Weeks before the theatrical release of Disney’s upcoming animated feature The Princess and the Frog, the excitement for film-inspired merchandise is already building in a big way as anticipation for the film intensifies. Since its launch just a few weeks ago, retailers report that the merchandise has already begun out-selling other Disney Princess items by double digit percentages.
More than 45,000 dolls have sold in less than a month with 17,000 selling last week alone. At one major retailer, The Princess and the Frog bedding has sold nearly triple the amount of regular Disney Princess bedding. At Disney Store locations nationwide …read more

Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” is a big hit on the social media circuit. Disney Consumer Products is taking fans and families behind the scenes with an exclusive The Princess and the Frog YouTube video series that premiered yesterday on its channel www.YouTube.com/DisneyLiving. The series will provide an inside look at how some of the most interesting products came to life and will release new videos weekly leading up to the national release of the film on December 11th.
In this video clip, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana, receives a great surprise – a custom Princess Tiana …read more

Night owls and early morning bargain hunters can get a head start on holiday gift buying this year as Disney Store prepares to open more than 125 stores nationwide at midnight on Nov. 27 (Black Friday). From opening hours until 10 a.m., shoppers will benefit from 20% off all items, including already discounted merchandise.  A host of Black Friday deals at affordable $5, $10 and $15 price points, as well as amazing discounts on big ticket items marked $20 – $40 off*, and special gifts with purchase, will make Disney Store the must-go-to location for shoppers looking for an amazing …read more

Catch a preview of “A Very Special Christmas” CD in this clip which highlights Disney stars such as Mitchel Musso, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens and one of my favorite singers, Colby Caillat. The album benefits the Special Olympics.
The album hits stores on November 24th. Also featured on the album is Sean Kingston, Miley Cyrus, Zach Carter, Josh Carter and Carrie Underwood.
In an interview about the CD, Vanessa Hudgens said, “It’s such an honor to be on the first A Very Special Christmas album since 2003”.
Be sure and pick up your copy and support a great cause!

Do you have a child who is a fan of the Disney/Pixar movie “CARS”? If you do, then you will definitely want to hear about this! On November 10th, Disney is releasing a “CARS” Blu-ray Combo Pack Gift Set that any CARS fan would love.

 
As you can see from the picture above, it not only has the Blu-ray/DVD combo of the movie, but 2 die cast cars. The cars are so cute and my 5 year old flipped out when he saw this! This is the perfect holiday gift for your little (or big) CARS the movie fan.
This …read more

Yesterday, Disney released their list of the Most Wanted Holiday Toys and I showed you the list of The Disney Dozen Deals. There were some great toys on that list and all for under $25.
Today, I have a list of The Six Disney Standouts, which is for shoppers looking for that extra-special and magical standout item. Here’s the list in alphabetical order:
1.Disney Netpal by ASUS

2. Disney Pix Twist Digital Still Camera

Disney released its “Most Wanted Holiday Toys” list for 2009 today and there’s a little bit of everything on there, from The Princess and the Frog toys to Cars. The list features their Disney Dozen Deals, which are “toys that bring Disney`s rich storytelling heritage home for the holidays for less than $25, plus six standouts for the most discerning gift-givers.”
Here are the Disney Dozen Deals:
1. Disney Fairies Tinker Bell Tink’s Transforming Balloon Playset

2. Tinker Bell`s Secret Jewelry Box Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure

3. Fisher Price Handy Manny Flicker the Flashlight

4. Wild Planet Mickey’s Mouse-ke-TAG

5. Minnie Mouse Cupcake Set (Disney …read more

The Disney Book Group announced the release of a new series by best selling author Rick Riordan, who is known for Percy Jackson & the Olympians series (pictured to the left). The Kane Chronicles is “a new fantasy bringing ancient Egyptian mythology to life in a vivid modern-day setting.” The first book, a new fantasy bringing ancient Egyptian mythology to life in a vivid modern-day setting.
Along with the release of the first  book, The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid they will also be releasing the audio edition.
Synopsis:
When a magical accident unleashes the Egyptian gods on …read more

This is very good news for all of you Disney fans who have iPhones or an iPod touch!
Disney.com just announced it has launched an app for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. The Disney App features an array of high quality Disney content including areas dedicated to Characters, Music, Video and Games. Content in the app will be updated regularly, providing kids and families with instant access to the latest Disney news and entertainment.
They also just launched @DisneyMobilePR, the official Disney Mobile News Twitter Page. You can start following them to get the latest news on Disney’s …read more

The holidays are a very special time of year and the winter edition of Disney twenty-three provides an inside look at two upcoming holiday releases from the Walt Disney Studios; The Princess and the Frog and Disney’s A Christmas Carol. 
“The Princess and the Frog” is Disney’s stunning return to 2D animation starring Princess Tiana who graces the cover of the issue. Filmmakers Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke and actor Bob Hoskins, aka Mr. Fezziwig himself, take Disney twenty-three inside the high-tech world of Disney’s A Christmas Carol. 

Additional features include:
Dream Boat – The Disney Cruise Line …read more