Disclosure- I was invited by Disney to attend this all expense paid press trip but all opinions are 100% my own. Disney is rebooting the 80’s classic, Adventures in Babysitting, for a new generation. The new 2016 version stars Disney sweethearts Sofia Carson (The Descendants) and Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World). Yes double the babysitters and double the fun. In preparation for this press trip I watched the original Adventures in Babysitting because it’s been a long time since I’ve seen it. I started to watch it with my girls but then realized that is was more inappropriate for my girls than I had remembered so I ended up watching it alone. I was so pleased to screen the new version and it is totally family friendly and I know my girls are going to love it. This new movie has good messages for girls about friendship, responsibility, and being yourself. I had the opportunity to interview Sofia Carson and Sabrina Carpenter about the movie and I’ll be sharing all that with you in another post as we get closer to June 24th when The Disney Channel will be airing Adventures in Babysitting.

(Disney Channel/Ed Araquel)
MADISON HORCHER, MAX GECOWETS, MALLORY JAMES MAHONEY, JET JURGENSMEYER, SABRINA CARPENTER, NIKKI HAHN, SOFIA CARSON

“Adventures in Babysitting,” inspired by the hugely popular 1980s film of the same name, is an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie starring Sabrina Carpenter (of Disney Channel’s hit comedy series “Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (of the hit Disney Channel Original Movie “Descendants”).  In “Adventures in Babysitting,” a dull evening for two competing babysitters, Jenny (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola (Sofia Carson), turns into an adventure in the big city as they hunt for one of the kids who somehow snuck away.

Cast:                                           Sabrina Carpenter as Jenny Parker, Sofia Carson as Lola Perez, Nikki Hahnas Emily Cooper, Mallory James Mahoney as Katy Cooper, Max Gecowets as Trey Anderson, Jet Jurgensmeyeras Bobby Anderson, Madison Horcher as AJ Anderson, Kevin Quinn as Zac Chase, Gillian Vigman as Helen Anderson, Gabrielle Miller as Donna Cooper, Michael Northey as Tiny, Ken Lawson as Scalper, Max Lloyd-Jonesas Officer James, Kevin O’Grady as Barry Cooper and Hugo Ateo as Hal Anderson.

The “Adventures in Babysitting” premiere telecast is sponsored by Post Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles. It will be followed by the premiere of Disney Channel’s new comedy series “Bizaardvark.”

In a heartfelt story that celebrates individuality, friendship and self-empowerment, the live-action adventure comedy made for kids, tweens and families, pays homage to the 1980s classic with familiar references and iconic scenes.

Hollywood Records recording artists Carpenter and Carson perform the movie’s end credit song “Wild Side” produced by Jens Koerkemeier, Emanuel Kiriakou and Andrew Goldstein.

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NIKKI HAHN, MADISON HORCHER, SOFIA CARSON, SABRINA CARPENTER, JET JURGENSMEYER, MALLORY JAMES MAHONEY, MAX GECOWETS

“Adventures in Babysitting,” unfolds when Jenny Parker (Sabrina Carpenter) and Lola Perez (Sofia Carson), two teen girls with distinctly different personalities, each  interview for a coveted photography internship and accidently swap phones.  When the Anderson family calls Jenny’s phone looking for a last-minute babysitter, audacious Lola, in need of some extra cash, picks up and nominates herself.  Meanwhile, dependable Jenny is already set to babysit the Cooper family for the evening. Unfortunately, Lola’s first attempt at babysitting takes an unforeseen turn when one of the Anderson kids sneaks out to go to a concert. Jenny, determined to protect her reputation, and Lola with the remaining kids in tow, head out and have the adventure of a lifetime during one magical night in the big city.

(Disney Channel/Ed Araquel)
MADISON HORCHER, SABRINA CARPENTER, SOFIA CARSON

The Disney Channel Original Movie also stars Nikki Hahn as introverted teen Emily Cooper, Mallory James Mahoney as young fashionista Katy Cooper, Max Gecowets as the rebellious Trey Anderson, Jet Jurgensmeyer as chef wunderkind Bobby Anderson, Madison Horcher as roller derby fanatic Alison “AJ” Anderson and Kevin Quinn (Disney Channel’s “BUNK’D”) as Jenny’s crush Zac Chase.”Adventures in Babysitting” is directed by John Schultz (“Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,” “Like Mike”)and written by Tiffany Paulsen (“Nancy Drew”). The movie is executive-produced by Michelle Manning (“Teen Beach 2,” “The Breakfast Club”) and Chuck Minsky is the director of photography (“The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,” “Mother’s Day”).

The “Adventures in Babysitting” multi-platform schedule in the U.S. is:

FRIDAY, MAY 20

• The digital single for “Wild Side,” the movie’s end credit song performed by Carpenter and Carson, will be available for purchase.  A lyric video for the song will also premiere on Disney Channel.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3

• An exclusive preview of the first 10 minutes of the movie will be available on the Disney Channel and Freeform Apps and via Disney Channel YouTube and Facebook.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

• Advance viewing of “Adventures in Babysitting” available on VOD and to verified users on theDisney Channel app for smartphones, tablets and connected TVs.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

• Television premiere of “Adventures in Babysitting” (8:00 p.m. EDT) on Disney Channel.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

• “Adventures in Babysitting” is available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video and Google Play.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

• “Adventures in Babysitting” is available on DVD at retailers nationwide. The DVD includes exclusive bloopers and a complimentary magnetic photo frame.