​Disney and Pixar's Elemental has been in theaters since June 16th and I've constantly heard how "bad" it is doing in the box office and my first thought was, it must not be very good, I'll wait until it hits Disney+ to check it out. Well, a few days ago for an outing with their grandfather, we took my kids to see Elemental and... I've got some BIG feelings. 

Are you planning a sailing on Disney Cruise Line? Already packing your bags? Don't forget your fish extender. If it is your first time you're probably saying, "whhaaat?" and that's okay, I'm here to help. I'll explain what a fish extender is (the name is actually pretty on the nose for what it is worth) and give you some ideas on what to bring onboard with you, if you decide to take part in the extra on-board activity.

Going to Disneyland or Walt Disney World is exciting for anyone at any age. Imagine not knowing you're going to Disney until a month before, a week before or even the morning of(!!) Having kids can make prepping for a trip a bit (okay, depending on their age, A LOT) more difficult and if yours are anything like mine, the second they hear they are going somewhere they want to know if it is time to leave yet - and they will ask multiple times a day for however many days there are until it is time to leave. Keeping a trip to Disney a surprise can certainly cut down on all of *that*. But when it is time to let them know, how are you going to do it? A quick conversation? Some new outfits? A scavenger hunt? Here are 5 ways you can surprise your kids with a trip to Disney!

"Tikki! Spots On!" Ladybug and Cat Nior have all but taken over my house. Akumatized has become part of our regular vocabulary and at this point everyone in the house wants Marinette to tell Adrien how she feels. If your littles walk around shouting CATACLYSM and you're wondering if they'll be able to meet their new favorite heroes in Walt Disney World, I've got really important information for you.

If your kids are anything like mine they walk around the house saying they're hungry for "brekkie" and that they need to use the "dunny" ::insert eye roll:: yes, yes, Bluey has hit our house in a BIG way as I'm sure it has hit your house too. With any popular show kids want to own all of the toys and shirts but they also want see them in person. One question that gets asked ALL the time in Disney planning groups I'm in is, "can you meet Bluey in Disney?" Let's dive into this..

Calling all Disney Princess fans! There is a new book about to hit shelves and it will seriously blow your mind. Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara is a deep dive into the world of the phenomenon that is the Disney Princess franchise; from humble beginnings to basically taking over the world! Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara is thorough in its research but still maintains its whimsy making this book such a fun read and it will surely leave even the biggest Disney Princess fan saying, "what? I didn't know that!"

We're almost half way to the holidays! Now is the perfect time to start making your list and checking it twice. If you have small kids on your list this year you're going to want to check out my roundup of the newest toys that are sure to be HOT this holiday season!

Prime Day(s) are here again! If you're like me, you're probably shopping for things for your kids. If you're looking to cross your kids off your holiday shopping list EARLY this year I've got you! 

It's gonna be Mei! When I first saw the trailer for Pixar's Turning Red and heard "It's Gonna be Me" playing in the background I was sold. I've been looking forward to this film ever since and now I am happy to report that it is available as of TODAY on Disney+. I know this is a bummer for some, because originally Turning Red was going to get a theatrical release, but on a personal note, since I have young kids being able to stream a brand new film, at home, at no extra cost (other than our monthly bill for the streaming service) is nice. But is Turning Red OK for young kids? I'm sharing my thoughts on the PG rating, the language and the overall vibe of the film - without spoilers of course, in my parent review.

More Marvel titles are headed to Disney+! With the announcement of more mature titles coming to Disney+ like "Jessica Jones", "The Punisher" and "Luke Cage", Disney+ has also announced they will prompt all U.S. users to update their parental controls (if they choose to). Parental controls include creating Kid Profiles, restricting content based on content ratings and setting a Profile PIN for entry into profiles that include access to more mature content. Read on to learn more about the Marvel titles coming to Disney+ and about content ratings and parental controls.