Kickin' It - On The Set Interviews By Disney Sisters

"Kickin' It" 

Season 2 On Disney XD 
Airs Tonight! 
Monday, April 2 at 8:00pm., ET/PT

Photo Courtesy of Disney XD - Eric McCandless 

The Disney Sisters recently visited the set of "Kickin' It," aka the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy. It's the second season for the "Kickin' It" crew and we wanted to get the scoop on what to expect in upcoming episodes. We can tell you that there will be a lot more laughs and a lot more sweet moves! Not only did we get a lesson in Martial Arts, we talked about Disneyland, Broadway, Hannah Montana, Friendship and what it's like being a Disney Channel Star.













"Kickin' It" is a live-action comedy on Disney XD about a crew of loveable misfits working towards earning black belts in acceptance, loyality, friendship and adventure at the Bobby Wasabi Martial Arts Academy. 

"Kickin' It" stars Leo Howard as Jack, Olivia Holt as Kim, Jason Earles Rudy, Mateo Arias as Jerry, Dylan Riley Snyder as Milton, and Alex Christian Jones as Eddie.

You can watch sneak peeks and full length episodes on DisneyXD.com
Tell us, who's your favorite character on 
"Kickin' It"?

Ultimate Spider-Man Marvel Universe on Disney XD

Marvel Universe 

comes to Disney XD with new series 

"Ultimate Spider-Man" 

and the return of 

"The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes"

Marvel Universe on Disney XD will be the ultimate place for fans to find exclusive Marvel content, including new animated short-form series and the series return of "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes." The block will be home to Marvel's biggest superstars such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America and many more to introduce dynamic stories of action, adventure and heroism to a whole new generation. In addition to "Ultimate Spider-Man" featuring special guest appearances by other Marvel superheroes, Disney XD will continue to surprise fans with fun content like learning how to draw Marvel heroes.

We sat down with Logan Miller (Disney XD's "I'm In The Band") starring in "Ultimate Spider-Man" providing the voice for super hero Nova and his alter ego teenager Sam Alexander to talk about the new animated series.

"Ultimate Spider-Man" features a teenage Peter Parker juggling the typical growing pains of high-school with the not-so-typical growing pains of being a Super Hero. As the newest member of Nick Fury's S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, Peter finds himself on a team with four other teenage Super Heroes, Nova, White Tiger, Iron Fist, and Power Man.

"Ultimate Spider-Man" stars Drake Bell ("Drake & Josh") as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Chi McBride ("Boston Public") as Nick Fury, Clark Gregg ("Iron Man," "Thor," "The Avengers") as Agent Coulson, JK Simmons ("Spider-Man") as J. Jonah Jameson, Steven Weber ("Wings") as Norman Osborn , Greg Cipes ("Teen Titans, Ben 10") as Danny Rand/Iron Fist, Ogie Banks as Luke Cage/Power Man, Caitlyn Taylor Love ("I'm In The Band") as Ava Ayala/White Tiger, Logan Miller ("I'm In The Band") as Sam Alexander/Nova, Tom Kenny ("SpongeBob SquarePants") as Doctor Octopus, Matt Lanter ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars") as Harry Osborn/Flash Thompson, Tara Strong ("The Fairly Odd Parents") as Mary-Jane Watson, Misty Lee ("Batman: Arkham City") as Aunt May, and recurring guest star Stan Lee ("Spider-Man") as Stan the Janitor.

Mirror Mirror Review - A Snow White Story

Reflections on "Mirror Mirror"

On an early Saturday morning a few weeks ago, my sisters and our families made our way through the typical So Cal traffic and not-so-typical pouring rain to the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood to see the eagerly anticipated new Relativity Media film "Mirror Mirror".  Although it was an early call for a Saturday morning, we were up for the adventure! It was after all, our first time ever being invited to a Red Carpet Premiere and we weren’t going to let a little weather put a damper on things. The whole way there I kept wondering what happens to the Red Carpet when it rains. We came to find out, like everything else, it gets wet.  But, the plus side? When life gives you rain, you can also find some sunshine. For example, sharing your umbrella with those who forgot one, like let’s say, Gilles Marini’s family.  Yes, yes I did.

Speaking of silver linings, the day continued on with pretty princesses, child star introductions and an utterly fantastic party; all just jewels on the crown of the movie "Mirror Mirror". Of course, the entire event from beginning to end was an exceptional experience but even with all the glitz and glamour aside, the movie itself was extraordinary!

A fun, funny, and fantastical family film, "Mirror Mirror" was impeccably cast (I seriously have a huge crush on Lily Collins now and of course Julia Roberts was her ever-awesome self), cleverly written and beautifully filmed.  If the costumes aren’t enough to blow your mind (giving Marie Antoinette a run for her money) the landscapes will be. The panoramic shots of the castle were totally breathtaking.  Being a photographer, I am always impressed with rich visuals. "Mirror Mirror" was a true feast for the eyes! 

As for the story? Beyond the fairy tale theme which no matter what they say, never gets old, I loved the more modern messages woven throughout that suggest it’s time to rewrite the story. One of my favorite lines being the one that Snow White herself delivers, “I’ve heard so many stories where the prince saves the princess, it’s time we change that ending.”  I kid you not, the whole audience cheered. Being a mother of daughters…I loved that!

The Snow White in "Mirror Mirror" is beautiful and kind, sweet and enchanting but she also had a lot of fire in her.  She’s brave, bold, clever, cunning, smart, stubborn, tenacious and tough.  Oh, and she can sing and dance too. Do not leave before the credits roll or you’ll miss the charmingly infectious song and endearing video, I Believe in Love performed of course, by Lily Collins, Snow White herself. I doubt you’ll exit the theater without being smitten!

The Queen was wickedly funny and surprisingly endearing considering she’s, well, Evil. Of course, she horribly cruel and completely self-centered but the character was written and and delivered with such lighthearted sarcasm and wit, that you kind of can’t help but love her…in an “I hate her” kind of way.  Julia Roberts was perfect for this roll.

As a side-note, it happened to be Lily Collins' aka Snow White’s birthday the weekend of the premiere. Check out how surprised she is when they wheel her out a huge birthday cake in the shape of a giant red apple in the video we took below. 

Adorable.

"Mirror Mirror" is a perfect way to share some theater time with your family. With only a few more darker potentially scary parts (closer to the end, as to be expected) this movie is well-suited for almost all ages and from what I could gather from the energy that buzzed around the party that followed, the children and the grown-ups alike loved it! I know we did.

If you want to get into the Snow White spirit with your kids, check out these fun "Mirror Mirror" inspired crafts from Make and Takes. There’s a mirror and a crown craft you can do with your kids. 

Such clever ideas!

We’ll be eager to hear how you like the movie "Mirror Mirror". Leave your comments here and tell us your favorite parts!

Disney Store Celebrates 25 Years Of Magic

Happy 25th Anniversary Disney Store

All the Biggest Disney Store Fans 

lined up to join the celebration!

The crowd was growing and so was the excitement. The first 500 people in line were given

Limited Edition Silver Disney Store 25th Anniversary Mickey Ears.

First In Line....

Three generations of Disney Store Fans!

 Mary from West Covina, her daughter- Sophia, and her grand-daughter Lileanaz.

Disney Store Fans & Friends...

 Moms and Best Friends Sandy and Angie dropped off their kids at school and came straight to 

Disney Store to get their ears and have a "Girls Shopping Day".

Next time you're in the neighborhood, stop by the Westfield Mall in West Covina be sure to stop in and say hello to a few of our favorite Cast Members Mariana (seen in the video) and Karla (our cashier) and the best Store Manager Staci. Tell them Disney Sisters sent you!

Thank you Disney Store for bringing 

Disney Magic into our lives for 25 years!

Make sure to become a fan:

Disney Store Facebook

Disney Store Twitter

Disney Store Blog

Disney Store 25th Anniversary Merchandise

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY DISNEY STORE!

Here is just a sample of the awesome 25th Anniversary merchandise that is available now at your local DISNEY STORE. Including Vinylmations, Picture Frames, T-Shirts, Pins, Pens, Plushes, Figurine's and much more! If you don't have a store near you, you can also get all of this exclusive 25th Anniversary Disney gear online at DisneyStore.com just search for the 25 Magical Years Collection.

Thank you for 25 Magical Years . . . Here's to 25 More!!!

Make sure to become a fan:

Disney Store Facebook

Disney Store Twitter

Disney Store Blog

25th Anniversary Event at Disney Store

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY DISNEY STORE!!!

We're still celebrating Disney Store's 25th Anniversary week on Disney Sisters! We've been enjoying the special in-store Events every Saturday in March. If you have been attending, you already know how much fun they are! If not, today (Wed March 28th) is the BEST Event yet! It's Disney Store's 25th Anniversary today! HOORAY! (cue the confetti & streamers) The celebrations will continue all day long, and they will be passing out FREE Exclusive Silver Mickey Ears to the first 250 Guests at each store! (Call your local store for more info)

A few Saturdays ago Jessica's daughter and her buddies went together to share the magic and make their own 25th Anniversary hats. They had such a great time. They were even featured in the Disney Store Blog, Magical right? Disney Store is the perfect place to spend some quality time with your friends.

Also check out the great sales that are going on ALL DAY LONG in store and online! As their way of thanking you for 25 Magical Years, they're giving you 25% off today, March 28th ONLY! For more info check out the THE BUZZ.

Make sure to become a fan:

Disney Store Facebook

Disney Store Twitter

Disney Store Blog

Disney Store 25th Anniversary Quest

It's Disney Store's 25th Anniversary and they've been throwing parties every Saturday in March to celebrate. Our favorite event so far was the Disney Store Quest, it was basically a big scavenger hunt inside the store.

When we arrived we were handed a paper with 6 characters and blank spaces next to each one. The directions were to find each character throughout the store. As you find each one, there will be a word attached. Write down the word next to the coordinating picture. Once you have found all of the characters and written down all of the words, there was a hidden message revealed.

At that point we took the paper with our special note to a cast member, who gave us a really neat gift. A puzzle with the 25th Anniversary commemorative graphic on it. It was a magical day and one of our very favorite Disney Store Events. Please check out this video of Jessica's daughter Kaia on her Magical Disney Store Quest!

ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE . . .
AND IT'S AT YOUR LOCAL DISNEY STORE!



Don't forget to check out the Event Schedule (all events are free) and hopefully we'll see you next Saturday where they will be giving our the exclusive Silver Mickey Ears Hats to the first 250 guests at each participating location!

Make sure to become a fan:

Disney Store Facebook

Disney Store Twitter

Disney Store Blog

Newly-Designed Disney Store + Authentic Disney Experience

This week we'll be Celebrating 
Disney Store's 25th Anniversary 
We have lots of exciting 
things to share!!!

Have you seen this sign at your favorite Disney Store location?

Are you wondering what it all means?

It most certainly is good news!!!

While you may have to shop online to buy your favorite Disney Store merchandise for a few months... It will be well worth the wait!
The new "Interactive Stores" are magical, there are "imagination explosions" around every corner.. See all the In-Store Special Events planned.
We have included the Press Release sent to us from Disney Store for more information:


DISNEY STORE EXPANDS NEWLY-DESIGNED STORE CONCEPT TO 12 COUNTRIES IN 2012

Disney Store kick offs 25^th Anniversary year with plans to open stores across 
China, Japan, Europe and North America

PASADENA, Calif., January 17, 2012 – Today, at the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show” in New York City, Disney Store announced that its award-winning store design will be in 12 countries by the end of 2012. The store opening slate includes an inaugural location in Shanghai, China opening in the fall, making it the twelfth country to receive the interactive retail model. More guests than ever before in North America will experience the immersive shopping destination as 13 new and remodeled Disney Store locations are scheduled to open in 2012, and Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Utah, and Virginia will receive their first new concept store in the state. The city of Sendai recently held the grand opening of its first newly-designed location in Japan as thousands of guests shared in “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day,” and Disney Store in Milan, Italy will host the grand opening of its newly-designed store in February 2012.   Disney Store’s 25^th anniversary year is off to an exciting start, building on its success as a leading global specialty retailer.

“We take great pride in bringing the magic of Disney to families around the world through Disney Store destinations,” said Jim Fielding, president of Disney Stores Worldwide.  “As we reflect on 25 years of accomplishments, we also look forward to all of the new and exciting places Disney Store will go in the future and we’re excited to create ‘the best 30 minutes of a child’s day’ for the next generation.”

”We have laid a solid foundation and set a new standard for specialty retailer since launching our new store design in 2010,” said Paul Gainer, senior vice president of Disney Store North America. “Our momentum continues to grow,  and with the partnerships we have built with our landlords we have our best store opening slate to date, opening in premiere locations across the US and Canada.”

Disney Store Locations: US and Canada

Remodels and Relocations

·         Disney Store launched the entertainment retail model in 1987 by opening its first store at Glendale Galleria in Glendale, CA featuring exclusive products inspired by Disney characters and stories.   In spring 2012, Disney Store’s Glendale Galleria store will relocate to a new location within the mall and open with the new design ready to deliver an authentic Disney experience for fans of all ages.

·         Disney Store in the beautiful Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii will relocate to a new location and open the first Disney Store in the state to feature the new interactive design

·         From spring 2012 through fall, Disney Store will remodel and relocate several locations to feature its new design aesthetic including stores at Tyson’s Corner Center in McLean, Virginia; Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware; South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California; Queens Center in Elmhurst, New York; West Field Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara, California; and Westfield Valencia Town Center in Valencia, California

New Locations

·         Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree will receive the first newly designed store in Colorado

·         City Creek Center in Salt Lake City  will get the first newly-design Disney Store in the state of Utah

·         Disney Store will also open its second newly-designed store in Orlando, Florida at the Mall at Millenia

·         Scarborough Town Centre in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada will open a new Disney Store in the summer of 2012

·         Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Connecticut will open the first newly-designed store in Connecticut in summer 2012

Disney Store Locations: Japan, China and Italy

·         Disney Store in Sendai, Japan was visited by thousands of excited guests when doors opened in December 2011

·         Milan, Italy will open a newly designed Disney Store location on Corso Vittorio Emanule II in February of 2012

·         Shanghai, China will open its first ever Disney Store in fall of 2012

To find a local Disney Store, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates, become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore to stay connected to your favorite destination.

Disney Baby Spring Collection

This week we have been sharing all things 

DisneyBaby!

So, by now we're sure you know DisneyBaby.com is the new online destination for parents to learn and share about life with baby through stories, photos, posting memories, and sharing milestones. 

But did you also know....

You can also, see the latest in

 Disney fashions for baby, bedding, bath products and more!

   In the Nursery - Turn baby's nursery into a sleeptime safari with the new Disney Baby The Lion King Nursery Collection. The collection furnishes parents with everything they need to outfit a nursery, including a 4-piece crib bedding set, modern canvas wall art, a musical mobile and an animal print window valance, among other wildly adorable items. 

   Bathtime - From splish splashing in the tub to swaddling a squeaky clean baby in a cuddly towel, bathtime is always a fun adventure. To make bathtime the best time, the new Finding Nemo Bath Collection includes a fun tub with engaging toy bar, a hooded towel, bath toys, and more.

   

         Mealtime - As one of the most important times of day for baby, Disney Baby offers parents products essential to baby's development specially designed for their gentle little mouths. Available in designs featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and The Lion King, products include bottles that allow baby to control the flow of milk and pacifiers that fit the natural shape of baby's palate and gums.

Whether it's Simba in the nursery, Finding Nemo in the tub, or Disney Baby gear by Graco the new collections offer an extensive selection of delightful products for every magical moment.

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