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Tuesday

Disney Villains Evil Twist on One Republic's "Counting Stars"

Watch as Maleficent, Ursula, Scar, Captain Hook, Hades, Cruella de Vil, Jafar and Evil Queen decide who is the evilest villain of all in Disney.com’s Oh My Disney all new Halloween music video.

The Disney Villains put an evil twist on One Republic's catchy tune "Counting Stars" and end up Counting Scars.

For even more Disney Halloween fun, visit Disney.com/Halloween.

Monday

'Sleeping Beauty' Diamond Edition {Review} Free Printable Kits and Bonus Clips

The Ultimate Disney Princess Fairytale Classic Returns For A Limited Time!

Released from the Disney Vault Disney's “Sleeping Beauty”

Finally released from the Disney Vault, Disney's ultimate princess fairytale classic “Sleeping Beauty” is available for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere.

Experience all of the pageantry and power of this wondrous tale on Blu-ray™, DVD, and for the first time on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere. Incredible high definition picture, thrilling, soaring sound, and all-new Diamond Edition special features that make this a must-own for every family’s classic collection!

Marvel Entertainment Brings Heroic Focus to Hydration with All-New Drinkware Collections

Marvel Entertainment, LLC has unveiled several new collaborations in the drinkware category that will use Marvel's greatest Super Heroes to create cool ways to stay hydrated. The new products will include Marvel characters from the Avengers and Spider-Man franchises, including designs inspired by franchise-supporting filmsMarvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment, as well as from the newest Marvel franchise, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

Thermos, Zak Designs, ICUP, Silver Buffalo and Vandor to Launch New Marvel Super Hero Branded Drinkware

How We Made Frozen - Disney's Frozen Sneak Peek Clip

Go behind the scenes of Disney's Frozen with Josh Gad ('Olaf') and Jonathan Groff ('Kristoff')! These two have something to sing about in the bonus feature 'The Making of Frozen,' and we've got a sneak peek clip below!

Disney's Frozen Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek Clip

Making of Frozen - Frozen Behind the Scenes on Disney Video

Disney's Frozen releases on Digital HD February 25^th and Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & On-Demand March 18th!

Photo Alert: A Celebration Of The Music Of Frozen Event

For the first time in forever, the music of “Frozen” was celebrated with live performances at Los Angeles’ Vibrato Grill Jazz club.
Kristen Bell (voice of Anna), Idina Menzel (voice of Elsa), Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) and Santino Fontana (voice of Hans) took the stage, accompanied by a live orchestra conducted by David Metzger, to perform songs from the Oscar®-nominated, Golden Globe®-winning film, including the Oscar-nominated “Let It Go.”

Disney Frozen Hidden Gems - Did you spot them?

So, now that you've had a chance to see Frozen more than once, have a look at some of the hidden gems that were very cleverly placed in the movie.

Did you see any of them? Peter spotted Anna going for the sweets from Wreck-It Ralph during the first showing. It took me till our second viewing to see them.

WELCOME TO ARENDELLE – Elsa’s coronation draws guests from far-away lands—and movies. From “Tangled,” Eugene Fitzherbert aka Flynn Rider and Rapunzel even made the guest list.

Disney Frozen Hidden Gems

SWEET REPEAT – Anna’s affinity for chocolate summons sweet treats all the way from the land of Sugar Rush in “Wreck-It Ralph.”

IT’S A MOUSE! – Disney’s famous icon makes the quickest of cameos in “Frozen.” A small Mickey Mouse plush sits on one of the lower shelves in Wandering Oaken's Trading Post and Sauna.

REPURPOSED PAINTING – Artist Lisa Keene’s painting—completed during the development phase of “Tangled” and based on “The Swing” by Jean-Honoré Fragonard—made such an impression on “Frozen” filmmakers, it became part of Anna’s signature song, “For the First Time in Forever,” when she leaps into the air and mimics the painting’s pose.

Did you spot any these Hidden gems in Frozen?

Have a Tiggerific Day!

Focused on the Magic Disney Tiggerific Trivia fun

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Friday

Review: The Lone Ranger Blu-ray + DVD, Plus Bonus Clip and Film Stills

Time is Ticking, the Tension is High, and the Ultimate Showdown Between Good and Evil is About to Explode

If you've been looking forward to seeing THE LONE RANGER starring Johnny Depp (Tonto) and Armie Hammer (The Lone Ranger) now is your chance. It's available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, and On-Demand as of December 17, 2013.
It’s a fun adventure film that takes you on a wild ride of action, explosions and gunfights. I was looking forward to seeing it as I grew up on TV westerns and The Lone Ranger TV show was one of my favorites to watch. I don't think I ever knew the backstory of The Lone Ranger. I watched it for the action and the horses. The Lone Ranger's beautiful albino horse, Silver was a star in the show for me.

This thrilling adventure is infused with action and humor, and follows the tale of the famed masked hero brought to life through new eyes.

Review: Disney Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition + Bonus Clips and Film Stills

Finally it's here! Releasing from the Disney Vault in celebration of its 50th Anniversary, creative visionary Walt Disney’s classic shines for the first time on Blu-ray. Starring Dick Van Dyke and Julie Andrews in her Academy-Award winning role, and featuring iconic toe-tapping songs including “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Mary Poppins is a movie experience your family will enjoy again and again. An all-new digital restoration adds even more magic – helping bring the award-winning songs and amazing picture to life like never before. Share the music; share the magic; share the joy of Mary Poppins this holiday on Blu-ray Combo Pack & HD Digital. December 10.

Take a trip down memory lane with film and bonus clips from Mary Poppins' 50th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack! Get behind the scenes stories from Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins), Dick Van Dyke (Bert), Karen Dotrice (Jane Banks) and composer Richard Sherman!

The Cast: Julie Andrews (The Sounds of Music, Princess Diaries) as Mary Poppins; Dick Van Dyke(TV’s “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” Night at the Museum) as Bert/Mr. Dawes Senior; David Tomlinson (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Love Bug) as Mr. Banks; Glynis Johns (The Court Jester, While You Were Sleeping) as Mrs. Banks; Karen Dotrice (The Gnome-Mobile, Upstairs, Downstairs) as Jane Banks; Mathew Garber (The Gnome-Mobile, The Three Lives of Thomasina) as Michael Banks.

Director: Robert Stevenson (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Love Bug)

Producers: Walt Disney & Robert Stevenson

Writing Credits: Screenplay - Bill Walsh (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Flubber) & Don DaGradi (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Love Bug) based upon the book by P.L. Travers

New Bonus Features: BLU-RAY & HD DIGITAL:

Mary-OKE Sing Along – Music from the film with specifically“Spoon Full of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Step In Time,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and allows viewer to sing-along to animated words that display onscreen in unique ways.
Becoming Mr. Sherman (TBC by theatrical team): Join actor Jason Schwartzman as he sits down for a fun and musical-filled afternoon with Richard Sherman. In the new film, SAVING MR BANKS, Schwartzman portrays the Disney Legend... half of the famous composing team, the Sherman Brothers who wrote all the classic songs from MARY POPPINS, as well as many other favorites. Hear heartwarming, revealing stories about the making of this beloved musical, get more insight on working with Walt Disney, and get a unique sneak peek into SAVING MR BANKS, starring Tom Hanks, and Emma Thompson.

Feature Run Time: Approximately 140 minutes
Rated: G
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Sound: Blu-ray – English: 7.1 DTS-HDMA, 5.1 Dolby Digital, Original Theatrical Mix; Spanish and French: 5.1 Dolby Digital; DVD – English: 5.1 Dolby Digital, Original Theatrical Mix; Spanish and French: 5.1 Dolby DigitalLanguages/Subtitles: English, French & Spanish

Our thoughts:
We already own a very worn Mary Poppins VHS, but haven't watched it in years. I almost feel like Mary Poppins is a part of our family, we've seen her so many times. I wish she were my kids nanny, those early years would have been even more magical. It was such a wonderful experience to see this digitally restored and enhanced version on a big screen TV. We could really tell the differences in picture quality and sound quality. We loved hearing our favorite songs again and taking a trip down memory lane with our favorite characters. The park scene and rooftop scene are my absolute favorites and they were made even better digitally enhanced. The colors seemed to jump off the screen with the penguins.
This 50th anniversary edition has lots of new extras that we enjoyed as well as the timeless film. The new Mary-Oke sing along was fun with everyone trying to remember the words without reading them on the screen. The bonus feature commentary is very entertaining as well as the trivia.This movie is a Disney classic that is definitely worth purchasing and a practically perfect edition for your Disney movie collection.

Buy it: please visit your local stores where Disney DVDs and Blu-ray's are sold.
Mary Poppins: 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy) will be available for purchase starting December 10th, 2013.

Now for the bonus clips, as promised:

Bonus Clip: Quality to the Studio

Description: Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Richard Sherman remember how kindly they were treated on this film and even break into song (and dance)!

Bonus Clip: Dick's Lunchtime Joke

Description: Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke reminisce about Dick' antics when costumed up as Mr. Dawes Senior on the Disney lot.

Bonus Clip: Mary-oke Bonus Feature: Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Marvel's Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United DVD Review

Two of the biggest Heroes from the Marvel Universe team up in “Marvel’s Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United,” the first full-length, direct-to-video CG animated feature from Marvel Animation Studios.
Hulk’s brute strength and Tony Stark’s high-tech intellect come together to create a powerful duo necessary to face off against one of the most dangerous enemies.
When “Zzzax,” a seemingly invincible, energy devouring monster threatens to destroy the planet, these two Avengers are mankind’s only hope. Alone, neither can defeat the awesome power of Zzzax.
As a team, they just might have a chance – if they can find a way to work together without smashing heads before time runs out!

Can two of Marvel's mightiest heroes find a way to work together without smashing each other before time runs out?"

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Super Adventure on DVD!

MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: SUPER ADVENTURE

One of the Top Preschool Cable TV Show of 2013!

New Full-Length Adventure Feature Starring Mickey & Pals + 3 additional bonus episodes packaged on one DVD arrives today, December 3, 2013

Zoom! Wow! It’s Super Mickey, Wonder Minnie, Super-Power Pup, Super Goof, Dynamo Duck and Upsy-Daisy to the rescue! In an exciting adventure straight out of a comic book, Power-Pants Pete swoops down and starts shrinking everything insight down to teeny-tiny size! To save the day, Professor Von Drake transforms the Clubhouse Gang into super heroes with incredible powers. But Pete’s merely a sidekick; a wily villain named Megamort is the true mastermind behind the shrinky-dinky caper.
Can our heroes outsmart the bad guys? Only by working together, with help from YOU… and the right Mouseketools!
Packed with action, surprises and nearly two hours of fun – including three additional episodes – this Super Adventure celebrates the unstoppable power of teamwork and friendship.

In celebration of today's release (December 3rd) of MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: SUPER ADVENTURE, we're super elated to share these fun activity sheets and two fun clips!

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Get ready to join Super Mickey and friends on an epic adventure in Disney's MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE: SUPER ADVENTURE !

Thinking of what gift you can give to a loved one? Why not a D23 Membership?

D23 membership is the perfect gift for any Disney fan! It unlocks the magic of Disney year-round in exciting, easily accessible ways no matter where you live.

There are three different levels: you can gift yourself for free with the D23 Free Membership, or give the gift to a friend or family member with the D23 Silver or Gold Membership. All membership levels offer access to members-only content on D23.com, exclusive merchandise and money-saving discounts!

Mickey Mouse Birthday Tribute! Steamboat Willie & Mickey's Birthday Party Cartoons

Welcome to Movie Monday! I hope your weekend was filled with magic and movies.

This week's Movie Monday post is all about Mickey Mouse. The leader of the gang is celebrating his 85th birthday today. It was on November 18, 1928, when Mickey made his official film debut in "Steamboat Willie".

In honor of Mickey's birthday and because it's Movie Monday here on the blog I thought it would be fun to enter the WayBack Movie Machine and view two special cartoon classics.

Mickey Mouse Birthday Tribute! Steamboat Willie & Mickey's Birthday Party Cartoons

New! The Disney Classics Box Set featuring 94 original recordings

New from Walt Disney Records - The Disney Classics Box Set

Music fans young and old alike should not miss Walt Disney Records’ new Disney Classics box set.

The box set features 94 original recordings from Disney and Disney-Pixar movies, television shows and theme parks celebrating over 85 years of Disney musical magic.

The four volumes of the collection – Disney Modern Classics, Disney Timeless Classics, Disney Theme Park Classics and Disney Television Classics -- bring favorite musical moments to fans of all generations.

Walt Disney World - Mouse of Zen

For this week's post we have chosen a Disney-inspired Haiku from the Mouse of Zen that meant something to us. When I read this particular haiku, I immediately thought of all the wonderful experiences I've had with my family at The Boardwalk in Walt Disney World.

The BoardWalk Resort Watercolor with Mouse of Zen Haiku

boardwalk all silentcaptivated by starlightin ripples of time

We've stayed at Disney's BoardWalk Villas (BWV) many times since becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members in 1997. Disney's BoardWalk complex is made up of Disney's BoardWalk Villas Resort (BWV), Disney's BoardWalk Inn, a convention center and Disney's BoardWalk dining, shopping and entertainment area.

The BoardWalk is located between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios on 25 acre Crescent Lake, styled after the Atlantic coast resorts of the 1930s.

Disney's BoardWalk Resort lights at night

When the sun goes down the carnival lights come on and the mood of The Boardwalk turns festive. There are turn of the century games of chance, entertainers, and ragtime music can be heard wafting in the air from Jelly Rolls, the piano bar.

One of my favorite pastimes is strolling the Boardwalk arm in arm with my husband, enjoying the charming atmosphere, watching the boats, taking it all in. Much the same way couples in the 1930's would have. The most romantic time of the night to stroll is after the guest have retired, the entertainers have gone and the BoardWalk is silent.