In theatres now, Big Hero 6 is the newest Disney Animation movie to grab our attention. And with 3 ten-year-old kids in tow to the advance screening last week, I can assure you that this is one that you must see. The boys couldn't contain their excitement after seeing this movie. They are the true … [Read more...]
Why Do White Disney Princesses Make More Money?
While we won't be seeing another Disney princess of colour until 2018 when Moana, the Polynesian princess, makes her debut, it seems that we really aren't seeing that much of the Disney princesses that aren't, well, white. The graphic below, created by Jody Sieradzki of Dadaviz, measures each … [Read more...]
Professional Hockey Players Dress Up As The Cast Of Frozen
Say what you will about Frozen and “Let It Go”, but that movie has made a huge difference in the lives of children everywhere. Case in point, the kids at the Boston Children’s Hospital. Members of the Boston Bruins made their annual Halloween visit to the hospital earlier this week dressed as, … [Read more...]
Brides Can Look Like Frozen’s Elsa With New Disney Bridal Collection
UPDATE: It is here! The Frozen inspired wedding dress has made its runway debut. For a cool $1,399 USD, every woman can now channel Elsa on her big day. So what do you think? Do you love the blue toned, sparkly creation or are you still on the fence? Have you ever watched five minutes of … [Read more...]
New Frozen Short Film To Hit Theatres in 2015
Frozen fans, it's time to belt out a celebratory "Let It Go." Walt Disney Animation studios announced Tuesday that they will be releasing a follow-up to the animated mega-hit with a short film called Frozen Forever, set to be released by spring 2015. According to Disney's Insider Blog, Frozen's … [Read more...]
Top Five Tips for Orlando’s Theme Parks
For many families, a trip to Florida wouldn’t be complete without visiting one or more of the famous theme parks, and my family is no exception. As soon as the destination (Florida) was decided, the theme park planning and anticipation began! After deciding on Florida, we needed to make another … [Read more...]
Theatre Review: The Lion King Roars Again
I can recall the first time I saw The Lion King on stage very vividly. The animals breathe life in the most awe-inspiring ways, it takes your imagination beyond the well-loved Disney story. A review cannot do it justice; you really need to see it for yourself. The Lion King has returned to Toronto … [Read more...]
A Family Travel Photo Journal – Florida
Florida is the top destination for many families. It is far enough away that you can escape winter but the travel is straightforward and the options for families are endless. From the moment we told our children about our upcoming family trip to Florida the excitement seemed to build by the hour. … [Read more...]
Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin
Ever since I came across the story of Aladdin in The Arabian Nights, when I was a kid, I was enthralled. And so were generations of readers before me. Who wouldn’t want to have wild adventures, go on a magic carpet ride and have their three wishes granted - simply because they found a dusty old … [Read more...]
Kindergarten Baby
This baby, the one who stretched my body more than the others, and who has also stretched the limits of my patience and broadened the limits of my love, she went to kindergarten today. She was so excited, so ready. And I was too. But then I looked back at this photo, remembering the blur of … [Read more...]