All Things Disney!

Tale Of Despereaux Review

2009-05-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

I don't believe this is a disney movie, I believe it's a dreamworks picture, but since I watched it over the weekend I thought I would throw in my two cents

I thought it was pretty cute. Had likable characters, but I thought it might be a little too depressing for the younger crowd. Most of the story seemed to be about getting back at people that had hurt you and while in the end it turns out okay, I'm not sure it would be appropriate for very small children that are trying to learn values. My children are older and I believe they understand but even after watching it with them, I don't believe I'd let them watch it again. It was cute though so I give it 3 out of 5 stars.

Do you have a 2 year old???

2009-02-10T15:40:00.001-08:00

I have a shirt up for sale on ebay. it's an adorable winnie the pooh super sleuths shirt.

I wanted to make sure that my readers knew about this deal. I only have one available and bidding starts at $.99.

if you would like to see what the shirt looks like, click here:

2T Disney's Winnie the Pooh Shirt New with tags

Good luck bidding and thanks for looking!

~Something for Nightmare Before Christmas Fans~

2009-02-10T13:02:00.000-08:00

Everyone in our household is such fans of the Nightmare Before Christmas, that we all have matching shirts!

I happened to get a hold of an extra one and have made it available on ebay. Comparing prices, it's the cheapest one that I've found. check it out here:

New With Tags Nightmare Before Christmas Boys Shirt

Thanks for looking :D

Thanksgiving Prayer~

2008-11-11T19:44:00.001-08:00

My Review of Ariel's Beginning

2008-09-07T07:25:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed watching this movie. We rented it for my daughter's birthday. I'm a big Disney Princess fan as you can see and although I think it could have been done better, it was still good. I don't believe I will buy it however and it definitely has nothing on my all time favorite movie, Enchanted.

The story line was likeable, telling us the story of what happened to Ariel's mother, why King Triton doesn't like "humans", etc.

The musical score to me was just "okay". I doubt they will win the awards that the origional Little Mermaid brags.

But the quality of the art was SPECTACULAR.

I would have liked to see the origional director direct this film if he is still around.

I am happy that they used the origional Ariel's voice for this movie and also Sebastian. Gotta love sebastian!

It's a good movie to watch once or twice. It doesn't have as many special features as I would have liked but it does have an adequate amount. There is a game you can play on it to find out which mermaid you are. That was fun!

I wouldn't pay $20.00 to own it though. I'll wait till I see it at the next yard sale :)

Enchanted Sequal?

2008-05-14T05:13:00.000-07:00

I have heard buzz that the hit Disney movie Enchanted is working on a sequal! Maybe even a few!

I imagine the rumors are probably true considering this movie made a lot of money, particularly in DVD sales. I even purchased this movie because it's one you'll watch over and over again, an instant disney classic if you ask me!

What characters would be in the sequal? would they introduce new characters?

so what do you think. Is a sequal a good or bad idea? Regardless, it's gonna be a good idea for disney, I just hope they do the origional justice. It'll be near impossible to top it.

Mickey Mouse Comic

2008-05-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

Disney Princess Party Ideas

2008-04-09T12:40:00.000-07:00

Author: Cynthia Marcano

The Disney Princesses are arguably the most recognizable
princesses on the planet. Every little girl dreams of being a
Disney Princess and what better time to become one than on her
birthday? With so many Disney Princess party supplies available,
it can be overwhelming planning a party. Here are some ideas to
help you plan the perfect Disney Princess Birthday Party.

Princess Invitations

Invitations are hard to come by. They can be found in most party
supplies or discount stores. However if you are looking for
something unique, you are only limited to your imagination. For
those limited on time or creativity, here are a few suggestions.

If you are on a limited budget, try finding Disney Princess clip
art on the and printing your own made party invitations. Disney
Princess clip art is readily available online. You can keep it
simple by adding the graphic to the top and adding the details
below. Its a no fold invitation. Tip: Make the invitations the
size of a readily available envelope so that mailing them will
be a snap.

If you have a bit more time and don't mind a little crafting,
try something a little more out of the box. The Disney
Princesses are most recognizable by the gowns they wear. Create
a variety of invitations each focusing on one princess. On each
invitation you can place one princess in her well known gown.
Embellish the gown by making it 2D. Cut colored foam or fabric
into the shape of the gown. Glue accordingly to the clip art.
Embellish the invitation with fairy dust powder or glitter to us
modern folk. Search online for Disney princess fonts and word
your invitation using the official font of the princesses.

Princess Decorating Tips

A Disney Princess royal affair needs to have the royal venue.
Jazzing up your party space to be princess perfect can be easy
as you want to as elaborate as the princess may demand. Using
pinks and purples are the common colors for any princess, but if
you have a specific Disney Princess in mind, using the color of
their gown is your best option.

A princess thrown is a must. A simple and affordable thrown are
in your reach. Use a standard dining chair and wrap tulle on the
back of the chair and tie a big bow. Measure the circumference
of the chair's seat and multiple by 3 to 4. That is the width of
tulle you will need for the seat portion of the thrown. Use
fabric glue and pleat the top of the tulle. Allow ample time to
dry. Place books or something heavy on the tulle to keep the
pleat together while drying. Wrap the tulle round the seat of
the chair and glue the ends together. Do not glue to the chair.
Use pins to keep together at its end to allow the fabric glue to
dry. The chair should have a pleated look and the tulle should
reach the floor. You can also make shorter versions of the
pleated tulle and than layer one on top of the other going from
the bottom of the chair up. You can embellish the tulle with
glitter or sequins. Do this a few days before the party.

Whether you decorate a chair or use a Disney Princess plush
chair that doesn't complete the thrown just yet. All thrown need
a red carpet that leads up to it. You can accomplish this by
using red construction paper or a red mat and lead it up to the
chair.

You can even add a tulle canopy above the chair for some extra
flair.

Disney Princess scene setters are are fast and inexpensive way
to transform your party space into a Disney Princess ballroom.
There are also life size Disney Princess Stick ups to go with
the ballroom scene setters. You can choose one or all the
princesses to adorn your wall. The princess scene setters work
well as wall decor and a backdrop for photos. It is an easy
alternative to making a castle from cardboard and is fairly
inexpensive. Its also just a matter of adhering to your wall.

Princess Party Games

There are lots of Disney Princess games that you can choose to
entertain your guests.

Pass the Poison Apple - a Snow White version of hot potato

Find the Key - Cinderella is locked in the attic, find the key
and set her free

Mermaid Charades - Ariel has lost her voice to Ursula. Think up
popular themes or scenes from the movie and act them out.

Guess The Disney Princess Movie - Sing or play a song from the
movies and have the guests guess which movie it comes from

Dress Up - While this used to be for just girls, you can now
find Disney Princess dresses and Knights attire for the boys.
You can also turn this game into save the princesses or for the
boys, fight the dragon. The dragon is imaginary of course.

Disney Princess parties are fun and classic. Its becoming a rite
of passage for every little girl to have a Disney Princess party
within her lifetime. Embrace her royal spirit and create the
most magical and enchanting party that she and her guests are
sure to enjoy.

About the author:
Cynthia Marcano is webmaster for href="http://www.allthingsprincess.com">www.allthingsprincess.com
and href="http://www.princesstreasurechest.com">www.princesstreasurec
hest.com. Find everything princess related.

Enchanted Movie on Blu-Ray!

2008-03-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

Alright, you already know that I love this movie. I've watched it about 5 times now since I bought it 3 days ago.
I stumbled upon a fantastic review on it and wanted to share it with you. It describes the movie perfectly for those that may not know much about it or perhaps nothing, and has fantastic pictures from the movie.

take a look here.

The best movie EVER! (for all ages!)

2008-03-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

We recently purchased this movie at our local store because we had been trying to rent it since it came out and they were always out.

Luckily, this is not a movie you will watch once and never watch again. It was fantastic all around. My husband even enjoyed it! it has some great humor in it, great special effects, and just a great story. This is a good one for the kids too, so really just appleals to everyone.

I have seen a lot of movies, and this is my favorite movie I have ever seen!
We paid the regular $19.95 price for our copy, but I found it cheaper here.

chances are, you have probably already seen the trailer, so here is a clip from the movie (probably my favorite part). Sure wish I could clean my house like this :)

watch and enjoy!

(The Happy Working Song)

Disney Cell Phones - Good Solution For Kids

2008-03-17T05:29:00.000-07:00

Author: Matt R

The days when cell phones were just for adults seems to have
past us by now with the availability of new products designed
for our children. Some of these phones look just like regular
toys whilst others look more like mobile phones.

Disney cell phones can offer a very good solution for our
children but there are a few negatives as they don't necessarily
offer a great solution for parents especially if you require a
high-end phone and carrier.

You can of course just buy the Disney cell phone for your
children and then force your control by simply using a web
interface, this way you'll still be able to have a high end
phone for yourself.

They do offer great convenience for parents whilst still
carrying enough features to keep the kids happy. And you'll be
able to keep control through features like family monitoring.
The only negative really is that they are not as high-end as
what is available with other carriers.

Disney mobile uses Sprint's infrastructure to enable them to
specifically offer a service which has been designed for parents
offering very unique services. Parents gain a fair amount of
control and are able know where their children are. Parents are
also able to control how much their children are able to spend
every month as well as being able to control who the kids can
and can't call.

These particular cell phones how great for parents who want to
slowly give their children a little more freedom to explore
their boundaries but still have enough control to keep them safe.

You will not find any flash high-end phones offered by Disney as
they are focused on providing simple mobile devices which are
inexpensive but still offer the traditional features such as a
camera, camcorder and they do offer some packages with Bluetooth
but with more limited features.

By using a phone which has been programmed as "parent" you'll be
able to set any monthly limits, block certain numbers and there
is also an excellent feature which enables you to send a family
alert which is a SMS that is then sent to all other family
members.

The ability to be able to locate your children and track their
whereabouts is obviously a very popular feature amongst parents
although I wouldn't expect 100% precision but it will give you a
pretty reliable rough estimate of your child's location which
lets face it, is a good tool to have in your box in this day and
age.

It can be pretty useless with older kids though because if they
don't want you to know where they are all they have to do is
turn their Disney cell phone off or take the battery out.

So, there are many cool features to the Disney cell phones for
both parents and children alike. It's possible to provide your
child with a completely functioning cell phone and also be able
to rest assured that you are aware of where they are and that
they are safe and sound.

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Disney World: 7 Fun Secrets Of The Magic Kingdom

2008-03-13T05:43:00.000-07:00

Author: Anne Marie Hayes

Article:
One of the amazing things about the Magic Kingdom is that the
Imagineers didn't just slap up the attractions. They put a great
deal of thought into finding special ways to delight and awe the
guests who would visit - by adding fun details and little
surprises.

That tradition has become a cornerstone for creating Disney
magic. These are some of the treasures you'll find in the Magic
Kingdom - (now that you know where to look!)

1. In the courtyard behind Cinderella's castle, there's a
beautiful fountain that features young Cinderella with some
animal friends. The backdrop to the fountain is a lovely mosaic
with a crown in the pattern. If you look at the fountain from
the right direction and the right angle, the crown looks like
it's on her head. This little detail foretells Cinderella's
future as the Princess of the land.

2. Remember the Tom Sawyer tale about whitewashing Aunt Polly's
fence?

Well - every morning Cast Members create their own mischief by
hiding some of Tom's paintbrushes on Tom Sawyer Island.

While your kids are exploring the island, they should look for
the paintbrushes. If they're lucky enough to find one, turn it
in to a Cast Member and they'll receive a special surprise!

3. At the Haunted Mansion, ask a Cast Member about the Legend of
Master Gracey. Most give a haunting performance. This is the
basic story:

Master Gracey was the master of the mansion. His first wife was
a tight-ropewalker - and sadly - lost her footing while crossing
over an alligator pit. There's a painting of her in the library.

His second wife was a young girl who was very close to her
family. She couldn't bear to be separated from them when she got
married - so she killed herself on her wedding night. (You'll
see her haunting the mansion in her wedding gown.)

After 2 tragic deaths, the Master reached the end of his rope
(literally!) You'll see him hanging in the library tower. His
tombstone is in the graveyard - on the left as you enter the
mansion.

Note: This story is quite different from the storyline of the
Disney movie "The Haunted Mansion". I guess the original theme
was just a little too whimsical (the tightrope thing), tragic
(the wedding night suicide) and far-fetched (the whole thing)
that even Eddie Murphy couldn't make it workable.

It does make for a cool ride though!

4. Check out the old-fashioned wooden telephone mounted on the
wall in the Market House on Main Street USA. It's a party line
and if you pick up the receiver and listen - you'll hear a silly
conversation. (Of course - then you'll have to explain to the
kids what a party line is!)

5. Waking up Tinkerbell

Tink is not any early riser and needs to be awakened every
morning. If you're at the park when it opens, make a beeline to
Tinkerbell's Treasures. (It's on the left behind Cinderella's
castle.)

The first children to arrive can ask a Cast Member if they can
awaken Tinkerbell. If they're selected, they'll take part in a
sweet little ceremony.

They'll tap 3 times on a small chest (with a sword or wand) and
say, "Wake up Tinkerbell!" She will awaken and fly around the
room so fast that you'll see dazzling lights and hear "Tink"
noises. Some lucky children even receive a certificate to
commemorate the event.

6. At the end of most days, (a real, live) Tinkerbell flies down
from the top of the castle during the closing ceremonies. Look
closely and you can see the wire she "flies" on.

7. Tony's Town Square Restaurant is modeled after the favorite
restaurant of Lady and the Tramp. Outside - in the cement -
you'll find a heart with the paw prints of these 2 famous
canines! (It's also an operating restaurant and a good place to
share a plate of spaghetti!)

About the author:
Anne Marie Hayes is the author of "Disney World Deals." She
loves visiting Orlando, exploring the theme parks and
discovering Disney secrets with her husband Al, daughter Emily
and nephew Robbie. Her mission is to help families realize their
Disney Dreams by sharing fun and money-saving tips she's learned
from more than a dozen trips to Orlando. Visit her at href="http://dw-deals.com/">http://dw-deals.com

Best prices on Disney Movies...

2008-03-03T03:06:00.000-08:00

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I managed to find some really fantastic prices on Disney Movies here.
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Disney T-Shirts

2008-02-22T07:14:00.000-08:00

You can usually find fantastic bargains on Disney T-shirts.
If you don't have a disney store near you, you do have other options. I usually get my disney T-s for my kids at the local disney store in the mall, but if that is not possible, I did find a place with comparable prices here.

Enchanted Life

2008-01-17T03:00:00.000-08:00

Author: Tsoof and Eden Baras

Article:
Fairy tales usually bring to life a fantasy about far away
lands, kings and queens, wizards, fairies and witches, trolls
and talking animals. They take us to a place where the poor get
rich and the weak gets strong. All fairy tales, (though not all
have fairies, like Hansel and Gretel or Little Red Riding Hood)
include fantasy and unreal scenarios. The more unreal the idea,
the more enchanting the story.

When you examine the classic children's tales you see that the
real fascination with fairy tales is the comparison between
fantasy and reality. Readers and viewers know the movies and
stories are not part of reality. How many talking wolves do you
know? And why would old women eat children? Who wouldn't want to
be a princess? How easy it is to kill a dragon?

Imagination has been a great tool for humanity since the Stone
Age. People have imagined things they have never seen before and
progress has been sparked. When Jules Verne wrote "20 Thousand
Leagues under the Sea", his fiction, and imaginary underwater
ship sparked an idea in people's minds to build the first
submarine.

Fantasies, fairy tales and science fiction are all stories about
an unreal world and are a wonderful stimulation for people's
imagination, becoming a great source for joy and creativity. In
the beginning, stories were passed down from generation to
generation or from one place to another by story tellers. The
enthusiasm and accuracy of each story was at the mercy of the
story teller and their sharp memory. In those days, every time
the same story was told, details varied, characters and scenes
changed to suit the audience. Later, written books helped keep
the accuracy of the story. Acting became a great way for story
tellers to pass on their messages and keep those stories alive.

The next stage of each tale was to add pictures. This was a
great way to help people see creatures they had never seen and
could not imagine: dragons, trolls, monsters, witches and
fairies. Picture books opened a new era of imagination. One
significant part of this evolution was the comic book.

The next stage in the evolution of fairy tales was the birth of
Motion Pictures - animation. Walt Disney, for example was a
great visionary who dreamed about times when all people, young
and old would watch animation. Sure enough, not too long after
his first creation, movie theatres are filled with people.

While animation was still limited to drawn pictures, advanced
technology has made the movie creators advanced story tellers.
With tricks of a camera, people can vanish in a cloud of dust,
animals can talk, outer space can be re-created and fascinating
creatures come to life. Some of them look so real the difference
between fantasy and reality has faded.

Last week, we watched "Enchanted", a movie in which fantasy
characters have entered the real world. The movie compared the
worlds. Surprisingly, characters from the fantasy showed the
real people, that life can be so much better if they believed in
good things.

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Happily Ever After

2008-01-04T10:13:00.001-08:00

Author: Tsoof and Eden Baras

Article:
After careful consideration of the movies I have seen in my
time, I have come to the conclusion that all those fairy tale,
Disney movies like "Aladdin" and "The Little Mermaid" comprise a
large part of my movie repertoire.

When I was younger, those movies were always interesting because
that princess was the prettiest and those animals could talk.
And guess what! Everyone always seemed to live happily ever
after. While they were all similar enough, they each had their
own appeal.

As I got older, I never picked those movies when one needed to
be picked, but I just happened to be walking by as my sibling
were watching them, and of course I had nothing better to do so
I may as well sit down and watch. They are a funny story, an
easy laugh and a good way to spend time with family. What fun we
have afterwards, imitating voices and repeating lines, it goes
on forever.

Being the daughter of a teacher and a life coach, I learnt
quickly that after watching a movie, we each choose different
morals and make decisions based on how we see movies compared to
our own lives. For children, fairy tales help clarify important
points and alleviate fears. They help to easily distinguish
between what is right and what is wrong, what is evil and what
is good.

All fairy tale movies tend to start with a sentence that is kin
to "once upon a time…" and they all end with "happily ever
after". They have delicate females who fall swiftly in love and
strong brave males that always come to the rescue. Ugly beasts
that haunt the woods and wicked step mothers are definitely bad,
and of course, animals can speak and will help in any trouble.
Sometimes fairies and genies exits and there are other worlds
out there besides our own. The poor and the good hearted always
triumph, and fears are conquered in times of trial.

In the past, these movies were a great pastime, an easy way to
entertain children by telling a story and passing on a message.
They were often legends and old wives' tales passed down from
generation to generation. These movies play a large role in my
opinion. They simplify things. They make every thing "black or
white," (so to speak), it is either wrong or right, good or bad.
These movies give the feeling that, yeah, sometimes bad things
happen, but in the end, it will be ok.

We live in a world where sometimes the evil person is not always
so ugly and easily identified, the princess is not always so
pretty and slim, and sometimes, the poor stay poor forever. The
good at heart don't always end up heroes, the fairies can't save
you and you cannot conjure things out of thin air. The dead
cannot be saved by will alone and muscles don't grow overnight.

Once upon a time there was a fairy tale movie. In the movie
there was a beautiful princess and her charming prince. They
experienced a great adventure and in the end, they lived happily
ever after. If only real life was so easy.

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Merry Christmas Disney Fans!

2007-12-21T06:50:00.000-08:00

Wishing you and your families joy and fun this Christmas. Thank you for reading my blogs this year!
Happy Holidays!

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Ideal Christmas Presents For Friends and Family

2007-12-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

Author: Lara Sawyer

Article:
Sometimes when it comes to HREF="http://www.fastguaranteedloans.com/christmas-loans-with-no-
credit-check.html">Christmas presents it is hard to
choose. One does not know everyone on the party and may be
afraid of give something that the person will not like. Of
course, the ideal present will depend on whether you are giving
it to a kid or an adult and how much money you are willing to
spend. Nevertheless, following is a list of possible gift that
you can surprise your loved ones with and that will surely be a
success.

Classic Movies

There are several classic Christmas movies that can be an
excellent present for almost anyone and there are various to
chose from so regardless the age of the gift addressees there is
surely one for them. Various titles that can be offered as
presents during Christmas are: White Christmas, It is a
wonderful life, It happened one night, Miracle on 34th Street,
Jungle book from Disney for kids, An affair to remember and
many, many more titles you can easily find by doing a quick
search on the net.

Chocolate

Everyone loves chocolate and it comes in so many shapes these
days that you surely can find a presentation that suits each
gift addressee. You can get those cute packages with chocolate
filled with liquor for the old ones and various different animal
shaped chocolates with milk for the younger ones. Also, a big
chocolate bar is an excellent addition to attach to a small
present when your funds are running low (everybody knows that
chocolates are cheap).

Wines, Champagne, Liquors

For the old ones, if you do not know them enough, very classy
and flexible presents are beverages like a good bottle of wine
(they come of all prices and shapes, some are local and cheap,
others are imported and expensive). A good alternative to wine
if you are not very familiar with it is to purchase a bottle of
champagne. There is also a wide range of types and prices so you
will not have a problem to adjust this option to your budget.
Finally, exotic liquors are always a success, they can even be
opened during the occasion and you can also have the chance to
have a taste of your present.

Jewelry and Ornaments

This of course is an option that you may think requires a lot of
money. But truth is that jewelry and ornaments are not
necessarily expensive. There are rings, earrings, bracelets,
necklaces of all kinds and prices ranging from ten dollars to
several thousands. Therefore, with just a couple of hundreds you
could purchase presents for up to four female members of the
family or even more and we all know that women love jewelry.

If You Need Financing

If you do not have the money for purchasing all the present you
would want to purchase, you do not have to worry because the
financial industry is also offering special products for the
holiday. HREF="http://www.fastguaranteedloans.com/christmas-loans-with-no-
credit-check.html">Christmas loans are easy to get
and very affordable in terms of interests and amount of
payments. These loans feature interest rates significantly lower
than the rates charged for regular personal loans and credit
verification is often not necessary so even if your credit is
bad, you can still get approved.

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The Details Which Have Gone Into Making Princess Barbie

2007-11-27T06:59:00.001-08:00

Author: Muna wa Wanjiru

Article:
Barbie is a doll that seems to span the entire world. You will
find this doll in a variety of clothes and costumes. Since many
girls are fascinated by images of royalty and princesses in
particular there is a line of princess Barbie dolls. These
Barbie dolls range from fairy tale Barbie dolls to replicas of
princesses from various countries.

These Barbie dolls are very beautiful and you should be able to
find various ones that portray different looks. You can also
find a Ken doll that is shown as a prince. You also have the
chance of buying videos that show various princess Barbie
figures. These videos are ones like Rapunzel, the Princess and
the Pauper among the many characters.

Other than these Barbie dolls the princess Barbie dolls can also
be found as an imperial Russian princess, a Dutch princess who
is dressed in the 17th century clothing. When you are thinking
of buying one of these princess Barbie dolls you will need to
take into account the person who will be receiving one of these
dolls. If the recipient is that of a young girl, buying one of
the Disney princess Barbie dolls or fairytale Barbie dolls is a
better investment.

These dolls are dressed in clothing that young girl will want to
play with. The various accessories like hair brush and animal
friends clearly indicates that these princess dolls are meant to
be played with. The other princess Barbie dolls are ones which
are more suited for collectors.

In these Barbie dolls you will see that the doll looks princess
from various countries look like. There is an Imperial Russian
Princess from the Mattel Dolls of the world range. In this range
you will see the many items which are used to recreate the look
of an imperial beauty from the time of the Czars. In some of
these Barbie dolls you will notice that much care has gone into
the reproduction of these dolls.

The clothing of the princess Barbie dolls are chosen to look
like ones that a princess will wear. For instance the Holland
princess Barbie doll is found wearing a magnificent formal dress
in gold. The bodice of the dress is lightly printed in muted
rose pink.

The details which have gone into making these dolls shows the
commitment to high quality that can be found in the many Barbie
dolls. When you need to choose a Barbie doll as a present you
have many dolls that you can buy. The most beautiful of all of
these Barbie dolls has to be found in the selection of the
different princess Barbie dolls.

About the author:
Muna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching
and Reporting on Barbie for Years. For More Information on
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Disney Travel Tips: What to Know Before You Go

2007-11-05T04:20:00.001-08:00

Author: Jamie Jefferson

Article:
It's hard to imagine a more exciting, magical, and eagerly
anticipated vacation than a Disney theme park adventure.

And because the prospect of the trip is so exciting, the
planning process can be half the fun. Here's how to get started
planning the trip of a lifetime - for a lot less than you might
think.

Order Your Free Disney DVD One of the first things you'll want
to do is take advantage of the free Disney Parks Vacation
Planning DVD. This official Disney DVD takes you on a complete
tour of both resorts. Go inside the parks and get a bird's eye
view of the Disney complexes in both Florida and Southern
California. Preview the water and roller-coaster rides and get
tips on where to go and what to do. The DVD also features
planning guides, information on affordable places to stay,
things to do, and upcoming special events. You can order it on
the official Disney Parks website. (Simply do a Google search
for "Free Disney Vacation Planning DVD.")

Hotel Deals The second thing on your list will be to find the
best Disneyland and Disneyworld hotel deals.

Keep in mind that you'll pay lower prices on both lodging and
park tickets if you book your trip during Disney's off season,
which runs from October through April.

Disney resorts have a number of on-site hotels, which bring lots
of advantages, including discounted ticket prices and, of
course, convenience. But the experience of staying in a resort
hotel comes with a price: as much as triple the cost of other
hotels.

If cost is the foremost consideration in planning your Disney
vacation, begin an online search for hotels near the resort
instead. Many of these neighboring hotels offer comfortable,
clean lodging and may provide a complimentary shuttle service to
the resort.

Accommodations range from value-priced to deluxe, with amenities
to match. Make a list of the features that are most important to
you and refer to them when deciding on a hotel. If you don't
mind parking your car and walking instead of using the valet, or
if you don't mind limited room service, then you don't need to
pay more for a deluxe hotel stay.

The distances to and from the park can differ, so be sure to ask
about the location of the hotel in relation to the park, as well
as whether the hotel offers complimentary transportation, such
as shuttle bus or monorail service. There are lots of choices
and you can find many different package deals depending on your
budget and preferences. The Internet has made it so easy to
compare Disney area hotels (and their amenities) at a glance.

Saving on Meals Disney does not allow you to bring food into the
park. But you can save money by having breakfast before entering
the park and eating dinner after you leave. Lunch prices tend to
be quite a bit lower than dinner prices at the restaurants
inside the park, so you can experience the magic of a meal in
the park for less.

You will be permitted to bring in bottled water, which is much
less expensive than buying sodas and bottled water inside the
park.

More Disney Travel Tips - Some hotels and travel agents offer
discounts to nurses, teachers and government workers, as well as
AAA, AARP and Entertainment Book members. - Make sure to
purchase your tickets before you get to the park, so you don't
have to stand in line when you get there. - Read your tickets
and passes and make sure you understand what you are paying for.
Remember, too, that some rides have certain height requirements
for children. - Walking the parks may be fine for the grown-ups,
but you may want to either bring your own stroller or rent one
for your child. - If you have a child who is too small for a
particular ride, take advantage of the Disney "Baby Swap"
option. All you need to do is tell the attendant. When you reach
the front of the line, one parent will be able to ride while the
other parent holds the child. When the ride is over, you switch.
That way, neither parent has to sit out. - The weather can be
unpredictable so don't be caught off-guard. Make sure to bring
an umbrella, ponchos and some cool weather clothing. Plan ahead
for rainy days by having a list of indoor activities you want to
do in the area, as well, just in case of an extended downpour.

Though a Disney vacation may seem overwhelming during the
planning stage, rest assured that a little bit of planning now
will make for a more relaxed, memorable - even magical -
vacation that you and your children will remember for a long
time to come.

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Disney Movie High School Musical 2 Debute this Friday

2007-11-02T03:42:00.000-07:00

Author: Jeffrey Lumpkin

Article:
I am an adult; admittedly not a "teenager" or "tweener". Still
it is hard to avoid all of the hype concerning the debut of the
new Disney movie "High School Musical 2" this Friday on the
Disney channel. When the original High School Musical came out
early last year, it became a hit movie within the industry. Not
many people, beforehand, could have predicted the influence that
this movie had all across the United States. Unlike most movies
which when re-aired on television have their Neilson ratings
diminish over time, it was not the case with "High School
Musical." The ratings actually grew with each airing on the
Disney channel. Indeed, just like the "Titanic" movie phenomenon
in the late 1990's when teen aged kids, (girls especially)
flocked to the theater to see Leonardo DiCaprio repeatedly, many
kids have watched "High School Musical" again and again. Disney
even began airing the movie with the song lyrics appearing on
the screen so viewers could sing along to the music. It also
allowed the two lead actors of the movie, (Zac Efron and Vanessa
Hudgens, pictured above) to become idols to adolescent fans all
over America. Indeed Efron, appeared in another hit musical this
summer "Hairspray", and I am sure that many 14-18 year old girls
went to the movie just to see Mr. Efron. Another actress in the
movie, Ashley Tisdale, (who is known for her appearance in the
Disney television show "The Suite Life of Zach and Cody")
released her debut solo album. The "High School Musical" CD
grossed the most sales of any album released all of last year in
this country. Disney broke the bank with sales of clothing
merchandise, videos, toys, and dolls bought by "tweener" fans of
the movie. High School music programs all across the United
States produced theatrical performances of this movie. Who would
have "thunk it", as the saying goes?

Actually with the power, clout, and influence that the Disney
network has, especially with kids under 14; perhaps it is not so
surprising that the "High School Musical" phenomenon spread like
a virus across this country. Disney is known for producing
movies that are suitable for kids. Parents do not have to worry
about their children watching anything on the network that would
prove to be embarrassing; graphic language, even the hint of
sex, racy dialogue, violence, etc., are strictly off limits,
naturally by the network. The original "High School Musical"
theme, which merged the influences of music, sports, dancing,
and a g-rated love story between two high school kids, had a
very important message which everyone can relate to. This
message was that if you have a dream in life, do not allow
anything to prevent you from striving to achieve those dreams.
Zac Efron's character was a star basketball player for his
school's team. His father was the team coach and demanding of
his son in his athletic pursuits. But Efron's character also
yearned to sing, and to be in the high school's annual musical
production. The young man was even willing to place his position
as a character in the musical production ahead of his role on
the basketball team; much to the chagrin of his father/coach. I
believe the message was that a person, (a 16 year old high
school student in this case) has to have as much believe in
himself, (or herself) and be willing to follow his, (or her)
dreams); without being swayed or influenced selfishly by others.

As I stated above, it was interesting to note how the original
"High School Musical" movie had such an influence, even amongst
high school students in this country. In an era in which many
high school kids throughout this decade have been known to be
fans of rap and hip-hop music, (along with their profane lyrics
and degradation of females), the USA Today newspaper several
weeks ago ran a front page story about the Disney musical/movie.
This article discussed the positive influence that the movie had
generated in America, and how the original CD released last year
had dwarfed the sales of all other rap and similar music of that
genre. Indeed rap albums released during the year 2006 had
dropped substantially as many high school aged kids chose to
invest their money in an album from a Disney movie. I hope that
I am not naive in believing that perhaps teen aged kids are
sending a message to the "50-Cent's" of the world. The message
is that many 12-17 year old adolescents are suddenly being
turned off by X-rated rap, foul-mouthed lyrics, and words to
music that portray women as sexual objects; and for these women
to be used and abused by men.

For that I say: Go "High School Musical"!! Even as an adult, I
will probably have my television tuned to the Disney Channel
this Friday at 8 pm. - when the "High School Musical 2" movie
debuts. I'd watch that anytime over a rap concert in which the
featured artist spews every swear word known to mankind when
performing his/her songs!

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All about Disney Pixar Cars you must know

2007-10-17T04:10:00.001-07:00

Author: Pary

Article:
So, you want to have a look at those cool disney pixar car toys.
Well, I can't say enough about these toys! They are really made
good and feel great in your hands. Small enough to carry around
and big enough for little hands.

But the quality of these pixar car toys actually depends on the
manufacturer and the vendor. By the way, people are buying these
up like hot cakes and there is enough proof that people are
willing to shell out the cash for these.

Especially for the ones that are harder to find.

A lot of cool characters have been generally sold out and there
has been a rush on these toys even before the movie release.
Hopefully as time goes on and if they keep producing them they
will be easier to come by. It feels so good having all the
characters and at least one of each for the kids, maybe even
more for collecting. These die-cast action sized vehicles are
really must collectibles.

There are just a variety of character based toys and the
playsets available.The most popular being the lightning mcqueen,
ramone , sally, mater, yeti, lizzie, bob car cutlass, stanley,
red, boost, hudson hornet, king, yeti, dale jr. and so on.

My favorite is the fire engine.It's durable and tried and tested
truly.Stanley is plastic and breaks easily, you must remember
Stanley went through a lot of activity, tearing up the road in
the movie, which of course the kids try to re-create in scenes
of their own on the floor.So, be careful there.

But the point is where can you actually get a good deal
especially if you are kind of collectible nature ? Now, first of
all some vendors would provide them at below manufacturer's
price but you've got to be careful as there may be some who
would just take your money and would send you some custom made
crap or something. Others would give them at a price which is
unreasonable. Believe me , it doesn't require great money to get
your kid enjoying at his best.

In hope, I found out some really reliable merchant stores who
are the best for giving them your money to. So, don't risk your
money and check them out.

Here are the links :-

1. disney pixar cars
Excellent place to look for disney pixar car toys.

2. target="_top">Disney Cars Superstore A good store for all
related stuff to disney pixar cars.

But you must do it as soon as possible since either the popular
characters won't be available for long or the price is going to
shoot up. Best of luck!!

About the author:
Pary is a lover of kids' toys and games, reviews them and makes
comments on ecommerce sites related to kids' stuff.

Shopping Disney Brand Reserved For Grown Ups

2007-10-15T09:10:00.001-07:00

Author: Mark Jackson

Article:
Kids of all ages are excited when they receive a gift from
Disney Shopping, but as the official Disney brand online
shopping site points out, only grown ups can buy stuff at the
Disney store. Whether it is a fun costume or toys or branded
clothing the perfect gift or games can be found at the online
shopping hub of the Disney Company. The Disney Company is one
that has been trusted for years. It all started with a cartoon,
then a theme park, and finally a multi-billion dollar product
company.

At one of the Disney shops, a family can find everything related
to the company that has become synonymous with fun, including
vacation packages at one of its theme parks, tickets to the
parks and the outfits to wear while visiting one of them. Just
traveling to the beach dress up in a Tinkerbelle swimsuit or
carry the toys and clothing in a Cars beach tote. Disney not
only carries vacation items however.

To find the perfect gift for friends and relatives, the branded
toys, games and clothing are always choices and there is sure to
be something for everyone on your gist list, regardless of their
age. There is bound to be a character that fits the personality
of everyone you know.

All items for family entertainment from Disney are acceptable
for all members of the family, and kid-friendly toys, board
games, video games and adventure games will not only prove fun
and entertaining, but also can be educational. Whether teaching
music, math or geography or life lessons such as sharing and
being nice to your neighbor, Disney products have long been
associated with teaching while having fun.

For collectors on your shopping list, there is little else that
sparks as much excitement as helping someone add to their
collection of Disney products, regardless of its size. One of
the first cartoons, Mickey Mouse, has been a staple of
collectors since he made his screen debut, joined by other
famous character Goofy and Minnie Mouse.

Nowhere else can a person find authentic Disney characters or
the clothing to dress up as one of the famous characters. From
Cinderella to Ariel for the young ladies on your shopping list
to the characters introduced in Pirates of the Caribbean as well
as Mickey, Pooh and Toy Story, the costumes and action figures
can let the children relive the movies while the older
"children" keep the memories alive with collectible items.

Toys and games for parties along with plates, cups and napkins
for the little homemakers in the neighborhood can add to the
imagination while hosting parties for the Disney characters
living in your neighborhood.

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Important News

2007-10-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

If you live in or will be visiting the Woodbridge, Virginia area soon, please note that their Disney Store Outlet is closed for remodeling... and I really hope they reopen soon. At least before christmas!!!

I got a bunch of meet the robinsons dollsthere for next to nothing. I guess I would have bought them all if I knew they were giving them away so they could do their remodel. :( Oh well, lets hope they open soon and in the meantime, you can find tons of Meet the Robinsons toys, not to mention any other toy you could possibly think of by clicking here.

Know what your kids are watching

2007-09-28T09:11:00.001-07:00