Disney Junior’s Vampirina is the the “it” girl, or ghoul, of the year! In October we were lucky enough to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World. We saw some of the cutest little Vampirinas playing in the park and rocking the Magic Kingdom. The costumes were fantastic. Vampirina is such a great character. She teaches the importance of being yourself and how to be accepting of others even if they are different. (Pretty sure some grown ups in this country could use that lesson as well). In Disneys Vampirina Ghoul Girls Rock!, Vampirina, Poppy, Bridget and the whole gang go through the ups and downs that come with being a kid, even a vampire kid. As a person who isn’t too thrilled with getting up in front of a crowd, I really liked the episode “The Ghoul Girls” because they talked about how it is ok to be nervous to go on stage. It is great to see a show acknowledge these emotions and not just act like everyone is always perfect in every situation. In “Game Night” Poppy and Bridget find their voices and tell Vee that they don’t like the same game she likes. Instead of getting mad at them, Vee sees things from their side and realizes she didn’t even try to play their games. Again, I just love the lessons in Vampirina. At my school, SEL (Social Emotional Learning ) is part of the curriculum because so many students just are not getting these lessons at younger ages. These episodes teach exactly what I am trying to get across to my kiddos in class. In a world where people interact less and less because of technology, a young ghoul from Transylvania may be the answer to many of society’s issues. Vampirina Ghoul Girls Rock! is full of fun friendship lessons, fantastic songs, and wacky adventures that children of all ages will enjoy.
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Ralph and Vanellope Go from Breaking the Internet to Visiting Disney Parks This Fall
Disney’s all-new animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” is coming to theaters November 21. To celebrate, Ralph and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz are once again venturing beyond Litwak’s arcade for special appearances in Disney Parks.
Beginning November 9, Disneyland® Resort guests will find Ralph and Vanellope in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure® park. They’ll also be heading east to Walt Disney World® Resort, where you’ll be able to meet them at Epcot®, starting November 21 in Innoventions West. And a new experiment will soon be underway at the Imagination Institute, creating a portal into other dimensions. This winter, that portal opens a window on the internet for Ralph and Venellope to step through for regular encounters with Epcot guests in the ImageWorks area of the Imagination! pavilion.
Who’s ready to see Ralph and Vanellope in Disney Parks and to check out their new movie, “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” this fall?
6 Movie-Focused Disney World Rides That We Wish Existed
One of the reasons we love theme parks is because they let us experience our favorite movies in more visceral ways, making us part of the action, not simply witness it. But some of our favorite films have never been given that experience. While we’ve been able to feel like we have flown through a galaxy far, far, away and gone Under the Sea, for some reason Walt Disney World has never seen fit to create theme park attractions for some of it’s most popular and entertaining films. Here are some rides we’d love to experience at Walt Disney World at some point in the future.
Disney-PIXAR Incredibles 2 Review
Feeling the need to fight some villains? Then suit up and join Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack Jack in a family friendly action packed adventure now on Blu-Ray and DVD. Disney-PIXAR Incredibles 2 starts where the original movie left off in 2004.
That is a long wait for some of us who saw The Incredibles in theaters and have been pondering what the future would hold for this crime fighting family. The twist this time is that Helen/Elastigirl is front and center while Bob/Mr. Incredible stays home with the kids. I LOVE this idea! It is so great for kids today to see that dad can help with the day to day routines at home while mom goes off to save the world. Incredibles 2 features some new obstacles for the family, but they still all come together and show how important family truly is even if you don’t all have super powers. Those of us with teenagers can certainly relate to the Violet’s angst. Those of us who teach or have ever helped with homework can definitely feel the struggle of having to help with the “new” way to do math. It is spot on perfect when Bob says “Why would they change math?” Good question!
My first laugh out loud moment was when Dash is eating dinner and says “We want to fight bad guys. It defines who I am!” That kid is hilarious. The scene stealer of the show is absolutely Jack-Jack. I am sure first time parents think their baby is exactly like Jack-Jack when he morphs through his many powers. I bet they have also fallen asleep while reading that bedtime story. There are just so many references to real life parenting and families. My other laugh till I snort scene is when Lucius/Frozone sees Jack-Jack’s powers and shouts, “What the….?” Too funny!
The storyline is amazing as always with a Disney-PIXAR film. You will literally be laughing out loud from beginning to end. After the film, be sure to watch the Bonus Extras. My favorite was Paths to Pixar:Everyday Heroes. In this bonus there are interview with members of the PIXAR creative team. Some are even married and work there together. So jealous of those couples. They all discuss how their real lives made it into the script. When Helen and Bob are talking and she is brushing her teeth during the conversation, they captured married life so wonderfully. They talk about not sleeping in those first few months of parenthood as well as dealing with the drama of having a teenage girl in the house.
There is so much realism that Incredibles 2 just connects with so many people of all ages. Disney-PIXAR Incredibles 2 on Blu-Ray and DVD is an absolute must have for your movie collection. Find your supersuit, grab your mask, and bring a copy home to your own super family.
29 photos of Disney during the holidays that prove it’s the most magical time to visit
Disney around the holidays is even more amazing than it is year-round. From the rides that get a spooky makeover during Halloween to “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party,” Disney goes all out with its holiday celebrations.
Disney’s Two New Mummy Donuts Might Be Their Cutest Ones Ever
The only thing better than eating a sweet treat is eating a sweet treat that’s impossibly cute. Disney never fails to deliver here: For every season and occasion, we can always count on a variety of new, super festive desserts around the parks.
Photo Gallery – Disney Christmas Merchandise Now Available at World of Disney
Take a look at our Photo Gallery of Disney Christmas Merchandise Now Available at World of Disney. Click on the photos for larger views.
Sneak Peek from ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Downloads into Disney Parks in November
For a limited time next month, guests visiting Disney Parks will be able to preview a sequence from Disney’s new animated adventure “Ralph Breaks the Internet” in sneak peeks planned for Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts.
Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will get to see this advance look at a portion of the film, starting Friday, November 2, as part of the Walt Disney Presents attraction.
At Disneyland park, the preview of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” will be shown in 3D at the Tomorrowland Theater. This limited sneak peek experience will be presented by Mailchimp at Disneyland Resort, November 9 – December 9.
In “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” video-game bad guy Ralph and best friend Vanellope leave the comforts of Litwak’s arcade in an attempt to save her game. Their quest takes them to the vast world of the internet, a world Vanellope wholeheartedly embraces – so much so that Ralph worries he may lose the only friend he’s ever had.
Walt Disney World’s New Ticketing Practices Could Make It Easier to Plan a Cheap Trip
Budget-minded travelers with a little patience could save some money on their next trip to Walt Disney World, but they’re going to have to work hard to do so.
The parks have overhauled their pricing model, adopting one that more closely resembles that of the airline industry. Starting October 16, ticket prices will vary depending on the day you choose to go to the parks.
10 of the biggest differences between all the Disney parks around the world
As millions of people flock to Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, each year from all over the world to visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it’s easy for casual visitors to forget that there are four other Disney resorts around the globe, each offering up unique experiences and that signature sprinkle of pixie dust that you can only find at a Disney park.
