what we are watching this summer in our downtime, for big kids and little kids, from disney

I’d love to say we are in a GREAT routine this summer. That when we wake up every morning we have a game plan. Oh….that would be wonderful!! Instead, we have been flying, week by week, figuring out what we are going to do the day before it happens. Kids love that, but I’m sort of freaking out at all the things that aren’t getting done. That being said, I have come to rely, probably once a week, upon a DVD to entertain my kids while I get some work done for an amount of time longer than 5 minutes and while I do the cleaning that my kids can’t help with.

Disney has awesome DVD’s (some old, some new) for those that love Disney on TV – for the big kids AND little kids. I wanted to share a few DVD’s with you guys that you can pick up on Amazon or at one of your local stores that carry these fun items.

FOR THE LITTLE ONES!!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse :: Mickey’s Sport-y-thon
Put on your sneakers and get ready for the greatest sporting event ever! Join referee Goofy, along with Mickey and all of his Clubhouse Pals, as they compete in the first-ever Sport-Y-Thon, an action-filled sports tournament. Share the excitement – and a sky-high view of the action – as sportscasters Pete and Donald Duck broadcast live from above in the Sport-Y-Thon Blimp! Who will earn a prized Golden Mickey Medal? Help our heroes discover that with teamwork and good sportsmanship, everybody wins! Jam-packed with over two hours of song-filled episodes, Mickey’s Sport-Y-Thon will have you calling for an instant replay!

The Lion Guard :: Return of the Roar
Meet Kion, second-born cub of Simba and Nala, as he assumes the role of leader of “The Lion Guard,” an elite team of animals tasked with preserving the Pride Lands. Follow him as he assembles a group of unlikely heroes: Bunga the honey badger, Fuli the cheetah, Beshte the hippo and Ono the egret. Join them on a thrilling adventure as they use their unique abilities to defend the Pride Lands from predators and maintain balance within the Circle of Life. Bursting with humor, music, beloved characters and heart, The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar is a must-own for the entire family!

Doc McStuffins :: Pet Vet
Doc McStuffins opens a new veterinary practice in her backyard clinic where she treats stuffed animals and toys in “DocMcStuffins: Pet Vet.” Including 5 themed episodes of the Peabody Award-winning animated series “Doc McStuffins,” each highlighting lessons about care and responsibility for pets, the DVD also comes with a FREE exclusive pet collar.  “Doc McStuffins: Pet Vet” is a must own for any little one!

FOR THE BIG ONES!!

The Descendents
In a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen (Beast and Belle from Disney’s iconic “Beauty and the Beast”) is poised to take the throne.  His first proclamation:  offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of Cruella de Vil, Maleficent the Evil Queen and Jafar who have been imprisoned on a forbidden island with all the other villains, sidekicks, evil step-mothers and step-sisters.  These villainous descendants (Carlos, Mal, Evie and Jay, respectively) are allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the offspring of iconic Disney heroes, including Fairy Godmother, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and Mulan.  However, the evil teens face a dilemma.  Should they follow in their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power or embrace their innate goodness and save the kingdom?

Adventures in Babysitter
“Adventures in Babysitting,” inspired by the hugely popular 1980s film of the same name, is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sabrina Carpenter (of Disney Channel’s hit comedy series “Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”).  In “Adventures in Babysitting,” a dull evening for two competing babysitters, Jenny (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola (Sofia Carson), turns into an adventure in the big city as they hunt for one of the kids who somehow snuck away.

Also, if you have a DVD player in your car, one that DOESN’T take blu-ray, these are great for that too! These are not blu-ray. Our car doesn’t allow for blu-ray players so these always end up in the car. I love it because they offer variety!

What is your little one’s favorite show on Disney Junior? Would your littles like any of the DVD’s I shared with you today?