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. 

The Art of The Jungle Book Giveaway

If you are a fan of the latest The Jungle Book film, you are going to love  this giveaway!

But just in case, definitely check out our honest review on Disney's latest live action film here.

There was a lot of love and care placed into the live action adaption of Ruyard Kipling's The Jungle Book by Director Jon Favreau. Favreau's innovative new spin on the classic tale includes state-of-the-art CG and motion-capture technologies. Inspired by Disney's beloved animated movie, this adventure explores iconic characters such as Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera, and Kaa, but also focus on the jungle itself. Amazingly, a lot of the beautifully designed elements and ideas used to help create the film are jam packed into one spectacular book, The Art of The Jungle Book.

This book takes an in-depth look at the making of the film. It showcases the dazzling concept art, behind-the-scenes photography, CG designs, and insightful interviews with the cast and crew. There are also full-color images and gorgeous spreads to illustrate the technological magic behind the art of the film. 

We are so excited that Insight Editions has offered a copy to one of our lucky readers. This stunning coffee-table book provides a fascinating look at how Director Jon Favreau and his team created the films striking visuals and provided an enthralling experience for fans of all ages. 

Click HERE to enter for your chance to win this fabulous book. 

 Good Luck!!

Check out our review of Disney's latest live action film here.

Star Wars Collectibles - Ultimate Studio Edition

Disney and Lucasfilm launched Star Wars Collectibles: Ultimate Studio Edition!

Wonder Forge's Protect The Pride Lands Game Review

We are big The Lion King fans so when we heard that there was going to be a new The Lion Guard series on Disney Junior we could not wait.  My son quickly realized that some fun merchandise would probably follow.  

Wonder Forge's game Protect The Pride Lands tops the list of fun!

Character Game Pieces: Beshte (Hippopotamus), Fuli (Cheetah),
Bunga (Honey Badger), & Kion (Lion Cub)

Team Work is at the center of Wonder Forge’s new Protect the Pride Lands game.  In order to get Kion, Simba's son and Leader of the Lion Guard, to the top of Pride Rock and secure the Pride Lands, each player has to work together to defeat the Outlanders (a menacing group of hyenas, vultures and snakes).  Players take turns picking up directions from a deck of colorful picture cards. Each turn has a player move an Outlander and a Hero to get to the end goal.  A fun twist in the game is that each player has to choose between moving one of two heroes per card.  This gets the kids thinking strategically.  Does it make more sense to move Bunga two places on the path (to try to banish Outlanders) or move Kion up Pride Rock?  We played as a family so my son was picking based on the character he liked best.  I can't wait to see him playing with friends and watch the debates that ensue!

What I love most about the game is that everyone gets a fair chance to play their favorite characters Kion, Fuli, Bunga and Beshte.  No one has to argue over being their favorite character.  Sharing, team work and cooperation are underlying themes in this game.  Even better, everyone wins together or loses together.  Just like in a real pride everyone has their place and success and failure are shared by all.

-Ages 4+
-1-4 players
-Easy to assemble but will require parental help for the younger cubs
-Parts are sturdy and well made
-MSRP $19.99

Get your Protect the Pride Lands game at Target.com!

Picturing Disney was provided with a Protect the Pridelands game by Wonder Forge. The opinions of our writer are honest and without bias.

Attention Foolish Mortals: A New Haunted Mansion Book Coming Soon!

This is not the final cover, but a draft, and is presented to mimic the final cover.

I receive an advanced proof copy of the new middle grades book based on Disney's Haunted Mansion ride (a favorite of mine coast-to-coast). I was so excited to get this book! It was precisely the kind of thing I would have read in 5th grade (when my Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of the Dark? obsessions were at a peak). 

I have read many proofs in my day, but this disclaimer is by far the best I've ever seen! 

The book was written by John Esposito with some illustrations by Kelley Jones. Check out my review (and follow me) on GoodReads! And be sure to grab your copy this July when the book hits stores in all its purple-wallpapery glory! 

Article By:  Melissa Beeman