Disney has launched Disney Digital Books —an interactive reading site. Because it’s from Disney, it’s got the gorgeous art, beloved characters and familiar stories you’d expect. For $8.95 per month/ $79 a year, you get one parent account/3 child accounts. Children can choose from over 500 new and classic Disney books.
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Disney Digital Books: Interactive Reading With Adored Disney Characters
October 25, 2009 By 5 Comments
Bought a Baby Einstein DVD in the last 5 years? Read how and why you can receive a refund.
October 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood (CCFC) has announced that anyone who has purchased a Baby Einstein DVD or VHS in the last five years can receive a full refund. Why?
In 2006, the CCFC issued a complaint to the FTC about Disney’s practice of marketing Baby Einstein videos as “educational.”
You can read more about this story on the CCFC’s website or go onto Baby Einstein’s site to see their full refund and moneyback guarantee. If you’re interested, check it out soon as the offer expires in March of 2010.
Disneynature releases first DVD: Earth
September 2, 2009 By 20 Comments
Earth is the first film from new organization Disneynature – an independent Disney label looking to bring enviroment-related movies to the theater. James Earl Jones narrates the US-release (Patrick Stewart does the British one) and you’ll recognize scenes from the BBC and Discovery Channel’s television show, Planet Earth.
It’s listed at ages 5 plus, and I have to say my 5 1/2 year old is going ga-ga over this movie, we’ve already watched it several times. The film follows several animal families: polar bears, African elephants and Humpback whales. While the movie itself isn’t too graphic, there are definitely some “harsh reality” scenes that made me consider turning it off a few times. In the end, we went with it as I figured this is reality and the circle of life and I have no need to shielf my children from the honest truth of that, such as it is. But I will say it’s definitely a movie to watch with the kids in case they have questions. It’s rated G.
If you’re a fan of Planet Earth, you’ll enjoy Disneynature’s Earth. It’s nothing “new” but it’s a 90-minute kid-version that’s great for kids who are interested in nature. It’s brand new having released on September 1st. Also be sure to check out the Blu-ray combo pack: for a couple bucks more, you get a copy of the movie on both Blu-ray and DVD.
Mid-May Movies: Mickey gets us ready for summer, some old school Disney classics return
May 12, 2009 By 3 Comments
A collection of the latest and greatest of movie releases your kids are sure to love:
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Big Splash – just the title gets me excited for the summer. $12.99 on Amazon, it released May 5th and it’s a great summer one for the whole family.
Imagination Movers: Warehouse Mouse — another release from May 5th. My boys are getting more and more into the Imagination Movers, which is just fine by me as I prefer them to the Wiggles (no offense to Wiggles fans!). We find the Imagination Movers tunes to be quite catchy over here! Get their latest release off Amazon for $12.99.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Movie is a re-release from 1981 that became available on DVD on April 28th. Bugs Bunny seems to be a classic as it appeals to my kids as much as it did to me at the same age. This DVD is $12.99 on Amazon.
A BIG HIT in our house lately has been the Leap Frog Letter Factory, a re-release from 2003 that came out on May 12th. It also re-released with the Talking Words Factory. The thing that’s great about these DVDs is that they work well for all the kids – my 2 year old is simply entertained by the movie and letter/word making but not only is my 5 year old entertained but he’s learning to read with them.
Team Up with Thomas is a great one for Thomas fans and makes an awesome gift. For $9.99 you get the DVD as well as a wooden Thomas (which is cheaper than if you were to buy the train separately.) Makes a great gift or it’s good as a first time Thomas purchase. It releases May 19th.
Barney comes out with another one too on May 19th – Let’s Go On Vacation, as well as Fireman Sam with Hero Next Door. Both are currently listed at 12.99.
Today Disney also releases some classics that shouldn’t be missed and will get parents nostalgic: from the Animation Collection, the Wind in the Willows releases, along with The Reluctant Dragon and the Tortise and the Hare.
Lastly, Blu-Ray owners will be interested to learn that A Bug’s Life is coming out on Blu-Ray on May 19th. Get it on Amazon for $27.99.
