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“Dare To Dream” – Disney On Ice 2018

November 20, 2018 ·

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: it’s time for Disney On Ice to skate into town in the Greater Los Angeles area! We have been to two shows now, and she talks about it with so much anticipation for it all year. This year’s presentation named, “Dare To Dream”, is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages! Moana will be voyaging onto the ice this year, for the first time ever, and a pre-show sing-along with Miguel from Coco, is going to have the audience belting out their favorite tunes! * Be sure to scroll down to the end of the post for a DISCOUNT CODE!*

SHOW INFO:

Celebrate what’s possible as five daring Disney Princesses spark the courage
inside us all in Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream, skating into the Southland this holiday
season from December 13 th – January 6 th ! Featuring Disney’s Moana for the first time in a live
production, hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the Disney magic to life and take
audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains in this action-
packed extravaganza with the beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen,
Tangled and Cinderella.

In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go in a high-seas adventure with demigod
Maui, to save her island and discover her true identity. Join Belle as she fearlessly befriends the
enchanted castle staff and reveals the Beast’s gentleness. Experience Anna’s devotion to her
sister, Elsa, on her life-changing journey to stop an eternal winter. Explore with Rapunzel, Flynn
Ryder, Cinderella and friends from around the Disney Kingdom as they find the heart and
determination to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true.

TICKET INFO:

L O S A N G E L E S
WHEN: Thursday, December 13 – Sunday, December 16
o Thursday, December 13 7:30 PM
o Friday, December 14 7:30 PM
o Saturday, December 15 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, December 16 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WHERE: STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

A N A H E I M
WHEN: Wednesday, December 19 – Sunday, December 23
o Wednesday, December 19 7:00 PM
o Thursday, December 20 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Friday, December 21 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM
o Saturday, December 22 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, December 23 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

O N T A R I O
WHEN: Wednesday, December 26 – Sunday, December 30
o Wednesday, December 26 7:00 PM
o Thursday, December 27 7:00 PM
o Friday, December 28 7:00 PM
o Saturday, December 29 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, December 30 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

L O N G B E A C H
WHEN: Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6
o Thursday, January 3 7:00 PM
o Friday, January 4 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Saturday, January 5 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, January 6 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKET INFO: Ticket prices start at $25!

*** USE DISCOUNT CODE: MOM20 for select dates! ***

Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $16 each on select seating (not valid
for premium VIP/Front Row seating)
Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-
3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Review: Disney On Ice “Follow Your Heart”

December 15, 2017 ·

Last night was a most magical and memorable evening! I got to take Kaitlyn, my sister, and my niece, H, to Disney On Ice to watch the new Follow Your Heart show! It was a first for H and my sister, and the looks on their faces were worth the drive in L.A. rush hour(s) traffic! Kaitlyn and I went to our first Disney On Ice show last year, and it is likely a new favorite tradition! The show was also completely different, so we were mesmerized by all the different acts.

The beginning of the show focused on the character, Riley, from Inside Out. The girls were SO excited to see the emotion characters, especially fan favorite, JOY.

2017 was the year of Beauty and the Beast in my humble opinion. Oh what fun to see “Be Our Guest” enacted right in front of us, especially as Kaitlyn has been very fond of Lumiere recently.

It was incredible to see how Disney On Ice was able to bring us under the sea with Finding Dory, and to see our favorite sea life characters come to life! I especially loved the voice of Baby Dory and the realistic “kelp forest” scenery.

There was a portion for almost each princess, and a program featuring Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The MOST incredible parts of the night included aerial feats performed by Princess Ariel, Princess Rapunzel, and Flynn Ryder. I was definitely in awe! Pure Disney Magic! (You can see a couple of video clips on my Instagram!)

Of course the girls were ecstatic to see Arendelle brought to life with the mid-show scene from Princess Anna, as well as the duets with Queen Elsa. The finale was electrifying!

The girls were up way past bedtime, but the experience was so memorable and special. They kept thanking us for bringing them and saying it was “the best day ever!” Talk about thawing a frozen heart!

A few additional notes:

We watched the 7pm showing and got out around 9:30pm.
Parking at L.A. Live/Staples Center parking was $30. Cash or CC. I found the extra $ worth it for not having to walk too far with the little girls at night.
Strollers need to be parked at stroller parking areas designated inside the arena areas (walkways with food counters and restrooms).
No foods or drinks are permitted. You can however bring your own beverage containers and there are water fountains located outside of restrooms.
Medium to Large bags may be denied and/or subjected to additional screening in a separate room.
The areas gets pretty chilly with keeping the ice cool. We made our girls wear a couple of layers, as well as coats.
There will be plenty of vendors selling food, drinks, snacks, and merchandise. There will also be photo booth stations, for a charge ($25 on the night we went).
Many of the little girls in attendance came dressed in princess or Disney garb. Our girls love dressing up, so it was a no-brainer for the special night!

The holiday season has become synonymous with Disney On Ice for us now. It’s a tradition we will look forward to for years. How about you? Have you, or will you be attending a show this season?

Shows run in the Greater Los Angeles Area from December 14 through January 8, 2018 in Los Angeles (STAPLES Center), Anaheim (Honda Center), Long Beach (Long Beach Arena) and Ontario (Citizens Business Bank Arena).Tickets and show date information can be found on Disneyonice.com! Don’t forget to use code MOM20 for 20% off on select dates!

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Kingston Files: Terrific, Terrible, Tremendous TWOs!

October 24, 2017 ·

TWO – oh yes, we are firmly in the second year now! Kingston turned 2 last month and I wanted to document it with a photoshoot at our home away from home, mainly focusing on his current OBSESSION: the CARS franchise. We’ve been spending A LOT of time in CARSLAND, so it was a no-brainer!

TWO is moody, is fun, is completely unpredictable. Two also means you want to wear what you want to wear, no matter what mom may have planned. Heat contributed to some not-so-happy faces, but I found it captures the true spirit of Kingston at 2. We also managed to document a prominent bump on the head from all the running and falling you do. hehehe #reallife

Hey buddy, I hope you know how much your mama loves you and how much effort it took to get these pics!