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Disney Channel and Target Will Award 26 Grand Prizes that will Make it a Summer to Remember at Walt Disney World!
You can enter for a chance to win a vacation for you and three guests to make unforgettable memories by celebrating the end of the summer with Phineas and Ferb! The Disney Channel and Target will award 26 Grand Prize Packages that include one hotel room for four nights, theme park tickets, Disney Gift Card and an end-of-the summer party.
Click here to learn more and to enter!
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Mom and Kids both like Doc McStuffins
Disney Junior has a few new shows that have been introduced recently. The latest addition to the line-up is “Doc McStuffins” . It is a cute show that has become a favorite.
Finding entertainment for a small child can be difficult. Sure little ones love songs, bright colors and fun characters. Parents, like me, want to make sure the cartoons they expose their children to are more than just fun though. This cartoon fits the bill.
“Doc McStuffins” is an animated series featuring a girl that treats and heals all sorts of toys and stuffed animals. This 6-year-old is a “doctor” appealing to 2- to 7-year-olds. Some of her cases have been treating hiccups for a microphone toy, an alligator from a game with a tummy ache, a dancing toy with a broken leg and a bubble making toy that isn’t blowing bubbles.
A parent might find their child taking a break when “The Doc is In!” Parents are finding this a great choice for their children because of the medical element. Sure, this is a little girl pretending to be a doctor to her toys, but it speaks to children. Going to the doctor or hospital can be scary. “Doc McStuffins” helps her toy patients through medical situations especially geared toward their needs. She magically talks to her patients to learn what ails them. Then she treats them. The tips provided by the show also help teach about living a healthy lifestyle and eases the fear children may having about visiting the doctor. The characters, stories and songs make it fun as well as educational. Children watching probably don’t realize they are learning.
The final words about “Doc McStuffins” are I know my 3-year-old enjoys the show because he smiles during the episodes and chants for the show again when it is over! We recommend watching “Doc McStuffins” on the Disney Junior.
Thanks Charity for the article.
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Disney XD Orders New Live-Action Puppet Comedy Series Crash & Bernstein
Disney XD has ordered Crash & Bernstein, a live-action comedy—with puppetry—about 14-year-old Wyatt Bernstein, the only son among four kids, who finally gets his dream of having a loud-mouthed brother when his puppet, Crash, comes to life. Crash brings Wyatt some much needed “boy reinforcement” amidst a household of sisters. Created by Eric Friedman (Austin & Ally, I’m in the Band), the multi-camera series will begin production in Hollywood in May for a Fall 2012 premiere on Disney XD. The announcement was made by Adam Bonnett, senior vice president, Original Programming, Disney Channel.
Bonnett said, “Full of unpredictable wit, Crash & Bernstein is another testament to Disney XD’s commitment to providing unique original programming for boys and their quest for discovery, adventure and humor. The series offers a fresh take on the typical buddy comedy and brings together an everyday kid and his ‘know no limits’ puppet as they navigate life’s adventures.”
Emmy®-nominated puppet master and filmmaker Tim Lagasse (Sesame Street, Between the Lions) will star as Crash.
The pilot was directed by Bruce Leddy (Mad TV). Crash & Bernstein is a production of It’s A Laugh Productions, Inc.
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ABC Family Greenlights A Second Season of The Hit Drama Series “The Lying Game”
ABC Family announced today the pick-up of a second season of the original drama series “The Lying Game.” The new season will begin production this summer for a winter premiere.
The audience for the drama series grew considerably during its first season, surging by double-digit percent margins. The Winter run was up 28% in W18-34 over the first half of its season, with three consecutive weeks of series highs in the demo, and contributed to ABC Family’s biggest 1Q ever in Prime in Women 18-34, Women 18-49 and Females 12-34.
“The Lying Game” follows identical twins Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer who were separated at birth and led very different lives, each oblivious to the other’s existence until circumstances bring them back together. Yearning for the family she never had, kind-hearted foster kid Emma agrees to step into Sutton’s privileged shoes while she searches for their birth parents, setting in motion a web of secrecy and lies.
“The Lying Game” is produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television and is executive produced by Charles Pratt, Jr., Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo. The series stars Alexandra Chando, Andy Buckley, Blair Redford, Alice Greczyn, Allie Gonino and Helen Slater with guest stars Adrian Pasdar and Charisma Carpenter.
Jake and the Neverland Pirates Izzy Speaks Out – Interview with Madison Pettis
If you have little children and watch Disney Junior, I am sure you have heard and watched Jake and the Neverland Pirates. Catchy songs and fun pirates make this show great for preschoolers and their moms 
! But in case you have missed the show here is what it is all about:
The show revolves around a group of three children (two boys and a girl) who are pirates in Never Land (vs. Peter Pan’s Neverland), looking for treasure. Their main challenges revolve around Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and Tick-Tock the Crocodile from Peter Pan. Captain Hook usually sees Jake and his crew doing something fun and steals it from them, and Jake and his crew have to get it back. After they succeed, Jake and his crew count their gold doubloons (which they receive after solving each “pirate problem”).
I recently had a chance to talk to the only girl pirate on the show, Izzy voiced by Madison Pettis! Both the character Izzy and Madison herself are great girls and I had a great time getting to know a little bit more about both.
Jackie: I have a 5 year old daughter and we LOVE Jake and the Neverland Pirates! What is your favorite part about being on the show?
Madison: I really love playing Izzy, she is such a fun character. Being the only girl on the show, she is all about girl power and strength and that is a lot of fun!
Jackie: Izzy has to be a pretty special character to be the only girl pirate around! Besides her girl power what else makes her special?
Madison: Her Pixie Dust is pretty special! It was only given to Izzy, by the fairies, in case of emergency!
Jackie: Disney’s Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Peter Pan Returns was released to DVD April 3rd, what is your favorite part of the movie?
Madison: That Peter Pan actually shows up! In past episodes there has been mention of him and we can see him in the stars, but until now he has never made an appearance! It makes the movie super special to have him in it!
Jackie: Anything fun coming up on the show you can tell us about?
Madison: Be on the lookout for a lot more songs, we have been recording a lot. They are super catchy!
Jackie: And because we love Disney so much around here I have to ask, You have a birthday in a few months – any chance you will be spending it at Walt Disney World?
Madison: You know what, that is a great idea! I haven’t made any plans yet but we did spend my brothers birthday there a few years ago. Seriously, thank you that was a great idea!!
So fans heading to Disney in the early part of July, keep your eyes out you might catch a glimpse of Jake and the Neverland Pirates star Madison Pettis. She is a very nice young lady at the end of our conversation we chatted a bit about how much I appreciated her kindness and her being a role model for our young kids. Getting to know her a little bit better has made me want to support the show even more. She really cares about what she is doing and is a hard worker! You will also get a chance to see Madison Pettis on a few upcoming episodes of Lab Rats on Disney XD, so be on the lookout for that!
If you get a chance head out to your local store and purchase the all new DVD Jake and the Neverland Pirates: Peter Pan Returns!
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