Over the weekend, we had an opportunity to preview a brand new movie coming out from Build-A-Bear Workshop and ABC Family tomorrow called Holly and Hal Moose:  Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure.  We started our little adventure at the Build-A-Bear Workshop in Downtown Disney (which is HUGE at two stories!). My son finally completed the entire experience of stuffing, fluffing, dressing, and naming his bear moose…complete with the heart ceremony.  We had a blast and my son did go a little bear crazy in the store. But I promise we left the store just like we found it!  Check out some pictures from our day:

Mesmerized by all the bears in the store!

This is how they look before they’re stuffed!

Already a techie, just like his dad!

Ok, how do I stuff my bear?

Intently studying the art of bear stuffing

Oh…a heart!

Make a wish…

Say bye bye to the little heart…

Hugs, Kisses, Love to the Mooses!  (is that a word?)

All dressed up….

After a little lunch break, we headed over to the theater for a private screening of the movie (which airs tomorrow on ABC at 7:00 PM ET/PT).  After a long day, I was very surprised when I looked over at my 2 year old, eyes fixed to the screen.  Later in the car he proceeded to tell us all about Holly and Hal and how they played in the snow (so cute!).  The movie is adorable.  And it is the first time that Build-A-Bear Workshop has brought it’s plush animals to life (so you definitely want to make sure you get a chance to sit with your kids to watch it).

The one hour movie is based on a book and series of webisodes that debuted last year. Here is a little summary of the movie:

Start a new family tradition with Holly the level headed inventor and Hal the dreamer, both filled with imagination and heart, destined for adventure.  This sibling duo finds their way to the North Pole and closer to each other’s heart in this uplifting holiday tale, which will inspire you to follow your dreams…no matter how high they may seem. Will they be able to work together to save Christmas in time for Santa to make his famous flight?

I like the positive messages conveyed in the movie.  Children are dreamers at heart.  I don’t know when it is that we lose that as adults, but this is a time when children should be encouraged to think big.  Working together is another positive message conveyed in the movie.  It’s short enough to hold the attention of toddlers.  My son was captivated by the Moose pair!

If you somehow manage to miss tomorrow’s airing (which you won’t, thanks to me!), an encore presentation will air again on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 10 AM ET/PT.