Monday

Thor: The Dark World - TV Spot "Return of An Avenger" & New Images

Movie Monday ~ Thor: The Dark World


It’s almost a new month and time to start a new blog series here at Focused on the Magic. As many of you already know I am a huge movie fan. Old ones, new ones, big screen to small screen, I enjoy a good movie. I know many of you do too so I thought this would be a fun series for all. Welcome to Movie Monday!
MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD Poster


This week's Movie Monday post features a TV Spot and many new images from the upcoming movie "Thor: The Dark World". I am really looking forward to seeing this movie, are you?
Here are new images from the film and also a few taken on set.

Thor: The Dark World Movie Images

If you'd like to see the new trailer for 
"Thor: The Dark World" head on over to:

Marvel’s "Thor: The Dark World" NEW Poster and Trailer

but first you really need to check out the new TV spot “Return of an Avenger” for MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD, that first aired on MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. my newest new favorite TV Show! 



About the movie and the power of Marvel:

In the aftermath of Marvel’s "Thor" and "Marvel’s The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., from a story by Don Payne and Robert Rodat and screenplay by Christopher L. Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.

“Thor: The Dark World” is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle, Alan Fine, Nigel Gostelow and Stan Lee.

The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Like THOR on Facebook: Facebook.com/Thor
Follow THOR on Twitter: Twitter.com/ThorMovies
Visit the website: www.marvel.com/thor

Sunday

Silent Sunday in the Park

Epcot Food and Wine Festival Tuna Poke
#SilentSunday
Silent Sunday at Focused on the Magic

Do you have pictures that *speak* for themselves that you would like to share?

Saturday

Disney's FROZEN: New Trailer Released! #DisneyFrozen



At long last, the new trailer for Walt Disney's FROZEN is finally available to view! You may have first seen this trailer in theaters for the movie Planes. When we saw it my son and I knew this was going to be my son's 'birthday movie'. Perfect for the whole family!
"Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind "Tangled" and "Wreck-It Ralph," presents "Frozen," a stunning big-screen comedy adventure.

Friday

PetSmart Spooktacular Costume Review + Gift Giveaway

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received samples for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.


Meet Einstein our fun loving fur boy who enjoys long walks, games of catch, tasty treats and snuggling by the fire. He earned his prestigious name after being adopted from a shelter in Tuscaloosa Alabama when my son attended the University of Alabama there. He spent his early years learning all about campus life.
Einstein is always up for a PetSmart review!
This year PetSmart's Halloween Shop is filled with famous lines like Disney, Martha Stewart, Bret Michaels and more, so you can find the perfect costume to match your pet’s personality this holiday! 
Whether you are a Nemo fan, an Elmo lover or up for a glowing good time, we’re sure that you can find a costume that you and your pet love!

Wednesday

Doc McStuffins Giveaway! Two Prizes ~ Two Winners

Doc McStuffins Giveaway! Two Prizes ~ Two Winners
Disney Junior is currently on the road with The Doc Mobile Tour, which allows kids and their families to experience Doc McStuffins activities focused on healthy living and well-being. Next stop...LA! 

We've been keeping you up to date with all the latest on the Doc Mobile Tour in our blog posts which you can read at your leisure, links are below.


First this!
To celebrate the tour’s next stop, we are offering you one great giveaway with two sets of Doc McStuffins essentials. Kids will see how “there’s so much you can do…to take care of you” - and the Doc Doctor's Bag and Dress Up Set by Just Play are the perfect role play accessories for young Doc fans!
Now your little Doc can "practice" her skills and nurture her favorite toys back to perfect health.

The Doc Mobile is coming to Phoenix, Arizona, September 28th - #DocMobile

Disney Junior Series “Doc McStuffins” inspires interactive health-focused “Doc Mobile” tour is on the road now

Acclaimed Disney Junior Series “Doc McStuffins” inspires interactive health-focused “Doc Mobile” tour is on the road now!
The Doc McStuffins and The Doc Mobile, a 27-foot Airstream trailer custom-made to reach young kids (age 2-7) and families with fun and empowering experiences relating to health and nutrition kicked off The Doc Mobile multi-city tour in Boston.

Tuesday

The Disney Letter "O" Wordless Wednesday

Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we host a hop to share our Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts.
The Disney Letter "O"


  • Ostrich observing
  • Be Our Guest
  • Orange Pumpkins, Overly excited teen in October
  • Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
  • Oysters
  • Off Kilter
  • Oy Oy Oy
  • Oolong Tea
  • Oktoberfest
  • Thank You to my friend Mary of Capturing Magical Memories for creating the OY,OY,OY & Oktoberfest tags.You can find them and more in her OyOyOy Kit.


Everybody neat and pretty? Let the O'hop begin!

First Look at Lily James in Disney's Live-Action CINDERELLA

First look at Lily James in Disney's Live-Action CINDERELLA

 DISNEY’S LIVE ACTION “CINDERELLA”  BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN LONDON 
Starring Lily James, Richard Madden, 
Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett and 
Oscar® nominee Helena Bonham Carter and 
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh

Walt Disney Pictures announced today that principal photography has begun at Pinewood Studios in London, on “Cinderella,” Disney’s first-ever live action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale.

Monday

Must Have Monday Review: New Trent PowerPak Xtreme and the Dual Port High Speed Wall Charger

Click for more Magical Merchandise

This week's magical merchandise is all about power…on the go!

Today I am happy to review the New Trent PowerPak Xtreme - (12000mAh) Rugged Series NT120R and the New Trent IMP90C, dual usb wall charger. The latest additions to my travel gear bag.
Need more power for the gadgets in your life?
Over the past year or so I have on many occasions run out of battery life on my iPhone. During hurricane Sandy, traveling, camping, conferences and while touring the parks. In airports the charging stations always seem to be filled and the seats next to them are at a premium.

Sunday

Giveaway Celebrating 4 Years with Gluten Free and Dairy Free at WDW – $15 Disney Gift Card












It’s week six of our celebration with our friends at Gluten Free Dairy Free Disney!

This weeks great prize is a $15 Disney Gift Card from Becca at Love Our Disney


Silent Sunday in the Park

Animal Kingdom Tree of Life Silent Sunday
#SilentSunday
Silent Sunday at Focused on the Magic

Friday

Release Party for the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley, Saturday, September 21

Are you a Vera Bradley fan? I have been one for many years. I have a monogrammed "Hope" backpack that was the design of the year for Breast Cancer Awareness. It's a favorite of mine for park touring. It's pretty in pink, lightweight (before I load up my camera gear) and washable.
The Release Party for the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley which is made exclusively for Disney Parks is set for tomorrow Saturday September 21st. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the World of Disney at the Downtown Disney Marketplace at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Thursday

Photo Alert: Disney Store Welcomes Celebrities to Halloween BOOtique

It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event to treat parents and their children to a night of Halloween fun.
It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event

It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
Jackson Oliver Fox, on the left, age eight, dressed as Thor, and James Nenninger, dressed as Hulk, pose at Disney Store’s Halloween BOOtique Party on September 16, 2013, in Glendale, CA.
Jackson is the son of actress Beth Litteford,
 The Daily Show and Dog with a Blog and James is the son of actress Angel Parker appearing on the Disney XD sitcom Lab Rats.
It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
Actress Constance Marie Lopez with her daughter Luna who is dressed in a Sofia the First costume.
It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
(L to R)Mia Talerico, Charlie Duncan in Emmy-nominated Goodluck Charlie, wears a Rapunzel costume and McKenna Grace, Crash & Bernstein, tries on an Elsa costume from Disney’s Frozen, coming this November.

It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
Angel Parker, and her son James Nenninger, dressed as Captain America at
Disney Store’s Halloween BOOtique Party.
It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event

It’s Halloween in Hollywood – the stars and their kids are getting ready for the season! The Disney Store hosted a celebrity Halloween BOOtique event
Hal Sparks (Disney XD’s Lab Rats) strikes a pose with Minnie Mouse at
Disney Store’s Halloween BOOtique Party.

Do you have your costume ready for Halloween?

Tuesday

Almost Wordless Wednesday ~ Wine Tasting

Welcome and thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we host a link up to share our Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts.
This week I am sharing a collage of 
wine tastings, one of our favorite things to do at Epcot's Food & Wine Festival at the Walt Disney World Resort. It's a great opportunity to sample new wines from around the world, learn about the regions culture, how the grapes are grown, food pairings and so much more. Just another plus of magic at the festival.




Everybody neat and pretty? Let the hop begin!

Using Our 5 Senses at Disney World ~ Magical Blogorail

This month's topic is "Senses at Disney" - focusing on favorite sites, sound, smells, tastes and hearing. 

Using Our 5 Senses at Disney World ~ Magical Blogorail
All of our senses are awakened and stimulated when we are in the Disney Parks and the effects that the Imagineers and Cast Members create give a lasting impression. 

Monday

Magical Blogorail Riding the Rails Coast to Coast Giveaway!

Magical Blogorail Coast-to-Coast Giveaway

I am super excited today to announce a mega magical giveaway! Members of the Magical Blogorail have teamed up to bring you a Coast-to-Coast Giveaway that includes fantastic prizes brought back from the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. 

Two Parks ~ Two Winners! 


There will be 2 randomly drawn and verified winners of this giveaway. 

Each winner will receive a Disneyland or Disney World themed Dooney and Bourke Wristlet, trading pin set, and resort toiletries. Giveaway Suggested Retail Value: $125 US (per winner)

Giveaway begins September 16th and runs through September 26th at 11:59pm US Eastern time. It is open to residents of the US only, 18+.

Must Do Monday: Magic Kingdom Snack Attack



Do you have a Must Do Snack when a snack attack strikes you at the Happiest Place on Earth? Make sure you tell us what it is in the comment section. If you would like to share it in a blog post send me an email focusedonthemagic(at)gmail(dot)com.

You all know what I do. In case you've somehow missed my driveling myriad of posts on the topic, check out:
Today we have a special treat (pun intended) for you, Leslie from Violet Imperfection is here to share her favorite "Must Do" in the Magic Kingdom.
Hi Focused on the Magic readers! Today I'm going to share with you one of my must dos for every trip to Walt Disney World. It took me some time to decide a must do,

Sunday

Silent Sunday in the Park

Silent Sunday ~ Epcot Monorail on a beautiful sunny day




Silent Sunday at Focused on the Magic

Saturday

Giveaway! Celebrating 4 Years with Gluten Free and Dairy Free at WDW!


One lucky winner will receive a $25 Disney Gift Card and a Box of Pamela's Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten and dairy free).  Contest begins 9/14 and ends on midnight on 9/21.


It’s week five of our celebration with our friends at Gluten Free Dairy Free Disney!

This week's prize is provided by our friend Sean at DisneyDaybyDay.

One lucky winner will receive a $25 Disney Gift Card and a Box of Pamela's Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies (gluten and dairy free).

Contest begins 9/14 and ends on midnight on 9/21.

Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. You must be 18 years or older.



Friday

Spooktacular Halloween Treats at Disney Parks

It's time for goblins and ghosts and goodies galore! Let's have a look at some of my favorite spooktacular goodies that can be found in the Disney Parks for Halloween.  

The Main Street Confectionery in The Magic Kingdom had us queued up to treat ourselves to these festive Pumpkin and Candy Corn Cookies, Rice Krispie Mickey Heads and Ghostly Cupcakes during Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party last year. They went quickly too. We stopped back later in the evening and they were gobbled up.



Mickey's #NotSoScary Halloween Party cookie inspiration! #DIY #waltdisneyworld

The basket full of Minnie Witch Hats and Pumpkin Cookies were in Animal Kingdom as were the Spiderweb lollipops. Mickey Pumpkin Treat or Treat Popcorn buckets were everywhere hanging on food carts and displayed in shops. They make a great souvenir and come in handy while collecting candy during #MNSSHP too.

What's your favorite Halloween treat?
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Thursday

Bring Your iPad to the Theater to use during Disney's "The Little Mermaid Second Screen Live" next week



Dive In to Disney’s Animated Classic Like Never Before
With an Interactive Theatrical Event for the Whole Family!


Bring Your iPad to the Theater to use during Disney's "The Little Mermaid Second Screen Live" next week

Exclusively in Select Theaters Starting September 20, 2013

The Walt Disney Studios invites animation fans to experience a classic film like never before with a new interactive theatrical event for the whole family: “Second Screen Live: The Little Mermaid.”

Beginning September 20, this beloved musical adventure returns to select theaters for a special limited engagement, only this time viewers are encouraged to become a part of the story. This unique engagement marks the debut of Disney Second Screen Live, a new second-screen technology that allows audiences to engage with the film, each other and their fellow audience members. 

Tuesday

Wordless Wednesday ~ Remember

Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop Focused on the Magic
Welcome and thanks for stopping the The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where we gather with other Disney Bloggers and host a link up to share our Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts. 
Each week is a unique theme that you can choose to follow along with or if you'd like, share any of your Wordless Wednesday travel photos. 
This week's theme:  Remember

Walt Disney World Remembering America


Everybody neat and pretty? Let the hop begin!
Time to link up

Monday

PHOTO ALERT:: DreamWorks THE FIFTH ESTATE Gala Premiere Screening Red Carpet at Toronto Filmfest #FifthEstate


THE FIFTH ESTATE DreamWorks Pictures' "The Fifth Estate" gala Presentation at 2013 TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival)

Sunday

Silent Sunday in the Park

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
#SilentSunday

Silent Sunday at Focused on the Magic

Friday

New Birthday Celebration Giveaway!

Celebrating 4 Years with Gluten Free and Dairy Free at WDW!


It’s week four of our celebration with our friends at Gluten Free Dairy Free Disney! This week's prize is from our friends at  MapleMouseMama. One lucky winner will receive a Kyle Dine CD called “You Must Be Nuts”, Kyle is a singer/songwriter & a book on the Royal Ontario Museum.

Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below. You must be 18 years or older. Good Luck!





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