Mouseketeer Mom

The Autism Society- Sensory Friendly Showing at AMC Theaters

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:52:00 +0000

In partnership with The Autism Society, AMC Sensory Friendly Films are being brought to families affected by autism on a monthly basis to select communities.
The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing!

AMC is thrilled offer the program at many locations nationwide — please click here for a complete list of participating theaters. AMC should be proud to be making a difference in the estimated 1.5 million Americans living with an autism spectrum disorder by offering families a chance to see a movie together — often for the very first time.

Upcoming Sensory Friendly 10am showings* include:

March 12 -

Mars Needs Moms

May 7 -
African Cats

All shows are at 10:00 am local time.

*Dates and films are subject to change.

Click here to see all upcoming movies

Walt Disney's BAMBI is Back

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:06:00 +0000

Watch the movie clip below as BAMBI meets some new friends

Walt Disney’s

BAMBI Diamond Edition

Released From The Disney Vault on March 1, 2011

for a Limited Time Only

The Diamond Edition debut of BAMBI, Walt’s fifth full-length animated classic, is an endearing tale about a young prince of the forest who learns valuable life-lessons about friendship, love, and the miracle of life. The movie is a must-own coming-of-age story that Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment has especially packaged with families in mind - providing the ultimate, interactive hi-def home entertainment experience with a newly enhanced digital restoration, enhanced picture and sound, games, activities and more.

The new BAMBI Diamond Edition will be available as a 2-Disc Disney Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD) for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US/$46.99 Canada

Create A Disney Valentine Online

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:21:00 +0000

Make you own Valentine's Day Card

Online at Disney's Create

Don't forget to save your art work!

You can print or send and share your work when you're done.

Disney Valentine's Day Activities for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:19:00 +0000

My favorite Valentines are straight from the heart
and often made by little hands.

If your looking to have some crafty fun with your kids this Valentines Day,
you've come to the right place!

Disney

Family.com

is full of Disney themed crafts, recipes and decorating ideas for the perfect Valentine's Day celebration with your family.

I've shared a few of my favorites below, just click each title above the photo for easy to follow instructions- including templates.

Mickey & Friends Valentine's Day Cupcake Toppers

Mickey & Minne Valentine's Day Flowers

Tangled Valentine Cards

Belle's Valentine Bookmark

Minnie Mouse Candy Box

Mickey's Valentine Tote Bag

Mickey Mouse's Candy Box

P.S. Disney Family.com's printable crafts are specially designed with muted colors to not waste too much of your printer's color ink.

The Muppets Are Coming to a Kitchen Near You!

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 05:46:00 +0000

Have you heard the news?

The Muppets are back and this time they're in the kitchen!!!!

Introducing The Muppets Kitchen with Cat Corra....

I've gathered a few links for you of other moms that were at Disney Studios with me:

Fresh Angeles- Jessica (my real life sister)

Bern-Baby-Bern

Jasmine- So You Think You Can Mom

Cat was so generous to sign

and give her cookbook to my son.

Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes

Cat Corra's Classics With A Twist

(as seen on food network)

~I don't know who had a bigger crush on Cat, me or my son~

If I wasn't a big fan of Cat Corra before today... sign me up for the president of her fan club! She was so approachable and real, Cat was truly interested in talking to my son about his cooking skills.

Cat Corra is wonderful!

Disney provided babysitting in another room for the younger kiddos, my son was eager to help out.... the girls were lovely and they were eating him up as you can imagine!

Take one look at my blog and you know I'm a fan of pretty pictures, good photos of food is no exception which is what sets this site apart.... Photo Galleries of Recipes

Here's the 411:

*Get your little or big kids to gather around the laptop, go to:

www.family.com/food

*Watch a few Muppet videos:

Muppets in the Kitchen

Muppets Cook

*Look through the recipe galleries together below

*Start cooking and making memories in the kitchen

Photo Galleries:
Browse galleries of handpicked recipes to figure out what to cook for dinner, bring to a potluck & more. Just click on a category below to get started!

20 Classic Family Meals

25 Zesty Mexican Recipes

15 Easy, Cheesy Casseroles

20 Hearty Game Day Munchies

Halloween Time at Disneyland Mom Blogger Style!

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:16:00 +0000

Halloween Time Returns

Mickey and Pals Along With Disney Villains Transform Disneyland Resort for the Season

Halloween Screams is the newest fireworks show exclusively during Mickey's Halloween Party

Enjoy the thrills and chills of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday!

(videos are compliments of Disney Parks, this one's a little scary)

‘Mickey’s Halloween Party’ Moves to Disneyland Park

‘World of Color’ Show Continues to Perform Nightly at Disney California Adventure

I'll be there with both of my sisters and our families on October 1st
~ Trick or Treat~
(Pictures to follow)

It's Here...... I got the press release couldn't wait to share the news. As you know I'm a huge fan of Disneyland Resort. There's no place in the world like Disney for the Holidays and from September to January I can't stay away!!! Halloween Time is no exception.
The last few weeks I have been sharing my last few years of Mickey's Trick or Treat Party in the hopes of getting you all in the mood. I am sad to hear the prices of ticket are keeping some of you from coming out to play this year. Just a reminder, there are special discounts for annual pass holders!

More Disney Halloween info from some of
my mom blogger friends:

Here's a Treat from Jessica at Fresh Angeles

Sneak Peek: Haunted Mansion from Disneyland Scoop

Lisa from Babes in Disneyland has Mickey's Halloween Party Info

Halloween Time at Disney with Bonggamom

Mommymusings about Halloween Time

Darcie from Such The Spot shares her Halloween Time at Disneyland

Event Dates

•October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 and 31

Times
•Tuesday Nights: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

•Fridays and Halloween Night: 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Advance Purchase Ticket Prices*

•$49 Special Discount for These Dates

October 1, 5, 12, 19 and 26

Day-of-Event Ticket Prices*

•$54 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:

October 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 and 26

•$59 If Purchased and Used on These Dates:

October 29 and 31

Celebrity Sighting

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:59:00 +0000

Flashback Post : Disney Halloween 2006 - 2008...

Incredible Fun!

Disney's HalloweenTime Event is going on now.. With just a few nights left, this is an evening you do not want to miss. Trick-or-Treating is done throughout California Adventure at specified stations. Bags of apples, raisins, and of course candy was handed out by the handfuls. The night is billed as "child friendly" and as usual Disney always hit their mark! Who wouldn't love to dance with those furry guys from Monsters Inc.??? Dancing with characters.... imagine a character breakfast with a twist!!! What a highlight! There also were plenty of photo opportunities with princesses. And with almost no wait for rides like Tower of Terror, older kids and Dads were happy too!

The entire group was on hand for this year's event, Tracey and Jessica with families in tow!

This lucky Mom blogger even got a date with a Vampire!!!

2008

2006

Thank You Mickey and Minnie for the special memories!

2007

We can always count on you for fun!!!

Wicked Fun For Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:12:00 +0000

Flashback Post: Disney Halloween 2009....

Wicked Family Fun ~ Disney Style!

I love looking back at our Halloween memories year after year... remember these? (click here)

This was Kaia Rae's first official year Trick or Treating... as she toddled to each candy station instead of saying trick or treat she would ask "pleeease"- so sweet!

Nick collects candy with a character from Meet the Robinsons.

~Fairies of all ages are still granted permission to find their inner magic~

"Oh, look at the sky Mom!!!! How did they do that????"

My response "Disney thinks of everything," of course!

"SPOOKY SKY"

Haunted Mansion Gets Dressed For Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 01:24:00 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Disney

This is Halloween ~ This is Halloween ~ Halloween ~ Halloween

Jack Skellington and his crew give the mansion a Christmas makeover that is sure to delight and fright. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas inspires the great transformation from haunted house to Halloween Town. Visit Disneyland Sept. 17 through Oct. 31, you won't want to miss the ginger-dread houses and blood-curdling pies as the Oogie Boogie Man and others scare up some extra festive fun.

The Haunted Mansion is home to 999 ghosts, ghouls and goblins.....will you be number 1,000???

Season's Screamings, everyone!

New Show at Disney's California Adventure Park

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:10:00 +0000

There's a fresh new show coming to the Disneyland Resort this Fall.

On October 22 a rock-concert style show will explode on the streets of Disney's California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, in Florida. This high energy live show will blast popular music from a variety of Disney Channel hits, including the “High School Musical” series, “Camp Rock” and “StarStruck.” The new show has not been officially named yet but will be similar to “High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Right Here! Right Now!”

Photo Courtesy of Disney

October 17th is the last day to hear the Wildcats High School Musical cheer their last performance of “High School Musical 3: Senior Year – Right Here! Right Now!” at Disney California Adventure park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will say goodbye to their Wildcats on October 2.

Get Ready, Set, Go Wildcats Fans!

The Wildcats will be back in a new way on October 22.

Glow Fest at California Adventure

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:42:00 +0000

~Glow Fest Summer Fun~
Don't miss the party!
~~The lights go out in August~~
Extended through Labor Day!

Glow Fest was so wildly popular what can Disney do to top that?

A "Tron" themed Dance Party is in the works.

A nighttime street party debuting this fall at Disney California Adventure will be tied to the upcoming “Tron: Legacy“ film and will feature sci-fi themed music, dancers and cocktails.
See the complete story here.........

— Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times staff writer.
Image: Artwork from the “Tron: Legacy” film. Credit: Disney

Gamer Getaway Sweepstakes

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:04:00 +0000

Attention Disney Fan's

If you're like me and you loved Toy Story 3

and you're like me and you would love to

Win a Disney Cruise

then listen up, it's time to set sail!!!!

You can enter, and win the

Disney's Toy Story

~Gamer Getaway Sweepstakes~

If you win the Grand Prize, you will receive your very own copy of Toy Story 3 Video Game and you and 3 lucky guests will also go on a 7-night Disney cruise to the Mexican Riviera.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

You may enter this Sweepstakes via the internet during the period commencing at 12:01 A.M., July 12, 2010, and ending at 11:59:59 P.M. All Entries must be received by 11:59:59 P.M., August 15, 2010. Entries are limited to one (1) Entry per person/Address per day regardless of whether one person has more than one Address or more than one person use the same Address.

PRIZES:

ONE (1) GRAND PRIZE: A seven (7) night Disney Cruise Line vacation for winner and three (3) guests (“Group”) leaving from Los Angeles, CA (“City”) and taken aboard the Disney Wonder® (“Ship”) to Disney’s Mexican Riviera itinerary (available starting in January 2011) on Sponsor-selected dates (“Trip”) including the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San Lucas and consisting of the following elements for the Group: [1] one (1) deluxe oceanview (Category 9 A,B,C or D) stateroom/quad occupancy; [2] all onboard meals; [3] opportunity to see Toy Story 3 The Musical, while onboard the Ship;

Seventy Five (75) FIRST PRIZES: one (1) Toy Story 3: The Video Game for the Wii™ console system.

Muppets and The Food Network?

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:24:00 +0000

I love The Muppets!

Here's a just released Muppet Short by MuppetsStudio featuring The Swedish Chef making popcorn shrimp- (do not try this at home)

Could this be an audition tape for The Food Network's newest reality show?

I have many memories of my mom letting my sisters and I stay up later to watch The Muppet Show when we were little. I remember admiring Miss Piggy's glamorous hair and fancy outfits. The old geezers in the balcony made us giggle and I don't even think we understood the mostly grown-up humor. I was thrilled to find Muppet Vision at Disney's California Adventure. I took my son and watched as he was entertained by the very same puppets I mean, um.... Muppets as I was when I was a kid. The show is fun even if you're not a Muppet fan and a great place to rest your tired feet or duck out of the heat for an air conditioned treat.

You can introduce your kids to the Muppets on your next visit to Disney's California Adventure. See Kermit and all his pals in this wacky adventure that entertains audiences of all ages. Say hello to the geezers in the balcony for me!

Muppet Vision is a 3D movie and show located in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot of Disney's California Adventure. Muppet Vision shows are every 30 minutes with the last show begins 30 minutes before the park closes.

The show offers closed captioning, assistive listening, audio description, and reflective captioning... Devices available at Guest Relations near the entrance of the park. At Muppet Vision Theater guests may remain in wheelchair/ECV.

Safe Online Summer Games by Disney

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:47:00 +0000

Play Cars Online

Create your own car

Play ToonTown Online Here

Crazy Meter screenshot of ToonTown wacky antics run-a-muck

Club Penguin

With so many ways to customise each igloo your kids can use their creativity and create a new igloo everyday!

New Disney Games for XBox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS and Online

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:27:00 +0000

Disney Online and Disney Interactive Studios have released their summer games for some good old fashion family game time. Well, maybe not old fashion... more like karaoke and video games based on Disney movies.

Sound good?

Disney's New Sing It Family

Disney Fairies Online at Pixie Hollow

Disney Goes Mobile - New Toy Story 3 App

I'll show you around the party I was lucky to attend! The room was filled with TVs and games. Along with each game was the game designer to explain the best features of each game.

Nick spent a lot of time playing the online game ToonTown with Philip(above).
Thanks for all the tips, Philip!!!

Here's Nick with the new Cars Online game expert. Thanks for the cool hat, dude!

Radiator Springs here we come....

Split Second was Nick's favorite game by far. Available now for XBox 360 and PS3.

See the fiery explosion on the screen in the picture above?

That would be Nick having a blast, (i know) playing Split Second.

Here is a quote from when I asked him to write a review on this game.

"Split Second a breath taking action game with driving, destroying and amazing tracks. You are competing against the best drivers in the world. It is totally fast and fun." -10 year old gamer Nick

Mom Bloggers in the house

Amy Anderson

Bernadette Bats

Lisa Robertson

Lots of yummy food

Disney's New Sing It Family Hits for Wii

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:17:00 +0000

This game has songs from so many different movies,

everyone of every age will find a song they love!

Good Times Disney Style!

A few of the songs we enjoyed...

The Little Mermaid's Under The Sea

Lion King's Hakuna Matata

Jungle Book's I wanna Be Like You

Disney Club Pengiun Online Summer Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:55:00 +0000

With so many ways to customise each igloo your kids can use their creativity and create a new igloo everyday!

There is even a recycling center to reinforce the importance and fun of recycling!

If your kids aren't already familiar with Club Penguin....

waddle around and make new friends!

www.clubpenguin.com

RideMakerz Parks Their Newest Store in Downtown Disney

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:55:00 +0000

Celebrate Father's Day this year at Downtown Disney. Visit the newly opened RideMakerz® where you can give and get a unique gift experience with this special offer available Father's Day weekend only!

Supercharge your Father's Day weekend at the bigger, better and badder RIDEMAKERZ® in the Downtown Disney® District! On Saturday and Sunday, when you purchase one RIDE, you can build your second RIDE free*! Unleash your inner car customizer with this special offer, June 19 and 20, 2010.

And be sure to bring dad in to meet famed car customizers Chip Foose and Fireball Tim Lawrence, who will be in RIDEMAKERZ® for photos and autographs on June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This is How We Roll

Rocker panels and a full size car decorate the totally garage themed store

RIDEMAKERZ® has one FUN website!!! Click Here...

Check it out....You can even host a RIDEMAKERZ® Bash.

Coolest. Party. Ever.

Build Your Ride

Chip Foose, the legendary car designer and host of TLC's Overhaulin' is a really nice guy and a great example of what a role model should be. Thanks for all your help, Chip!

This is a awesome way to spend an afternoon!

Ride The Talk

Thank you Larry Andreini, RIDEMAKERZ® ZEO. It was a pleasure meeting you!

My son hasn't stopped playing with his car... you have a huge hit on your hands!!!

* Offer good on body of equal or lesser value. Free RIDE offer includes freewheel street Chassiz, stock Wheelz and stock Treadz. Additional accessories not included. This offer is provided and fulfilled solely by RIDEMAKERZ® and is subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Disney is not responsible for the fulfillment of this offer.

Disclosure- I was not paid for this post. I was invited to the store opening and my son was generously given a car to build and take home.

World of Color Premiere

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 03:45:00 +0000

World of Color

at Disney's California Adventure is the
New Nighttime Water Spectacular
Grand Opening TODAY June 11th!

To see the World of Color show you will need to get special FastPass distributed at the

Grizzly River Run Ride FastPass Distribution

I am thrilled to bring you video and photos of tonight's show.
Check back tomorrow.... In the meantime...

My good friend Lisa over at Babes in Disneyland was there to see the "dress rehearsal" check out her review and photos.... awesome~

Here is what's new in other parts of the park:

GlowFest: A high energy, brightly lit color explosion all it's own will light up the sky over California Adventure. Located in the heart of the park, SunShine Plaza is the perfect backdrop for the main stage this exciting show. Not to be left out appropriately enough is Hollywood Pictures Backlot. All of Hollywood comes to life in this street party of music and lights.

Visit my other blogger friends with World of Color posts:

Suz from OC Family

Marcy from The Daily Disney

Kelly from Just Spotted

Jessica from Moving Pictures
Jasmine from So YouThink You Can Mom

Linda From Peachhead Families

Disney Goes Mobile - New Toy Story 3 App

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:50:00 +0000

Coming in June from Disney Interactive Studios is the new Toy Story 3 app for the iPhone® and iPod touch®. A Franchise Portal on the iPhone, Toy Story 3 lets fans play, personalize and stay connected to their favorite Toy Story characters, stories and happenings through both free and premium content.

Something for Everyone: (reasonably priced too!)

Games such as a Woody’s Wild Ride! ($4.99) - Play as Woody as he and his trusty horse Bullseye ride through the Wild West! Collect items with your lasso, dodge obstacles, and unlock achievements.

Woody Greeting (*FREE*) - Send a message to your favorite cowboy or cowgirl from your pal Woody! Choose from a list of names, occasions, hobbies and more to create your own custom greeting.

Toy Story Digicomics ($1.99) - A collection of comic books based on favorite Disney/Pixar Characters. Download free comics and purchase new ones based on the Toy Story 1, 2, and 3 movies.

Operation: Camouflage ($2.99) – Find items camouflaged throughout Andy’s Room, Bonnie’s Room and Sunnyside Daycare in this hidden object style game.

Soundboard ($.99) - Listen to Buzz and Woody’s classic phrases, as well as toy sound effects from Andy’s room in the Toy Story movies.

Disney Fairies Online at Pixie Hollow

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:32:00 +0000

You can invite Tinker Bell and her pals at Pixie Hollow into your home with the click of your mouse (pun intended). Disney online makes it easy this summer to entertain your kids safely online.

My favorite part about Disney Online is there is not gaming system required. Any where you have access to the internet, you can play in PixieHollow.com Going to grandparents? Going on a trip? You can play with your fairy when you arrive at your destination. She's always just a click away..... Go ahead what are you waiting for? Create your Fairy and Fly

Pardon Our Pixie Dust

noreply@blogger.com (Becky SIlke) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:42:00 +0000

This blog has been a dream of mine since I can remember. I have so many ideas I want to share, I am choosing to post even before I have the blog looking the way I want it. Having said that....

Keep in mind this blog is under construction.