Disney Store Event: Minnie's Masquerade

All of the Royal subjects gathered this past weekend at local Disney Stores for a very special event.

To celebrate the upcoming premiere Minnie's Masquerade on Disney Junior the Disney Store threw a viewing party for kids and parents alike. So I dressed up my daughter in her cute new Minnie Mouse top (From Target) got some ears & headed to the mall.

Remember we gave you all your very own invite?
Well we attended the Royal Ball, and we had a Ball.

They kids got crowns of their very own to decorate with stickers.

They screened the Minnie's Masquerade Movie.

Then they all danced the royal dance. Plenty of twirls, spins and bowing.

After that the princes & princesses paraded around the mall a few times.

And finally were escorted back to their parents and finished up with a little shopping. As you can see all of the children really got into it. My daughter even made some friends. (All fellow Disney Lovers, naturally.)

Check out some of the cute new Minnie things at your local Disney Store.
You can also find most of these things online at DisneyStore.com

Thanks again to my Sherman Oaks Disney Store Cast Members! They always make every time we walk through the doors very special for us... And everybody else!

Disney Easter Finds

As we've been out and about this holiday, we've come across some fun Easter themed Disney things. We like to share these finds with you. What festive things have you found this season? Anything you want to share?

Here are some of the Must Have items for Easter this year at The Disney Store.

And here are some of the other cute Disney baskets I've seen this season from Target.

Hoppy Shopping!!!

Minnie's Masquerade Invitation

The DISNEY STORE is having another Party. The last EVENT was awesome! This Friday and Saturday (April 8th & 9th) at your local Disney Store they are having a Masquerade Ball for Minnie Mouse to celebrate the premiere of Minnie's Masquerade on DISNEY JUNIOR, April 11th. There will be special events and activities for your little mouse. You know that this Disney Sister will be there & I hope that you will too! See you real soon Mouseketeers!

*And have you heard news... The Disney Store just opened 2 new stores in CANADA. Rapuzel & Flynn Rider, along with other celebrities were there to celebrate! Awesome. For more photos visit the FACEBOOK page.*

Happy Disney Cruising

I'd just like to wish my sister Becky Bon Voyage as she sets sail on her very first Disney Cruise today with her family. They will cruise the Mexican Riviera on the majestic DISNEY WONDER. She already called me from the ship saying how amazing it was! (That's a true Disney Sister for ya!)

I wish you all of the magical disney memories that one heart can hold! (And I also wish that next time, you take me with you!!!)

Pirates Preview at Disneyland

Going on now at Disneyland in the festival Arena in Frontierland (behind Thunder Mountain) is a special 3D sneak peak of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN - ON STRANGER TIDES. Dates are as follows: Weekend Nights from March 25-April 14 and every evening from April 15-May 1.

This exclusive event to the Disneyland Resort, includes an "interactive stage featuring state-of-the-art projections, 3D film sequences and special effects that include bursts of flame, dramatic sound effects and theatrical lighting." 

You may even see Capt. Jack Sparrow himself, and rumor has it that Blackbeard may be making his presence known, so BEWARE! Dead men tell no tales! Argh.

Tangled Event at The Disney Store

This weekend we got our Disney fix by attending a SPECIAL EVENT that The Disney Store put on. It was all about Rapunzel, because the new movie Tangled comes out on DVD today! In case you were wondering we pre-ordered our copy and got free lithographs and a bag. Whoo-Hoo!

They had stations set up all over the store, with different activities for the little ones to partake in. They each got a sun flag that would be filled up with stickers after they completed each activity. The first up was coloring a Rapunzel sheet and finding Pascal on a page.

The next area had a whole Tangled Memory Game, that each child got to play. Pick a pair of the characters from the movie, and once they made a match, or two they got another sticker. Kaia just kept picking up different cards & handing them to the worker, who played along beautifully.

The last station had the Wanted sign of Flynn Rider, where the kids got to play soft darts trying to hit him in the nose, and then they received their last sticker. (Looks like they finally got his nose right!)

When they filled their Sunshine Flag up, they then went to the last station, where they were handed a personalized Certificate (see below). The Disney Store worker stood up on a ladder announcing "Ladies and Gentleman please join me in welcoming Princess Kaia into the Royal Tangled Court..." or something of that nature. And then everyone clapped... Yay!

Let me just say how happy my daughter felt at that moment. She had such a look of pride on her face, because she completed all of her tasks and got a reward. Disney knows how to make a kid feel special. She liked it so much in fact, that she wanted to go do all of the steps again. 

And you know what... They let her! 

I'd like to thank all of the Disney Employees at the at the store in Sherman Oaks Westfield Mall.

They were very patient and kind with my daughter and all of the kids, the day was a big hit. It was a lot of fun, we're looking forward to the next one -
Minnie's Masquerade Party on 4/8 & 4/9.

If I may quote Rapunzel on behalf of my daughter, "BEST DAY EVER."

Get Tangled up at The Disney Store

This Saturday March 26th from 12pm - 2pm

You're invited to your local Disney Store

for an exclusive TANGLED Event.

This hair-raising adventure includes FREE games, activity sheets & fun.

So bring your Rapunzel fans out and let your hair down.

We'll see you there!

Check out these cool Tangled Items for sale now at the Store, or online.

And if you want to make your own 3D Paper Rapunzel go to DisneyFamily.Com.

PS: Don't Forget that Tangled comes out on Blu-Ray Combo Pack, DVD & Movie Download on March 29th. (Which you can buy pre-sale at the Disney Store & get free lithographs)

The Luck 'O' The Mouse

Top of the morning to ya!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner...

Let Disney Family help to get you & your little ones in a festive type mood with these fun holiday crafts.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your favorite Disney Character - Mickey Mouse. 

Make these as gifts or decorations for your home. 

Here's a Candy Box that you can create. 

For an extra sweet treat, add chocolate gold coins or a rainbow of Skittles or M&Ms.

This Mickey Mouse with his Pot 'O' Gold would make a fun table centerpiece, or even something that an adult could put on their desk at work.

Print out this Coloring Page for your kids & pass the sheets out at school. (with the teacher's permission of'course)

Don't be caught without wearing green this Thursday. (OUCH!)

Make this Leprechaun Hat with Mickey Ears for your little Leprechaun. (My Favorite)

Make a bouquet of Shamrocks for a loved one, like a grandparent or neighbor.

Add them to flowers or a plant, it promises to bring Good Luck to anyone who receives it.

The Autism Society- Sensory Friendly Showing Disney Films at AMC Theaters

In partnership with The Autism Society, AMC Sensory Friendly Films are being brought to families affected by autism on a monthly basis to select communities. 

The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

AMC is thrilled offer the program at many locations nationwide — please click here for a complete list of participating theaters. AMC should be proud to be making a difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often for the very first time.

Upcoming Sensory Friendly 10am showings* include:

 

March 12 -

Mars Needs Moms

May 7 -
African Cats




All shows are at 10:00 am local time.

*Dates and films are subject to change.

Click here to see all upcoming movies

Walt Disney's Classic BAMBI is Back

Watch the movie clip below as BAMBI meets some new friends

Walt Disney’s

BAMBI Diamond Edition

Released From The Disney Vault on March 1, 2011

for a Limited Time Only

The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt’s fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more.

The new BAMBI Diamond Edition will be available as a 2-Disc Disney Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US/$46.99 Canada