Yesterday, Disney announced their latest venture, Disney AppMATes Mobile Application Toys. These new toys are the first of their kind to allow kids to turn the Apple iPad into a virtual play mat. Developed between Disney Consumer Products and Disney Mobile, the new toy line features miniature Cars 2 vehicles with built in sensors that are immediately recognized by an app without any cables or hookups required. Simply download the free Cars 2 Appmates app from the iTunes store, place your Appmates character on the iPad screen and play.
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Today, we’re very excited to welcome Melissa Mitchell, site manager for DisneyHotelsFan.com, to DisZine!  Recently, Melissa had the opportunity to attend an advanced screening of Cars 2, and graciously offered to write a review of the upcoming film, due in theatres June 24.  Melissa attended the film with small children, and received complimentary tickets for the event.  Take it away, Melissa!
This weekend I was able to see the premiere of a highly anticipated, action-packed blockbuster movie. It was full of explosions, gunfights, a plot about oil versus alternative fuel and lots of …

While Cars 2 won’t be released in theaters until June 24, eager fans can celebrate the upcoming film and get their fix of all things Cars related by picking up some new Cars 2 merchandise coming to Disney parks May 13!
Some of the new merchandise will debut at the Downtown Disney Car Masters Weekend, which will last from May 13-15, and includes plenty of fun apparel, pins, toys and more for your enjoyment. There will also be new die-cast toy cars, featuring some of the new characters you can expect …

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Beloved CARS character Tow Mater stars with Lightning McQueen in this highly-anticipated new CARS toon, Monster Truck Mater. Watch as Tow Mater recalls in a conversation with his friend McQueen his conquests from his Monster Truck days.