New DVD and Blu-ray releases for kids from Disney

On the hunt for a couple new movies to add to the kid's DVD library rotation?  Here's two we have recently enjoyed checking out:

Disney's Lady and the Tramp DIAMOND EDITION:  Released yesterday, is this DIAMOND EDITION Blu-ray of a beloved film.  A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a sentimental spaghetti dinner by moonlight at Tony’s restaurant, their relationship is strained not only by Lady’s loyalty to her human family and their newborn baby, but by Tramp’s devil-may-care attitude that eventually gets Lady in trouble and tossed into the dog pound. However, good-hearted Tramp redeems himself by saving the baby from potential harm and thus wins Lady’s love and the affection of her human family.

Share this timeless Disney Classic with your family as Walt Disney’s beloved classic, Lady and the Tramp, finally releases from the Disney Vault for the first time ever on Blu-ray. This heartwarming tale now charms a new generation of families and fans with its exquisite animation and unforgettable songs in one of the greatest love stories of all time.  Featuring high definition sound and immersive bonus features your family can enjoy together, Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition is a must own addition to 

your Disney collection.   A DVD & Standard Definition Digital release will follow on March 27th, 2012.

My favorite part from Lady and the Tramp?  I have to go with a scene I consider one of the most romantic movie scenes ever!  The two dogs dining on pasta in the alley via moonlight.  The noodle that ends in perfect kiss formation.  The meatball gesture.  I replayed that part 3 times just for me before realizing there was also a Bella Notte Video including in the Bonus materials.  The kids enjoyed the film too.  Huge dog fans, it was practically a sin that the twins had not seen this Disney classic until recently.  Don't miss the PuppyPedia also in the bonus materials.

Voice Talent:  Barbara Luddy (Sleeping Beauty, 101 Dalmatians) as Lady 

Larry Roberts (Theatre background with Circle Theatre in Los Angeles) as Tramp 

Peggy Lee (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, American Beauty) as Darling, Si, Am 

& Peg 

Bill Thompson (Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland) as Jock, Joe, Bulldog, Dachsie & the 

Policeman 

Bill Baucom (TV’s “The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,” Judge Roy Bean) as Trusty 

Stan Freberg (Stuart Little, Looney Tunes: Back In Action) as Beaver 

Lee Millar (TV’s “I Love Lucy,” The George and Gracie Allen Show) as Jim Dear & the 

Dogcatcher 

Producer:   Walt Disney  

Directors:  Clyde Geronimi (Alice In Wonderland, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty) 

Wilfred Jackson (Snow White, Pinocchio, Dumbo) 

Hamilton Luske (Alice In Wonderland, Cinderella, Pinocchio) 

Blu-ray Bonus:  Disney Second Screen: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings

Audio Commentary: Inside Walt’s Story Meetings 

Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 

Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes 

Never Recorded Song: “I’m Free as the Breeze” 

Classic DVD Bonus: 

Lady’s Pedigree: The Making of Lady and the Tramp 

Finding Lady: The Art of the Storyboard 

Original 1943 Storyboard Version of the Film 

PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 

“The Siamese Cat Song,” Finding a Voice for the Cats 

“Bella Notte” Music Video 

Trailers 

Excerpts from “Disneyland” TV Shows 

DVD Bonus:  Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 

PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 

Digital Bonus:  Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad 

Three Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes 

PuppyPedia: Going to the Dogs 

Rated:  G  (bonus materials not rated) 

Feature Run Time: Approximately 76 minutes 

Disney Junior's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse I Heart Minnie:  Another February 7th release, I Heart Minnie has been packaged to include five, fun-filled episodes - each underlining the themes of friendship, teamwork, sharing and problem solving – and an all new bonus feature “You’re Invited to Minnie’s Birthday Party,” as well as two complimentary Best Friend necklaces to keep as mementos and/or to share with a very special someone this Valentine’s Day.

The five classic episodes include:

·       Minnie & Daisy’s Flower Shower (All-New, Never-Before-Seen) - The botanical highlight of the year is in trouble, unless Minnie and Daisy can get their flowers to bloom! Together, they board the glove balloon to help coax the clouds to sprinkle much needed rain.

·       Daisy’s Dance -Clap your hands and tap your feet! Join Daisy, as she gets ready for one of the most important events of her life––performing in the big talent show!

·       Daisy’s Pet Project - The Pet Parade is almost here and Daisy needs to find the perfect animal for which she can love and care. But it’s not as easy as she thinks and soon she has three new friends: an elephant named Bubbles, a giraffe called Longfellow and a bunny called Captain Jumps-a-lot!

·       Minnie’s Rainbow - After a brightly colored rainbow appears over the clubhouse, Minnie searches for the pot of gold that’s supposed to be at its end. Along the way, she meets a leprechaun and discovers that not all treasure turns out to be as she expected!

·       Minnie’s Birthday – Today is Minnie’s birthday, but the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse friends need to set up her birthday party.

The twins favorite episode was Minnie's Rainbow, but the Pet Parade was a close second.  I love when these releases include a digital format, so I can distract them when waiting around for the older siblings.  I should also mention that while episodes star the girl Disney Junior characters, the boys totally enjoyed them. 

Please note, copies of the above movie releases were provided by the studios for our review. However the opinions expressed about the movies are our own.