El Dia de los Muertos at EPCOT

Have you ever been at EPCOT on November 1st or 2nd? These two days are part of a Mexican celebration called El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. As mentioned at EPCOT, "The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember relatives who have died." While the Mexico Pavilion doesn't have any special events to mark this holiday, they do have a lot of fun merchandise to decorate your home with. Here are a few of my favorites.

Painted skulls, t-shirts, books and much more.

I love these large, skull-shaped pillows. 

They have fantastic floral embroidery reminiscent of sugar skulls.

These square pillow cases are also cool. I especially like the ball fringe.

Can you imagine wearing skulls on your shoes? Well you can with these ShWings. Bean has some that are actual pink wings and she loves them. They are very easy to put on shoe laces and can definitely add a bit of fun to some boring shoes.

Coco Poster and Trailer

All images: Pixar

Disney and Pixar have released a new poster and teaser trailer for Coco, their Dia de los Muertos film which is coming to theaters November 22.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney and Pixar:

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. Character actress Renée Victor also joins the cast as Abuelita, Miguel’s grandmother.

Coco Trailer

Disney/Pixar

Disney and Pixar have released the first full trailer for Coco. It really looks good! But I'm partial to Dia de Los Muertos cartoons.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney and Pixar:

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Coco arrives in theaters on November 22.

Photo of the Week

The new "Remember Me" Dia de los Muertos display at EPCOT is amazing.

Coco Teaser "Dante's Lunch - A Short Tail"

Pixar

This new teaser short for the Pixar film Coco is hilarious. And it really packs a lot of Dia de los Muertos imagery into a small space. Poor Dante! He just wants to eat that bone.

Elena of Avalor A Day to Remember

Disney

Tonight is the premiere of a very special episode of Elena of Avalor on the Disney Channel. The episode, called "A Day to Remember," celebrates El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The holiday, which is celebrated in Mexico and other areas of Latin America, honors the memory of loved ones who have died. In this episode, Elena and her sister Isabel celebrate their first holiday without their parents, and struggle to come to terms with the bittersweet memories of their lives.

Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember" airs at 7:00 PM Eastern on the Disney Channel. 

DIY Day of the Dead Mickey Rice Crispy Treats

Disney

Do you want to add a little Mickey flair to Dia de los Muertos? Why not make Mickey sugar skull rice crispy treats like the ones at Disneyland. They're super cute and very sweet.

Boo For You Halloween Schedule

Disney Junior on the Disney Channel has a lineup of episodes, new and old, to get you in the Halloween spirit. A special Elena of Avalor celebrates Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). And every Halloween episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will make an appearance. Here's the schedule:

Tuesday, October 11
9:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
12:30 PM Sheriff Callie's Wild West "The Great Halloween Robbery, The Ghost of the Scary Prairie"

Wednesday, October 12
10:30 AM Sheriff Callie's Wild West "The Great Halloween Robbery, The Ghost of the Scary Prairie"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"

Thursday, October 13
8:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
10:30 AM Sofia the First"Ghostly Gala"

Friday, October 14
8:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Boo-Hoo to You, It's Glow Time"
11:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
12:00 PM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Cauldronation Day"

Sunday, October 16
7:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
7:30 AM Sofia the First "The Little Witch"
8:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
7:00 PM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"

Tuesday, October 18
9:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
11:00 AM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"

Wednesday, October 19
6:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
10:30 AM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"
11:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
12:00 PM Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Thursday, October 20
6:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
7:00 PM Toy Story of TERROR!
8:30 PM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"

Friday, October 21
8:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
8:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
9:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
10:30 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
11:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
11:30 AM Spookley the Square Pumpkin
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"
2:00 PM Toy Story of TERROR!

Saturday, October 22
6:00 AM Sheriff Callie's Wild West "The Great Halloween Robbery, The Ghost of the Scary Prairie"
6:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
7:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
8:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
8:30 AM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"

Sunday, October 23
7:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Boo-Hoo to You, It's Glow Time"
7:30 AM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"
8:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
9:00 AM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"

Monday, October 24
6:00 AM Spookley the Square Pumpkin
7:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
10:30 AM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"

11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
11:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Cauldronation"
1:00 PM Spooky Buddies

Tuesday, October 25
6:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
9:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
11:00 AM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"

Wednesday, October 26
8:00 AM Spookley the Square Pumpkin
9:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
10:30 AM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
11:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse"Mickey's Monster Musical"

Thursday, October 27
6:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
7:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
10:30 AM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Boo-Hoo to You, It's Glow Time"
11:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Minnie's Masquerade"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"

Friday, October 28
6:30 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
7:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
9:30 AM Sofia the First "Cauldronation Day"
10:00 AM Spookley the Square Pumpkin
11:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
12:00 PM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
12:30 PM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"
7:30 PM Elena of Avalor "A Day to Remember"

Monday, October 31
6:00 AM Spookley the Square Pumpkin
7:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Treat"
7:30 AM Sofia the First "Cauldronation Day"
8:00 AM Sofia the First "Princess Butterfly"
8:30 AM The Lion Guard "Beware the Zimwi"
9:00 AM Mickey Mouse Clubhouse "Mickey's Monster Musical"
10:00 AM Sheriff Callie's Wild West "The Great Halloween Robbery, The Ghost of the Scary Prairie"
10:30 AM Doc McStuffins "Hallie Halloween"
11:00 AM Doc McStuffins "Boo-Hoo to You, It's Glow Time"
12:00 PM Sofia the First "Ghostly Gala"