Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic In Atlanta & 4 Ticket Giveaway #ATLDOI @DisneyOnIce

We are so excited about the Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic coming to Atlanta this May! My boys are huge Disney fans and they will not be disappointed because the show features a variety of Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and, Liam's favorites, the incredible Disney Princesses! This fun-filled show will have exciting moments from The Lion King, Mulan, Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story films.

The entire family is sure to be captivated with all the magical Disney moments during Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!


Tickets On Sale Now
Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic will be at The Arena At Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia May 14th-18th. Receive $5 off, go to the Gwinnett Center website and click "Buy Offer" under Promotions & Special Offers. Then, enter code M100! The code is good for the following performances: Wednesday at 7:30pm, Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 10:30am, Sunday at 5:00pm. Savings will apply to the $30 and $25 price levels!

 

Ready For A Giveaway?

 

One Lucky Family Will Win A 4-Pack Of Tickets To The Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years Of Magic Performance At the Arena At Gwinnett Center on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:30pm.

Use The Giveaway Tools form below to enter. This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Saturday, May 10th at 11:59pm EST. Please enter only if you can attend the event. The winner will be chosen, emailed and will have 24 hours to respond & confirm their prize before another winner is chosen.

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We can't wait to see the show and hope you will be there, too! Have you ever been to a Disney On Ice show? If so, leave a comment and tell us about it. This will be our first time going, so we are all very excited!

Disney's Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest - A Chance To Win $1 Million

A HOT ARM COULD LEAD TO A COOL MILLION!

 

DISNEY’S MILLION DOLLAR ARM PITCHING CONTEST OFFERS A CHANCE TO WIN $1 MILLION

 

 

Contestants Can Test Their Fastball Skills at

Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif., ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World^® Resort in Florida or

the Tribeca Family Festival in New York

 

Nine Finalists Will Advance to the Final Contest Held at

Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” World Premiere in Hollywood, California

 

Burbank, Calif.  (April 11, 2014) –Disney is giving amateur baseball pitchers in the nation a chance to compete for a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest. The Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest is being held to celebrate the opening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm,” an incredible true story about two young men who went from never throwing a baseball to getting a Major League tryout.

 

Amateur baseball pitchers—male or female, who are legal United States residents at least 18 years of age or older—are invited to qualify to compete in the preliminary rounds of the Million Dollar Arm Pitching Contest at either Walt Disney World^® Resort in Florida, Disneyland^® Resort in California or at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day at the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. The three contestants from each location who throw the fastest pitches will advance to the finals and have a chance to compete for a $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, California. Official rules are available on Disney.com’s “Million Dollar Arm” homepage at http://disney.com/PitchingContest

 

Presented by SUBWAY® restaurants, the three qualifying events will take place on April 25 and 26, from 7 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at both Downtown Disney District in Anaheim, Calif. and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World^® and on April 26 only, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day during the Tribeca Family Festival in New York City. Contestants will throw three pitches, each tracked by a radar gun, in an attempt to throw the fastest pitch. All participants will receive tickets for themselves and a guest to see an advance screening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” at an AMC Theatres location later that evening.

 

Nine finalists chosen during these qualifying events will have a chance to compete for the $1 million prize at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm.” The top three eligible pitchers with the fastest pitches from each qualifying round location will be flown with his or her guest to the final contest, which will take place at the world premiere of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm” in Hollywood, Calif., on May 6.  Each of these finalists will throw three pitches on Hollywood Boulevard. Any eligible finalist who throws one 100 mph strike (out of three pitches) will become a potential winner of the $1 million grand prize.

The nine finalists and their guests will be VIPs at the film’s premiere along with stars, filmmakers, major league players, coaches, scouts and celebrities.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Subject to Official Rules available at event or at http://disney.com/PitchingContest
 

ABOUT THE MOVIE

Based on a true story, sports agent JB Bernstein (Jon Hamm) finds that business has changed and things aren’t going well for his career. In a last ditch effort to save his livelihood he concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a major league baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called “The Million Dollar Arm.” With the help of cantankerous but eagle-eyed retired baseball scout Ray Poitevint (Alan Arkin), he discovers Dinesh (played by Madhur Mittal from “Slumdog Millionaire”) and Rinku (played by Suraj Sharma from “Life of Pi”), two 18-year-old boys who have no idea about playing baseball, yet have a knack for throwing a fastball. Hoping to sign them to major league contracts and make a quick buck, JB brings the boys home to America to train. While the Americans are definitely out of their element in India, the boys, who have never left their rural villages, are equally challenged when they come to the States. As the boys learn the finer points of baseball, JB, with the help of his charming friend Brenda (Lake Bell), learns valuable life lessons about teamwork, commitment and what it means to be a family.

Directed by Craig Gillespie from a screenplay written by Tom McCarthy, Disney’s drama “Million Dollar Arm” stars Jon Hamm, Aasif Mandvi, Bill Paxton, Suraj Sharma, Lake Bell and Alan Arkin. The producers are Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray and Joe Roth. The executive producers are Palak Patel, Kevin Halloran, Bill Simmons and Connor Schell. The film will be release in the United States on May 16, 2014.

 

Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Printable Activity Pages

Do your kids Disney's Planes as much as mine do? Click above to download and print out some great activity pages. These are great fun for upcoming spring break vacations and summer! We printed out some for our long car trip this weekend.

Disney Confirms the New Star Wars: Episode VII Will Be Directed By J.J. Abrams

I don't always make movie announcements, but when this arrived in my inbox today, I was so excited. J.J. Abrams is one of my favorite directors and the fact that he will be directing the new Star Wars: Episode VII just blows my mind. I will definitely be first in line to see this one! 

Here's a bit about Abrams, his work and what George Lucas has to say about him. This an official release/announcement we received from Disney!

J.J. Abrams to Direct Star Wars: Episode VII

J.J. Abrams will direct Star Wars: Episode VII, the first of a new series of Star Wars films to come from Lucasfilm under the leadership of Kathleen Kennedy. Abrams will be directing and Academy Award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay.

“It’s very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie,” said Kennedy. “J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture.”

George Lucas went on to say “I’ve consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller.  He’s an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn’t be in better hands.”   

"To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor,” J.J. Abrams said. “I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid." 

J.J., his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, and Bad Robot are on board to produce along with Kathleen Kennedy under the Disney | Lucasfilm banner. 

Also consulting on the project are Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg.  Kasdan has a long history with Lucasfilm, as screenwriter onThe Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Return of the Jedi. Kinberg was writer on Sherlock Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Abrams and his production company Bad Robot have a proven track record of blockbuster movies that feature complex action, heartfelt drama, iconic heroes and fantastic production values with such credits as Star Trek, Super 8, Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol, and this year’s Star Trek Into Darkness. Abrams has worked with Lucasfilm’s preeminent postproduction facilities, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, on all of the feature films he has directed, beginning with Mission: Impossible III. He also created or co-created such acclaimed television series as Felicity, Alias, Lost and Fringe.

Tips for Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to Disney

Little girls between the ages of 3 to 6 can probably tell you their favorite Disney princess.  Chances are your children have dressed up as a Disney character for Halloween.  Certainly they have watched their fair share of Disney movies.

Disney permeates our lives, and many people take their children to Disney Florida, which can be an exciting trip for young children.  They can ride rides, watch shows and meet their favorite characters in person.  Unfortunately, such an exciting trip can also be an overwhelming trip for many young children.
If you are traveling with toddlers or preschoolers, try these strategies so the entire family can have an enjoyable trip.

Plan Breaks
Young children can get overwhelmed and cranky.  If your children are early risers, try to hit the park early and beat the crowds.  Then, in early afternoon when the park gets busy, head back to the hotel and let the kids have lunch, unwind and play or take a nap.  Take a little time to play in the hotel pool.  Yes, you are on vacation to see the parks, but staying at the park ALL day can lead to tired, cranky, crying kids.

Bring Refreshments
Bring in some drinks and snacks for your little ones.  They get hungry frequently.  Keep them well hydrated and let them have some snacks, and you will have a more pleasant day at the park.

Dress in Layers
Dress the kids in light layers.  Depending on the season when you visit Orlando, the morning may start out chilly, but the afternoon may really heat up.  If the kids are dressed in layers, you can easily adjust their comfort level based on the weather.

Buy Tickets in Advance
There are many places you can buy Orlando ticket deals, which is a good idea because you will save money.  It is also a good idea because you can buy these tickets online, saving you time standing in line to buy tickets at the park.  The faster you can get into the park, the faster you and the kids can have fun.
The best way to have fun at Disney and other parks when traveling with young children is to take breaks frequently and to consider their physical needs.  Keep them warm (or cool, depending on the weather), as well as hydrated and full, and you will all have a good trip full of memories for a lifetime.

Make Your Disney Vacation Unforgettable - Free Vacation Info

Another blogger friend is visiting Disney World in only a few weeks and I am beyond jealous! I just found 2 Disney Information Freebies I thought I would share with you.

Order Your FREE Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD Today! Click Here! We received the Disney DVD about the parks and the kids love watching it. I'm sure this one is just as good. I am hoping to go on a Disney Cruise in the near future!




Are you planning a wedding or know someone who is? Order your free brochure about Disney Weddings! I would love to have fairy tale wedding. When I was a kid, we went to Disney World and we saw a wedding at the castle and I that's when I fell in love with Disney!

Are you planning a trip to Disney anytime soon? Feel free to share any great freebies with us that you've found.

Win A Once-In-A-Lifetime Vacation From Disney & Best Western

I had to share this with all the families out there! Your kids would get such a kick out of winning something like this!  It's very simple to enter and you can win some awesome prizes. Even if you don't win the amazing grand prize, 100 first-prize winners will receive $50 Best Western Travel Cards! How awesome is that?  Here's all the info and how to register to win.

Shake It Up Promotion

Shake Up your summer and enter for a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip from Disney and Best Western. One grand prize winner and 3 guests will get to go to Hollywood for a 3 day/2 night vacation where they will attend the finals of Disney Channel's first ever, dance competition – Make Your Mark, the Ultimate Dance Off! Shake It Up Edition - Plus, the winner and 3 guests can meet some of the stars of Disney Channel's hit series Shake It Up.

o   The trip includes round-trip transportation and hotel accommodations.

o   One hundred first-prize winners will receive a $50 Best Western Travel Card^®, redeemable like cash at any Best Western-branded hotel.

o   Fans can enter the sweepstakes between now and August 14 by texting the word “SHAKE” to DISNEY (347639) or by registering as a member on the www.Disney.com/ShakeIt website and following the “how to enter” instructions. 

 

Good Luck, Everyone! Let me know if you win!