Disney Store locations nationwide host free 2017 Summer Play Days

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With summer upon us, parents everywhere are searching for activities and entertainment to keep their little ones occupied without breaking the bank. Look no farther than your local mall to escape the heat and take advantage of quality, free programs for little ones. Disney Store locations nationwide — including Orlando’s only retail site at Florida … Continue reading "Disney Store locations nationwide host free 2017 Summer Play Days"
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Review: ‘Disney on Ice Presents Follow Your Heart’

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Young Dory the tang fish made a splash and “Inside Out” ’s character Riley Anderson overcame her angst Friday night at the Amway Center in Orlando. The two characters debuted during Feld Entertainment’s newest Disney On Ice production, “Follow Your Heart,” which is kicking off its tour with six shows in The City Beautiful. The … Continue reading "Review: ‘Disney on Ice Presents Follow Your Heart’"
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Disney reveals more details about its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor

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The Walt Disney Co. announced earlier this year that it would introduce its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor, this summer. Her debut is planned for a special episode of Disney Junior’s “Sofia The First” and then will be followed by her own show later in the summer on Disney Channel. Recently, Disney released more … Continue reading "Disney reveals more details about its first Latina princess, Elena of Avalor"
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Disney’s ‘Dream Big, Princess’ campaign launches with events at Disney Parks, on TV

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The Walt Disney Co. has announced a new initiative that is designed to inspire girls in particular, and kids in general, “to realize their full potential and dream big.” The “Dream Big, Princess” campaign launched last week with stories of real girls who share the qualities of other strong women, the Disney Princesses, and are … Continue reading "Disney’s ‘Dream Big, Princess’ campaign launches with events at Disney Parks, on TV"
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‘Ever After High’ books target tweens with spinoff on princess fairy tales

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Tween girls who know the Disney Princess stories by heart and are looking to extend those fairy tales may be excited to discover the spinoff stories about the women’s children. The “Ever After High” book series by author Shannon Hale debuted last summer and has quickly become popular with girls ages 8 to 12, including … Continue reading "‘Ever After High’ books target tweens with spinoff on princess fairy tales"
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Disney and Hallmark create at-home birthday party kits

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At our house, birthday-party planning for the kids begins almost as soon as the current celebration concludes. And by that, I don’t mean that I am organized enough to commit a year in advance to what my children will like and want to do with their friends, but they can dream about the possibilities. We … Continue reading "Disney and Hallmark create at-home birthday party kits"
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Disney introduces Princess-inspired quinceañera dresses and offers celebrations at theme parks

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Following the popularity of wedding dresses inspired by the Disney Princesses, a new collection of special-occasion gowns that hint at royalty has been developed for girls celebrating their 15th birthdays. The Disney Royal Ball Quinceañera Dress Collection debuted this week from Disney Consumer Products and Ashdon Inc. Similar to a “Sweet 16,” a quinceañera is … Continue reading "Disney introduces Princess-inspired quinceañera dresses and offers celebrations at theme parks"
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New D-Tech Me Disney dolls may not be for everyone

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Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote about a friend and fellow Walt Disney World passholder who was invited to test a new merchandise concept. The invitations were sent to a limited number of families with girls 3 to 16 years old, and during their sessions they helped determine how the new D-Tech Me customized … Continue reading "New D-Tech Me Disney dolls may not be for everyone"
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