Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Review

We were so excited to get the opportunity to see a screening of the new digitally released Disney movie Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast. We have followed the new Tinker Bell series since the beginning and love all the magic and adventure of the fairies of Pixie Hollow. The movies have been such a clever way to reveal a creative character study and captivating backstory of Tinker Bell, the beloved character that Disney introduced in 1953 in their movie Peter Pan (an adaptation of J. M. Barrie's story). If you haven’t yet discovered the Tinker Bell movies, you really should. They are darling movies that take place in Pixie Hollow and begin at the very start, answering the when/how/why Tinker Bell became a Tinker (adorable). Pixie Hollow is full of wonderful things including delightful cast of Pixies. Note: the voices behind these characters represent quite a list of A-List female celebrities, including Mae Whitman as Tinker Bell who hosted the screening of the movie we went to on the Disney lot. It was really neat!

The most recent release, the seventh of the series, Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast, focuses on Fawn, the animal fairy (Ginnifer Goodwin) and the NeverBeast, the mysterious creature that myths are made of) and how they forge a special friendship based on faith, trust, patience and fierce love.

We were definitely not expecting a movie based on fairies and mythical creatures to keep us on the edge of our seat but we were drawn in during the first action packed scene and the intensity only built from there. Beautiful animation, humor, compassion, kindness and the many endearing characters carried the movie as we (and everyone in the theater) we’re entranced by Gruff (Fawn’s name for the NeverBeast) but there were highs and lows and twists and turns that were, in a word, intense! There were moments that potentially very scary for young children (the NeverBeast is misunderstood, for good reason) but in the end, the Gruff’s true intentions revealed and Fawn discovers that her intuition about him was right all along and that they’re friendship was real. Thankfully, all ends well for all the fairies and Pixie Hollow is safe. As for the end of the movie…

SPOILER ALERT!!!

[Please note: if you don’t want any kind of hints as to how the movie ends don’t read on]

Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast takes a very sweet yet very sad turn. The way the movie ends is BEAUTIFUL; truly touching and almost unbearably tender. In other words, take your tissue. The difficult yet universal themes of love and loss are handled in such a thoughtful way, none the less, we cried in the theater, on the walk to the car and on the drive home. Heartfelt, authentic and tender Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast left us feeling very deeply about the themes of friendship, love, trust, true connection and loss. It was a wonderful movie and it’s available on DVD now.

We would love to hear your thoughts on the movie. 

Let us know what you think of it. Did you cry as much as we did?

Disclosure: We were invited to the movie screening as a member of the media. No other compensation was received. The opinions on this blog are 100% magical and 100% those of the Disney Sisters only.

December to Remember: Naughty or Nice

Naughty or Nice

This is one girl who may be on Santa's Naughty List. Hmmm... what do you "Tink?"

How about you? Have you been Naughty or Nice this year?

We're so glad that you've decided to join us on our magical photographic journey 

Disney Sisters: December to Remember

For the entire month of December we are sharing photos of Disney Holiday Magic. 

Disney Sisters welcome you to celebrate the season with us! All you need to do is post your photo at your creative outlet of choice (your Blog, Flickr, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr) and add your url to the linky below.

Grab our button and please use the hashtag #DisneySisters

Help spread the holiday cheer.

*We encourage Disney themed shots but welcome all images that express holiday magic and what it means to you.

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. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*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!!!

Halloween Dress Up With Disney Store - Part 1

Few things are more fun than dress up. Imagination runs wild and you can be anyone you want. Halloween is that special time of year when it is celebrated and encouraged to play dress up! We believe so many adults have not out-grown the love of playing dressup! One of our favorite Halloween family traditions is celebrating Halloween at Disneyland during Mickey's Halloween Party. This is the season to dress up and transform yourself into something you only find in fairy tales. Whether it be a super hero, Minnie Mouse, a "Brave" girl like Merida, a princess like Cinderella or Rapunzel, a pirate or a Fairy like Tinkerbell you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for at Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.

Here are some of this season's popular costumes:

ADVENTURE BRAVE MERIDA
COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume-$49.50
Gladiator Sandals-$16.50
Archery Set-$19.50

Your little heroine will instantly step into the Scottish Highlands with our Hero Merida Costume Collection, featuring Merida's hero costume, glittering tiara, gladiator sandals, hair piece, and archery set for plenty of epic playtime.

GAMES BRAVE MERIDA 

COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $49.50
Gladiator Sandals - $16.50
Archery Set - $19.50

Let your little adventurer enter the world of Brave with our Games Merida Costume Collection, featuring Merida's game costume, glittering tiara, gladiator sandals, hair piece, and archery set for plenty of epic playtime!

CINDERELLA COSTUME COLLECTION
Cinderella Costume - $44.50
Light-Up Cinderella Shoes - $16.50
Light-Up Cinderella Wand - $10.50

Our Cinderella Costume Collection is made of all her fondest hopes and dreams, brought to life with a ''Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!'' Add light-up shoes, wand and tiara to make the ball memorable well-past midnight!

LIMITED EDITION CINDERELLA 

COSTUME COLLECTION

Costume - $149.50
Light-Up Shoes - $16.50
Deluxe Cinderella Accessories Set - $24.50
Light-Up Wand: $10.50

See dreams unfold with charm and grace untold in Cinderella's Limited Edition Costume Collection. Her ballgown is newly layered with magical touches worthy of a Fairy Godmother, complemented with deluxe accessories, wand and those famous shoes!

DELUXE CINDERELLA WEDDING COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume-$79.50
Light-up Shoes-$16.50

Join Cinderella as all her dreams finally come true! Our breathtaking Cinderella Wedding Costume Collection is ready to adorn your bride-to-be with a trousseau that includes a deluxe gown, veil with ring and bouquet, and those famous shoes!

RAPUNZEL COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $44.50
Light-up Shoes - $16.50
Wand - $10.50
Braided Hair Piece - $19.50

She'll let down her hair with the Rapunzel Costume Collection. Add the fun of light-up shoes, light-up wand, tiara and her famous long, long braid for a Tangled role to play all day!

RAPUNZEL WEDDING COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $49.50
Wedding Shoes - $24.50
Braided Hair Piece - $19.50
Wedding Accessories 3pc. Set - $19.50

Here comes the bride! Your adventurous Princess will be all ready for her dream wedding with our Rapunzel Wedding Collection inspired by Disney's animated short, Tangled Ever After!

MINNIE MOUSE COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $39.50
Classic Shoes - $16.50
Sequined Ears Headband - $9.50

She'll say ''cheese'' in high-style wearing our complete Minnie Mouse Costume Collection. Add Minnie's classic yellow shoes and a sequined mouse ear headband with bow to make the sweetest masquerade ever!

MINNIE MOUSE PINK COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $34.50
Light-up Shoes - $16.50
Bow Headband - $7.50

Make her masquerade a sweet treat with the Minnie Mouse Costume Collection. Minnie's famous polka dot dress is matched with a big hair bow and light-up shoes for hours of creative fun.

TINKER BELL COSTUME COLLECTION
Costume - $44.50
Light-up Shoes - $16.50
Tiara - $10.50
Wand - $10.50
Light-up Wings-$24.50

Set any tiny sprite's masquerade soaring with our complete Tinker Bell Costume Collection. Light-up wings, light-up shoes, tiara and light-up wand add a pinch of pixie dust to her look.

Also, be sure to check out the Disney Trick or Treat bags available at

 Disney Store and at DisneyStore online.

And speaking of dress up:

We don't go anywhere without our ears. . .  well almost anywhere. We get asked all of the time where we get them from. We have a large selection we've collected over the years but all our Minnie Mouse Ears are exclusively from Disney Store and DisneyStore.com.

Pixie Dusted Smiles at Pixie Hollow

Our smiles were Pixie Dusted when we stopped by Pixie Hollow at Disneyland recently and had a visit with Rosetta and Tinkerbell. The Disney Fairies are such an important part of the Disney Family, they shower us with Pixie Dust and help keep our childlike beliefs alive. 

We do believe in Fairies! We do believe in Fairies!

Disney is all about creating magic, and when you visit the fairies at Disneyland's Pixie Hollow you can have a magical moment. Especially with the new made for TV movie Pixie Hollow Games part of the fun is you never know which of the fairies will be there. It's all part of the fun, when you come around the corner after waiting in line... the Fairy reveal! Just look at these 2 little girls who were in line behind us. They were in awe of Rosetta! And this little girl dressed as Snow White was fascinated with Tinkerbell. (who isn't) Look at these special smiles with the characters! We couldn't help but capture them all with our camera. It was definitely a very magical day for them. (and us too!) Don't forget if you can't get to the Disneyland Resort can also visit your favorite fairies online to at Pixie Hollow World. 

We are all smiles today because we are co-hosting the Disney Blog Hop with our friend Lisa Robertson of Babes In Disneyland. (Buy her BOOK) Today's special theme is SPECIAL SMILES WITH THE CHARACTERS! Although you don't have to write about the theme, it's such a fun one we totally suggest it! So if you're a Disney Blogger link up here with us and make some new friends! Share the Magic by leaving comments, becoming a blog follower, liking on Facebook and following on Twitter of everyone on the list. (not necessary, but it sure is a nice thing to do) 

Fly With You Later!

Babes In Disneyland Twitter

Babes In Disneyland FaceBook

Babes In Disneyland YouTube

Disney Sisters Twitter

Disney Sisters FaceBook

Disney Sisters YouTube

*Thank you to Lisa for asking us to be apart of the magic that is Babes in Disneyland Disney Blog Hop! Disney Friends are the BEST!*

Celebrate Autumn at Pixie Hollow

Tinkerbell is one of the most beloved Disney Characters of all time. 

Now there's a special place to play with Tinkerbell and all of the Disney Fairies at Pixie Hollow.Com

Here's some of the fairy-tastic things that you can do when you fly into the virtual world of Pixie Hollow:

Create your own Fairy

Explore the Meadows and make Friends

Shop for the latest Fairy Fashions

Get a Fairy Make-Over

Play Games

Make Fairy Friends

Throw a Pixie Party

We participated in some in some Fairy Fun the other evening with our friends at Disney Interactive. 

Making some special treats of our own. Anytime you add frosting into the mix, especially with Fairies, you're bound to have a sweet time! Look at how lovely our Pixie Hollow Tree turned out. (We are very proud of our cookie decorating skills!)

Halloween Time at Pixie Hollow

Just like the Disney Sisters, all of the fairies are also busy celebrating the autumn events going on now in Pixie Hollow. (It's one of their busiest times of year - well other than Spring, Winter & Summer - HA!) The Animal Masquerade has begun so fairies and sparrow men are putting on their critterific costumes and are getting the trick or treating started. (We just LOVE their tiny costumes - pictures above) Jack o’ Lanterns throughout the Hollow offer spook-tacular and tasty treats and there are plenty of games to play to win tons of fun items! 

Along with collecting “Trick or Treat” Silly Sweets Disney Fairies fans have a chance to win a designers dream grand prize by entering the "Sweet Treat Design Contest". To enter the contest just design any Pixie Hollow home item inspired by an edible sweet treat, it could be a cotton candy sofa or a lollipop mirror. (*enter by noon on Nov 1, 2011*)

For more Fairy Fun go to Disney Fairies official site.

Watch the Pixie Hollow Games Trailer coming this fall.

Flash Back Friday: Disney Costumes

We hope you've had as much fun as we have had checking out the AWESOME Disney Halloween Ideas at COSTUME WEEK by the Disney Sisters! We've showed you everything from costumes at Mickey's Halloween Party, to all of the great costumes at the Disney Store this year.

We thought we'd finish up the week with the Costumes of our Halloween Past. We've dressed our kids up in many Disney Costumes through the years. This is a perfect time to share them with you. We've had everything from Peter Pan to Tinkerbell. Figaro the Cat to Dumbo the Elephant and even Kermit the Frog. (It ain't easy being green) Each season is different and each year has been just as fun as the last! Going through our old photos and memories, it's so amazing to see how much of an impact Disney has on all of our lives. Is it the same for your family? 

Happy Flashback Friday Disney Friends!
Make sure to visit our friend Sarah aka Magical Days with the Mouse
to play along with us on Fridays!

Brenda Song Pixie Hollow Games Interview

Just a few days before the big news broke that Brenda Song is expecting, we had a chance to interview her at the D23 Expo. We did a side-by-side interview with our friend, and fellow mom blogger, Caryn aka Rockin' Mama. During the interview there were many Disney fans surrounding us. At one point they were crowding and pushing and for a moment I got a feeling of what it is like to be a celebrity. It was a pretty intense.

Brenda Song is one of our favorite Disney Channel Stars. She has been playing different roles for a long time on the Disney Channel. We have watched her grow up, and our kids have grown up with her. You probably know her best from her longest starring role as London Tipton, on "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" and "The Suite Life on Deck." Some of her other Disney roles include, the Disney Channel Original Movie "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior" and the Walt Disney Movie "College Road Trip." 

She was at the D23 Expo promoting her newest role as Chloe in the upcoming world premiere television event "Pixie Hollow Games"with her co-stars Tiffany Thornton "So Random" and Jason Dolley "Good Luck Charlie." In the latest Tinkerbell movie, produced by Disney Toon Studios, Brenda plays Chloe a spirited Garden Fairy who tries to help her fellow Garden Fairies win the games for the first time. The movie premieres this fall on the Disney Channel.

Although at the time, we had no idea of her pregnancy, now that I think back she was wearing a very loose blouse that day... hmmm. Either way Brenda is adorable, a very sweet young lady. She was truly a pleasure to interview. The Disney Sisters wish her all the best, whether her next role is a Mommy or not.