I'm so, so excited for Finding Dory. My whole family loved Finding Nemo and of course Dory was our favorite character, so we're excited to have an adventure focused on her! I can't wait to learn more about her and perhaps meet her family!I'm so excited to share with you the newest trailer for the film.I think the trailer is both cute and funny. I'm so excited for next summer. We will definitely be heading to the theater June 17, 2016 for Finding Dory! … [Read more...]
Get Emotional with Inside Out NOW Available
A definite perk of working with Disney is receiving my favorite Disney movies when they come out on Blu-ray. NOW AVAILABLE is Inside Out. This adorable film is available on Blu-ray combo, digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere.My whole family loved this film so much. The characters were so cute and so relatable. The movie has really made me pause to think about my emotions at times when they get feeling really strong. My children love to talk about different emotions they are feeling also, … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Hotel Features Every Guest Needs to See
Disney World has some of the most incredible hotels in the world, with every detail really planned out and thought of in terms of the value it is going to add to the guest experience. When your resort is at a destination like Disney, it is going to take a lot for anything else to be remotely impressive. Disney World hotels happen to have several really cool features, add ons, and special attractions that every guest should really see regardless of whether or not they are staying in a resort. … [Read more...]
What kind of dreamer are you?
The theme throughout Tomorrowland is that of innovation and following your dreams. All of the big ideas we have in the world started with a dream. When we follow those dreams, amazing things take flight.Have you seen the fun quizzes around the internet about different topics? Well now there is a Dreamer's Quiz to help you see what kind of dreamer your child (or yourself) is. Visit that link and on the right side of the page is the quiz.My daughter took the quiz and she got "Artistic … [Read more...]
5 Affordable Disney World Area Hotel Options
Families on a budget spend months planning out their family vacation to Disney World and it takes just as long to budget for it. It takes some work to find all the best deals, affordable options that work for your family, and hotels that are great places to stay. When it comes to your Disney vacation, the hotel and tickets are the most expensive items, but you can save money when it comes to the hotel that you choose. Sometimes this might mean making do without a few amenities, staying off … [Read more...]
Reminiscing About Aladdin
I've mentioned many times before on my blog that when I was growing up I was only allowed to watch Disney movies on Sunday's. We had a pretty impressive VHS collection of all the animated Disney movies and so rotating through was easy. Because of this rule in my home I had more Disney movies memorized. Aladdin was no different.When I was younger (and still mostly now) I could quote the entire movie while I was watching it. My favorite part? When Iago copies Jafar saying "Problem with your … [Read more...]
Talking Tomorrowland with Director Brad Bird
Brad Bird has some impressive titles under his belt from "Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol" to "The Incredibles" and "Ratatouille". Brad started drawing animated shorts when we was 11 so it's natural that he found his way into this profession.Talking to Brad Bird, the director of Tomorrowland, was pretty exciting. Brad has had some amazing experience that led up to him making Tomorrowland and including some great features on the upcoming Blu-ray combo.One of the bonus features I think … [Read more...]
Bringing Aladdin’s Genie to Life
One of the most incredible interviews, that had me in tears several times, was with Eric Goldberg. This man is the animator of Genie, from Aladdin, so you can imagine he has some funny stories to tell. Eric was the first animator on Genie while everyone else was wrapping up Beauty and the Beast.Many times during the interview Eric mentioned his inspiration, Al Hirschfeld, whom he replicated his 'S' curves and drawing style. This matched the Arabian theme of Aladdin as well. Eventually, Eric … [Read more...]
Dreaming with Disney Imagineers
It isn't everyday you get to sit down and have a discussion with Disney Imagineers. Sitting around a circle banquet table inside Disneyland in Anaheim California, 5 bloggers, myself and a couple special Disney imagineers had some neat conversations about dreams, incredible projects and inspiration. Charita Carter Charita has worked for Walt Disney Imagineering for 17 years. She started in the accounting department since her degree is in accounting. Through her own ambitions and her experience … [Read more...]
Aladdin Diamond Edition plus Bonus Clip
Growing up I loved Aladdin. It was one of my very favorite Disney movies because I thought the music was so fun and of course the Genie was a hilarious character.The Diamond Edition of Aladdin is coming!! Get ready for some enhanced goodness and awesome new bonus clips! You can get Aladdin on Disney Movies Anywhere and Digital HD on September 29. See why I recommend that version here.Something that I'm so excited about with this Diamond Edition are some of the bonus features coming out, … [Read more...]
Talking Tomorrowland with Athena and Young Frank
During my awesome trip to LA for the Disneyland 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration we were able to sit down with Raffey Cassidy and Thomas Robinson who play Athena and Young Frank in the film Tomorrowland. Since I had just seen the movie a few days before I was very excited to get to chat with these cute kids. Raffey Cassidy Raffey is a darling teenage girl with a lovely English accent. I really enjoyed speaking with her as she is very mature and thoughtful for her age. She already has an … [Read more...]
Disney Movies Anywhere
I received a free digital download of Avengers: Age of Ultron. All opinions are my own. Disney Movies Anywhere has been my favorite app for a couple months now. With Disney Movies Anywhere you can stream or play downloaded movies from phones and most devices. I had a lot of fun going through all of the Disney movies we own inserting their digital codes (which I thought were just Disney Movie Rewards points, but ended up also being the digital movie) into the app and downloading each … [Read more...]
Disneyland 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration
As part of my trip to Los Angeles for the #TomorrowlandBloggers Event and the #AladdinBloggers Event we were able to spend the day at Disneyland. In the morning we had interviews, which I'll share later, and in the afternoon we were able to have some free time in the parks.Disneyland has really gone all out for the 60th Anniversary by adding bling to the entire park, adding a new shows and a parade, new celebratory foods and food containers and lots of 60th anniversary merchandise.A fun … [Read more...]
To Disneyland I Go #TomorrowlandBloggers #AladdinBloggers
I was invited on an all expense paid trip to help promote the Disney Home Releases of Tomorrowland and the diamond edition of Aladdin. All opinions are my own.I really enjoy going on these Disney press trip because it's fun to learn insider info on the movies we are covering. This time around we are focusing on Disney Home Releases (read: blu-rays)SYNOPSIS: Climb aboard for a magical carpet ride with nonstop laughs, action-packed adventure and Academy Award®–winning music that will … [Read more...]
Cinderella On Blu-ray Combo Pack NOW
Last night my husband and I watch Cinderella for the first time. I'm a big fan of the original Disney animated version so I was nervous that the story would get changed a great deal like Disney's other live action movies have done in the past. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the story, though with changes, basically follows the same storyline.It is a beautiful story with such a wonderful message "Have courage and be kind." As I was watching the movie I kept thinking that I couldn't … [Read more...]
