Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney. Show all posts

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Disney's Upside Down Magic - our thumbs-up review

 

Upside Down Magic poster
Disney's Upside Down Magic (cc Disney)

Disney Channel (DSTv 303) premiered Disney's Upside Down Magic on 29 January. We as a family enjoyed the movie so much, and Miss Fine watched it more than once. The movie has all the important elements she enjoys now: magic, suspense, humour, friends and friendships, action, and of course, teens being teens. The outsider element of the nerdy characters of the Upside Down Academy proofs that we don't all have to conform to be valuable. 

We give the movie 5/5 for perfect family entertainment. Hopefully a series is on the  cards, or in the making?

See the trailer here: Disney Upside Down Magic trailer on Youtube

Tuesday, 1 December 2020

Disney Festive - Gift ideas and a Give-away - "From Our Family to Yours"

Festive with Disney
Festive With Disney Retail products - gift from Disney

It's no secret that we are big fans of Disney and the magic it brings! We received a Disney Festive blog drop, and Disney is gifting one reader of this blog a give-away as well. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Festive times are loading and we are here for this! 2020 has been hard on most of us... 

There are Disney-themed Christmas trees appearing in malls across the country. Sandton City and Clearwater Mall in Johannesburg, Woodlands Boulevard in Pretoria, Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban and Canal Walk in Cape Town. Visitors can spread the festive cheer by donating to Smile Foundation and Reach for a Dream.

If you haven't seen Disney's Festive advert yet, it is such a feel-good animation with the song "Love is a compass", by Griff.

 

Friday, 24 July 2020

Foodie Friday with Disney's Cookabout - Cornbread with Cheddar and Herbs

Cornbread with Cheddar and Herbs -
Image: Anita Reed/Disney Channel

Every Friday I get a Foodie Friday recipe in my inbox. Inspired by Disney's locally produced live action show Disney's Cookabout on Disney Channel, they are sharing some of their healthy and totally delicious recipes that were featured on the most recent season of the show. Kids learn where our food comes from by visiting farms from around the country, before they head back to the kitchen to learn to cook with the ingredients.

I made this absolutely divine cornbread. We have an issue with our oven in our rental, but it still came out super delicious. See our version in a photo, where we used the exact same recipe. Which is a first. We usually add, or substitute something in a recipe, but this one is perfect, and super easy to make!

See recipe, which I copied exactly as is:

Thursday, 7 November 2019

Disney Junior - It's a Party

Inside cinema with screen: "Disney Junior Cinema Party"
Disney Junior Cinema Party 
There's new seasons of Disney Junior (on DSTv 309) Fancy Nancy Clancy, Lion Guard, Vampirina and Puppy Dog Pals. I always remember what Christine Service, the country manager for The Walt Disney Company in South Africa, said a few years ago. Disney always remembers the parents when they write and produce the stories. We as parents have to see episodes and movies hundreds of times, but we can still marvel at the witty comebacks and above the head (of the little ones) jokes. We enjoy the episodes as much as our children do!

Some facts about the new Disney Junior episodes...

Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Disney Toy Story 4 is a fun adventure - Giveaway

Girl in front of Toy Story 4 poster at Ster Kinekor Sandton City
At the movies - Disney Toy Story 4 
“Every ending is a new beginning.”
~Josh Cooley, Director, Toy Story 4

Is it possible to have a whole new adventure, and another Toy Story? Yes, Disney Toy Story 4 delivers yet again. I can't believe we saw the first Toy Story in 1995. My eldest was two at the time.

All the well-known characters, Woody, Buzz and the gang, are back, with some new additions that bring a delightful twist to the story-line. Forky is already a firm favourite, and we are sure he is here to stay. Miss Fine and I saw the preview last Thursday, and we loved it!

Thursday, 13 December 2018

More Disney fun with Disney Princess

Ariel Doll looking on at Disney Cruise Line on pc screen
Disney Princess fun
A Disney Princess - it makes the ideal gift for all the girls (and boys) who loves the Disney stories about Princesses. All the dreamers who loves to create memorable adventures with their princesses... Best of all, this holiday season, there is not only the opportunity to make a girl happy with her favourite princess, but there is also a fantastic opportunity for a Disney fan. (Cue *me*!!)

Hasbro, Disney and ToysRUs have partnered together for a once-in-a-lifetime prize:

Purchase any participating stickered Disney Princess or Disney Frozen product from Toys R Us stores nationwide, between 1 December 2018 and 31 January 2019, and stand a chance to win a family trip of a lifetime that includes a seven night Caribbean cruise on board the “Disney Fantasy” Cruise Ship, disembarking from Florida USA.  The offer includes exciting meet and greets with the Disney Princesses, Disney on-aboard entertainment (West End quality shows), ocean view accommodation  and so much more Disney adventure. 

Friday, 21 September 2018

10 Disney Movies to watch in 2018/2019

Disney Africa 2018 poster
Disney Africa Showcase 2018
The most recent Disney Showcase 2018 was once again a smorgasbord of great offerings. There are so much on offer. We can't share too much at this stage, but here is the list of great movies in the upcoming year. What we love about Disney movies, is that we know it always tick all the boxes. Great entertainment, for the whole family, humorous, adventurous, drama, suspense, action... It's all there!

10 Movies to put on the Movie List 2018/2019


  • Nutcracker and the Four Realms - 2 November
  • Ralph break the Internet - 30 November
  • Mary Poppins Returns - 28 December
  • Glass - 18 January
  • Captain Marvel - 8 March 
  • Dumbo - 29 March
  • Aladdin - 24 May
  • The Lion King - 19 July
  • Artemis Fowl - 9 August


I can't choose!

Friday, 1 June 2018

Second Season of ELENA OF AVALOR on Disney Channel - Giveaway

Elena of Avalor in The Jewel of Maru episode
Elena of Avalor - Disney Channel
A special Día de los Muertos-themed episode launched the second season of Disney Channels’ animated series “Elena of Avalor,” this week on DStv channel 303.

In the new episodes, Elena takes on more responsibility as a leader and delves deeper into the magical land of the jaquins. In the season two premiere episode titled “The Jewel of Maru,” Elena is visited by the ghosts of her parents on the Day of the Dead and meets another ghost named Amaláy who stands watch over the powerful Jewel of Maru.

Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Disney Be Amazing Giveaway

Logo Disney Be Amazing
Disney's brand-new retail campaign this month is known as Disney Be Amazing. The campaign celebrates the remarkable princesses and their unique qualities. Who does not like any of the favourite characters from Disney? I think I love the characters more than my daughter, as I grew up with them, and still love watching it with her.

Disney’s princesses are known for inspiring children to dream big and face challenges with an undeterred spirit. This new campaign encapsulates a range of virtues that young children can find value in, from qualities like kindness, determination to being independent, adventurous and curious.

Disney celebrates each of the 11 princesses Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella (Cinderella), Jasmine, Merida, Mulan, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana; as well as Disney Channel’s Princesses  Elena of Avalor and Frozen’s Anna and Elsa.


Disney Africa has made available one hamper to give away:
Disney Princess Rapunzel Magical Story Skirt toy
Disney Princess Rapunzel Magical Story Skirt
Elena of Avalor guitar - toy
Elena of Avalor Storytime Guitar

GIVEAWAY HAMPER:


1 x Elena guitar value R700
1 x Princess Feature doll value R100

Total value: R800

To be eligible to win this:

- Please comment below with your email address. Tell me which is your favourite Disney Princess?
- Only open to South African residents.
- This competition will run from Tuesday 3 April 12pm to Tuesday 10 April 12 pm.
- Random.org will be used to find the winner.
- For an extra entry, please tweet or share on Facebook. Let me know in the comments if you have done so, to be added to the final entries.

You can make use of the following to share:

Disney Be Amazing this month!
Celebrate Disney Princesses and WIN a Disney Hamper
via @karentoittoit at MomAgain@40
#DisneyBeAmazing #DisneyAfrica
http://bit.ly/2H539ts


Congrats to Carolyn Augustus who have won!

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Star Wars The Last Jedi quotes - Twitter

Star Wars The last Jedi
#TheLastJediSA
One of the highlights of a movie year is usually Star Wars. We saw Star Wars The Last Jedi at the end of last year, and of course we loved it! It was everything as expected, and the story-line was enthralling! Of course, it was not too long! (Says a serious fan!)

Now we can't wait for the next one!

Here's a compilation of some of the quotes that made this movie epic, as copied from Twitter. It is good to use for every day life situations.

My favourite is this...

Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Disney Pixar's Coco - reminds of the importance of family, living and dead

family movie
Disney•Pixar’s Coco
Ever since I saw the trailer of Disney•Pixar’s Coco at the Disney Life & Style Exhibition, I wanted to take the whole family to see this movie! It is bright with colourful characters, who shows us the importance of family, not only for the living, but also reminding us of our loved ones who have passed on already.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

What happened to the Cresta CSI initiative with the Disney plush toys and SOS Children's Villages?

The SOS Children's Village in Ennerdale received 874 Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush toys as part of Cresta's "Share in the Magic" festive season CSI initiative.
We attended the lighting of the Cresta Magical Christmas Tree for SOS Children's Villages in December. The public was invited to make donations to SOS Children's Villages. The Mickey and Minnie Plush toys that hanged on the Christmas Tree as decorations were intended to be handed over to the children of SOS Children's Villages.

I love good causes, and love it even more when I hear what happens to our donations!



Cresta Shopping Centre donated 874 Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush toys and an additional R21 796,00 to the SOS Children’s Village Gauteng at an event in Ennerdale on Tuesday 10 January. This marks the end to a successful public CSI drive to help a child “Share in the Magic” of the festive season.

“It was such a special and heartwarming experience to see the excited faces of the children as they received their Mickey and Minnie Mouse plush toys, personalized with special messages yesterday. This would not have been possible without support from our visitors and Disney Africa“, said Cresta Shopping Centre General Manager, Virginia Bester.

Monday, 12 December 2016

Cresta Magical Christmas tree for SOS Children's Villages Homes


Cresta Shopping Centre has put up a magical Christmas tree in the new food court of 800 Mickey and Minnie Mouse Plush toys. These toys are available to be donated by shoppers to SOS Children’s Villages Homes.

Shoppers are able to make a donation of a minimum of R50, which will ensure that a child receives a plush toy this holiday season. Each donor is able to personalize their gift by writing their own Christmas wish on the tag, before hanging it back on the donation tree. At the lighting of the Christmas tree on 1 December R4 700 was raised towards this initiative and shoppers are encouraged to get the tree sold out before Christmas.

Cresta Shopping Centre has made credit and cash facilities available to make it easy to donate, and is ensuring that every donation is recorded.



The concept of this plush-toy tree was inspired by Disney’s toy Christmas tree that was erected for the holidays last December in London’s St Pancras Station.

We attended the lighting of the Magical Toy Tree the previous week.
This is a good cause for the festive season!

Monday, 5 December 2016

Disney's Elena of Avalor - 10 branded hampers up for grabs!

Disney Channel 



A new show has started on Disney Channel called Elena of Avalor – she is the first Latino princess on Disney. The show airs every Saturday at 8:25am. 
 

I have 10 Disney and Elena branded hampers up for grabs!
 
The hamper contains  a pencil case, cup with straw, beach towel, cap and branded bag valued at R700 each. 

To win, answer the following question in the comments below. Please name any other character in Elena of Avalon and who they are in relation to Elena? (Disney Channel - Elena of Avalor)

Only open to South African residents.

The competition closes on Friday 9 December at 12pm. 

Tuesday, 29 November 2016

Can't wait for this little gem: Moana the Movie at Ster-Kinekor - GIVEAWAY

Disney, Moana, Moana the Movie
Disney's Moana
Ever since I've seen the first trailer of Moana the Movie at The Disney Showcase I knew we would definitely be making a plan to see it! (Luckily we love animation just as much even more as Little Miss!). We are going to see it on Thursday evening!

Moana is an animation about a young girl from the Hawaiian island, who has set her sights on a fabled island and makes her journey towards that place. She uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui.
The Moana official trailer on YouTube: Moana 

Ster-Kinekor has given me one set of 4 tickets for a giveaway to go see the movie on 3 December at a Ster-Kinekor cinema nearest to you, anywhere within South Africa.

Ster-Kinekor is having an awesome day of activities planned on 3 December to complement the arrival of the movie at the cinema.

•        Movie date: Saturday, 3rd December 2016.
•        Genre: Animation.
•        Cinema: Nation-wide.

Please tell me in the comments below your favourite childhood fable that inspired you when growing up. Or: What facourite fable are you telling your children now?

Rules of the competition:

- Only one set of tickets (X4 tickets) can be given to one winner.
- The winner must reside in South Africa, and be able to get to Ster-Kinekor cinemas with their own transport on Saturday.
- The competition closes at 12 pm Thursday afternoon
…But remember, the tickets can only go to one winner, so they must be a family of X4 or X4 people who want to go see the movie on the 3rd December 2016.

Thursday, 29 September 2016

In celebration of Disney's 10th birthday in Africa, win hampers

Disney Africa

Disney Africa is celebrating it's 10th year in Africa. Ten years ago on 25 September 2006, Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) aired it's first broadcast to South African viewers on DStv.

It has been a month of celebrations! 
Disney Channel has opened the DStv Extra and Compact customers from 5 September to 9 October 2016. Disney’s 100th Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), Adventures in Babysitting, had it's premiere. Stuck in the Middle is a brand new live-action comedy series. Joining the Thank Disney It’s Thursday slot (5:25pm–7:05pm) are new episodes of fan favourites Alex & Co, Girl Meets World, and Mako Mermaids, with season finales of Backstage and Austin & Ally. Also Disney’s first ever South African long-form series production Disney Cookabout, the comedic adventure game-show that uses food preparation, cooking and outdoor exploration. Disney Channel’s series Bizaardvark, the side-splitting comedic adventures of two quirky 13-year-old best friends, are also worth mentioning!

Disney Channel’s most popular movies, such as Full Out, A Bug’s Life and Ratatouille, have been part of the festive fun as Disney Channel celebrates 10 years on DStv.

Disney is giving away three festive hampers to celebrate their 10th year! 
Just in time for the holidays!



To win yourself one of these amazing hampers, name one of Disney Original movies that aired in the past 10 years?
Answer in the Comments below.
This give-away is only open to South African readers.
The three winners will be drawn on Monday 3 October 2016 at 9 am SAST.

Fans can get in on the birthday celebrations by using the hashtag #DisneyChannel10
Facebook: Disney in Africa
Web: Disney in Africa


The winning entries drawn through Random.org:

Congratulations to!

1. Bongiwe
2. Heather
2. Cat

 Please send me your email details!

Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Disney - so many great movies to look forward to!

Disney
Disney Africa #DisneyAfrica
The Disney Content Showcase is a great event each year which I try to attend at all cost!
(I take a day's leave!)

It is extremely exciting to see previews of the upcoming Disney movies, what's planned on Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior in Africa!



It is overwhelming to be presented with everything all at once! I will focus only on the upcoming motion pictures in this blog post!
I can't wait to see any of the following upcoming movies! And I don't have to pretend it's all for the sake of Little Miss! It's for the whole family! Although I don't know yet about Doctor Strange and Little Miss was also not allowed into the last Star Wars movie!

Pete's Dragon (Disney)

The movie has already started to show in cinemas on 12 August.
It sounds totally enchanting:
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted children in the sleepy town of Millhaven with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger in these very woods, his stories are little more than tall tales…until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley). Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home to speak of, who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliot, and from his descriptions, Elliot seems remarkably similar to the fabled dragon from Mr. Meacham’s stories.

Queen of Katwe (Disney)


Queen of Katwe is based on a true story, and starts on 14 October. The Trailer is already a tearjerker, but it seems like such an uplifting experience!

...vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion.


I had of course make notes of all the stunning quotes from the Trailer!


Doctor Strange (Marvel)


Note to myself! I must see this! It looks stunning!


The story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj. He quickly learns that this is not just a center for healing but also the front line of a battle against unseen dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Before long Strange—armed with newly acquired magical powers—is forced to choose whether to return to his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.


Moana (Disney)


This is a great one for kids of all ages! It is starting on 2 December, perfect for the holidays!

The CG-animated feature film about an adventurous teenager who sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana (voice of Auli‘i Cravalho) meets the once-mighty demigod Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), who guides her in her quest to become a master wayfinder. Together, they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, and along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she’s always sought: her own identity.

Rogue One (Lucasfilm)



Rogue One Master Cast

Of course we are interested in this! It will be showing form 16 December!
All we got so far was the trailers and a few images... Exciting!

Star Wars



Beauty and the Beast (Disney)

This is only showing on 14 April next year!


Awesome!

I can't decide which one I want to see the most!

Which of these would you want to see the most?

Sunday, 3 July 2016

"How whoopsey-splunkers!" - The Big Friendly Giant is a delight to young and old

The BFG, Roald Dahl, movie,

The Big Friendly Giant Movie started to show in movies on 1 July. It 's the perfect movie for families to enjoy together. It is the first ever Disney movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

I have been an avid reader and collector of Roald Dahl's books ever since I became aware of his wonderful humour and wit!

Who else can come up with conversations like this?

'Words,' he [The BFG] said, 'is oh such a twitch-tickling problem to me all my life. So you must simply try to be patient and stop squibbling. As I am telling you before, I know exactly what words I am wanting to say, but somehow or other they always getting squiff-squiddled around.'
'That happens to everyone,' Sophie said.
'Not like it happens to me,' the BFG said. 'I is speaking the most terrible wigglish.'
'I think you speak beautifully,' Sophie said.
'You do?' cried the BFG, suddenly brightening. 'You really do?'
'Simply beautifully,' Sophie repeated.
'Well, that is the nicest present anybody is ever giving me in my whole life!' cried the BFG.

The BFG movie catches all of the the quirkiness and fantasy of the book!

The BFG movie - photo op
We had the privilege to attend the premiere of The BFG. It was in support of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Trust. They are setting up the children’s play areas within the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, by means of stocking a library and mobile library for the use of the young patients, and their families visiting children undergoing treatment. The new hospital is scheduled to open in December 2016.

As part of this drive for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital Trust they are requesting that you please bring a book or books (suitable for children, new or used, in good condition) to donate to this very worthy cause. You can place the book/s in the branded Book Bin at the cinema, and also at Mango Airlines check-in counters.

The BFG movie, The Big Friendly Giant, Mango Airlines, book, books, book drop
Book drop for The Nelson Mandela Hospital Trust

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

Zuka Zama with Disney Junior's The Lion Guard


The Lion Guard
As always, Disney does not disappoint and the whole family will enjoy the adventures of The Lion Guard as Kion, the young lion cub,  assembles The Guard to maintain the balance within the "Circle of Life"! The mission is to protect the Pridelands!

We were invited to the premiere "The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar" on Sunday. It will be aired on Sunday 26 March at 10:00 am on Disney Junior, DStv Channel 309. It is the premiere to the television series of The Lion Guard on DStv 309.

Keep a look-out and mark your diaries!

Photo op at Premiere - we got a faint smile...
Little Miss making a pledge to look after nature
at Disney's The Lion Guard
activity zone in Cresta 

Premiere at Ster-Kinekor, Cresta:

Premiere at Ster-Kinekor, Cresta


Waiting for the movie to start...



We remember Disney's The Lion King, and this story-line is just as captivating as the original. Kion is the son of Simba and Nala.
It is not only about "Hakuna Matata" ("No worries"), but the new catch phrase is "Zuka Zama". In Swahili it means "Pop up, Dive in". Although life is not always plain sailing, take it head-on! Although you (and others) do not always believe in your abilities, you are able when you take on your responsibilities!

Bunga is a honey badger, Kion's friend and the "bravest" of them all.
He has the following life motto and catchy tune in The Lion Guard:
"Zuka Zama":
Now you know my little motto for life
(Zuka zama zom zom zom!)
Enjoy the chaos, ignore the strife
But life throws you a crazy curve
Go Zuka Zama! Don't lose your nerve!
We can't wait to see more of the adventures of the newly appointed Lion Guard!


Check out Heather's (One Step at a Time) review as well: Why “Zuka Zama” is the new “Hakuna Matata”

Monday, 9 November 2015

Violetta starting with the third series and a giveaway of 5 Violetta hampers


Violetta's third season is starting with premiere episodes on weekdays from 16 November at 16:10
(Disney Channel 303).
The story of Violetta fits into the tweens bracket, from the 8 to 14 year olds.

We have not been following the series, but I'm sure Little Miss will start showing an interest very soon!

There will be a new episode of the show that discusses all things Violetta, called I Love Violetta, which will be airing immediately before the movie Full Out on Friday 20th November at 17:00.

The storyline in Season 3 of Violetta:

"This season continues from where season two left off, with Violetta still trying to cope with life, love and her singing career. 
Argentine Martina Stoessel is Violetta
YouMix’s triumphant world tour draws to a close in Europe, and the students head back to Buenos Aires for their final year of classes. They have had a wonderful time, but now have new dreams and ambitions, as well as new challenges and obstacles to face. Some can fulfil their musical ambitions in the studio, while the dreams of others can be realized elsewhere. Meanwhile, as familiar characters return, there are also new people on the scene.

Violetta is very happy – at last she is able to work on her beloved music, and her relationship with Leon couldn’t be better. However Ludmila is still plotting and scheming, determined to take Violetta’s place in YouMix. Then Violetta’s life takes an unexpected turn when German falls in love with Priscila, a woman who will unknowingly turn Violetta and her family’s world upside down."

5 Violetta Hampers are up for grabs:

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