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are our own.

This is Halloween Lyrics from The Nightmare Before Christmas

LEARN THE LYRICS WITH THE DISNEY SISTERS

We love Disney music from all of our favorite Disney movies - don't you?

Here's a classic Disney song that's just perfect for this time of year!

"This is Halloween" from Time Burton's 

The Nightmare Before Christmas

THIS IS HALLOWEEN

By Danny Elfman

(from Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas)

Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?

Come with us and you will see
This our town of Halloween!

This is Halloween! This is Halloween!
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night
This is Halloween, everybody make a scene
Trick or treat til the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween!

I am the one hiding under your bed
Teeth ground sharp and eyes glowing red!
I am the one hiding under yours stairs
Fingers like snakes and spiders in my hair!

This is Halloween! This is Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home,
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song!

In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise

Round that corner, man hiding in the trash can
Something's waiting now to pounce, and how you'll...
Scream! This is Halloween
Red 'n' black, slimy green
Aren't you scared?
Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll the dice
Ride with the moon in the dead of night

Everybody scream! Everybody scream!
In our town of Halloween!

I am the clown with the tear-away face
Here in a flash and gone without a trace
I am the "who" when you call, "Who's there?"
I am the wind blowing through your hair
I am the shadow on the moon at night
Filling your dreams to the brim with fright

This is Halloween! This is Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween!
Tender lumplings everywhere
Life's no fun without a good scare!

That's our job, but we're not mean
In our town of Halloween!
In this town, Don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise

Skeleton Jack might catch you in the back
And scream like a banshee
Make you jump out of your skin
This is Halloween, everyone scream
Wont' ya please make way for a very special guy

Our man jack is King of the Pumpkin patch
Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King now!

This is Halloween! This is Halloween!
Halloween! Halloween! Halloween! Halloween!
In this town we call home,
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song!

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ABC Family's 25 Days of Christmas has begun 

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"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

Learn the Lyrics: "The Great Divide" ~The McClain Sisters~

Take a peek behind the scenes of the McClain Sisters filming their music video for Disney's new Fairy Movie "Secret Of The Wings" then see below for the entire music video.




"The Great Divide"

I never knew I lost you til I found you
And I never guessed how close you were to me
and now I wanna throw my arms around you
Tell a thousand tales that will astound you
Everything about you tells me this was meant to be
Don't you see

I'm on your side
Let's take this ride
And together we're facing the world
doing things nobody's done before
And the great divide
Doesn't seem so wide
Anymore

I can't recall life was like without you
now it feels as though
we've never been apart
Tell me every time you think about you
anything you say I'll never doubt you
We're meant to be together
I can feel it in my heart
It's just the start

I'm on your side
Let's take this ride
And together we're facing the world
doing things nobody's done before
And the great divide
Doesn't seem so wide

And if you'll be there beside me
when I falter
(be there beside me)
Then whatever comes I know
we'll take it all in stride
I'm on your side

The great divide
It doesn't seem so wide

I'm on your side
Let's take this ride
And together we're facing the world
doing things nobody's done before
And the great divide
Doesn't seem so wide
Anymore

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Tinkerbell and Periwinkle "Secret of the Wings" Movie Giveaway

"Secret of the Wings" is a magical fairy adventure for the whole family. Seeing fairies in the Winter Woods, watching Tinker Bell go on a journey that changes her life forever, and new music from the McClain Sisters are all things that made our entire family fall in love with this movie! Disney movies about fairies are always good but even if you aren't a big fan of Tinker Bell and her Fairy friends, after watching "Secret of the Wings" we think you'll change your mind about that famous pixie!

 What is the Secret of the Wings, you ask?

SPOILER ALERT:

Tinkerbell finds out that she has a sister, yep, keep a tissue handy. Her name is Periwinkle, she is a frost fairy and she is wonderful! "Secret of the Wings" is the first fairy movie in over two years but it was worth the wait, we're so happy Tinker Bell finally has a sister!

The winner will receive a copy of the "Secret of the Wings" 
Flitterrific 4-disc combo pack (3D Blu-ray/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Download), a Secret of the Wings zipper pull, and a fairy-sized Secret of the Wings storybook pamphlet. 

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*Giveaway Ends 11/11/12*

 Entrants must be 18 or older and residents of the US or Canada only. Winner to be chosen at random. Winner will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen. 

Best of Luck and Pixie Dust to all who enter!

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!!!

Cinderella Craft Event at Disney Store and Movie Release

You're Invited to a CINDERELLA Craft Event

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

In anticipation of the release of Cinderella: Diamond Edition on Tuesday 10/2. . . .

All Princesses and Princess are cordially invited to an enchanting celebration of crafts and imagination.

Saturday, September 29

10:30 am, 11:30 am, & 12:30 pm

Plus Daily Events

September 28 - October 4

See a Cast Member for event times.

Exclusively at Disney Store. Contact your local Disney Store to confirm.

Make sure to become a fan:

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Pick up your very own copy of CINDERELLA on Blu-Ray and DVD including the animated short Tangled Ever After coming out on TUESDAY October 10.

The Avengers Discount Code for your Family Heroes at El Capitan Theatre

Want to take your Mom to see The Avengers this weekend for Mother's Day?

Or maybe you've been planning to take your Dad on Father's Day weekend?

Here's a special Family Heroes coupon valid on 
Mother’s Day May 13 
AND 
Father’s Day June 17 
at the El Capitan in Hollywood, CA for “THE AVENGERS.” 
  When you print out and bring the coupon (below) to the box office on those 2 days ONLY, General Admission is $12 (a $4 savings). 

With the movie — and only at the El Capitan Theatre -- guests can also take a look into the collection of Stan Lee, legendary writer of Marvel Comics. This exclusive display includes rare comic books, including “Tales of Astonish” -- the very first appearance of Iron Man, original helmets of Thor and Loki from the film production of “Thor,” a statue of the Iron Man suit from “Iron Man 2,” mini busts of Marvel characters from Bowen Designs, and an array of action figures Lee has acquired throughout his storied career. Guests can also take their picture with the Tony Stark wax figure from Madame Tussauds Hollywood. 

Puppy Love

"This is the night it's a beautiful night, and we call it Bella Notte. . ."

Love is the most powerful thing there is. No matter if it's the love shared between humans or animals. Love needs no words, just feelings. When it comes to the love between animals, we have our own little Lady and the Tramp in our family. Tracey's two dogs share what could arguably be called one of the greatest love stories of all time. She didn't get the pups together. They both came into her life at different times, but the bond they've created over the past few years is priceless. It's everything any of us could hope for in a true love, and lifelong companion. Meet "Grady and the Scamp" aka Grady and Junie and their obvious affection for one another is the stuff that Disney Animated films are made of. 

We call it Puppy Love.

Speaking of Puppy Love, we recently got our copy of the classic Lady and the Tramp and are falling in love with it all over again. And our kids are too! The animation, story line and songs still hold up for this generation. There's also many added bonuses in this Diamond edition combo pack from Diane Disney Miller called Remembering Dad, which is all about Walt. It's a great addition to our Disney movie collection.

Here is a video of two dogs re-enacting the famous spaghetti scene in Lady and the Tramp. It's pretty charming and we just had to share. 

Disclaimer: We were not paid for this post. We received a copy of the DVD for reviewing purposes only.

Pirates of the Caribbean and a Mermaid Obsession

Everyone's favorite Pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow returns - plus Mermaids! Still funny, still charming, still gorgeous to look at (Johnny Depp & the landscape) and still full of Adventure! This time there a few new characters, and they are on a quest to find the fountain of youth.

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Now available on Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Packs!

One of the Disney Sisters has a slight obsession with Mermaids, and loves how they were incorporated in the latest Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

Can you guess which one of us it is?

She loves Ariel, The Little Mermaid and all of her sisters. 

She wants to live in the Mermaid Lagoon. 

She thinks the mermaids in Peter Pan are just divine. 

She used to play mermaids with her friend as a little girl. 

She got really good at swimming in pools with her feet together. 

She even had a mermaid name too. 

They used to use their birth stone as their mermaid names, so her name was Diamond. 

Her best friend's name was Aqua Marine.

The mystery mermaid lover is... Jessica aka Diamond.

Here is some History & Myths about these Sirens of the Seas, provided by Disney:

These creatures dwell deep in the depths of the murky oceans. When surfaced above water, they look like beautiful women from the waist up, but below the surface, they’ve long, scale-covered tales.

Mermaids are generally considered vain creatures who spend their time combing their hair. 

 The siren voices of mermaids are so unearthly many believe they can drive men to madness. Often perched on rocky islands, Mermaids sing their alluring songs in haunting harmonies to lead sailors to treacherous waters – or drive them to their doom. 

 Some tell tales of mermaids saving sailors from drowning.

 In early accounts of the travel logs from the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard, his crews were ordered to steer away from “enchanted” waters, fearing mermaids or Merfolk.

Half fish, half human water spirits, or mermaid stories are found around the world – Each creature is different in appearance, but they have odd similarities:

o   Mami Wata – a powerful African water spirit, often portrayed as a mermaid.  She brings good luck and heals the sick, but she does have a temper and can cause confusion or will drown others who don’t obey her.

o   Lasirèn – This water spirit from the Caribbean Island caries a mirror and comb to groom and admire her long straight hair.  Her underwater world is called “the back of the mirror” as her mirror symbolized the boundary between the two worlds.

o   Sedna – a mermaid figure from the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, she is said to have been tossed overboard by her father into a stormy sea.  Half fish, half woman, she survived to create seals, walruses and whales – the animals that the Inuit people of this regions rely on for food and materials.

o   Yawkyawk – Australia’s Aboriginal mermaids, these young girls with fish tails were ancient spirits who made the islands and animals.  Their long hair resembles sea weed and it’s believed they can fly around like dragonflies and grow legs at night to walk on land.  They live in the sacred water holes of the land which are said to have the power to give life – so much so that going near a Yawkyawk’s sacred water hole can make a woman pregnant.  If angered, they can bring on storms.

o   The Lorelei – In Germany, she is a mermaid creature whose siren song warns sailors of the rocky depths of the most treacherous part of the legendary Rhine River.  The site of many shipwrecks along this main European waterway, her name is literally from the translation – murmuring rocks.

For a slideshow of some more Mermaid Concept Artwork from 

The Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides CLICK HERE.

Full Disclosure: We were not paid for this post. We were given a DVD to help facilitate a review.