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Disney to Back to School App Sale Happening Now!

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Disney to Back to School App Sale Happening Now!

Disney publishing is starting the school year off right with three learning apps on sale.  I’m super excited about these, because my daughter is forever asking if she can play a game on my iPad.  Why not let her learn something alongside her favorite Disney characters, too?  From August 29-September 12th, all Disney learning apps will be $1.99 on the App Store.  What a steal!  They’re usually $4.99.  Disney learning apps will be a great addition to your iPad app collection-good entertainment for those road trips or flights to Disney, right?

Pooh’s Birthday Surprise (early literacy and pre-math skills)

Featuring the beloved characters of the Hundred-Acre Woods, this interactive storybook app invites kids to join in Pooh’s birthday party planning.  The app aims to help children acquire and retain early literacy and pre-math skills at home and on-the-go through curriculum-based content and such activities as identifying and extending simple patterns, problem solving, vocabulary awareness, and story comprehension.  The app is recommended for children ages 3-5.

Click HERE to see a video demo of Pooh’s Birthday Surprise

Disney to Back to School App Sale Happening Now!

Toy Story Showtime! (early reading concepts)

This interactive storybook app, aimed at children ages 4-6, is designed to help learners explore essential early reading concepts through engaging and interactive ways.  “Toy Story Showtime!” features Buzz Lightyear as he sets out to impress Jessie the Cowgirl in a talent show. Readers can assist him with his comedy and juggling acts while they discover new vocabulary words through context and story-based repetition.

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‘Castle: The Complete Fourth Season’ Cracks the Case on DVD September 11, 2012

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'Castle: The Complete Fourth Season' Cracks the Case on DVD September 11, 2012

Fans of ‘Castle’, rejoice! Everyone’s favorite crime solving duo are back, and better than ever, in ‘Castle: The Complete Fourth Season’, coming to DVD on September 11, 2012. Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic are back in season four of ABC’s hit series, which picks up following the shocking conclusion of season three. I’m not a huge fan of procedural shows, but I’m an avid ‘Castle’ fan. After discovering Nathan Fillion on ‘Firefly’, one of my all time favorite shows that was sadly cut far too short, I couldn’t wait for him to return to television. Thankfully, over the past four years, ‘Castle’ has proven to be the perfect vehicle for not only him, but Stana Katic as well, who plays Kate Beckett, Richard Castle’s muse of sorts for his novel series, Nikki Heat. This is currently one of the best shows on TV, that is fronted by a spectacular cast and excellent writing, really elevating over most things on TV. Not surprisingly, it looks like Disney’s release of ‘The Complete Fourth’ season won’t disappoint either, adding another excellent set for ‘Castle’ fans to add to their collections.

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Helpful Hints for the Disney Dining Plan

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Helpful Hints for the Disney Dining Plan

No matter how you slice it, the Disney Dining Plan can be confusing!  At first glance, it appears to be very structured, but as you use it more and become comfortable, you’ll see that you do have a lot of options and flexibility while on it.  But, I’m hoping that today I can share with you some frequently asked questions, along with some easy answers.  While sharing my thoughts with you, I’m going to base everything on a 3 night, 4 day stay at Disney for a family of four.

Q:  How many meals and snacks do I get during  my trip?

A:  You get one Quick Service meal, one Table Service meal, and one snack PER PERSON, PER NIGHT stay of your trip. So, you each get 3 QSD, 3 TS, and 3 snacks.  As a family, that’s  12 QSD, 12 TS, and 12 snacks.

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Agent P vs Kim Possible Was change really needed?

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Agent P vs Kim Possible Was change really needed?

Recently Epcot replaced the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventurewith Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure. If you ask my daughter the question, “Was change really needed?” She would say a very strong no. She loved Kim and dressed up as her for a Halloween and never missed an episode.

I remember hearing a while back that Disney was going to try to appeal to more boys then they have in the past, I would say they accomplished this with the new Agent P World Showcase Adventure.

Some of you with older children may remember the show Kim Possible. She was an animated super hero by night and regular high school cheerleader by day. My daughter loved that show, and I must admit I did too. Kim was a great role model for young girls by showing them that you can do anything that you put your mind too, even things that are not typically considered for girls.  Kim would save the world from Drakken and Shego in every episode. After she fought evil she would go back to her daily activities like nothing ever happened. Everytime we went to Epcot we would have to do the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure. She loved because it made her feel like she was a part of the show and we know no one accomplishes that better then Disney.

My daughter didn’t understand why they had to change it because she felt that it wasn’t needed. I could see where change was needed because Disney has to keep up with the times so to speak. Kim Possible is no longer on tv so the younger kids today have no idea who she is, so if they don’t know her then they will not want to play the game. Agent P is very popular now so he will draw the younger kids in.

I think it’s a good lesson for kids to learn that things will change over time and we have to adjust to new and different things. New things may not always be like our old favorites but you never know the new thing may turn out to be even better then the old favorite.

Have any of you tried both of the adventures ? If so which one did you like better?

 

 

 

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Disney Double Blu-ray Giveaway

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Chip
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Disney Double Blu-ray Giveaway

We love connecting with our fans and other Disney Bloggers. We have been blogging now for 5 years and constantly meeting new people. Today we have partnered together with my good friend Sean from Disney Day By Day to offer you everything you need for a Disney Movie Night, including the POPCORN!

What we are giving away this week:

  • Dumbo (Two-Disc 70th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack)
  • The Rescuers 35th Anniversary Edition (The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under)(Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
  • Bowl of Microwave Popcorn

I wanted to call this my normal Friday night giveaway because this is what my family and I love doing on Friday nights!

To enter, all you have to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below. The contest ends Saturday September 1st at 11:59pm. On Sunday I will pick one lucky winner and notify them Monday Morning via email/facebook that they won. Be sure to use a valid way for me to contact you.

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Fall Room Discounts Have Arrived!

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Fall Room Discounts Have Arrived!

Great news!

If you are have a reservation or you are looking to make one for the fall, new discounts have been released today.

You can save up to 30% at select resorts this fall for stays most nights September 30-November 16, 2012 and November 24-December 22, 2012.

Don’t forget if you already have a reservation booked you can still apply the discount!

Happy Planning!

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AllergyFreeMouse.com and Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free at WDW Blog Present: IllumiNations Dessert Party

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Chip
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AllergyFreeMouse.com and Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free at WDW Blog Present: IllumiNations Dessert Party

A private dessert party aimed towards individuals affected by food allergies and intolerances is being held December 15, 2012 at the France Pavilion at Epcot® in the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This event is being hosted by the Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW Blog and Allergy Free Mouse. Both of these groups provide dining reviews, tips, and planning advice to the special diets community interested in traveling to Walt Disney World. Blog author and host, Sarah Norris, says that this dessert party not only helps bring awareness to the increasing prevalence of food allergies and intolerances, but also allows attendees with special diets to meet one another. “This event is a great way to connect with others in the special diets community and to share tips and tricks about dining safely with a special diet.”

The event will include a dessert buffet in which all items will made to be free of the top 8 common allergens (including gluten/wheat, dairy, egg, soy, nut, corn, fish, and shellfish), something that is very important to Liz and Jeff Reynolds, hosts and authors of Allergy Free Mouse. “It’s important to be as inclusive as possible,” says Liz. Items on the dessert buffet will vary from chocolate raspberry cupcakes to peach and blueberry cobbler. Guests will be emailed a list of all ingredients prior to the event, and the each item on the buffet will be clearly labeled with its corresponding ingredients list.

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Disney Releases Lincoln Black and White One Sheet

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Disney Releases Lincoln Black and White One Sheet

Many actors through the years have had the chance to portray one of America’s most famous Presidents.  But on Wednesday Disney released the one sheet for their upcoming movie “Lincoln” which will star Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th President of the United States.

A Steven Spielberg film, there is an impressive supporting cast around Day-Lewis as Sally Field will play Mary Todd Lincoln, and the film will also feature Joseph Gordon Levitt as their son Robert Todd Lincoln and Tommy Lee Jones.

The film will focus on President Lincoln’s tumultuous final months in office and is scheduled for a November release.

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Escaping the Rain at Walt Disney World

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Chip
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Until our trip last September, I had never visited the Walt Disney World parks in the rain. At least not anytime that I can remember. In the hot, muggy summer months odds are you are going to encounter the same problem. Luckily, rain showers in Florida don’t last too long so you can grab a bite to eat or see a show and by the time you are done the rain will have stopped. But in case you get stuck with the rain showers all day, here are a list of things that we like to do to escape the rain in each park.

Magic Kingdom

  • The Plaza Restaurant – The Plaza is one of those rare Disney restaurants where you can sometimes snag a same day reservation. If the weather gets bad, take a break from it with lunch or dinner and some ice cream.
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Things You Thought You’d NEVER Hear a Teacher Say…”Have Fun at Disney!”

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Things You Thought You'd NEVER Hear a Teacher Say..."Have Fun at Disney!"

Chances are, for you, the new school is probably  here or just around the corner.  My school starts back this week!  I love the feeling of the new school year!  I love seeing new faces, old friends, and getting into all the fun that encompasses the year!  I really do love my job!  So, as I’ve strolled the stores and seen school supplies on sale, I was inspired to do a “back to school-ish” post!   Today we are taking a look at what I do for my students who are going to Disney World or on a Disney Cruise during the school year!

Now, I know, most teachers would probably rather you not pull your child out for a vacation during the school year.  After all, the common thought is, “why not take them during the summer!”.  But, I being a HUGE Disney fan and a teacher see both sides.  With less crowds, less heat, and more ride time, I am all in favor of going to Disney when it works for your family (and who are we kidding, really, I am in favor of going to Disney all the time :D).  You see, I think EVERY opportunity is full of teachable moments.  The rich conversations born out of Disney trips makes me so excited for what my students will bring back.  From mapping the trip to learning about birds from all over the world at Flights of Wonder, there really isn’t a dull moment at Disney.

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Disney Store Donates 25,000 School Supply Kits to Boys & Girls Clubs

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Chip
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Disney Store Donates 25,000 School Supply Kits to Boys & Girls Clubs

To celebrate back-to-school, Disney Store, in partnership with The Walt Disney Company, will donate 25,000 school supply kits to children at Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Full of classroom essentials , the Disney Princess and Cars themed supply kits include a folder, notebook, pencil case, pencils, ruler, eraser, sharpener, glue stick and a pair of scissors. Cast members from Disney Store locations across the country will deliver the supply kits to their local BGCA chapters. Through this donation, Disney hopes to add a little magic to the back-to-school experience as kids nationwide prepare to return to the classroom this fall.

“Disney Store is proud to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and admires the work the organization does to enhance the development of children across the nation,” said Paul Gainer, executive vice president of Disney Store. “Through our donation, we hope to support children in our local communities by providing them with learning essentials for the upcoming school year.”

Parents can find a wide assortment of back-to-school fashions, accessories, supplies and more at Disney Store. With the hottest styles of backpacks and lunch totes, supply kits and apparel, Disney Store is a one-stop shop for back-to-school gear.  Girls will love the classic Disney Princess styles, new Brave backpacks featuring Merida and other adorable styles available for 2012. Boys will be ready for action sporting a Where’s My Water?, Spider-Man or Cars backpack.

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Final Phase of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort “The Little Mermaid” Opens September 15

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Chip
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Final Phase of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort “The Little Mermaid” Opens September 15

Guests are invited to slumber in Ariel’s colorful retreat at “The Little Mermaid” wing at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening Sept. 15 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Themed to one of the most celebrated animated films of all time “The Little Mermaid” will feature 864 standard hotel rooms that can sleep up to four guests. With a sea-inspired color palette and an aquatic motif, guests become part of her world as they plunge “under the sea” into Ariel’s secret grotto.  Playful film-inspired décor and characters from the undersea kingdom including Ursula, King Triton and Sebastian come to life both inside guestrooms and in the courtyard.

Guests can lounge poolside at the Flippin’ Fins pool, one of three pools at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.

The Little Mermaid opening completes the build-out of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort that includes, “Finding Nemo,” “Cars” and “The Lion King” family suites themed to beloved Disney Pixar animated features.

Rates start at $94 for “The Little Mermaid” rooms. For bookings, visit disneyworld.com.

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