Eloise at Christmastime

A sequel to Eloise at the Plaza and happening immediately after the first movie is Eloise at Christmastime. The young girl is at her antics again, meddling into the business of anyone and everyone at the Plaza hotel in New York City. 

Eloise at the Plaza

This movie is great for kids who love Dennis the Menace and Home Alone and any type of movie where children meddle in other people's business. It is based off the book series "Eloise at the Plaza". 

My son and I definitely enjoyed it - there was a lot of giggling going on. I may have to check out the book series now!

Down the Long Hills

Down the Long Hills is a made for TV movie that was on ABC. It tells the story of two young little kids who have to continue on their trail West after their wagons and campgrounds are attacked.

Mostly I thought the movie was sad. The little girl doesn't realize most of the movie that her mom was killed. I was excited when I realized the boy was the same boy from Honey, I shrunk the Kids though! 

Double Platinum

This movie was aired on ABC and is about a famous singer who left her daughter for her career and one day she finds her again and helps her become a famous singer, too. There is a lot of drama.

Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

This made-for-TV movie was based off of a book called Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. The book was a remake of the Cinderella story but from the perspective one of the stepsisters. 

The movie was not my favorite version of Cinderella but it is meant to be different. I still want to read the book! 

Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story

This TV movie was on ABC and it is about Shirley Temple and her career in Hollywood.

I enjoyed this movie. I think the actress does a pretty good job portraying Shirley Temple and I love when I can recognize the scenes she is doing from the original movies. 

Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales

Next up is a few episode shorts from Pixar, mostly about Mater. If you really like Cars and love Mater, then these shorts are for you. If you cannot stand Mater and the annoying things he says and does, then skip it. 

It keeps the kid entertained but I'm OK not seeing it again. I'm more excited for Cars 3. 

Brian's Song

Not technically a Disney movie either but it was originally broadcast on ABC. 

This was a remake of the 1971 TV movie Brian's Song. I already knew it was going to be sad, so I was prepared for it by the end but still... :( 

Beverly Hills Family Robinson

Time for a Walt Disney Television movie. This is Beverly Hills Family Robinson! 

The mom is a famous TV host and she video tapes her family going on a vacation to Hawaii. Their yacht is taken by pirates and they end up on a deserted island where they build an amazing tree house with some surfer who also happens to be living there. 

The best part is Buffy is in it, and she is so young! This was definitely before her slaying days. 

Balloon Farm

Disney's Balloon Farm was an odd one. I'm still not really sure how the magic worked and why people would spend so much money on balloons. I didn't enjoy this too much. It was a mix of being bored and confused I think. 

I still don't understand what that guy was and what he was doing with the balloons and why he was picking out seeds so messily. I guess I will never find out. 

We tried some crafting with water balloons we had laying around. Here is a balloon covered flipflop.