Parents need to know that this DVD, first released in 2005 and released for the 2008 holiday season with a free Minty pony figure, is like other entertainment based on the Hasbro toys: meant for the littlest viewers only. Young My Little Pony fans may find the scene in which Minty is blown around uncontrolled in a hot air balloon and almost falls before she's rescued a little bit scary. Although there's a nice message about caring for friends being more important than Santa's visit at Christmas, that probably won't stop kids from asking Santa for My Little Ponies after seeing this DVD.
Positive messages:Minty doesn't exercise the best judgment. She breaks the all-important Christmas candy cane and embarks on a dangerous trip to the North Pole by herself. Pony friends show how caring is more important than gifts for Christmas.
Violence & scariness:Minty is blown around in a hot air balloon and is afraid. She almost falls when the balloon deflates before she's rescued.
Pretty boring even for the littles. Plot is way weak and it makes it hard for the easily distracted toddler to stay "tuned in" just when you're trying to wrap presents or wash a dish or two!