Proof that kids grow in the blink of an eye

Here's our proof that kids can grow quickly in a few short weeks.

Reviewing Pororo The Little Penguin

Not many people know this, but I really don't like Pororo the Little Penguin shown in Disney Junior (formerly Playhouse Disney). However, I do like the musicals, which I guess is the big draw here. (Great; now I'm using wrestling slang for a show/parenting-related post.)

I have some hesitations about posting this online and I'm going back and forth as to whether I should proceed or not -- Pororo's a very popular character, and I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't like the character. But, I guess I have to say my piece sooner than later, so I just finally went ahead and posted it.

The Bad: The "Moral" Story Episodes

I've watched several episodes and to be honest I find them quite disturbing.

Case in point: the "Let's Play Together" episode (Season 1 Episode 11). This is the very first episode I've seen and it has caused me to worry about this show since. Here's the summary (from the tvdb.com):

Pororo was playing on the swing. When Eddy came and asked him for one ride, Pororo ignored him and didn’t let him ride it. Eddy trying to persuade Pororo to come off the swing and Pororo resisting, they both hear their friends having a good time. Looking over, they find Loopy, Crong, and Poby having a wonderful time on the swing taking turns…

You can review the video in Youtube here.

Our Favorite Disney Junior Songs

If for months, you've been stuck at home with your kid and watched nothing else but Dinsey Junior, you'd understand. :)

Top 5: Jake and the Never Land Pirates Theme

Just off the shores of Neverland
A hideaway at sea
Yo Ho! Yo Ho!
Let's Go! Let's Go!
A pirate band outwits the plans
Of Captain Hook and Smee
Yo Ho! Yo Ho!
Let's Go! Let's Go!

The merry crew of Neverland Pirates
Through & Through - they're jolly buccaneers
Join with Jake and the Neverland Pirates
Come Along - We need some volunteers.

Jake - Ahoy!
Izzy - Ahoy!
Cubby - Ahoy!
Skully - Ahoy!

Yooooooo..... Yo-Ho!

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Climb aboard, Me Hearties, and be a pirate true.
Let's go! With Jake and the Neverland Pirates
We'll set the course together - Come on and join the crew

Yo Ho! Let's Go!

Pretty edgy for a pre-schooler's show. :) You'd expect nothing less from the "flagship" show of Disney Junior.

YouTube Ad for the Disney Junior Asia

July 11, 2011 will be the debut of Disney Junior Asia. Below is the link to the YouTube video for the ongoing commercials for it.

Where the Magic Begins - Disney Junior Asia

Disney Junior preview Loot!

Finally, the most important part of the Disney Junior preview is here: the freebies! :)

 

So we got from the preview:

• Disney Junior paperbag
• Mickey Mouse stuffed toy
• Disney Junior notebook
• Disney Junior USB drive
• Disney Junior folder with fact sheets (not really a loot, but hey, it's free!)

 

HATCHED: Food for the Disney Junior Preview lunch

Hatched was the venue for the Disney Junior preview last May 31st. It's at the Evans Lodge along Evans Road -- a little bit difficult getting there without your own car, as the nearest bus stop is a quite a way off.

It's a pretty small place which could accomodate around 30 people at a time. They're going for the old, rustic, farmhouse look and feel and they certainly achieved that. The yellow light bulbs remind us of the old yellow light bulbs you find around chicken houses used to warm newly hatched chicks. And all the furnishings -- the wooden tables, wooden stools, and the brick accent walls complete the farmhouse feel. Even the bar and display shelves have that simple, functional, farmhouse feel as well. Ah, the joys of farm living. :)

Disney Junior Asia Preview at Hatched

Hi to everyone at the Disney Junior Asia preview at Hatched earlier! :)

The special preview of Disney Junior was presented by Nancy Kanter, SVP and MG of Disney Junior Worldwide. They have invited several bloggers who got a sneakpeek of what to expect in Disney Junior this July. She came prepared as we were all provided with some fact sheets about the channel and it's featured shows.

Early Disney Junior Asia Special Presentation

I was recently invited to attend a special presentation of Disney Junior next week. This is the first time I was invited for anything like this and I'm really looking forward to it.

If you're watching Playhouse Disney in Southeast Asia, you should have noticed the ad they're playing all day long about the channel being changed to Disney Junior with the slogan "Where the Magic Begins" this coming July 11, 2011.