Announcement: Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule coming to Disney DVD December 6th!

Disney’s newest princess comes to DVD with the release of Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule just in time for the Holidays!  Join Elena as she learns about being a princess who will one day become a queen and rule her kingdom. She’s saved her kingdom from an evil sorceress who was trying to destroy Avalor, but that was the easy part!  Elena's journey leads her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

 

This DVD is packed with laughs, new characters to cherish, and heart, Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule is a must-own for the entire family! Includes Four Full Episodes and a FREE Exclusive Projecting Scepter – A Great Holiday Gift! Bring home this charming series on Disney DVD December 6th!

Teen Beach Movie 2 Is Coming to DVD on June 26th!

Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun as Teen Beach 2 splashes on Disney DVD June 26th! Packed with electrifying song and dance numbers, this DVD includes never-before-seen bonus features and an exclusive friendship necklace. “Wow-abunga” fun for everyone! 

FREE: Make Your Disney Side Family Decal #DisneySide

You will see me post lots about showing my Disney Side because I was picked to be a Disney Side party host and I am super excited!  I just found an adorable freebie and wanted to share it with all of my readers!  Right now you can create a cute decal like the one above and Disney will print it and mail it to you for FREE.  Just click here to head over to the website and once you are there click "Get Started" to make your design.  I got an email confirmation that mine will arrive in 4-6 weeks.

SOFIA THE FIRST: THE ENCHANTED FEAST, coming August 5th!

My girls are so excited for the new Sofia The First DVD coming on August 5th!  Enjoy this great clip from the DVD!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Around the Clubhouse World Coming to DVD May 20th!

Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy and the gang go on a trip of a lifetime in MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE WORLD on DVD May 20th! Explore France, Italy, China and more in one of their greatest global adventures featuring over two hours of song-filled fun. The DVD is value packed with four additional episodes and a FREE passport activity book for any young explorer!

My Disney Side Party! #DisneySide

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I was thrilled to find out that I was selected to host a Disney Side At Home Celebration!  We just adore all things Disney in our home and it seemed that this was the perfect fit for my family!  We invited our cousins and some friends to come over and celebrate our Disney Side together!  I had lots of activities for us to do and I think I can speak for everyone, when I say it was a blast!

First the kids decorated white Hanes Tee-shirts with fabric markers.  Most of them went with Doc McStuffins since she is a favorite Disney character amongst the little crowd! We had a Hallie, a Lamby and Doc herself!  My daughter also made a cute Cubby shirt (From Jake and the Never Land Pirates).

We played a fun Disney Trivia game which was loved by our Disney fans - young and old!  We had fun naming all of the seven dwarfs from Disney's Snow White, and we learned how old The Magic Kingdom is - 42 years young!  We learned lots more about The Happiest Place on Earth - Walt Disney World and I can't wait for our family to take another trip to Disney Parks!

Then we played some Disney BINGO!  The cards were adorable and filled with pictures of our favorite Disney characters, parks, attractions and resorts!  I got to be the caller and the kids all had fun yelling out BINGO when they got five in a row!

We also watched a Disney Parks Vacation Planning DVD and it really got me to start thinking of our next trip to Walt Disney World.  Honestly, your kids are only little once.  I remember when I took them to Disney a couple of years ago (while I was pregnant with Ava).  Our family had such a memorable experience and I can't wait to go back and take Ava for the first time!  There really is a lot you need to know when planning a trip to Disney.  I will be way more prepared for our next trip.  Things book up quickly so you need to make your reservations far in advance for things like the Bibbity Bobbity Bootique and for the restaurants with the characters.  I was sad that last time we weren't able to get reservations for some of the things I wanted to do, so next time I will start planning even more ahead of time.  A trip to Disney Parks is so magical for children and something they will never forget!  My kids still talk about meeting the characters, all of the amazing rides, and of course the parade of characters!  We made magical memories as a family and that trip was priceless!

We all had a great time showing our Disney Side!  You can have your very own Disney Side at Home Celebration!  Just head on over to this site and there are lots of great ideas for showing your Disney Side!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Sofia the First: The Floating Palace Comes to DVD on April 8th!

Ariel makes a special cameo to remind Sofia the importance of helping others in SOFIA THE FIRST: THE FLOATING PALACE out on Disney DVD April 8th! Disney is flipping their fins to share this clip with you in honor of the April 8th release.

Doc McStuffins: Mobile Clinic - Out Now!

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Earlier this month Disney released a super cute new DVD for preschoolers entitled: Doc McStuffins: Mobile Clinic.  All of my daycare kiddos just LOVE watching Doc McStuffins on Disney Junior!  It's such an adorable show where toys come to life and help a little girl named Doc fix broken toys.  I just love all of the songs and the cute names Doc comes up with for the toys' ailments!  This DVD contains five adorable episodes and the kids ask to watch it over and over.  This DVD would make a terrific Easter basket stuffer!!!  There is also a reusable Tote Bag included in this DVD that is super fun for pretending to play doctor!


DVD Synopsis:

Doc McStuffins is back to save the day and this time, she is mobile! After building a mobile clinic with her dad, Doc is able to make house calls to help toys in need when she's away from her own backyard clinic. The Doc Mobile comes equipped with everything she needs to fix toys good as new.

Releasing Tuesday, March 18, the "Doc McStuffins: Mobile Clinic" DVD comes packaged with five song-filled episodes and includes a FREE "Doc McStuffins" reusable tote bag.

Cast: Kiara Muhammad (as Doc McStuffins); Loretta Devine (as Hallie); Lara Jill Miller (as Lambie); Robbie Rist (as Stuffy); Jess Harnell (as Chilly); Jaden Betts (as Donny McStuffins); Kimberly Brooks (as Mom McStuffins); and Gary Anthony Williams (as Dad McStuffins)

Creator/ Executive Producer: Chris Nee

Episodes:
1 - Doc McStuffins Goes McMobile / Chip Off the Ol’ Box

2 - Doc to The Rescue / Don’t Knock the Noggin

3 - Out of The Box / Run Down Race Car

4 - Rescue Rhonda, Ready For Takeoff / All Washed Up

5 - Rest Your Rotors, Rhonda! / Keep on Truckin’

Street Date: March 18, 2014
Direct Pre-book: January 21, 2014
Distributor Pre-book: February 4, 2014
Run Time: 120 minutes
Rated: TV-Y
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions)
Sound: 2.0 Dolby Digital
Languages/Subtitles: English, French & Spanish

BUY IT:

You can purchase Doc McStuffins: Mobile Clinic on Amazon for only $14.96!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Doc McStuffins: Mobile Clinic Coming to DVD March 18th!

Doc McStuffins and her trusted pals are ready for adventure with the help of a brand-new addition in DOC McSTUFFINS: MOBILE CLINIC, coming to Disney DVD March 18th!  Enjoy these fun clips from the DVD:

Disney's The Pirate Fairy - Coming to Blu-ray Combo Pack on April 1st!

In anticipation of Disney's The Pirate Fairy releasing on Blu-ray Combo Pack on April 1, Disney is excited to share an Extended Sneak Peek of the new film below. The Pirate Fairy features the voices of Christina Hendricks and Tom Hiddleston and an original song by Natasha Bedingfield.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue - Out Now!

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Do you have a Jake and the Never Land Pirates fan in your house?  I have quite a few daycare kiddos who love this Disney Junior program!  They were all thrilled because Disney released a brand new DVD just for Jake and the Never Land Pirates fans entitled: Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue!  This DVD is great!  It contains the full-length title episode: "Jake's Never Land Rescue" as well as 4 more great episodes!  The kids all love to help Jake and the gang stop Captain Hook and score gold doubloons!  This DVD also came with a FREE Sword of Destiny and Glow-in-the-dark stickers!  The kids loved that!  This would be a great gift for any preschooler who loves this Disney Jr. program.  Pick up your copy of Jake and the Never Land Pirates" Never Land Rescue today!

Synopsis:

In "Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue," Jake embarks on his most heroic mission ever as the magic of Never Land begins to disappear just as the ancient Forever Tree seems to be fading away. After a mysterious figure known as "The Guardian" arrives to explain that only the pirate who truly believes in himself can save Never Land from vanishing completely, Jake must break off from the rest of his crew and go alone on a mission to save the Forever Tree, the source of magic throughout all of Never Land. Guiding Jake on his quest is Tinker Bell, who makes her first-ever appearance in the series.

BUY IT: 
 

You can purchase Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue on Amazon for only $14.99!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales - Out Now!

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Earlier this month Disney released a brand new DVD entitled: Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales.  My kids are big fans of this program on Disney Channel, so we were all thrilled to receive a copy of this DVD to review.  In this program Dipper and Mabel who are in fact twins are sent to live with their "Grunkle" Stan for the summer.  This DVD would be a fun one for the kids this Halloween.  It's just a little spooky while the twins try to solve mysteries, but not too spooky for kids.  This DVD also came with a really cool journal that Sam has been carrying around for days!  He loves to pretend that he's trying to solve a mystery like Dipper.  This DVD contains over two hours of fun!  Make sure to pick up your copy today!!

Synopsis:                       In this animated adventure comedy riddled with mystery, twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel are sent to spend their summer vacation with their great uncle. Upon arrival, their great uncle, also known as Grunkle Stan, enlists the siblings' help in running The Mystery Shack, a fun tourist trap he owns that overcharges unsuspecting customers. While Dipper has a hard time getting used to his new surroundings, Mabel's upbeat optimism comes in handy in her quest to find true love. When Dipper stumbles upon an elusive book, he discovers that it is the key to unlocking the town's mysterious secrets, and the brother and sister duo soon realize they must rely on one another to navigate the unfamiliar place.

Talent:                          Jason Ritter (TV’s “Parenthood”, “Joan of Arcadia”, “The Event”) as Dipper Pines, Kristen Schaal (TV’s “Flight of the Conchords”, “Bob’s Burgers”, “30 Rock”) as Mabel Pines & and "Gravity Falls" creator and executive producer  Alex Hirsch (“Fish Hooks") as Great Uncle Stan aka "Grunkle Stan" and Soos.

Creator/Director

Executive Producer:     Alex Hirsch (Fish Hooks, The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack)

                                                               

Street Date:                        October 15, 2013 (Director Prebook: 8/20; Dist. Prebook: 9/3)

Packaging:                         1-Disc DVD + Exclusive Mystery Book: Journal #3

Episodes:                         1 - “Tourist Trapped”

2 - “The Legend of the Gobblewonker”

3 - “Headhunters”

4 - “The Hand That Rocks the Mabel”

5 - “The Inconveniencing”

6 - “Dipper vs. Manliness”

Run Time:                          Approx. 155-minutes

Rated:                                   TV-Y7

Aspect ratio:                      1.78:1 Widescreen (Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions)

Sound:                                  2.0 Dolby Digital

Languages/Subtitles:     English, French & Spanish

 

   

BUY IT:

You can purchase Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales on Amazon for only $14.99!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

 

Sully Visits Dartmouth College!

Tied to the October 29th Blu-ray release of MONSTERS UNIVERSITY, Sulley paid a visit to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire where the Dartmouth Film Award and Tribute to Pixar was presented to producer Kori Rae and director Dan Scanlon.

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY producer Kori Rae and fellow student Sulley started the day Saturday with a photo op with film students in front of the Spaulding Auditorium and then off to the Dartmouth vs. Yale Homecoming Football game. Halftime score had Dartmouth crushing Yale. The Dartmouth Band played a selection of music from MU as Kori and Sulley paraded across the field to salute fans at the 50 yard line. The student body and spectators went wild. Lots of pictures were taken and Sulley lingered to shake hands with a lot of the Big Green. Final score was Dartmouth 20, Yale 13. 

Sunday evening was the highlight with the Dartmouth Film Award and Tribute to Pixar presented by The Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College.  The night began with a moving Pixar tribute reel followed by Sulley escorting Director Dan Scanlon and Kori to the stage for a moderated Q&A and showcase of bonus features "Monthropology," "Scare Games," and "Paths to Pixar."

ABOUT MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

Disney•Pixar celebrates homecoming with the release of  “Monsters University” on Digital HD and Digital HD 3D on October 8, 2013, followed by the 4-Disc Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, 3-Disc Collector's Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack, 3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and On-Demand on October 29, 2013.          

After scaring up big laughs in theaters, the in-home release of “Monsters University” opens its doors to the movie in stunning high definition Blu-ray, and provides hours of all-new bonus material, in-depth behind the scenes features, deleted scenes, the animated theatrical short “The Blue Umbrella” and much more.  Directed by Dan Scanlon ("Cars," "Mater and the Ghostlight," "Tracy"), produced by Kori Rae ("Up," "The Incredibles," "Monsters, Inc."), and written by Dan Scanlon and Robert Baird & Dan Gerson (“Monsters, Inc.”), “Monsters University” marks Pixar’s 14^th consecutive film to debut at number one at the box office. 

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike's plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, "Sulley" (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair's out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University's elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realize they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right. “Monsters University” bravely explores themes of self-discovery and the revelations that come with growing up.

Joining Crystal and Goodman as part of “Monsters University’s” monstrously talented voice cast are Steve Buscemi (voice of Randy Boggs), Helen Mirren (voice of Dean Hardscrabble), Alfred Molina (voice of Professor Knight), Charlie Day (voice of Art), Sean P. Hayes (voice of Terri Perry), Dave Foley (voice of Terry Perry), Nathan Fillion (voice of Johnny Worthington) and Aubrey Plaza (voice of Claire Wheeler). Featuring a score from recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning composer RandyNewman ("Monsters, Inc.," "Toy Story 3"), MU also includes music from Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso of Swedish House Mafia.  

Winners!

Congratulations to the following winners:
 

Nickelodeon Halloween DVD Bundle: #64 Renee W.
I'm In Love With a Church Girl Movie Tickets: #211 June C.
The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition: #284 Virginia M.
The Heat: #275 Tammy S.
It's a SpongeBob Christmas Blu-ray: #459 Catherine R.
Purex UltraPacks Plus Oxi: #139 Jenna M., #240 Tina L., #247 Renee G.
 
I have emailed the winners and you have 48 hours to respond before I pick a new winner.  Thanks to all who entered!

Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess - Out Now!

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My kids and the daycare bunch just love Disney Junior's newest show: Sofia the First!  How amazing would it be to become a princess after being a commoner?!  Well, Sofia has a hard time adjusting to royal life at first.  With the help of her amulet she can talk to animals and they become her friends!  Recently Disney released a brand new DVD for all Sofia the First fans entitled: Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess!  All of the kids were thrilled to watch this adorable DVD!

This DVD contains five great episodes from the first season:

• A Royal Mess - James breaks a stained glass window in the castle and Sofia covers for him so he can go to the Goldenwing Circus.
• The Shy Princess - Sofia helps a shy classmate named Vivian and Clover makes a new Dragon friend (great song in this episode).
• Blue Ribbon Bunny - Clover the rabbit shows off his talents.
• The Princess Test - The princesses learn valuable lessons at Royal Prep Academy.
• Two To Tangu - Sofia and Amber go on a magic carpet ride and get a special visit from Princess Jasmine. 
  

This is an adorable DVD and I would highly recommend it for all fans of the show: Sofia the First!  This would make an awesome holiday gift or stocking stuffer!

BUY IT: 
 
You can purchase Sofia the First: Ready To Be A Princess on Amazon for only $12.96!

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition Review and Giveaway! - CLOSED!

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Earlier this week Disney released a classic to Blu-ray for the first time: The Little Mermaid!  I have ALWAYS loved this movie and Ariel is my daughter Bella's favorite princess!  I am so excited to be able to share this movie with my daughter Ava when she gets older as well!  This movie is just a classic and will be treasured for all time.  I love it when Disney re-releases movies and makes them even better!  I love the quality of the Blu-ray and love having a digital copy so that the kids can watch it on the go.  The music and visual effects of this movie are just stunning!  I could listen to Ariel sing all day!  Enjoy some exclusive clips and activities from The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition and pick up your copy today!  It's not too soon to think about holiday shopping!!


Bonus Clip: Broadway Moments

Description: Check out a special behind-the-scenes moment where lyricist Howard Ashman coaches Jodi through "Part of That World" instilled with his famous Broadway sensibility.

   

Bonus Clip: Harold The Merman- Deleted Scene

Description: Meet Harold the Merman, a bumbling likable character that unfortunately didn't make it to the final film but has always been held dear in the hearts of co-writer and co-directors Ron Clements and John Musker.

   

Bonus Clip: Fitting In And Pop Music

Description: Ron Clements and John Musker discuss how Howard Ashman incorporated pop music into the soundtrack and the way he made the music seamlessly fit into the story.

   

BUY IT:

You can purchase The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition on Amazon for only $26.98.

 WIN IT:

 

Thanks to Disney, one lucky Adventures of a Thrifty Mommy reader will win a Blu-ray Combo Pack of The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition!  Click "Read more" and follow the Rafflecopter directions to enter.

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Little Mermaid Film Clips!

In anticipation of next Tuesday (10/1)'s release of THE LITTLE MERMAID Diamond Edition on Blu-ray Combo Pack, I'm delighted to share film clips below!