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2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Awakening a Classic with Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition on DVD/ Blu-Ray + Giveaway

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Check out why Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition (which I received for review) made this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, and enter to win a copy to give to a special princess in your life!

Holiday Gift Guide Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition
If you have been anywhere near my home during the past few weeks, you already know that “Guess what! Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition is now available of DVD and Blu-Ray.” (That’s a direct quote from my 3 year old little girl). She runs up and randomly reminds of this fact at least 3 times a day. She is just a tad excited about it, and I have to admit, I am too!

As a lover of all things Disney, I get so excited when a classic Disney movie gets re-released for a new generation to love and enjoy. Sleeping beauty, Disney’s 16th animated film, tells the classic tale Princess Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy, Maleficent. She falls into a deep sleep and is protected by 3 good fairies until she is saved by “true love’s kiss.” In this special “Diamond Edition” Sleeping Beauty has been digitally restored awakening the artistry of this classic film and bringing it to life for today’s families to enjoy. It also contains 4 deleted songs and 3 never-before viewed scenes including “the fair” (with a deleted character) and “the arrival of Maleficent” which are sure to add some new twists to enjoy!

2014 Holiday Gift Guide: Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition

Gift Guide Ratings:
Poor (or Budget for it), Average, Good, Excellent

Availability: Excellent- awakens on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Oct. 7

Price: Average- Good:
The “DVD only” set costs $29.99 (which I think is average for for Disney DVDs). However the 2-Disc Blu-Ray + DVD Superset with Digital Copy costs $36.99 which I thought was a good deal for all that is included.

Durability: Excellent– Because this is a classic Disney movie, it has already stood the test of time, letting you know that it’s a film that your family can treasure and enjoy for years to come!

Educational Features: Good– This disc comes packed full of additional features that will capture the imagination of anyone interested in learning more about animation and behind-the-scenes Disney Magic. This includes a short film “Once Upon a Parade” telling the behind the scenes story of the New Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Interactive Features: Average– While there are not a lot of interactive features on the DVD, there is one feature that lets you sing a long karaoke style to the song “Once Upon a Dream” from the movie.

Value For Money- Good: I always find that Classic Disney Movies are worth the cost, as they become beloved family treasures. Plus with all of the additional bonus features, and the option to have a digital copy, I think this is a really good value.

Who I would buy it for: Anyone who loves Disney and the Classic Disney films! I also think this would make a great gift or stocking stuff for the little princess in your life, or could be paired with some candy and popcorn to make a fun gift for an entire family.

Be sure to stay tuned in to the Holiday Gift Guide all season long for more gift ideas, hands-on reviews and giveaway items to gift to your own family and friends.

Enter to win your own copy of the Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition, right here! Giveaway will end on 11/12 at 11:59pm PT. To enter, fill out the form below:

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  2. jeanette mays says

    I love the faory godmothets. I have not seen this movie in a long time & it is on my list for the kids for Christmas.

  5. Melissa C Tippie says

    My favorite part in Sleeping Beauty is the ending! Thank-you for a great #giveaway 🙂

  6. Cheryl Abdelnour says

    My favorite part in Sleeping Beauty was when she met the 7 Dwarfs and then how they got along together.

  7. Audra O'Hara says

    I’ve honestly never seen this! I’d like to watch it for the first time with my daughter. I know the main storyline, so I guess my favorite part will be the good verses evil theme and good winning in the end.

  12. Karen Glatt says

    My favorite part is the Princess Aurora is born and is the future queen of her land, three fairy’s, Flora, Merryweather, and Fauna bless her with three gifts: beauty and song, And I love when Sleeping Beauty awakens from a kiss!!

  21. Michael Bradley says

    I haven’t seen this since I was a kid (over 40 years ago). Would love to see it again!

  29. Mary Cloud says

    My favorite part is the Dwarves – they add to the enjoyment and I still sing Hi-ho off to work I go
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

  31. Debbi Wellenstein says

    I like the part where Flora, Fauna and Merriweather attempt to make a dress and a cake for Aurora’s birthday without using any fairy dust.

  44. Maria B says

    My favorite part is when Aurora is singing and she dances with Prince Philp for the first time.

  45. Tania says

    I can remember that I used to love the movie but honestly I can’t remember much of it. Now my daughter loves all the Disney princesses but she haven’t seen Sleeping Beauty yet. This movie would be great for both of us 🙂

  63. danielle Marie says

    i love the story and the fairies. esp the arguing over pink or blue dress (blue. the answer is blue).

  69. Joni Mason says

    Being the hopeless romantic that I am I have to say my favorite part is when the prince kisses Sleeping Beauty. Love this movie, thank you for the chance to win!

  72. Aimee C says

    As with all the Disney classics, it is the music and beautiful melodic voices that get me. Sleeping Beauty and Snow White especially for me, more modern The Little Mermaid of course!

  73. Erica B. says

    I can’t remember a lot of specifics to really pick a favorite part. I’d love to own it and watch it again!

  87. stephanie baker says

    The fairy godmothers are so sweet & funny. I enjoy the scene where they are fighting over the color of the dress!

  109. Vikki Billings says

    I love when the prince kisses her and she wakes up, its my favorite part because its her happy ending.

  110. Carissa joslyn says

    I honestly don’t remember much about it. But I have two little kids who I really want growing up with the classics ! except a few, like the lion king, I still can’t watch that without bawling. last time was about when i was 5! lol

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