Talk Like a Pirate Day

Avast!  As I'm aye you know by now, today be International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Disney Junior invites you t' celebrate today with Jake and t' Neverland Pirates!  Tune in if ye dare for a frolickin' good time.

Here be some great ideas courtesy o' Disney's Family Fun magazine. I hope you'll check them out and celebrate t' day, Disney style!

Create a "Jake" inspired costume from items you may already have in your own home:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/pirate-costume-662303/

Make some yummy Pirate snacks:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/shipshape-snack-686871/

Play a little game o' Captain's Callin':
http://familyfun.go.com/playtime/captains-calling-708177/

Get crafty with your little pirate, and make a parrot:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/parrot-for-a-pirate-667728/

In t' mood for a sweet treat? Bake one o' t' pirate inspired cakes:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/pirate-hat-cake-688665/
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/pirate-ship-cake-686286/

I hope you enjoy talkin' like a pirate today!  Me wee lasses and I be colorin' pictures o' pirates, and dressin' up t' boot!

And don't ye be forgettin', ye can go to the Facebook page here fer old Jakie and his Neverland Pirates, and enter to win some booty!

In case you be in need, here be a handy pirate translator.

September with Disney Junior!

Check out what's happening at Disney Junior this month! All new special episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates!  Brand new episodes of Handy Manny, Jungle Junction, and Special Agent Oso.  Plus a brand new series!!  I can't wait to see this new show, 3rd & Bird.  That's not all, there is also a new musical short series, called Small Potatoes.  I'm excited, are you?! 

Be sure to check out DisneyJunior.com for Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Space Adventure themed recipes and crafts, plus Mickeys Out of This World Treasure Hunt game, where players can help Mickey and his friends on an adventure through space.  That's not all, you can also check out the Talk Like a Never Land Pirate Day page, which will allow you to create and share your own animated video of your favorite Jake and the Never Land Pirates character.  Play around with different pirate sayings, sound effects, and fun backdrops.


 
Be sure not to miss these great new Disney Junior additions!

"JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES" – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET/PT) In celebration of National Talk Like A Pirate Day, "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" takes over Disney Junior with a marathon and the debut of a brand new episode, "Captain Hook's Parrot/Skybird Island Is Falling" (8:30 – 9:00 a.m., ET/PT). In the new episode, Jake and his crew use teamwork and quick thinking to rescue Skully from the clutches of Captain Hook and save Skybird Island from falling when Captain Hook tries to take all the leaves from the island's Golden Tree.  
"SMALL POTATOES" – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (9:25 a.m., ET/PT) A new short-form series from Emmy Award-winning Little Airplane Productions, "Small Potatoes" introduces a rocking quartet of musical spuds who sing, dance and rock their way through entertaining music videos and comedy sketches. The members of the band are Ruby, the diva; Nate, the artist; Olaf, the caretaker; and Chip, a quirky little spud. The band's songs cover every popular musical genre, from Motown to reggae and rock & roll.
"3^RD & BIRD!" – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (12:00 – 12:30 p.m., ET/PT) A new series from the BBC and Emmy Award-winning Little Airplane Productions, "3^rd & Bird" follows the adventures of three young birds – Muffin Lovebird, Samuel and their friend, Rudy, as they learn all about their vibrant treetop community. Stories focus on diversity, tolerance, perseverance and social skills. Produced in Little Airplane's unique style of bold and colorful photo-puppetry animation, the series features music by Ziggy Marley and bird sounds and music by world champion music whistler, Michael Barimo.
"SPECIAL AGENT OSO" – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 (7:30-8:00 a.m., ET/PT)
In the back-to-school themed episode, "Best Friends Are Forever/For School Days Only," Oso helps some pals learn an important lesson in friendship and get ready for the first day of school.
"HANDY MANNY" – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (7:00-7:30 a.m., ET/PT)
In the episode "Doggie Door/Rocking Chair," Manny and the tools install a doggie door for Mrs. Portillo's dog and help build a rocking chair for the Alvarez family to rock their new baby to sleep.
"JUNGLE JUNCTION" – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (1:00-1:30 p.m., ET/PT)
In "Where's Ellyvan?/Bobby Loses his Hat," Ellyvan is scared of going to her tire check-up and tries to get out of it, and Bobby's friends help him realize that it is who he is and not what he wears that counts after his hat goes missing.
"HANDY MANNY" – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (7:00-7:30 a.m., ET/PT)
In "Table for Too Many/Bunk Bed," Manny and the tools build an extra large table for Mr. Bouffant's dinner party and bunk beds for brothers, Kevin and Nelson.
"HANDY MANNY" – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (7:00-7:30 a.m., ET/PT) In "Flicker the Kicker/The Sheet Rocks Hills Strikers," Manny and the tools help Mr. Ayala set up a soccer goal in time for his son's first practice. Then, Manny leads his bowling team to a tournament victory and builds a trophy case to display the award.
"MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE" – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., ET/PT) In "The Go-Getters," Detective Minnie, Secret Spy Daisy and Captain Clarabelle band together to form the Go-Getters in order to help stop a group of giant baby chicks who are running loose in Mickey Park.
"JUNGLE JUNCTION" – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (1:00 – 1:30 p.m., ET/PT)
In "Cadet Zooter/Jungle Job Swap," Zooter gets promoted to delivery cadet and Bungo swaps jobs with some of his pals.

 

Some FUN Disney Junior Events Coming Up

Next week, thousands of Disney fans will gather in Anaheim, CA for Disney's D23 Expo which brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as never before.

I have never been so jealous that I don't live in the LA/Orange County area, but if you do, you're in luck!!

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 in the Disney Channel booth, fans of all ages are invited to join Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist Dave Barry and noted New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson, Disney Publishing Worldwide co-authors of prequels to the classic Peter Pan, the "Peter and the Starcatchers" book series, along with beloved "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" characters Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, for a celebration of the power of imagination and the magic of Disney storytelling. This event also includes an appearance by actor David Arquette (the voice of Skully in the hit Disney Junior series "Jake and the Never Land Pirates") and a special announcement from The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team. There will also be a performance and meet & greet with The Never Land Pirate Band.

On SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, there will be appearances by the Handy Manny character along with the voice of Manny, Wilmer Valderrama (10:00 – 11:15 a.m.) and the Special Agent Oso character along with the voice of Oso, Sean Astin (11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) in the Disney Channel booth.

If you would like more information about these events, or tickets to the D23 Expo, go to http://www.D23Expo.com.

For schedules, live updates, interactive features and tools, polls and much more, check out the D23 Expo mobile app at www.D23mobile.com!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 is "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" Day at Dodger Stadium! During the game against the Colorado Rockies, there will be special appearances by Jake and The Never Land Pirate Band. The first 10,000 kids 14 & under will receive a free pirate bandana. Game starts at 1:10 p.m. For more info and tickets, please visit http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com.

 

"Jake and the Never Land Pirates" CD and DVD releases coming in September!

It's no secret I am a huge Disney fan.  I'm on a mission to collect every Disney dvd I possibly can.  Not even for my kids (though they certainly benefit), but just because I *love* all things Disney!

In case you're like me, I wanted to give you all a heads up that the adorable "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" series (seen on Disney Junior) will have both CD and DVD releases coming in September!  The CD is set to be available on September 20th, and the DVD on September 27th.

It looks like you can pre-order the dvd on Amazon!

About the Album Release:

Written and performed by Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson, a.k.a. Sharky and Bones of The Never Land Pirate Band, the album features 18 swashbuckling tracks sure to thrill any young pirate.  Also included are downloadable activities and games to plan the perfect pirate party, a Sing-Along version of the show’s theme song and a bonus track from a future episode. The deluxe edition includes a pirate bandana.  The album arrives at stores and online retailers September 20.

The album features a variety of songs that kids and parents can enjoy together. Songs include the kooky, comical "Hot Lava," “Aw Coconuts,” "Pirate Password,” and the arrrghhh-rated “Talk Like a Pirate.” Some songs refer to popular characters in the show, such as “What’s Cookin’ Smee,” "Captain Hook (Is A Cranky Crook)," “Tick Tock Croc” and “Bucky’s Shanty.” Others capture the island spirit of Never Land, such as “Castaway on Pirate Island," "Shipwreck Shuffle" and "Never Sky," as well as the "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" theme song. All songs can be heard in episodes of the show.

Portland, Oregon-based Hoskins and Hendrickson have been creating pirate rock music for kids of all ages for more than a decade. The duo produced four previous children's albums and even led their own pirate band.  The pirate rockers also provide the musical score for “Jake and the Never Land Pirates.”

The Jake and the Never Land Pirates soundtrack will be available wherever music is sold on September 20.  For more information on Walt Disney Records’ releases, please visit www.Disney.com/music, become a fan at www.Facebook.com/disneymusic or follow us at www.Twitter.com/disneymusic.

About the DVD Release:

On September 27, The Walt Disney Studios will be releasing Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away!, a DVD packed full with seven episodes from the series and two incredible bonus features including Yo Ho, You Want To Be A Pirate?, where Jake teaches viewers how to talk like a pirate, and Pirate Party With Pirate-oke,  a collection of music videos performed by The Never Land Pirate Band that allow viewers to enjoy with or without the sing-along/karaoke-like feature.

Retailing for the suggested price of $19.99 in the U.S. and $24.99 in Canada, the Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away! DVD also comes packaged with a bonus 7-track CD sampler and a pirate eye patch.

About "Jake and the Never Land Pirates" TV Series:

"Jake and the Never Land Pirates" airs daily during Disney Channel's Disney Junior programming block for kids age 2-7.  The series stars the voices of Colin Ford (TV’s “Supernatural”) as Jake, Madison Pettis (TV’s “Cory in the House”) as Izzy, Jonathan Morgan Heit ("Bedtime Stories") as Cubby, David Arquette ("Scream 4") as Skully the lookout parrot, Corey Burton (TV’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”) as Captain Hook, and Jeff Bennet (TV’s “Johnny Bravo”) as Mr. Smee.