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Monsters University | Mother's Day Video

I hope you'll love this Mother's Day inspired video featuring Ms. Squibbles and the rest of the MONSTERS UNIVERSITY characters as much as we all do!

 

Monsters University comes out in theaters on June 21, 2013.  To find out more, connect with them here:

“Like” MONSTERS UNIVERSITY on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PixarMonstersUniversity 

 "Follow" Disney/Pixar on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyPixar

Disney's Monsters University | New Trailer!

Who's ready for a little Mike & Sulley?  I can't tell you how stoked my boys and I are about Monsters University coming out this June.  I've already been asked about a hundred times by my kids if we are going to see it when it comes out.  My reply?  DUH!! Yes...of course!

For now, a sneak peek at the newest Monsters University trailer will have to do.  Enjoy!

 

If the spirit moves you, you can also connect with Monsters University below:

“Like” MONSTERS UNIVERSITY on Facebook.

"Follow" Disney/Pixar on Twitter.

Visit the website: http://www.Disney.com/MonstersU

 

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Dane Cook Preps for Take Off in Disney's 'Planes'

There's big news about Disney's 'Planes' circulating the air today.  This family friendly sky flying adventure set to land in 3D in theaters this summer {August 9, 2013 - to be exact} is reaching for the sky with this big news.

Walt Disney Studios has announced that funny man and actor Dane Cook has been tapped to voice Dusty, the movie's charismatic racing plane & lead character.  According to Walt Disney Studios, 

“Dane Cook brings unmatched charisma and brilliant comedic timing and instincts to the character.  He gives Dusty a great edge.”

Disney’s 'Planes' is an action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure about Dusty’s dream of competing as a high-flying air racer—and his decidedly unfortunate fear of heights.  Cook is most known for his stand-up comedy appearances on Comedy Central and HBO specials.  He's also collaborated with a slew of other comedians in various films and television episodes.  

In our house, we are BIG {as in larger-than-life} 'Cars' fans so I'm particularly excited about this newest Disney flick, since its inspiration comes somewhat from Disney/Pixar's 'Cars' movie.  My younger two boys have their entire bedroom decked out in 'Cars' / Radiator Springs decor so I'm fully expecting they'll want to switch it up a bit to the 'Planes' theme after this summer.

How about your family?  Will you make it out to theaters in August to hop aboard Disney's newest sky-high adventure?  

To keep up-to-date, you can check out Disney.com/Planes, or find Disney Planes on Facebook and Twitter.

Information courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures.

Photo credits: Walt Disney Pictures

 

Disney Social Media Moms Conference 2013 - Official Dates Announced! #DisneySMMoms at Walt Disney World

Earlier this evening, Disney PR peeps confirmed that there will INDEED be a Disney Social Media Moms Conference in 2013.  May 9 - 12,  2013 {Mother's Day weekend} -- to be exact -- is when all the magic will take place at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.  

And from now until then, many would-be conference attendees will undoubtedly be  frantically stalking their email boxes every 5 minutes keeping an eye on their inboxes in anticipation of that coveted invitation to the conference.  The event itself is unparelleled, much like the magic of Disney.  Not only are invited guests and their families able to immerse themselves and become one with the Disney Parks family, but bloggers / social media influencers who attend will have access to the most amazing speakers and learning opportunities that will go beyond inspiring them to be and do more!

Last year, my family and I were beyond privileged to be invited to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Conference and I will be forever grateful!  We were able to experience Disney on a whole new level and well, do Expedition Everest at night which was totally "boss" {as my 9 year-old son would say}!  The memories of the entire experience is something that will never, ever fade from my mind or heart! 

Our passion and love for Disney has been strong for quite some time, but the conference event last year simply put us over the moon!  So much so, in fact, that I was inspired to build my own Disney online home at ¡Hola Disney!, which is my space for sharing ALL things Disney {movies, tv, park info, news, products, shopping, and more} both in English AND en Español! As a Latina, I realzied {after my own searching around} that there was a true need for sharing info in both languages so I headed it up and debuted the site in January 2013.  I'm so excited about the wonderful response I've received and at all that's to come in the future!

 And, no worries, I will undoubtedly be keeping all of you in the loop with the latest happenings of Disney Social Media Moms as the details become available.  In the meantime, I'd LOVE to connect with you on:

¡Hola Disney! - the blog

¡Hola Disney! on Twitter

¡Hola Disney! on Facebook

!Hola Disney! on Google +

Disney Junior Valentine's Day episodes of "Doc McStuffins" and "Handy Manny"

Photo / image credits: © DISNEY CHANNEL/PLAYHOUSE DISNEY

My 3 year-old is undoubtedly Disney Junior's #1 fan, as he loves tuning in to his favorites, two of whom are included in the special upcoming Valentine's Day episodes - Doc McStuffins and Handy Manny.

I was so excited to learn that Disney Junior will be celebrating Valentine's Day this year with themed episodes of what has become cable TV's #1 series for kids ages 2-5 - "Doc McStuffins" and perennial favorite "Handy Manny."

In the new "Doc McStuffins" episode titled "My Huggy Valentine," Doc receives a stuffed Valentine's Day heart named Val as a gift and Lambie gets jealous because she thinks Doc likes her new toy better.  After diagnosing Lambie with "splitheartitis," {which will undoubtedly go in the big book of Boo-Boos} Doc reassures her that no one could ever take her place.  This episode of "Doc McStuffins" premieres Friday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., ET/PT on the Disney Channel and 4:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior. 

And for even more Disney love, in a special Valentine's Day themed "Handy Manny" episode, Manny wants to ask longtime friend Kelly to a Valentine's Day party.  With a little help from the tools, he finally works up the courage and asks her to attend Mrs. Portillo's party with him.  The episode titled "Valentine's Day Party" premieres Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m., ET/PT on the Disney Channel and 6:00 p.m., ET/PT on Disney Junior.

I'm so looking forward to watching both of these fun episodes with my sweet Jacob.  We often enjoy having conversations about the characters and episode messages that are conveyed on the Disney shows we watch.  It's sweet to watch him learn and develop from the things he sees on some of his favorite shows.  My favorite has to be when he sees me tired or not feeling well, he comes over to me and says in a very sweet and endearing tone, "Aww, you need a cuddle!" 

I am so glad he's as big of a fan of Disney Junior as I am!

{vlog}: Resolve To Be A Better Version of Yourself With Lisa Druxman's G.R.I.P. Action Plan from #DisneySMMoms

  

 A special thank you to Walt Disney World resort, gracious hosts of Disney Social Media Moms event 2012 and to Lisa Druxman, Founder of  Stroller Strides, for sharing such wonderful and inspiring information with us all.

{Disclosure: I was invited to take part in the 2012 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration conference.  My travel and expenses were heavily subsidized as part of this program, however I was not specifically asked to share anything with my readers about the conference or anything related to Disney.  I am doing this on my own accord. All opinions are my own. No one is the boss of me!}

 

Walt Disney Studios: 17 Oscar Nominated films including Best Picture

Congratulations to Walt Disney Studios on receiving 17 Oscar nominations for several films.  2012 was indeed a mouse-kerrific year for Walt Disney films, as many of these were my personal picks of the year as well!

Disney's Phineas and Ferb: Agent P vs. The Puzzle-Inator app on iTunes

My kids are big time Phineas and Ferb fans.  Over the holidays they received a few App Store gift cards for Christmas and I'm sure will be adding this new Phineas and Ferb & The Puzzle-Inator game app to their iPods and our iPad.  For $1.99 it seems like quite the value in fun.

Disney Family Deals is now part of Spoonful.com

    

One of my favorite sources for crafts, fun recipes, and seasonal fun stuff -- Spoonful.com -- will now feature great deals from Diney Family Deals!

If you haven't already checked out Spoonful, you should!  It's Disney's newest site for families looking for activities, crafts, recipes, party ideas, and more.  My 3 year-old loves the coloring sheets offered there, especially this Jake and the Neverland Pirates coloring sheet.