Sofia the First is a staple cartoon in our home. Both Eva and Andrew adore Sofia or “Fia” as Andrew calls her. We DVR every episode so the kids can watch them over and over. Allison and I enjoy the show as well.
One of the recurring aspects of the show is that when Sofia has some trouble her amulet helps call upon the other Disney princesses for help. We’ve seen Cinderella, Jasmine and Belle so far. This isn’t something that happens in every episode, it is something that only occurs when Sofia really needs help. Most of the time she is a pretty capable kid who is the level headed one. But, sometimes she needs a bit of advice or a nudge int eh right direction. That help and advice sometimes comes from another princess.
Well, there is a new special coming on Sunday November 24 at 7pm on Disney channel and then again on thursday November 28th at 7pm on Disney Junior. In this Sofia the First primetime special Sofia and her family go on a royal vacation and along the way Sofia meets another Disney princess, Ariel, the Little Mermaid. Here is the trailer for the special.
Here is the full press release about the special and some additional photos.
The adorable story of a young girl who suddenly becomes a princess has captured the hearts of both of my children. My daughter Eva loves the show and watches it every chance she gets, including convincing my sleep deprived wife that there were only three episodes on this DVD (which was released on September 17) and thus sneaking a full viewing in one sitting last night. Andrew also loves “Fi” as he calls her. He sits entranced in the show as if spelled by Cedric himself. I enjoy it because it is cute and funny and something I don’t mind watching with the kids.
This DVD is comprised of five episodes from later in the season and they aren’t in chronological order either. It is not like this is a show strong on continuity but I like to have DVDs that have the episodes in order. Maybe a full season DVD will come out once season one is over. That would free up some DVR space. Each episode in this DVD is a decent one with the standout being Two to Tangu where Sofia gets advice from Princess Jasmine. Sofia has a magical amulet that in times of trouble summons another princess to help her out. The amulet also grants powers or curses depending upon the behavior of the wearer.
The DVD also came with a paper doll of Sofia that Eva used to dress up and display. She couldn’t wait till I got home to ask if she could open it up. She had a lot of fun playing dress up with Sofia and watching all of her episodes.
Below I have some activities and the official press release.
