The Lion King Two-Disc Diamond Edition: A Must-Have for Your Family Movie Library

Need I even tell you that this new 'Lion King' DVD release is a must-have? If your children didn't see The Lion King in 3D in theaters recently (and really, even if they did), you can still save face by presenting them with a copy of the movie, which is now available for a limited time in a combo pack that includes discs for both Blu-Ray and DVD players.

And let me assure you that this movie will be played OFTEN in your home! My children absolutely adore it, and have practically memorized every single word to Hakuna Matata. They say that phrase ALL THE TIME now. Many of my friends and relatives believe that The Lion King is Disney's best movie of all time, and it's hard to disagree with them! I'm so glad my kids are being introduced to the movie and all of its lovable characters now!

Just to give you a little more bang for your buck, Disney also has made the following free crafts and activities available to go along with the movie-watching experience:

To download coloring and activity pages, click on this graphic:

For fun Lion King-inspired crafts, click here:

And for Lion King recipe ideas, click the graphic below:

You can make an entire Lion King day of it!

And why not?!

The Lion King Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo is available now for $24.99 from Amazon.com.


Disclosure: I received a review copy of this DVD in order to write about it. My opinions are my own.

African Cats: An Eductational AND Entertaining Family Movie

My favorite movies for my kids are those that teach them something.

That's why I'm loving Disneynature's documentary-style movies that are instructive, emotional and entertaining for the whole family.

We missed African Cats at the theater, to my seven-year-old's dismay, so I was more than happy to present her with a review copy of the new DVD release, available now as a Blu-Ray+DVD combo for $24.99.

Called "a real-life Lion King" by Amazon reviews, it's a great companion movie to watch with Disney's recent re-release of The Lion King, which my children are obsessed with right now. (How many times can I hear the phrase 'Hakuna Matata' in one day??!!)

Here's a synopsis from the studio:

AFRICAN CATS takes viewers deep into the breathtaking African savanna to witness the heart-stopping rivalry between two lion prides and the epic journey of one brave cheetah family. Shot over the course of two and a half years using state-of-the-art camera equipment, AFRICAN CATS captures the awe-inspiring beauty of one of the wildest places on Earth as it tells the dramatic and often intimate stories of Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion clan.

My children loved this movie, and so did I. The cinematography is spectacular and the story is captivating.

Of course, the question every parent has about these types of film is whether there is gore and death. On those counts, this film is family-friendly, but since it is true to life in the wild, death is part of the movie. If you have young children who would be negatively impacted by this, keep that in mind. For those who are comfortable with the 'circle of life' analogy, this movie will be a hit.

To add to the experience, you can download printable activities by clicking on this link:

Enjoy!

Disclosure: I received a review copy of this movie. My opinions are my own.