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Disney Interactive Tunes Up The Ultimate Disney Music Portal Featuring Best of Radio Disney, Hollywood Records and Vevo 

Today Disney Interactive, Hollywood Records, Radio Disney and Vevo, the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform, have teamed up to launch the premier family-friendly music portal on Disney.com and across Vevo’s online, mobile/tablet and connected TV platforms.

Featuring Disney curated videos from Vevo’s catalog of 50,000 music videos and exclusive content from Walt Disney Records, Radio Disney and Hollywood Records, Disney.com/music is a family-friendly gateway for children and families to access behind-the-scenes content, interviews and videos from both established and on-the-rise artists.

As the final content portal to launch on the new Disney.com platform, the site lets fans access the best of Disney music across all of their favorite digital devices through an elegant and consistent interface. Disney.com/music integrates all content from across Disney’s music network into a comprehensive user experience:

  • Radio Disney– Listen to Radio Disney live across the site, request songs and ask questions to in-studio artists.
  • Hollywood Records– Watch exclusive interviews and webisodes from the hottest Hollywood Records artists like Selena Gomez, R5 and Zendaya.
  • Vevo– For the first time ever, catch music videos from Vevo’s top artists like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and One Direction directly on Disney.com.

With regular content updates including music-focused original programming, coverage of exclusive events and premieres and live music experiences with the hottest recording artists of today, Disney.com/music will continue to expand into the definitive music site for families, kids and tweens.

Win a Trip to Disney World from Liberty Mutual

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Of course you would, who wouldn’t!

Liberty Mutual Insurance is running an awesome contest.

The contest is open to legal residents of the continental United States and who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Sweepstakes is void in Alaska, Hawaii and where prohibited or restricted. There is only one entry allowed per household. The contest ends 10/14/13!

So head on over to the Liberty Mutual Contest Page and try your luck!

The prizes are as follows:

One Grand Prize of a 4-day/3-night vacation for four people to the Disney World Resort in FL.

Vacation includes: round trip air travel for four between major U.S. airport closest to winner’s residence and Orlando International Airport, three nights hotel accommodations for four  people in one standard room at a hotel at the Resort, round-trip ground transfers between the Orlando International Airport and the Resort, four  4-Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper Option, and one  Disney Gift Card with a value of $250.

The approximate total value of the vacation, is $4,500.00.

Good Luck!

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney Junior begins production on Lucky Duck!

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Lucky Duck!

Production has begun on the first Disney Junior Original Movie, “Lucky Duck,” a music-filled, animated adventure at sea starring the voices of Christian Borle and Megan Hilty (both of “Smash”), and Tom Cavanaugh (“Royal Pains”). The movie follows a plucky rubber ducky named Lucky (Borle) who, after accidentally being tossed off a cargo ship, sets off in search of the perfect home. Along the way, he teams with a group of misfit tub toys including a sassy hippo, Flo (Hilty) and an apprehensive turtle named Snap (Cavanaugh).

The movie is slated to premiere in summer 2014 on Disney Junior in the U.S. and thereafter on Disney Junior channels around the world. The announcement was made today by Joe D’Ambrosia, Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Junior.

D’Ambrosia said, “We’re eager to introduce young kids and their parents to our first Disney Junior Original Movie, an exciting adventure with a heart-warming message about never giving up, despite all odds. We hope that this new TV movie format will create an even stronger family viewing destination to further deliver on our brand promise of imaginative characters and storytelling with heart.”

 

The movie opens in a toy factory where Lucky and a menagerie of other tub toys are going through inspection. After being rejected for a broken squeaker, Lucky fortuitously winds up in a shipping crate with approved toys – and thus begins a touching adventure that leads him to new, lifelong friends who love him just the way he is.

 

“Lucky Duck” is directed by Don Kim (“The Adventures of Chuck and Friends”) and written by WGA Award-winner Michael G. Stern (“Imagination Movers”). Executive producers are Nelvana Studio’s Irene Weibel and Colin Bohm (“Mike the Knight”). The composers are Rick Garcia and William Malpede (“Rango”). “Lucky Duck” is a production of Nelvana Studio in association with Disney Junior.

 

Stay tuned for more on Lucky Duck!

 

Zendaya will be Signing Books and CD’s at Tren-D

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On October 10, Zendaya from Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up” will make an appearance at Tren-D in the Downtown Disney Marketplace from 5 – 7 p.m. as they celebrate the release of her new book Between U and Me along with her self-titled CD, “Zendaya.”

In this original paperback book, Zendaya, shares her wit and wisdom on everything from fashion to friendships to following your dreams! This book, inspired by actual questions that Zendaya has received from her over 3 million Facebook fans and Twitter followers, is the perfect way for girls everywhere to get even closer to their social media BFF! Photos of Zendaya’s friends and family, as well as her very own doodles are scattered throughout the book, giving her fans an even more personal glimpse into her life.

Zendaya CD

The Between U and Me book and Zendaya CD will be available for purchase at Tren-D in the Downtown Disney Marketplace beginning at store opening on the day of the event. A limited number of wristbands will be distributed to Guests who make a purchase at the store on the morning of the signing in order to meet Zendaya. Once wristbands have been distributed, the line to meet Zendaya will close.

Limit TWO (2) items signed per Guest. We ask that you bring no personal items to be signed. Appearances are subject to time and availability and are not guaranteed. Restrictions apply. Event and information are subject to cancellation or change without notice including but not limited to dates, times, release dates, appearances and retails. A valid Walt Disney World® Resort receipt may be required.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

2014 Discounts Released for Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World has released the first discounts for 2014 and you have two to choose from. Depending on where you are staying and for how long. both of them can be very useful.

The first one.. Stay, Play and Dine

It is not the same as free dining, it is a discount on all three parts of the package. You must book resort room, tickets and dining to be eligible for this discount.

For Most Stays January 5-March 5 2014
3 Night Minimum Stay Required

Must be booked my Dec. 31st, 2013

Excluded: ALL OF ART OF ANIMATION, Grand Floridian Villas and Campsites

The second one…Room Discount

The discount on the room depends on the level of the resort and is on a scale. Savings for stays most nights 1/5 – 4/12/2014, with some black out dates. Rooms must be booked by Dec. 31st, 2013

Here’s a room breakdown for you:

Deluxe Villas 35%
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Deluxe Villas 25%
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House and Kidani Village
The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Resorts 35%
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Standard View/Pool View
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Standard View/Woods View

Deluxe 25 % 
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Savannah View/Club Level
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Courtyard View/Club Level

Moderate Resorts 25%
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins

Value Resorts 20%
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Save 15%

The Little Mermaid rooms at Art of Animation, is of course, excluded. 

The really good news? There are no black out dates for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend ! While the discounts that Chip has arranged for anyone that joins our VIP team beats these discounts, (most of the time), there are few instances these will be better.

Let me help you start 2014 off right, but saving some money at Walt Disney World with one of these two discounts. Want to join our VIP team, I can help you compare all the discounts available and no matter which way you go, you are a VIP with us !

At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and kids get the first Mickey Mouse Ice Cream on me. Call me at 832-233-4468 or check out my page, here and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free ! 

 

Woman Arrested for Selling Fake Disneyland Tickets

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The Police in Ceres are giving credit to a Modesto Bee reporter with letting them know about a scam where people were trying to sell fake Disneyland tickets on Craigslist.

Apparently, a person had bought tickets to Disneyland from a Ceres resident and found, once getting to the park, that the tickets were fake.

The victim told police that they had bought the tickets from 33-year-old Jessica Melendez. Police had heard talk around social media describing Melendez as a suspect in a similar case.

Police had visited Melendez’ home back on May 7 for to investigate a “civil matter” involving Disneyland tickets bought on Craigslist through 32-year-old Israel Vasquez. Further, a Ceres Police dispatcher was able to remember another incident back on May 20 near Central Avenue and Evans Road involving Vasquez and more Disneyland tickets he supposedly sold that turned out to be fake.

With the information mounting, police looked into Jessica and Israel’s records and found that the two both had active warrants.

A search of the home uncovered multiple printed Disneyland tickets, among other evidence.

Melendez is being held at Stanislaus County Public Safety Center without bail.

Photo Credit: fox40.com

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Disney Visa Holders Get New Room Discount at WDW For Springtime

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Disney has released it’s spring discount for all Disney Visa holders and one is a room only discount.  Savings for stays most nights 1/5 – 4/12/2014. Must be booked by DEC 31.

Here’s a room breakdown for you:

Deluxe Villas 35%
Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Villas
Disney’s Beach Club Villas

Deluxe Villas 25%
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House and Kidani Village
The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Resorts 35%
Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn
Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Standard View/Pool View
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Standard View/Woods View

Deluxe 25 % 
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Savannah View/Club Level
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Courtyard View/Club Level

Moderate Resorts 25%
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins

Value Resorts 20%
Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – Family Suites Save 15%

This discount will be released to the general public on Tuesday October 8th, 2013

Let me help you plan your Walt Disney World Vacation with a room discount. If you don’t have a Disney Visa feel free to contact me with all your information and I will send you a quote as soon as they are released on Tuesday !

At DIF we offer personalized travel planning, lots of extras and kids get the first Mickey Mouse Ice Cream on me. Call me at 832-233-4468 or check out my page, here and we can get started on making me your personal travel assistant for free ! 

Reese Witherspoon to Star in “Happily Ever After”

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We all know that there is one thing that Disney does well and that is fairy tales. The studio has been revisiting some classic tales and reintroducing themselves as the number one destination for modern twists on timeless stories.

The movie is about a Prince and Princess ten years after they’ve lived “happily ever after.” They realize that even in a fairy tale land, you have to work on a relationship to keep the magic going.

Reese Witherspoon is starring in the movie and she is also producing it.

“Happily Ever After” has already more than two years in the making.

Wishing you Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust

Sunshine

Photo Credit: news.moviefone.com

Frozen appearing in Disneyland and Disney World this November

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This November, the enchanting story and characters from “Frozen” will be brought to magical life with new experiences coming to Disney Parks. At Disneyland park, Olaf is preparing a special, snow-capped spot in Fantasyland, where you can spend time visiting with Anna and Elsa. When the royal sisters travel east to Walt Disney World Resort, they’ll be appearing at the Norway Pavilion at Epcot, where you’ll also find a new gallery exhibit exploring how the culture and beauty of Norway-inspired the filmmakers in the creation of “Frozen.”

And in the evenings this holiday season, a sequence celebrating “Frozen” will join “Celebrate the Magic,” the nighttime projection show that transforms Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. Olaf will also play host for the wondrous all-new nighttime experience, “World of Color – Winter Dreams” at Disney California Adventure park.

You can almost feel a chill in the air already! What are you most excited about? Meeting Anna and Elsa, experiencing new elements in Disney’s nighttime spectaculars or seeing the movie when “Frozen” arrives in theaters in 3D November 27th.

Orlando & Disney Discounts for the Week of October 7th

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disney discountsAre you planning for your holiday vacation?  Now is the time to plan your fall break or Christmas vacation with amazing Disney discounts, Universal freebies, and fun at Sea World Orlando.  Plus, book with Destinations in Florida and receive additional services and perks (valued over $500) including itinerary planning, dining suggestions and reservations, MousePerks, and so much more.  Don’t miss a minute of the magic this holiday season!

Disney Discounts

Walt Disney World® Resort

  • Save Up To 30% on Rooms at Select Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels This Fall:  Book your room only or package reservation and save up to 30% off Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels for stays most nights Sept. 29 – Nov 22, 2013, and Nov 30 – Dec. 23, 2013.  You can book a room only or upgrade to a package with tickets.  You can even add one of the Disney Dining Plans for additional savings with this Disney discount. The booking window is Aug. 1 – Nov. 3, 2013 for travel Nov. 10 – Nov. 22, 2013 and Nov. 30 – Dec. 23, 2013.

  • NEW Disney Visa Cardholder Play Stay and Dine:  Disney Discounts are grand on this package with room, tickets and dining plan.  Must have tickets for length of stay to get that portion discounted (staying 4 days/3 nights must have 4 day ticket, etc)  For Most Stays January 5-March 5 2014  3 Night Minimum Stay Required  Excluded: ALL OF Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Villas & Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground.  MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31st.

  • NEW Disney Visa Cardholder Room Only Discount:  For Jan 5-April 12 2014 with Values 15% off, Moderates 20% off, Deluxe 30% off, Deluxe Villas 35% off.  Excluded Little Mermaid Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Villas & Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground.  MUST BOOK BY DECEMBER 31st to take advantage of this Disney discount.

  • Florida Resident Fall & Winter Rates:  Florida Residents can take advantage of great rates on rooms at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels for stays through December 14, just in time for the holiday season.

  • Military Discount:  Active duty and retired members of the US military can get specially discounted rooms at Official Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels most nights from Sept. 29 2013 through Sept. 27  2014 time-frame.   Service members can also get up to six 4-Day Magic Your Way Tickets with Park Hopper® Option for just $169.00, Four-Day Water Park and More Tickets for $169.00 or Four-Day Park Hopper Tickets plus the Water Park and More Option for $198.00 at their base ticket sales office.

Disney Cruise Line®

  • Special Castaway Club Member Offer: Disney Cruise Line® Castaway Club Members can receive a US $100 onboard credit when they book a 4- or 5-night Disney Magic® cruise departing from Miami Nov. 1 – Dec. 18, 2013 (excluding Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, 2013). They can use their credit for a variety of onboard activities and experiences, including spa treatments, shopping, adults-only dining and more!

  • Special Rates for Cruises from Miami:  Be among the first to experience the newly reimagined Disney Magic® with new spaces and surprises to delight kids, adults and families! 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruises: Starting from $99 per person, per day / $495 total, based on double occupancy for Category IGT, Inside Stateroom with Restrictions, on most sail dates Oct. 27 – Nov. 15, 2013. Booking Window: Must book through October 20, 2013.

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  • Get 5 Nights for the Price of 4:  That’s one more night to enjoy all there is to see and do at Aulani that’s already included in the cost of your vacation, including the Waikolohe Valley Pools, Aunty’s Beach House kid’s club, peaceful Ko Olina Cove, and family entertainment, such as Starlit Hui show and ‘Ohana outdoor movie nights.  Book this offer by Oct. 15, 2013, for stays most nights Oct. 1- Nov. 23, 2013 or Dec. 1-15, 2013.

  • NEW Get 4 nights for the price of 3 plus breakfast daily for 2 at the newly expanded Aulani:  For a limited time, when you purchase a minimum 4-night stay at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, you’ll get the 4th night free* – including breakfast daily for two adults at the new Ulu Cafe.  Book this offer by Jan. 15, 2014, for stays most nights Jan. 5 – April 7, 2014.

Universal Orlando Resort Discounts

  • Save up to 30% on Universal Resorts:  Discounts begin at 3 nights at any of the three Universal Orlando® Resort deluxe hotels during the best days to vacation. Plus take advantage of $150 in hotel savings including discounts on food, drinks, spa treatments and more!  Vacation dates include:  08/18 – 10/3   11/11 – 12/19, 2013.

  • ENDING SOON FREE Dining:  Enjoy 2 FREE Days of the Universal Dining Plan valid in both Universal Orlando® theme parks as well as select locations in Universal CityWalk®, when you and your family stay a minimum of 4-Nights at a Universal Partner Hotel with this exclusive Vacation Package! Hurry, offer valid for purchase now – 10/14/13. Valid for travel now – 11/24/13 and 12/2 – 12/19/13.

  • Universal 1-Day or 2-Day Pass with Shuttle Transportation:  Take a day away from the Disney World Parks to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!  Book a 1-Day or 2-Day Pass to Universal Studios with shuttle transportation included in the ticket.  This special ticket is only available with select companies including Destinations in Florida.

Disney DiscountsSea World Discounts

  • Add a day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10:  Add a second day at SeaWorld Orlando for just $10 more within 7 days of your first visit.

  • SeaWorld Orlando $50 Weekday Ticket:  Enjoy 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando weekdays Monday thru Friday beginning August 1, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Advance purchase only. Not available at the park. Valid for 1 visit to SeaWorld Orlando on weekdays only.  Ticket expires December 20, 2013.

  • Expedition Antarctica at SeaWorld®:  Experience the Freeze! Package includes free Quick Queue (front-of-the-line) at SeaWorld’s Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin™, dining at the Expedition Café, a free photo and a third hotel night FREE!

  • SeaWorld + Aquatica Add Aquatica for just $40:  Enjoy unlimited access to the sights and splashes of SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark™ during your vacation.

  • Free Food:  Book your Sea World Package at a partner hotel and get the All Day Dining for FREE.  Add a day at Aquatica and eat there free, too!

  • Kids Free, PLUS 2nd Visit Free, through 12/25:  SeaWorld is the place for families this holiday season. And now, enjoy one free kid’s admission (ages 3-9) with each full-paid adult admission ticket.

  • Save $10 on Sea World Tickets:  Pre-order your Sea World tickets and save $10 off per ticket.  You can also print your Sea World tickets, so you do not have to wait in any lines once you arrive to the park.  Plus, even better, your 2nd day at Sea World is free!

Book your vacation today!  Call 877-918-8941 or request a price online!

Frozen Preview at Walt Disney Animation Studio

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Last week I was able to attend the Press Day event at Walt Disney Animation Studio for their newest movie, FROZEN  which showed Disney movie making at it’s best and left this fan counting the days until the movie’s release.

Based on the preview, FROZEN’s main characters, sisters Elsa and Anna, along with Kristoff , his reindeer Sven, Prince Hans and Olaf (the snowman) appear to continue the traditional storyline of a Disney princess and her trusty sidekicks, on an adventure while fighting the movie’s Villain.  What makes FROZEN different is the beautiful backdrop and the magical uses of snow.  This movie will become and instant favorite.

The release date for FROZEN is November 27, 2013.

Here are some pictures I was able to take from Walt Disney Animation Studios. I hope you like them!

>>Chip and Co friend Loretta

 

‘The Neighbors: The Complete First Season DVD’ Review

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Last season, ‘The Neighbors’ premiered on ABC with little fanfare. The show was derided by critics, but betting against the odds, I decided to give the show a chance. Man, am I glad I did. While the show may not be perfect, it was actually quite the surprise for me. Instead of something completely devoid of humor and fun, as I was led to believe it was, I found something quirky, fun, and full of heart. Now, Disney has brought the show’s entire first season to DVD, featuring all 22 episodes over three discs.

The show follows the Weaver family, a family of five who leave their old lives behind to move into a gated community. Little do they know that the neighborhood they’re moving into is actually inhabited by a group of aliens who have been living on Earth for the last decade, studying humans. When the Weavers discover the truth about their new suburb, instead of running away, they befriend their new neighbors and decide to try and help them learn how to really assimilate into human life.

As with any sitcom, the show can only survive on its cast and writing. Thankfully, the show is in the very capable hands of its leads, Jami Gertz, Lenny Venito, and Simon Templeman. Gertz and Venito both play the Weaver patriarchs, and they’re really quite good in it. They’ve got chemistry, and they are both very funny together. I’ve been a fan of Venito for some time, who has popped up in some of my favorite shows over the years, such as ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Rescue Me’. He was always memorable in his bit parts, so it’s good to see him in a lead role on a weekly series. He’s actually very, very funny as Marty Weaver, making the character incredibly likable and relatable. Marty is probably my favorite character in the series, with Simon Templeman’s character, Larry Bird, in a close second. The two play off each other incredibly well, and have perfect comedic timing. Without their interactions, the show won’t be nearly as fun.

One thing I love about the show is just how offbeat it is. With most “aliens living on earth” movies and shows, a lot of the humor comes from the aliens awkward moments when trying to understand how to be human. I think my favorite is the fact that the aliens have all named themselves after famous athletes, because they believe it’ll make them blend in. They also managed to get two of my favorite sci-fi actors, Mark Hamill and George Takei, to guest star in the season finale, ‘It Has Begun…’, which is probably my favorite episode of the season. The tongue and cheek nature of the series is really what makes it work, so if you enjoy that sort of awkward, offbeat, self referential humor, this show is definitely for you.

It’s just too bad that the series didn’t get better special features on this DVD release. This ‘Complete First Season’ DVD only has a few deleted scenes and a very standard blooper reel, which seems to be the norm now on most of the Disney TV show releases now. It would have been great to get a making of feature or behind the scenes look at the writing process and the actors on set, but unfortunately there’s nothing like this here. The blooper reel is about seven minutes long, and it’s definitely amusing. I just really would have loved to see more here.

‘The Neighbors: The Complete First Season’ is a fun, quirky, offbeat show that is definitely fun. While it starts a bit rough, it finds it’s footing and actually becomes quite fun by the time it’s over. It never takes itself too seriously, and is almost like ‘3rd Rock From the Sun’ for a new generation. If you love sci-fi and comedy, this show is definitely worth a look. Fans of the show will definitely want to pick up this series, even with the lack of special features. This set definitely comes recommended.

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