Disney's Bedtime Hotline

Bedtime is a fun time thanks to Disney!

25 LuckyTarget Stores Are Getting A Magical Disney Shop

Happy Shoppers our dreams have come true!

Disney Store Is Partnering with Toys For Tots

The Disney Store is partnering with Toys For Tots! 
Hilary Duff was on hand with the Toys For Tots Marines to kick off the fun!

Hilary Duff and the Toys for Tots Marines at the Disney Store in Century City CA

Friday Disney Finds: Disney's Sleep Shop for Kids

Bedtime just got so much cozier for all!
Now your kids can sleep like a baby on cloud nine with Disney's help!

New MXYZ from Disney Store!

Disney Store sent us some adorable new items from the MXYZ collection!
The adorable Stitch, Minnie & Mickey, and Alice merchandise is fun and functional!

Welcome Moana to your Disney family this holiday season!

I loved the feeling I had when I left the theater after seeing Moana!

Fall into Reading this Autumn with Disney!

Disney has outdone itself with the amazing art and stories this season! 

Elena of Avalor: Disney's First Hispanic Princess

Elena of Avalor: Disney's First Hispanic Princess

Elena of Avalor Costume
Retailer: Disney Store and Disneystore.com
Price: $44.95

Elena of Avalor is the new, highly-anticipated animated series to come out of Disney Channel. The CG Animated styled series will explore and celebrate several aspects of Latin and Hispanic folklore and culture.

Disney Store Summer Play Days Come Splashing In

If you're looking for something fun and entertaining for the kiddos, Disney Store Summer Play Days is returning with a splash. 

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Tsum Tsums are Coming!

I am obsessed with Disney's cutest franchise ever... Tsum Tsums!

Disney Tsum Tsum: The Star Wars Collection

For those of you who love Star Wars, brace yourselves. Be prepared for an overload of intergalactic cuteness. Disney Store has unveiled their new Tsum Tsum collection that will feature our favorite characters from the original Star Wars trilogy. Included in this too cute collection are Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Han Solo, R2-D2, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, Darth Vader, Yoda, C-3P0, an Ewok and a Storm Tropper.

Here are some of our favorites from the collection:

Darth Vader "Tsum Tsum" Plush - Mini - 3 1/2"Retail Price: $5.95

Boba Fett "Tsum Tsum" Plush - Mini - 3 1/2"
Retail Price: $5.95

Chewbacca "Tsum Tsum" Plush - Large - 17"Retail Price: $24.95Seriously people...He is the perfect size to cuddle with!!

Since its debut in 2013, Disney's Tsum Tsum has quickly become one of the most successful plush lines in Disney Store history. The Star Wars is just one of the film franchises that have been featured. Others include Classic Disney Animated Features, Pixar and Marvel Films. Disney Store also launched #TsumTsumTuesday, which refers to the release of new collections every First and Third Tuesday of every month.

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these cuties to add to my collection. :D Which one is your favorite?

Disney Publishing Winter Fun Guide!

We have kids from ages 7-11 in our home and they are on very different reading levels with very different interests.  As always, Disney reaches all of them (and even their father and I who are both 32).  We can always seem to find books that grab us and pull us into the story (with a little tugging of heart strings as well).

Our 7 year old loves...

Cloud Country: This is one of the Pixar animator showcase books and as you could guess the imagery and imagination make it an instant hit with our outgoing, never-stops-singing girl. 

Our 9 year old loves...

The Princess, the Scoundrel and the Farm Boy: A classic retelling of the first saga the world ever laid eyes on from the greatest space opera of all time.  Star Wars, A New Hope, is just one of the books in this series.  Perfect for fans (especially those who are anxiously awaiting the release of the newest movie!

Our 11 year old loves...

Star Darlings: This is the first in a series where each book introduces new characters.  We first spotted this book on a shopping trip to Justice and I saw it catch her eye.  The cover art is beautiful and the whimsical tale made for something we could probably have read aloud to both girls. 

I've got my sights on...

Black Widow Forever Red:  I love Marvel and love the new expansions now that Disney is the happy owner of the franchises, however, I tend to gravitate towards movies that are a little more legend-based and books that are more realistic.  This is a nice mix about a character I knew very little about! I have only just cracked it open but it seems to be in the tradition of the Mary Jane book released back when I was in college. 

Their Fractured Light:  Thanks to a preview copy Disney sent me of These Broken Stars I am hooked on this series! I am actually setting off re-reading the first book before I dive in.  I can't wait and will post all my thoughts to both books on my Goodreads account!

We ALL love...

Olaf's Night Before Christmas: Everyone Loves Olaf!

Once a weekend we are usually taking a long car trip thanks to our lovely location in the middle of the woods in northwest CT.  We generally have reading time or read aloud before bed but books on CD are awesome ways to break up the monotony of a car trip.  This one is fabulous because its an adorable Olaf-spin on a classic and everyone's favorite snowperson narrates!

I always love seeing how a franchise like Frozen isn't cheapened but continues to add magic to our home.  Happy Holidays from Picturing Disney and Disney Publishing! 

Force Friday: X-Wing

Thanks to the Disney Store we have some fabulous Force Fridays finds as we take a look at ride vehicles straight from the Star Wars saga as we countdown to the release of The Force Awakens!

What is an X-Wing?

A fan favorite thanks to their prominence in the first trilogy.  I loved seeing this when I opened the box from Disney because it brought back memories of the first time seeing Luke weave around obstacles on the Death Star.  The official description from Star Wars reminisces on the same point! "The X-wing is a versatile Rebel Alliance starfighter that balances speed with firepower. Armed with four laser cannons and two proton torpedo launchers, the X-wing can take on anything the Empire throws at it. Nimble engines give the X-wing an edge during dogfights, and it can make long-range jumps with its hyperdrive and its astromech droid co-pilot. Luke Skywalker is famous for destroying the Death Star behind the controls of an X-wing.."

Disney sent me one of these awesome die-cast models and they are beautiful, finely detailed, and perfect for the Star Wars lover in your life (both young and old) this holiday season! Currently out of stock on the Disney Store website, check your local stores or maybe scoop up a Y-wing in the meantime! ;)

Force Friday: TIE Fighter

Thanks to the Disney Store we have some fabulous Force Fridays finds as we take a look at ride vehicles straight from the Star Wars saga as we countdown to the release of The Force Awakens!

What is a TIE Fighter?

Why, its the quintessential imperial ship, thank you very much! Seriously, though the official description shows this is the imperial fighter pilot's go-to ship, especially in the first trilogy (IV-VI), "The TIE fighter was the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet. Carried aboard Star Destroyers and battle stations, TIE fighters were single-pilot vehicles designed for fast-paced dogfights with Rebel X-wings and other starfighters. The iconic TIE fighter led to other models in the TIE family including the dagger-shaped TIE Interceptor and the explosive-laden TIE bomber. The terrifying roar of a TIE's engines would strike fear into the hearts of all enemies of the Empire." TIE fighters have a long history in the Star Wars saga, and they aren't going anywhere!

Disney sent me two versions of these awesome die-cast models and they are beautiful, finely detailed, and perfect for the Star Wars lover in your life (both young and old) this holiday season! Click the pictures below to check 'em out!