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 and DisneyStore.com, the Princess Tiana role-play dresses are selling above all other Disney Princess characters.

Here is the Disney Princess The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Doll, which you can order at Amazon.com.

The Princess and the Frog toys have also captured industry praise as the Disney Princess Tiana Just One Kiss dolltops FunFare magazine’s “Holiday Hot Dozen” and the Toys”R”Us “Fabulous 15″ holiday lists. The doll was also recently nominated for the “2009 Girls Toy of the Year” award by the Toy Industry Association. Sales of the Princess Tiana Just One Kiss doll are up by over 150% and industry and media have reported it could be among this Holiday season’s sell-out toys.

The Princess and the Frog introduces Disney’s newest princess character in more than 10 years and the first African-American Disney princess.   The product line from Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is supporting the film with a wide range of products spanning toys, fashion, home décor, food, personal care, beauty, stationery, books and an assortment for adults including collectibles, art, bridal wear and couture fashion.

Check out some more The Princess and the Frog toys and accessories below.

Disney Princess Tiana Just One Kiss doll

Disney Princess & The Frog Comforter – Twin

Disney The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Toddler Doll

Click here for more The Princess and the Frog Merchandise

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In this video clip, Anika Noni Rose, the voice of Princess Tiana, receives a great surprise – a custom Princess Tiana doll especially designed for her. See Anika’s reaction and emotional response to being the voice of the first African American Disney Princess in the video clip above.

Presented by Walt Disney Animation Studios, the musical The Princess And The Frog is an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. A modern twist on a classic tale, the film features a girl named Tiana who dreams of owning her own restaurant, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. The Princess And The Frog marks the return to hand-drawn animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements and features music by Oscar®-winning composer Randy Newman. Featuring the voice talents of Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Keith David, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Lewis and Oprah Winfrey, the film hits theaters nationwide on Dec. 11.

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Guests can prepare for their Black Friday Disney Store shopping by previewing hot Disney holiday toys and gift ideas in the YouTube video "Disney Store Holiday Shopping Guide: Share the Magic”.

Disney Store is also reaching out to surrounding communities this year to "share the magic” by donating toys to local Boys & Girls Club chapters across America. On behalf of each of its locations in the United States, Disney Store will donate one hundred (100) toys to each of the local BGCA chapters nearest such locations. Guests who shop at the Disney Store are also encouraged to bring in unwrapped toys, which Disney Store will also donate to the local Boys & Girls Club chapter during the holiday season.

"We recognize that consumers are looking for the best value without compromising quality, and Disney Store offers a unique experience, high-quality product, and this year we have bigger and better holiday deals that will begin on Black Friday and last all weekend long,” said Jim Fielding, president of Disney Store Worldwide.  "Last year, we had an overwhelming response from shoppers during our midnight openings, and we are expanding the number of stores opening at midnight to accommodate even more guests.”

Special one-day pricing on great gifts include:
* $5 deals: graphic character tee shirts (regular price $9.50), holiday ornaments (regular price $9.50 each) and character mugs (regular price $8.50)
* $10 deals: Classic Disney Princess dolls (regular pricing $16.50 each), favorite Disney plush characters (regular price $14.50-$16.50) and colorful fleece throws (regular price $19.50)
* $15 deals: a Disney-Pixar Cars’ Lightning McQueen Runaway Racer (regular price $29.50), Toy Story Talking Buzz and Woody Deluxe Action Figures (regular price $24.50 each) and a Disney Princess Glamour Case (regular price $19.50), perfect for stashing princess jewels and other necessities.

Select Disney Princess and Disney/Pixar’s Cars product $20-40 off during Black Friday weekend only include:
* Disney Princess Darlings Castle, $49.50 (regular price $79.50)
* Classic Disney Princess Dolls 8 Piece Gift Set, $69.50 (regular price $99.50)
* Cars Dinoco Helicopter, $39.50 (regular price $59.50)
* Cars Deluxe 20-Piece Die Cast Gift Set, $79.50 (regular price $99.50)
* Minnie Mouse Kitchen Play Set, $59.50 (regular price $99.50)

With a purchase of $40 or more, guests may also receive a Holiday Sweater Mickey Mouse Plush for only $5 (while supplies last).

Disney Store’s Holiday lineup also includes a wonderful assortment of new products inspired by the new movie from Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Princess and the Frog, opening in Los Angeles and New York on November 25 and nationwide on December 11.  Kids will love the Deluxe Tiana Doll and Wardrobe Play Set (SRP $29.50); the Mardi Gras-style Tiana Musical Instruments Play Set (SRP $24.50), an 8-piece set, including a trumpet, ukulele, and Lightning Bug Shaker, to create the fun jazzy sounds of the bayou; and the gorgeous Tiana Deluxe Costume (SRP $89.50) with its flower petal-shaped layers of tulle and satin skirt, making this a girl’s dream costume for dress-up play all year long. The Princess and the Frog Snowglobe (SRP $89.50) and the Princess Tiana Doll Ornament with Holiday Gown (SRP $14.50) make great holiday gifts for the home. From November 30 through December 10, guests purchasing $40 or more per visit at Disney Store will receive a card redeemable toward one child’s movie admission to see The Princess and the Frog.

Membership to Disney’s D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans also makes a unique holiday gift.  Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, select Disney Store locations within the United States, select shops at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and www.DisneyStore.com/D23.

To find a local Disney Store, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. For more information, please visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com.  Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates, become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore to stay connected to your favorite destination.

*All special offers are available while supplies last.

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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!

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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 limited edition Gift Set from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment includes the stunning Blu-ray transfer of the high octane adventure comedy, featuring eye-popping visual clarity, petal-to-the-metal sound and hours of innovative special features. Also included are a Standard Widescreen DVD version of the film for playback on portable devices, plus two very special, limited edition die-cast cars of the beloved characters “Lightning McQueen” and “Mater.” Arriving just in time for the holidays, the CARS: Blu ray Combo Pack Gift Set is guaranteed to fuel hours of fun for everyone in your family and is the perfect way to rev up your Blu-ray collection!

Experience the freewheeling adventures of hotshot race car Lightning McQueen with CARS on Blu-ray and DVD! Featuring the ultimate in high definition picture and sound, the Blu-ray edition of CARS also includes the uniquely interactive features “Cine-Explore,” for the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience; “Car Finder,” an immersive game in which viewers can discover hundreds of "Car-acters”; Deleted Scenes; Radiator Springs Featurettes and Movie Showcase. The Standard Widescreen DVD of CARS also arrives souped-up with hours of entertaining bonus features, including the Animated Short: "Mater And The Ghostlight”; the Academy Award® Nominated Animated Short: "One Man Band"; “John Lasseter’s Inspiration For Cars”; Deleted Scenes and more!

CARS Blu-ray Disc Bonus Features:
• Cine-Explore — For The Ultimate Behind-The-Scenes Experience
• Car Finder: Discover Hundreds Of "Car-acters" In This Immersive Game
• Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scene
• Radiator Springs Featurettes
• Movie Showcase: Instant Access To Select Movie Scenes That Showcase The Ultimate In High Definition Picture And Sound

CARS DVD Bonus Features:
• Animated Short: "Mater And The Ghostlight"
• Academy Award® Nominated Animated Short: "One Man Band"
• John Lasseter’s Inspiration For CARS
• Deleted Scenes

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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

3. Disney Princess Tiana Deluxe Costume (Disney Store exclusive)

4. Disney-Pixar Toy Story Definitive Collection

5. Disney-Pixar Toy Story Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot

6. Handy Manny’s Repair Shop

Here is some more information about these 6 great toys for the holidays:

Disney Netpal by ASUS (ages 6+), SRP $349.99 at www.DisneyStore.com and Toys”R”Us, winner of FunFare Magazine’s "Holiday Hot Dozen.” TheDisney Netpal by ASUS PC is a perfect first notebook computer, designed specifically for kids with parents in mind. It’s fun, web-safe and easy. They’ll enjoy fun games and applications like Disney Mix and Radio Disney in a web-safe environment that lets you choose where they visit and who they contact. Kid-friendly desktop has visual instructions that make it easy to operate and navigate. Best of all, their favorite Disney friends are only a click away!

Disney Pix Twist Digital Still Camera, SRP: $59.99, at national retailers. An evolution in the popular line of Disney Pix digital cameras, the new DisneyPix Twist lets kids take endless pictures of friends and twist the body of the camera to take close up shots of themselves. Features 5 MP and 16 MB internal memory. Styles: Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Princess Petals (non-character) and Wizards of Waverly Place.  

Disney Princess Tiana Deluxe Costume, SRP: $89.50, a Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. A glittering yellow and green dream, the Deluxe Tiana Costume is perfect for an everyday waltz around her blue bayou. Flower petal-shaped layers of tulle and satin skirt make this Princess and the Frog costume darling for dress-up. The special attention to detail and fine fabric make this a stunning must-have that will endure many play sessions.

Disney-Pixar Toy Story Definitive Collection, SRP: $16.99 – $79.99, at national retailers, Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com, winner of FunFare Magazine’s "Holiday All Stars” and NAPPA Honors Award. This deluxe replica line features the most "film accurate” Toy Story characters ever, delivered in packaging exactly as Andy received them in the films, plus each includes a certificate of authenticity. For example, the 12” highly detailed deluxe replica of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger is the most film accurate Buzz Lightyear ever produced. Sheriff Woody, RC Remote Control Car, Rex, Bucket O’Soldiers, and 3-Pack Space Aliens are also available. 

Disney-Pixar Toy Story – Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot, SRP: $149.99, at national retailers and www.DisneyStore.com, winner NAPPA Honors Award. This 16" robot responds to six voice commands; say "You’re A Toy!" to switch his space ranger personality to a toy character for a whole new set of different responses. Powered by seven motors, this Ultimate Buzz Lightyear walks, talks, turns, blinks, salutes, fires his laser and answers his communicator. More than 100 phrases in Buzz Lightyear’s original voice and cool SFX.

Handy Manny’s Repair Shop, SRP: $99.99, at national retailers and www.DisneyStore.com, winner of FamilyFun magazine’s Toy Of The Year "Top 30” Award. Welcome to Handy Manny’s repair shop where kids have over 20 projects to choose from to build and fix things just like Manny does on the show. Kids grab your blueprints, choose a project and slide it into the diagnostic center. Next, Manny will walk you through the steps and show you how to do the project. Includes over 40 parts to do the projects; there is also a power saw and a power drill that you can use to do the projects and you can fix them when they break down. It also comes with 2 of Manny’s tools. This is the ultimate Manny item!

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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 Store exclusive)

6. Disney Princess: The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Cooking Set (Disney Store exclusive)

7. Disney Princess Tiana Classic Doll (Disney Store exclusive)

8. Disney Just One Kiss Princess Tiana Doll

9. Neon Light-Up Die Cast Disney Cars 2-Pack — Wingo and DJ

10. Disney-Pixar`s Cars Toons assortment

11. Disney / Pixar Toy Story Mini Figure Buddy Pack

12. Disney / Pixar Toy Story Action Figure

Check out the list divided into categories below. Later today, I’ll have the Six Disney Standout List for those looking for that extra-special and magical standout item.

PRESCHOOL:

Handy Manny Flicker The Flashlight, SRP $14.99 at national retailers. Introducing Manny’s 8th tool, the newest member of his toolbox, Flicker the flashlight! This is a real working flashlight. Pull the blue cap to extend him or snake the light into hard to get to places. Press the side button to turn on and off the light and press his mouth button to hear phrases! You can also project an image on the wall of a wrench to use it as a call to action for Manny to come save the day.

Mickey`s Mouse-ke-TAG, SRP: $24.99 at national retailers. Mickey’s Mouse-ke-TAG is an active learning toy for preschoolers that promotes mental and physical exercise. Players listen as Goofy calls out descriptions of different Disney character targets; kids can run to tag them.

Minnie Mouse Cupcake Set, SRP: $19.50 at Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. Now every child can be a chef as they bake delicious pretend cupcakes that are always perfect. The Minnie Cupcake set comes with more than a dozen items. Included are pretend eggs, a bowl, a spatula, a cupcake tin, pretend cupcakes, measuring spoons, frosting and a measuring cup. Ages 3+.

BOYS:

Disney-Pixar Cars Vehicles (Lenticular eyes, Die Cast), SRP: $3.99 at national retailers. Highly collectible and fun to play with too, this line of die cast character cars feature new “lenticular” moving eyes!

Disney-Pixar Cars Neon Light-Up Die Cast Disney Cars 2-Pack, SRP: $16.50, a Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. Blaze a trail in neon with the Neon Light-Up Die Cast Cars 2-packs in assorted characters. Activate neon lights with on-off switch at bottom of car.

Disney-Pixar Cars Toons Vehicles (Die Cast), SRP: $4.99 – $7.99 at national retailers. This new line of die cast character cars features characters from the Cars Toons animated shorts, all-new stories created and illustrated by the Disney-Pixar team. The shorts debuted on Disney Channel last fall and were such a hit that Disney will release additional shorts ongoing. Disney-Pixar Toy Story Buddy Packs, SRP: $6.99 at national retailers. Kids can re-create their favorite Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own adventures with these fun, stylized figures that are ready for action. Kids can choose from 26 different 2-packs or collect them all.

Disney-Pixar Toy Story Basic Action Figures, SRP: $9.99 at national retailers, Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com. Packed with all the personality and fun of the Toy Story characters, these fully articulated 6-inch action figures feature up to 11 different character/poses that kids can collect.

GIRLS:

Disney Fairies Tink`s Balloon Playset, SRP: $19.99 at national retailers. Re-enact scenes from the new film in the super popular Disney Fairies DVD series, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure with Tink’s Transforming Balloon playset. Turn the top of the balloon and watch as it opens to reveal a playset inside.

Disney Fairies Secret Jewelry Box, SRP: $14.99 – $16.99 at national retailers. Flower shaped jewelry box opens to reveal lots of jewelry and fun play. Includes two 2″ dolls that attach to the jewelry pieces. The dolls spin at the top of the playset, like a real jewelry box. Several drawers and compartments store the play pieces and the entire set folds up for portability. Includes necklace, bracelet, earrings, ring and dolls.

Disney Princess: The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Cooking Set, SRP: $19.50 a Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. Now we’re cooking! Heart-shaped, light green and lavender, our Tiana Cooking Set is a precious 10-piece set that’s perfect for a little New Orleans style fun in the kitchen.

Disney Princess Tiana Classic Doll, SRP: $16.50 a Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. This amazingly affordable Tiana doll shines in a gorgeous green dress adorned with rhinestones, layers of tulle and glitter. The special doll comes with a frog figurine (not shown) to add to the fun and allows girls to act out favorite scenes from the movie.

Disney Princess Tiana Just One Kiss Doll, SRP: $24.99 at national retailers, winner of FunFare Magazine`s “Holiday Hot Dozen.” Just like in the story, beautiful Tiana wears her sparkly blue ball gown and comes with her frog Prince Naveen on her hand. When girls bring the frog up to Tiana for a kiss, they can play out the magical scene. When Tiana finally agrees to kiss the prince, her dress lights up with firefly lights and makes magical sounds.

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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 the modern world, siblings Carter and Sadie Kane discover that they are the only ones who can put things right. As descendants of the greatest Egyptian magicians, they must find a way to defeat the evil god Set before he can destroy them.

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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 mobile updates, releases, new features and new Apps. I am following them and you should too!

The new Disney App will also offer innovative features including “Click2Life” which allows iPhone users to take pictures of images from the online version of Disney.com with their device that will then come to life within the app and turn into a 3D image. Additionally, the Disney App will automatically discover other Disney apps and games available through the App Store, organizing all Disney-branded content within one destination on each device so users can easily access their favorite games and entertainment content.

How cool is that feature sound?!

Here are some more key features of the Disney App:

· Disney at your fingertips – instant access to the latest Disney news and entertainment.
· Characters – interact with hundreds of Disney’s most popular characters through customizable photo frames and audio greetings that can be customized by users.
· Music – listen to Radio Disney live, play “Name that Song,” watch music videos and purchase the latest Disney music from the iTunes Store.
· Videos – watch new featured and original videos each week including Disney.com’s “Backstage Pass” and “Spotlight” segments.
· Games and My Disney Apps– download and manage free and paid Disney games and other apps.

The Disney.com App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.iTunes.com/WaltDisney along with an extensive line-up of other free and paid Disney Apps.

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“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 expands its fleet as Disney Dream is set to sail in early 2011.  Disney twenty-three takes a colorful tour aboard this luxurious liner. 

Zorro Rides Again – The Masked Avenger carves out his place in American TV history.

Prepping a Christmas Classic – Walt Disney Animation Studios teams up with ABC to reveal the never-before-told tale of an elite group of elves who make Santa’s job possible.  It all happens in Prep & Landing, that rare holiday special that’s destined to become a small-screen classic.

Two Decades of Love at First Sight – In honor of The Little Mermaid’s 20^th anniversary, Disney twenty-three turns to the film’s directors and composer to explain how this magical work of art became part of our world. 

Exploring New Lands – From the Old West to a toy-lover’s paradise to a mythical jungle, Imagineer Joe Lanzisero unveils secrets of the Hong Kong Disneyland expansion.

D Society – Relive the magic and fun of the first-ever D23 Expo! 

You can read these stories and much more in the winter issue of Disney twenty-three, available to D23 members and at Barnes & Noble booksellers, all domestic Disney Stores, Disneyshopping.com and at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

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