While most of the free world is scrambling this week to get their hands on the latest and greatest Elmo because Christmas will be simply lost without him, others realize that sometimes the best gifts aren’t toys. I don’t mind telling you that at my house, Santa always pops a couple of movies into the stockings. It’s always a matter of some speculation, in the days leading up to the big event, figuring out which movies will have caught Santa’s eye this particular year.

And Santa, he’s alright. He’s pretty good at picking things the kids will enjoy but that I can snuggle in with them and watch without bleeding eyeballs, myself. (I’m pretty sure it’s because I make him some really good chocolate chip cookies. Just sayin’.)

Last week Disney announced their upcoming geared-towards-holiday- giving DVD releases, and I’m taking notes. Here are a few that caught my eye:

CARS
The high-octane Disney/Pixar team announces the DVD debut of the smash hit #1 animated and #2 biggest film of the year, CARS, in time for the holidays — November 7! CARS is priced at U.S. $29.99 (SRP) and Canada $36.99 (SRP) from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.

Oooooooh. I might need this. Er, umm, I mean, my kids would probably like to own this one.

THE LITTLE MERMAID SPECIAL EDITION
Walt Disney Home Entertainment proudly opens the vault to debut a spectacular new two-disc Special Edition of the most requested Disney DVD title ever, the Academy Award(R) winning (1990 Best Song and Best Original Score) The Little Mermaid. Available for the first time in seven years THE LITTLE MERMAID SPECIAL EDITION 2-disc DVD will be available October 3 for a limited time only for U.S. $29.99 (S.R.P.) and Canada $36.99 (S.R.P.).

We own The Little Mermaid on VHS. It was purchased during the last time it was available, which was right around when Disney started this whole seven year cycle of movie availability. My daughter may have worn out the tape, so it’s good to know the DVD is coming.

DISNEY DVD GAME WORLD
Walt Disney Home Entertainment announces an exciting, all-new innovation in Disney DVDs: DISNEY DVD GAME WORLD. Combining the traditional fun of classic board games with interactive and immersive 3-D game environments, these DVD games are perfect for families who want to enjoy time together. Inspired by the favorite characters from Disney’s most popular films and the worlds they live in, the DVD games feature multi-level boards and thousands of mini-games, trivia questions, and activities for up to 4 players. The perfect way for families to play together, Disney DVD Game World DISNEY PRINCESS EDITION and DISNEY DOGS EDITION both premiere on December 5. Each is available for $29.99 U.S. (S.R.P.), $36.99 Canada (S.R.P.).

I’m not entirely sure I understand what this is, although I do know that my kids absolutely love the Scene It? games, and I’m hoping this is similar. Plus, DISNEY DOGS EDITION? I’m so there. We haven’t stopped making Pluto jokes, yet, so this could be perfect.

None of these DVDs will giggle and vibrate, but I’m thinking that’s a good thing.

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