Monsters University - WHAT IS THAT SONG????

So we just got back from seeing Monsters University today and I could not get that song out of my head.

No, not the Randy Newman one. I mean no disrespect, but good old Randy could not have composed something this catchy, complicated, and hip. Jazz meets good old fashioned marching band, the song had me searching high and low.

Curiously, it does not appear on the official Monsters University soundtrack. There is only one non Randy Newman track on the soundtrack and considering the song I was searching for appears not once, BUT THREE times, you might think it deserves top billing.

So I googled it. And thank you very much interweb, because low and behold I found it... and immediately downloaded it.



They are the MarchFourth Marching Band and the song is called "Gospel".  They are from Portland Oregon, and from what I can gather they are uber band geeks that also joined Jazz Band and maybe dreamed of joining the circus one day. In other words, awesome.  Maybe Randy was feeling threatend and asked that their song not be included on the soundtrack because he knows he has some serious competition. Whatever the case, it's weird since the Marchfourth Marching Band rocks the house and must be promoted.

So if you see MU and think to yourself, "what the hell is that song. I need it." I've done the research for you, and you are very welcome.

Now go and support them if you live in the Portland, OR area and be sure and tell them they need to make a road trip to Boston.

~Davina

Crafty Tuesday is Back! And More Crafty Than Ever

I've been in a craft funk. But I'm back and ready to find the best handmade Disney swag the web has to offer.

My top three crafts are below. Craft on...

1. Disney Wave phone case ($15.99)

Can you hear me now?

If you have been on a Disney cruise you know that you get two phones to use around the boat for conversations like:

"Where are you?"
"I am at the buffet."
"I don't see you."
"I'm at the pickle station."
"I am also at the pickle station and I still don't see you."
"What pickle station are you at?"
"Oh for christ sake, there are multiple?"

If you have used these phones you also know you must return them in one piece or else pay a price. So some crafty crafter designed a case made especially for these devices. It's simple. You can clip it to your backpack. And really, why not?


2. Disney Inspired Candles ($35.00)

Shhh, listen. Do you smell something?

Can the smells of Disney be captured in a can? I dunno, but I wouldn't mind finding out. This collection of five candle scents includes:

World Showcase Margarita
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Philharmagic Cherry Pie
Mickey Waffles (yummy)
Boardwalk Bakery

I'm really glad there is no Turkey Leg option.


3. The Alphabet by Pixar ($15.00)

A, B, C, D, E, F, G...

Why not have some fun while you teach your kids the alphabet? Plus, the alphabet represented by Pixar is a fun way to brainwash introduce your kids to all the characters.

*Note* I was a little confused why Woody was under the S box, but I looked up the legend and he is representing "Sheriff Woody". Um, ok I guess. It's too cute a print to argue about it.

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So there you have it for this weeks top three crafty Disney items.  I'll be on the look-out for next week, but if you see something that should be featured here, please send it our way.

Yours in craftiness,

~Davina

Disney/Pixar Brave -- a 4-Year Old Review

This past weekend my 4-year old son and I went to see Brave. Here is his review...

shortly after this was taken I ate all his popcorn

Me: Grayson, what did you think of the movie?
Grayson: Good
Me: did you have a favorite part?
Grayson: Good
Me: No, listen. I'm asking you if you had a favorite part. What did you like best.
Grayson: I dunno. Ummmmm. Can we have a playdate with Brendan?
Me: We're not talking about that right now. Tell me about the movie.
Grayson: It was good. <long pause> The bear was scary. <longer pause as I look at him expectantly> And they said "this means war"

(For the record, someone from the Scottish clan did say "this means war" right before a fight scene. Not sure why this stuck with him.)

So there you have it. The evil bear was scary but he soldiered through covering his ears (not sure why ears and not eyes) during the higher stress moments. Depending on your little one Brave could be too much for the 4 and under set, but an appropriately timed bathroom break might do the trick during those ear covering scenes.

~Davina

Temple Run Meets Brave's Merida. Crazy Monkeys Not Included

Oh. My. God.

Temple Run, the game that has made me want to throw my phone across the room and resulted in many a moments of wishing the entire world could vanish so I could just FOCUS on making the tight corners and sliding under giant trees, is getting a Disney Pixar make-over.

On June 14th you'll be able to download Temple Run Brave, (iOS and Android versions) for a mere $.99 

In this new twist, instead of running to bongo music dressed like Indiana Jones, you will play Merida, the main character from Brave with your red hair whipping as you collect your coins and maneuver through Scottish obstacles. All the while running from a mean giant bear (not monkeys) named Mordu.

Sound awesome? I agree.

Check out the trailer for the game below.




Happy gaming!

~Davina