I was invited to a complimentary screening to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lance Sterling (voiced by Will Smith) is the world’s most awesome spy. He’s got swagger to match his skills. But things go awry when quirky scientist Walter Beckett (voiced by Tom Holland) accidentally transforms Sterling into a pigeon.

Together the unlikely duo must stop Killian (Ben Medelsohn) who is set on destroying Sterling and other members of the spy agency. The buddy film is full of fun animated fight scenes, great messages for kids, and chuckles for the grown-ups, too.

The all-star cast also features Rashida Jones as Marchy Kappel, a government agent; Reba McEntire as Joy Jenkins, Sterling’s boss; and a flock of well-meaning, trash-eating pigeons.

My five-year-old falls into the category of kids who is a little intimidated by violence or scary images. Thanks to Walter Beckett’s influence, the animated fight scenes were not frightening. His ingenius creations include debilitating “Serious String” (not the commonplace Silly String you or I may be using to cover our moody tweens in sticky goo after the 100th eye roll of the day). But it’s this take on spy technology that has Walter Beckett struggling to make his place in an agency dependent upon tech that annihilates all foes.

One scene shows a minor character being dropped over the side of a cliff. This was the only “scary” moment for my kindergartener.

Slightly sensitive, my little one was delighted by the sprinkling of potty humor. She gleefully delighted in each joke including a tranquilized villain who globs across the screen as a gelatinous Jabba the Hut. I giggled at the bird puns because puns rule.

One of my favorite things about watching Disney movies is the embedded life lessons or messages. They’re great conversation starters, since they’re packaged with relatable characters in humorous situations. Spies in Disguise is no different!

Did you know Spies in Disguise is a Disney movie? Blue Sky Studios is a part of 21st Century Fox, acquired by Disney in 2019.

Watch the Spies in Disguise trailer!

The suave Sterling and underappreciated Holland may not seem like the perfect pair. But the rapport between the two is enchanting and provides great opportunity for discussing bullying, celebrating individuality, and what constitutes a “good guy.” We walked out of the theater, perfecting our “Let’s get weird!” mantra and corresponding fist bump.

Spies in Disguise comes to theaters Christmas Day.

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My family and I sat down to rewatch Ralph Breaks the Internet again for maybe the zillionth time.  I adored the film, especially the infamous princess scene.  Snow White, Belle, Tiana…all in one room.  Bless my Disney loving heart.  It’s so perfect!

Since the film centers around Vanellope and Ralph’s time within the confines of the internet, it was a great time to chat about our online presence, how our words affect others, and being a good netizen.  My girls are at the threshold of social media accounts of their very own, so we’ve setting a good foundation for it all now.

But while we were watching and chatting, I reflected on how amazing the Disney princesses can be as role models.  They also give some amazing captions for Instagram!

Need inspiration for your Instagram captions? These are the best quotes from Disney Princess movies to use for your Instagram.

Best Disney Princess Quotes for Instagram

Best Snow White Quotes

• “Come on, perk up. Won’t you smile for me?”-Snow White
• “I’m sure I’ll get along somehow. Everything’s going to be alright.”-Snow White
• “There’s nobody like him anywhere at all.”-Snow White
• “… and then he will carry me away to his castle, where we will live happily ever after.”-Snow White
• “Don’t let the wish grow cold.”-Evil Queen
• “Mark my words, there’s trouble a-brewin’.”-Grumpy
• “Who’s butterin’ like a spoodledug?”-Doc

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Best Beauty & the Beast Quotes

• “Here’s where she meets Prince Charming, but she won’t discover that it’s him ’til chapter three!” – Belle
• “How can you read this? There’s no pictures!” “Well, some people use their imagination.” – Gaston & Belle
• “Take it with you so you’ll always have a way to look back … and remember me.” – Beast
• “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere! I want it more than I can tell!”– Belle
• “She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.” – Narrator

Best Little Mermaid Quotes

• “You’re the one, the one I’ve been looking for.”-Eric
• “I think you’ve swallowed a bit too much seawater.”-Sir Grimsby
• “I want to be where the people are.” -Ariel

Best Cinderella Quotes

• “What’s a royal ball? After all, I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and boring, and completely … completely wonderful.”-Cinderella
• “They can’t order me to stop dreaming.”-Cinderella
• “Love. Ha! Just a matter of a boy meeting a girl under the right conditions.”-King
• “Soft lights, romantic music, all the trimmings! It can’t possibly fail!”-King
• “Even miracles take a little time.”-Fairy Godmother

Best Tangled Quotes

• “That’s the funny thing about birthdays, they’re kind of an annual thing.”-Rapunzel
• “BEST. DAY. EVER!”-Rapunzel
• “Haven’t any of you ever had a dream?”-Rapunzel
• “Go. Live your dream.”-Hook Hand

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Best Sleeping Beauty Quotes

• “They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.”-Aurora
• “But don’t you remember? We’ve met before.”-Prince Phillip

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Best Mulan Quotes

• “Reflect before you snack—act!”-Mulan
• “I’m travel-sized for your convenience!”-Mushu
• “A single grain of rice can tip the scale. One man may be the difference between victory and defeat.”-Emperor
• “No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.”-Emperor
• “My, my, what beautiful blossoms we have this year. But look! This one’s late. But I’ll bet that when it blooms, it will be the most beautiful of all.”-Fa Zhou
• “The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter.”-Fa Zhou

Best Prince & the Frog Quotes

• “A gift this special just gotta be shared.”-Tiana
• “Just follow the bouncin’ butt!” -Ray
• “I’m gonna do my best to take my place in the sun.” -Tiana
• “My dream wouldn’t be complete without you in it.” -Tiana
• “I’ve climbed the mountain. I’ve crossed the river. And I’m almost there.” -Tiana

Best Pocahontas Quotes

• “I’ll always be with you. Forever.”-Pocahontas
• “All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”-Grandmother Willow
• “Well, I haven’t had this much excitement in 200 years!”-Grandmother Willow
• “You must choose your own path.”-Chief Powhatan

Best Moana Quotes

• “If you wear a dress and have an animal sidekick, you’re a princess.”-Maui
• “Sometimes our strengths lie beneath the surface … Far beneath, in some cases.”-Moana

Best Frozen Quotes

• “Some people are worth melting for.” -Olaf
• “Let it go.” -Elsa
• “I like warm hugs.” -Olaf
• “Hoo-hoo!  Big summer blowout!” -Oaken

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Best Aladdin Quotes

• “Do you trust me?” -Aladdin
• “Phenomenal cosmic powers…itty bitty living space!” -Genie
• “I love the way your foul little mind works!” -Jafar

Best Brave Quotes

• “A princess does not put her weapons on the table.” -Queen Elinor
• “Our fate lives in us.  You only have to be brave enough to see it.” -Merida
• “Don’t conjure where you carve.” -Wise Woman
• “I suppose a princess just does what she’s told!” -Merida

Looking for more Instagram inspiration? Check out the best Pixar Quotes for Instagram Captions.

Did I miss any? Share your favorite quotes from Disney Princess movies in the comments!

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We are anxiously awaiting our favorite elephant’s arrival in theaters! The original 1941 Disney release is a cherished treasure in our family. Even just thinking of Mrs. Jumbo singing “Baby Mine” to her baby Dumbo brings up a well of tears. It’s a story filled with sweetness, bravery, and the ability to soar to unbelievable heights.

With the 2019 live-action Dumbo, guests are treated to a new vision of the beloved elephant. Director Tim Burton, of Nightmare Before Christmas fame, brings a new story and style to the tale.

In Burton’s Dumbo, two young children are charged with caring for the bullied baby elephant with over-sized ears in a struggling circus. When discovered that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes a considerable comeback, bringing attention from all over the world including from V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton). Vandevere has plans for Dumbo in Dreamland, a new entertainment venture, that may not be as dreamy as it seems.

From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. But when they discover that Dumbo can fly, the circus makes an incredible comeback, attracting persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton), who recruits the peculiar pachyderm for his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland. Dumbo soars to new heights alongside a charming and spectacular aerial artist, Colette Marchant (Eva Green), until Holt learns that beneath its shiny veneer, Dreamland is full of dark secrets.

Free Dumbo Coloring Pages

We adore the free Disney coloring pages for upcoming films. It builds excitement as we await the release. Plus, free coloring pages make for a great party or playdate activity.

Having a Dumbo birthday party? Print out Free Dumbo Coloring Pages!

Put your coloring pages out on display with a collection of crayons, and let your little artists do the rest!

Coloring Pages

Dumbo Takes Flight Coloring Page

Dumbo the Circus Elephant

Dumbo Connect the Dots

Dumbo Activity Pages

Looking for even more fun for your family? Try these Dumbo-themed activity pages.

Dumbo Elephant Facts

Dumbo Origami

Click for the PDF instructions to make your own paper Dumbo.

Dumbo Zoetrope

Make your own old-time animation device, a zoetrope!

These adorable coloring pages and activity sheets are such a sweet way to celebrate all things Dumbo!

Looking for more Dumbo fun?

Make an Easy DIY Dumbo Bow

An easy DIY for Disneybounding or any day you need to remember your differences make you special, this DIY Dumbo Bow add a few embellishments to a store-bought bow.

We can’t wait until Dumbo soars into theaters March 29. Follow along the #Dumbo fun on social media.

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“You’ve seen a horse fly. You’ve seen a dragonfly. You’ve even seen a housefly. But you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen an elephant fly!”

Will you be seeing an elephant fly in theaters?

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With kids who are getting older way too quickly, my husband and I are holding tight onto mealtime conversations.  It’s a pretty common occurrence for us to play family trivia games during meals.  Trying to get every one engaged means a lot of questions like “Who do you wish survived the snap?” or the simpler “Who’s your favorite Marvel superhero?”

The former teacher in me doesn’t just accept Captain Marvel as an answer.  You’ve got to give your reasoning, too.

As each new Marvel film is released, there are shifts in their favorites.  I must admit I love Ant-Man.  I love a flawed character, with a good heart and a sense of humor.  But Iron Man is also my jam.  The snark and confidence make me adore his character.

The blockbuster success of Captain Marvel is no shock to this girl mom.  Harper’s been rocking her Captain Marvel Vans all school year in excitement!  But my sweet Harper often chooses Captain America as her pick for favorite Marvel star.

Her reasoning: her birthday.  She was born on the 4th of July, to the sweet tunes of Bruce Springsteen (not an exaggeration…I was insistent the first sounds she heard were The Boss).

She adores all things patriotic and wearing red, white, and blue.  She was named for Harper Lee, in hopes she would be inspired to do what was right even in the face of adversity.  Kind of like a superhero, right?  Her middle name came from one of my favorite places in our hometown.  A street lined with historic homes, full of charm and community spirit.  Clementine Street would be exactly where you’d expect to find a young child who grows up to take on HYDRA.

Thankfully, Harper’s Captain America survived Infinity War.  We are guaranteed a little more time with him in Avengers: Endgame.  As half of the population was destroyed, the Avengers are struggling undo the wrath of Thanos and restore the universe.

Check out the trailer to get a peek at what’s to come. 

Chatting about life, including films, is part of our family fun.  To make your own family fun at mealtime, try these Captain America Pancakes.  

I’ve included an easy pancake recipe with themed presentation for your own Captain America fans.  If you’re looking for a time saving hack, feel free to swap in your favorite commerically-available pancake mix.

Captain America Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients

For pancakes:

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted but cooled slightly

For decorating:

• Blueberries (about 8 for each pancake)
• Strawberries (about 4 for each pancake, sliced)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Then, slowly add the butter.
3. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the well and stir the batter until combined. There may be small lumps. Allow the batter to rest at least 5 minutes.
4. Heat a griddle to 300 degrees. Spritz with non-stick cooking spray for coat with additional butter prior to adding batter.
5. To decorate the pancake, use a round cookie or biscuit cutter to remove a circle from the middle.

6.  From the circle that was removed, use a star cookie cutter to cut the star for the middle of the shield.

7.  On a plate, create a layer of sliced strawberries. Lay the round pancake (with the middle circle removed) over the strawberries.

8.  Add blueberries to the center and top with your star mini pancake.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they say.  Make sure it’s Marvel-ous with an easy Captain America celebration.  

Celebrating with Captain America Pancakes April 26th when Avengers: Endgame hits theaters.

Want to double up on the fun?  Make this fun & easy breakfast again on the 4th of July.  Instead of setting of fireworks, you can watch the explosions on the screen with a marathon of all of your favorite Marvel movies.

Do you have a favorite Marvel character? Share your thoughts in the comments!