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SEAWORLD ORLANDO ANNOUNCES MULTI-YEAR MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS
SeaWorld Orlandoand the Miami Dolphins have announced a multi-year marketing agreement.“SeaWorld, Where the Dolphins Play!” is the tagline for the integrated campaign involving a season-long sweepstakes and special deals for Florida residents.
The face of the campaign is former linebacker Jason Taylor, who will be inducted into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll on October 14. Vignettes will feature him and his family enjoying SeaWorld as part of the following elements:
Jason Taylor and his family at Discovery Cove
SeaWorld Football Family of the Year is a sweepstakes that kicked off on September 21 and will continue through December 31. Fans can register at Dolphins.com/SeaWorld to win a grand prize three-day, two-night SeaWorld and Aquatica weekend getaway plus four tickets to all 2013 regular season Miami Dolphins home games.
The Game Day Advantage offers Florida resident deals at SeaWorld for Miami Dolphins fans and will be featured in radio, digital and TV throughout key Florida markets as well as in-stadium.
“Aligning with the Miami Dolphins is a natural fit. We both share the same commitment to family and tradition and are great places to make lifetime memories,” said Vice President of Marketing Toni Caracciolo. “We’re thrilled to have Jason Taylor involved because he’s devoted to family, a world-class athlete and loved by so many fans”.
“SeaWorld and their associated parks are premiere destinations for all ages from South Florida, across the country and internationally. We have the same vision to provide exciting moments for our visitors in a unique environment, while always giving back to the community,” said Jim Rushton, Chief Revenue Officer, Miami Dolphins / Sun Life Stadium. “We are honored to call them a partner as we both continue to grow our respective businesses.”
“From the exciting rides to swimming with the Dolphins, and everything in between, SeaWorld is simply an amazing destination for family entertainment,” said Jason Taylor. “My wife, kids and I had a great time on our most recent visit and we can’t wait to go back!”
SeaWorld Orlando immerses guests in the sea’s mysteries through up-close animal discoveries, amazing attractions, thrilling rides and unforgettable performances. Whether riding Manta, getting drenched by Shamu, or feeding seals and sea lions, vacation adventures become lifelong memories at SeaWorld. All new is TurtleTrek, a unique blend of up-close animal encounters with manatees and turtles and state-of-the art entertainment with the world’s first 3D/360 dome theater film.
Coming to SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2013 is Antarctica – Empire of the Penguin, the biggest and most expansive attraction in SeaWorld’s history. This epic exploration of a mysterious world blends animal encounters with an exhilarating ride for a one-of-a-kind experience the whole family will enjoy. Be transported to an icy world you’ve never seen before. Experience the majestic grandeur of the South Pole and see it through the penguins’ eyes on an exhilarating first-of-its kind family ride. Then, step out and explore their colony in an expanse that envelops you in cool extremes: bringing you above and below their icy world.
Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” Coming To The Bob Carr! And your chance to win a Family 4 Pack of Tickets!
Music has always played a large role in our home and in Zoe’s development over the years. We always have some sort of music playing in our house whether its singing the ABCs, watching her favorite Sesame Street friends singing about numbers and feelings, or even having songs we would love to dance around the house to instead of ‘working’. And you always hear the statistics about how children who participate in music and the arts tend to be more well-rounded and have higher GPAs, so I thought fostering a love of music early in her life was, and still is, important.
And when I heard that Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” was coming to the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre in Orlando on Tuesday, October 9th, and Wednesday, October 10th, I knew that this would be a great opportunity to catch a wonderful production and reinforce her love of music.
Sesame Street Live Coming to the Bob Carr October 9 & 10
Sesame Street Live is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more. Each performance is 90 minutes of singing, dancing and audience participation, including a 15-minute intermission. The perfect length for very young children, and are a great introduction to watching the arts!
Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie and all their funny and furry friends are taking to the stage to share the magical world of music with children. When Jenny, the new Sesame Street music teacher, moves into town, her instruments get lost. Jenny’s new Sesame Street friends quickly come to her rescue, and they all discover “instruments” that they never knew existed…rubber duckies, trash can lids and even their own laps! The characters teach children, and themselves, that everyone has the ability to make beautiful music, whether they realize it or not. Don’t miss this opportunity to count along with The Count, visit Elmo’s World and do the Crumb-A-Rumba with Rosita and Cookie Monster at Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music.”
Sesame Street Live – Cookie Crumba Rumba
There will be three (3) delightful performances of Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre with one performance on Tuesday, October 9th, at 7:00 pm and two on Wednesday, October 10th, at 10:30 am & 7:00 pm. There are several different types of tickets for “Elmo Makes Music”!
Group savings available. Groups 10+ email grouptickets@cityoforlando.net.
Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
The Sunny Seats Package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.
Additional fees/surcharges may apply.
Or you could enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets here, at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre Facebook page! All you need to do is download the PDF, have your child make music or color it, submit a picture of the completed activity, and then wait until the winner is announced on October 1st!!!
You can also use this Promotional Codeto save $3 per ticket! Use the code ERNIE online at Ticketmaster.com to receive the special offer! (Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. Cannot be combined with any other offer.)
Make sure that you follow the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre on Twitter and Facebook for updates and future events!
So let’s call a spade a spade…I have been totally slacking on my TrenD Reports, but it’s time to fix that and get back to window shopping! It has been awhile, so let’s get this TrenD Report started!!!
It is a beautiful day. and I decided to head down to the Downtown Disney Marketplace in Evie the Equinox that @ChevyFlorida has provided me with for the week!
When I arrived at the Downtown Disney Marketplace, I was excited to see that it had some special decorations for the Fall up all over the place! I love how they decorate this area for the fall. Sure it’s over 80 outside, but I will take any “Fall” I can get down here in Orlando!
After walking around for a bit, it was time to head into TrenD!
There are a lot of great new Disney pieces in here, which is a welcome change from all the outside clothing lines that have filled the store lately! I found all sorts of great bags, accessories, shirts, and scarves!
I even spied some great new mugs and cup lining the shelves of TrenD.
And since it is so close to Halloween, I thought it might be fun to focus on all the fun Villians merchandise that they have in TrenD now. I am so glad to find that there is more Villian merchandise for my TrenD Report this month, and even happier to know that there is more Villain’s merchandise coming our way soon!
Also, I found that the Nightmare Before Christmas Harveys bags have finally made their way over to make the TrenD report!
I found that they were out of the Maleficent Villain’s Hobo, so I decided to head over to World of Disney where I found it and a few more new pieces to share with you on the TrenD Report.
I hope that you enjoyed this look at some fun new merchandise!
Downtown Disney Marketplace Fall Entrance
Mickey Topiary Fountain at Downtown Disney Marketplace! One of my favorite things in all of Walt Disney World!
Large Mickey Pumpkin at DTD in front of Earl of Sandwich
DTD Large Mickey Inflateable Close
Fall has arrived at the Downtown Disney Marketplace!!!
TrenD Report Sign
New Gift with Purchase only at TrenD
I wasnt’ the only one shooting today in TrenD!
Harveys Sally Bags at TrenD
Harveys Jack and Sally Bags at TrenD
Grumpy Mug
TrenD Report – Minnie Mug
Mickey Mug at TrenD
Mickey Tumbler with Straw at TrenD
I heart Mickey Frame $24.95
Fun new bow jewelry at TrenD
Fairest One of All Tank $29.95
Double Tink Top $38.00
Cruella Shirt $34.95
Cruella Hobo $49.95
Crotcheted vest with broach $52.95
I love these busts in TrenD
Mickey and Minnie Cropped Top $34.95
Maleficent Scarf $19.95
Maleficent Hobo $49.95
Villains Hobo $49.95
Madame Leota Ball – Front – $24.95
Madame Leota Ball – Back – $24.95
Minnie Woolen Wristlet
Minnie Woolen Crossbody bag $39.95
Minnie Woolen Tote $59.95
Minnie Scarf $19.95
Stylized Cinderella Scarf $19.95
Stylized Snow White T $34.00
Villains Hoodie $49.95
Wicked Princess T – Back
Wicked Princess T – Front
Crotchet Top $52.95
Delicious shirt $29.95
Wicked Princess Hoodie – Back – $54.95
Wicked Princess Hoodie – Front – $54.95
What other shopping or collections would you like to see us feature here on the blog?
Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix have released another game in their highly successful Kingdom Hearts series. This one is for the Nintendo 3DS and titled “Dream Drop Distance”. The title is a play on the 3D aspect of the game as well as a “Dream Drop” component that was added to this installment not in previous ones.
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance – Available for the Nintendo 3DS
First off, allow me to tell you a bit about myself. I always find it is important to know something about a reviewer while reading a review so that you know where they are coming from. I know that when I know a little bit about a reviewer, it helps me make a more informed decision about whether or not I agree or disagree with their opinions.
have loved video games since I was a child. I think I’ve went through every system from Colecovision and intellivision (showing my age) to the current PS3 etc. I have already put a pre-order in for the upcoming new Nintendo Wii U. Now, at 40 years of age, I still love video games, but it takes a lot more to keep me interested and engaged. I definitely prefer a game where I don’t have to sift through a Bible sized book of instructions in order to play. I really love the Nintendo 3DS and feel it is the perfect platform when you’re ON THE GO in MCO or otherwise. It’s like a small alternate universe you can fit in your pocket. I love keeping the 3D slider on Maximum 3D although it’s a bit of a challenge keeping your eyes in the “sweet spot” when battling Ursula and other Villains!
So, now, let’s get to Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance! Only for the Nintendo 3DS.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6bIOFaLYd0
You needn’t have played other Kingdom Hearts games in the series to enjoy this title. It helps, but is not needed. Kingdom Hearts is basically a union of Final Fantasy and Disney. On its own, I don’t really like Final Fantasy. When married with Disney, I think it’s magical. It gives the fight between good and evil a real sense of wonder and validates Mickey Mouse as a relevant Hero.
I’d love to give you some of the back story about Kingdom Hearts, but even though I have played and completed every single one, I can’t. I have no idea what the story is. As a true matter of fact, I don’t even think the writers who explain the story even understand it themselves. It’s a convoluted mess that makes me laugh every time I read it. If you get a moment, and it interests you, check out the Wikipedia entry of the storyline and try to make sense of it. It will blow your mind LOL.
Some of the characters in Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance
You play one of two characters in this game, Sora and Riku. The game features seven playable Disney Worlds, including La Cité des Cloches from The Hunchback of Notre Dame; The Grid from Tron: Legacy; Prankster’s Paradise from Pinocchio; Country of the Musketeers from Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers; and Symphony of Sorcery from Fantasia. The two other playable worlds are Traverse Town and The World That Never Was. You alternate between playing as Sora and playing as Riku when a timer runs out and you go into a Dream Drop. It’s fun but also a little gimmicky. It’s really a way of making the game longer without adding more worlds. Meaning, you play the world as Sora and then the same world as Riku with few variations. It can be frustrating when you are just about to kill a boss and you are “dropped” and switched to the other character (shakes fist at sky) J.
Unlike most Disney games, you actually fight in Kingdom Hearts. No blood of course, but using your KeyBlade you bash enemies around in satisfying style. You need to kill the boss of each world as both Sora and Riku in order to save the worlds from evil. Familiar Disney characters and villains are always popping up making it a Disney fans delight. The voice work on the characters is top notch and appears to be the original actors whenever possible.
It is time to protect the Princess!
This installment of the series adds a special “flying” move technique called FLOWMOTION that really makes gliding and pummeling enemies a lot of fun, especially in 3D.
The pet component is totally cool. Remember those virtual reality pets that you needed to take care of on little key chain games back some years ago? This Kingdom Hearts game contains mini games like that.
You can create and “adopt” pets they call spirits that fight alongside Sora and Riku and help you in the game. They are needed to defeat many enemies. You need to nurture these spirit pets to make them more powerful. You get to feed them and pet them using the touch screen. The more attention you give them, the more they level up and become an asset to your game play. Of course, I love the Big Blue Panda Mickey looking one.
Children pick up this game and get into it almost immediately while those of us over 25 will likely need to read the instructions a few times to figure out what is going on. Once you do, it is a marvelous fun romp through Disney fantasy realms where you can escape reality and believe you are saving beloved Disney characters and enchanted places.
Something fun to note – Sora can sometimes be spotted in the Magic Kingdom during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. I only saw him once but bascially freaked out when I did. He was the most amazingly designed park character I have ever seen – holding his keyblade weapon and all. Try and catch him the next time you are at the MNSSHP event! The first person to tweet me a NEW picture of Sora from this year’s event gets a prize!
Also – A new Kingdom Hearts game is in the works for all the major current and upcoming new consoles within the next year. If you get a chance to play this Nintendo 3DS installment, you’ll be seasoned enough to take on the next big screen Kingdom Hearts when it is released!
Now go forth and save the Disney Worlds!
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance Logo
Be sure to follow John Saccheri on Twitter @DisneyWorlds!!!
Weekly Review September 17-21, 2012 – Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Week And More
Weekly Review time!!! This past week here at On the Go has been full of great stuff, and it has been a little different since we double posted with Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party information about week!!!
Also, we added a new contributor, Beth, to the site! Welcome Aboard!!!
Now it’s time to look back at all that happened September 17-21!!!
Let’s Go!
The Winter Park Sip and Stroll is coming up on September 27th, and it will celebrate the city’s 125th Anniversary of Incorporation!
The Winter Park Sip and Stroll – September 27, 2012
We started our Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party coverage with Tip, Tricks, and Information. There is so much to do and see at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!!!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Map – Weekly Review
Legoland Florida and Dream Village Ground Breaking
Then we looked at the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Merchandise with prices. These tend to go quickly, so if you are attending a Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party you will want to definitely go in search of these items early!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Framed Pin Set – $200.00
And our final Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party post for the week is our Roundtable where we discuss our favorite parts of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Pooh and Friends in their Halloween finest for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Thanks for joining us this week at On the Go, and we can’t wait to bring you even more posts next week!!!
1. What about Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party makes it a MUST DO for you? Aurora – I always made sure that I did the Alice in Wonderland Treat Trail as the first stop, a stop in the middle AND the last stop of the night! You get SO MUCH Candy there! Beth – Hallowishes for the music and the parade is absolutely amazing. Love the Gravediggers!! Betsy – I have to see the Boo To You parade and make sure not to miss the Headless Horseman. Cheryl – The limited pins and tshirts Megan – I have to watch Hallowishes and see the parade. I also love seeing the ghost outside of Haunted Mansion. Shalon – I always get a prime spot for Hallowishes, it’s my favorite MK fireworks show!!! Love all the music! Shelley – My absolute must do is watching Boo To You and Happy Hallowishes! They are two things that I could watch over and over and over again!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Boo To You Parade is a MUST DO!!!
2. What is your favorite activity during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Betsy – Trick or treating and people watching. There are so many creative costumes from guests young and young at heart. Beth – definitely the parade…the music, the floats, the dancers. Very unique Cheryl – I love the parade. Megan – Trick or Treating and visiting the dance parties. Shalon – Hallowishes all the way!!! Shelley – I really enjoy walking around the park towards the end of the night as the crowd thins out to take in some of the smaller details of MNSSHP. Aurora – I am a Boo To You Girl! I have to see the parade both showings! I love the Grave Diggers and The Haunted Mansion Dancers!
Happy Hallowishes!
3. Are you going to dress up for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? If so, what will your costume be? If not, of all the costumes you have seen what was your favorite? Cheryl – One year we saw Wizard of Oz characters Megan – I have a few costumes that I have in mind. Of course, buying a new pair of Halloween ears to wear is always acceptable. Shalon – Not sure yet would like to but need to think if something different to do Shelley – This year I went as a fancy Minnie Mouse, since she is my favorite character. Aurora – I am still working on a costume. I was a Sailor Girl the past two years. This year I am undecided so far. Beth – Normally I just wear a personalized Mickey Halloween shirt, but this year I’m thinking of one of the princess tutu’s (from the kids dept) and a tank top. Or my Tower of Terror 10 miler costume which is still a secret. Betsy – I don’t think I’m going to dress up this year since I’m going early and it is still likely to be hot and humid. In the past I’ve gone as a pirate or just worn a Halloween themed tshirt.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Gang
4. Where is your favorite thing to take pictures of during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Megan – I love seeing the characters in costume, I usually am having too much fun to remember to take pictures though. Shalon – I love getting pics of all the guests unique costumes! Saw some great Cast Member costume replicas on kids last year!!! Shelley – I really love taking pictures of Tomorrowland all lit up with special projections. Aurora – Haunted Mansion with Madame Leota out front! She is always so much fun to play around with! Beth – I love all the Halloween decorations and the character statues in the hub Betsy – I love taking pictures of Hallowishes! Cheryl – the characters in their costumes.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Treat Spot Markers
5. What part of the Boo to You Parade is your favorite? Shalon – Love the Grave Diggers! Shelley – I love the whole parade, but if I had to choose one part it would probably be the Ballroom Dancers from the Haunted Mansion. Aurora – I would have to say that the Haunted Mansion Ballroom Dancers are my favorite! Beth – Goofy!!! CANDY CANDY CANDY! Betsy – This is a toss up for me between the Grave Diggers (sparks are so cool!!!) and the Dancing Cowboys. 😉 Cheryl – I enjoy the headless horseman Megan – I love the Grave Diggers!! (and the candy)
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Special Edition Card
6. Trick or Treat? 😉 Shelley – Treat with a side of Trick! Aurora – Always trick with some treat on the side! Beth – Treat….chocolate please!!! Betsy – Both! I love to have fun, so tricks are entertaining, but treats are awesome too. Cheryl – Treat , vegan and gluten free please 🙂 Megan – Treat. Always treats! Shalon – Treat!!! Who doesn’t love candy!!!
Don’t forget to check out our Facebook Page for tons of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Pictures!
Today I thought it would be fun to share some of our videos from this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade
See your favorite Disney Characters in a special Halloween Parade that steps off in Frontierland! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party has my most favorite parade of all times! If you watch from Main Street USA, like we did for this video, you will also get to see the Creepa Crew and have a great view of the Headless Horseman!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPlW0LHKIs0
Happy HalloWishes
The night sky lights up above Cinderella Castle with a Halloween fireworks spectacular. This is a DEFINITE Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party must do for any and everyone!!! Don’t forget to take in the 180 degree fireworks! Everybody scream!!!!!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7mlQDBSJTU
Villains’ Dance Mix & Mingle
Your favorite Disney Villains take center stage in front of Cinderella Castle. If you love Hyperspace Hoopla, you are really going to enjoy this Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party favorite!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg5XWarw9v0
Also, don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for tons of great Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party pictures!!!
The Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise goes out promptly at 7:00pm, and is available at select locations while supplies last.
So with all this in mind if there is a certain piece of party exclusive merchandise that you would like to buy, you may want to head directly to one of the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise locations shortly after the party starts.
Once you get to the locations, you will find the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Pins on racks near the registers and the shirts will be on fixtures that will be rolled out into the store. If you get to the locations early, Cast Members are more than happy to let you know where you will be able to find the merchandise later in the night.
This year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise continues last year’s trend of being more ‘spooky’ than fun, but it is nothing that is inappropriate for kids.
Another fun thing to note about this year’s Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party shirts is that their design has elements that glow in the dark, which is always fun!
Also if you are a pin collector, you will want to know that you are limited to buying two pins per location. So if you are interested in buying all the pins, you may want to consider buying the set, either framed or boxed, since you will get around the buying limit and will receive a bonus pin that you can’t buy outside of the set.
UPDATED: All of the prices shown are without tax or discount of any kind.
Happy Shopping and Haunting!!!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Grey Men’s Shirt – $24.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Orange Men’s Shirt – $24.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Women’s Shirt – $31.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Kid’s Shirt – $21.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Framed Pin Set – $200.00
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Pin Set – $124.50
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Blind Pin Box – $16.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Mickey Coffin Pin Closed – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Mickey Coffin Pin Open – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Tinkerbell Pin – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Jack Pin – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Headless Horseman – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Headless Horseman – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Halloween Merchandise
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Halloween Merchandise
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Halloween Merchandise
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Halloween Merchandise
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Goofy – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Chip and Dale – $13.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Annual Pass Pin – $11.95
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise – Jumbo LE 500 Pin – $49.95
LEGOLAND® FLORIDA AND PARTNERS TAKE THE MAGIC TO THE CHILDREN
The Dream Village Will Get a Newly Renovated Cottage to Bring Joy to Sick Children
Legoland Florida and Dream Village Ground Breaking
The Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village is getting a brick-tastic make-over thanks to LEGOLAND® Florida and many generous local companies. Renovations have begun on one of nine uniquely-themed cottages found at the Dream Village, a non-profit wish granting entity. From ceiling to floor, this cottage will be transformed into a LEGOLAND Florida lover’s dream with highly-themed rooms and a LEGO® Duplo plate wall with a play area.
Legoland Florida Plans for Updating the Dream Village
Merlin’s Magic Wand is the charitable organization for LEGOLAND Florida’s parent company, Merlin Entertainments Group, and is funded through the generosity of staff and private donors. While LEGOLAND Florida and Merlin’s Magic Wand are leading the efforts, many local companies have joined the cause to provide substantial financial contributions to the project including construction and roofing materials, air conditioning, furniture, paint and volunteer time:
· Badcock & More
· Kommercial Refrigeration, Inc.
· Rick Wilson Painting, Inc.
· Springer Peterson Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
· The Home Depot
· Tucker Construction Group, Inc.
Legoland Florida – Dream Village Cleaning
“We are extremely excited and truly grateful for the generosity and support from LEGOLAND Florida, Merlin’s Magic Wand and their partners,” said, Kate Sample, President of Sunshine Foundation. “The children we serve will absolutely love the renovated cottage!”
Legoland Florida Renovating the Dream Village
Renovations are expected to take approximately 6-8 weeks and an official ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in late October to unveil the new LEGOLAND Florida cottage.
Located in Davenport and built in 1989, the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village’s sole purpose is to answer the dreams of chronically ill, seriously ill, physically challenged and abused children ages three to eighteen, whose families cannot fulfill their requests due to financial strain that the child’s illness may cause. Most wish granting entities must limit their services to those children that have a life-threatening condition. The Sunshine Foundation is able to answer dreams for those children that don’t meet the standard criteria but still face severe, life-long circumstances.
“LEGOLAND Florida is thrilled to join with our partners to make a difference at the Sunshine Foundation’s Dream Village and in the lives of the families they serve,” said, Adrian Jones, General Manager of LEGOLAND Florida. “We hope this is just the beginning of the renovations to come.”
Legoland Florida Repairs on the Dream Village
For more information on Central Florida’s newest theme park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, our charitable efforts and to purchase tickets, visit www.legoland.com.
For more information about the Sunshine Foundation Dream Village, please visit www.sunshinefoundation.org.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2012 – Tips, Tricks, and Info
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, which is my most favorite party of the year at the Magic Kingdom, is now under way at the Magic Kingdom!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Gang
I love Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party so much, because the Magic Kingdom is jam packed full of fun details, amazing entertainment, spectacular fireworks, and more importantly candy to celebrate Halloween! I am going to be sharing some of my favorite tips, tricks, and things to make sure that you do while you are at the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
The first thing that you are going to want to consider is when you want to attend Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, because there are certain dates that tickets can be purchased at a reduced rate if they are purchased in advance.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will be held on the following dates in 2012:
And here is the price breakdown by date for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Price Breakdown
When arriving at the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, party admission and wrist banding begins around 6:00 pm on party days, you will be directed to use one side of security and turnstiles since you will be receiving a special wrist band from Magic Kingdom Cast Members in special costumes indicating that you are attending that night’s party.
After getting your wrist band, you are going to want to grab a Halloween Treat Bag, this year featuring Frankenweenie and Wreck It Ralph, and a map for the party. One thing that I always do is bring a large purse or backpack to the party, because you will want to bring a large Ziploc bag for each member of your party to put their candy in since the more room you have in your treat bag the more candy Cast Members typically give you!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Walking into the Magic Kingdom, you will notice that you will also be directed to one side of Main Street USA, since there will be a large group of guests leaving as you are arriving for the party. Also as Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party begins you will be asked by Cast Members to show your armband since they will be trying to clear the park of non- party going guests.
We typically arrive before the party begins, so we like to take a look at the party map and look at all there is, what people are interested in doing during the party, and we grab a bite to eat since a lot of the quick service restaurants are closed during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party GuideMickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Map
First things first, we hit the firehouse at 6:45 to get in line for our special Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom card for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Our friends over at SOTMK Blog have great information about this card and all sorts of Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom rumors and news!!!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Special Edition Card
This year we decided to break with tradition, and we hit several Trick or Treat Spots before watching the first Boo To You Parade.
Trick-or-Treat Locations can be found throughout the park, and are a really fun way to get into the Halloween spirit!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Treat Spot Markers
Adventureland
Next to Jungle Cruise where you’ll find some freaky tiki’s offering two treats!
In the Pirates of the Cairbbean queue you’ll find some candy booty!
Liberty Square
Along the waterfront in front of the Liberty Square Riverboat, you’ll be taken to a New Orleans Halloween Celebration.
Fantasyland
Before you can fly, hit the stop in Peter Pan’s Flight queue.
Visit Pinocchio’s Village Haus for a special treat from Werther’s.
The new & special stop at the Fantasyland Railroad Station is called the Casey Jr Candy Junction.
Tomorrowland
Speed on into the Tomorrowland Speedway for a tasty treat.
Near Space Mountain, there is an intergalactic treat from Kellog’s.
Beside Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress you will find a candy location sure to please anyone from any decade.
In addition to the Trick or Treat Spots there are two Trick-or-Treat Trails in the Magic Kingdom, which are themed and full of treats and special decorations for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.
Br’er Rabbit’s Laughin’ Place Candy Patch is my favorite, because of all the carved pumpkins!
Wonderland Curious Candy Way
For this treat trail you will want to enter from The Barnstormer in Storybook Circus, and follow the path full of decorations from Alice in Wonderland.
Br’er Rabit’s Laughing Place Candy Patch
Entering from the Splash Mountain queue, you follow this winding trail full of carved pumpkins and treats for a whole lot of candy & fun.
The Boo To You Parade, 8:15pm and 10:30pm, is by far my most absolute favorite part of the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!!! This parade is amazing and you will find yourself singing it’s song for the many months to come!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Boo To You Parade is a MUST DO!!!
The parade kicks off with a ride from the Headless Horseman along the parade route. And while he used togo a lot faster, this ride is definitely one you aren’t going to want to miss!
If you are watching the parade from Main Street you’ll be “Calling All The Monsters” in a Street Jam that takes place twice before the parade in front of the Art of Disney and at the Main Street Railroad Station. While this won’t be everyone’s favorite thing, if you are looking to avoid this Jam you will want to watch Boo To You from Frontierland.
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Once the Boo To You parade kicks off, you will understand why I love this parade so much! It is full of characters from the movies, shorts, and parks dancing along to a fun soundtrack on special floats. The Haunted Mansion and Cowboy sections of this parade are my favorite. The parade starts next to Splash Mountain, and there are definite plusses and minuses to watching it from different locations, and my two favorite places to watch it from are near the Flag Pole on Main Street USA and the Shooting Gallery in Frontierland.
If you chose to watch Boo To You from Main Street USA near the flagpole, your pictures will have the castle in the background which is always a bonus. However, there are super bright parade lights on the top of the Confectionery that make shooting pictures and video difficult at times. Most people attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will line the streets of Main Street before heading to this section, and make sure you wait for the line to go out before claiming a spot.
Right down the middle of Main Street USA
Boo To You from the Shooting Gallery in Frontierland is also an excellent spot, because you have great lighting, planters to sit on if your feet are tired, and extra entertainment since there is time to kill from the events going on in Main Street USA. The downside is that since the parade starts in this direction, people tend to line up super early and you will need to stake out a spot for great viewing sacrificing some party time.
After watching the parade, we decided to ride The Haunted Mansion to take in the special features it has during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. During the party, The Haunted Mansion Cast Members are decked out in their spookiest attire and you’ll find one on the 999 Happy Haunts is out on the lawn talking to guests. You definitely do not want to miss this attraction!!!
One of the Happy Haunts during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
If Dance Parties and Character Appearances are your thing, you won’t be disappointed during Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
There are two Dance Parties that let you take a break and shake off the sugar, while dancing with some of your favorite characters.
Club 626 was bumpin’ earlier in the evening!
Rock-It Out…Stitch’s Club 626 at the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.
Woody’s Happy Harvest Roundup in The Diamond Horseshoe in Liberty Square.
And for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, you will find that your favorite Characters are in their Halloween finest and mingling among the guests in addition to their normal meet and greet areas in the park.
Pooh and Friends in their Halloween finest for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party.The Seven Dwarves
Then it was time for the best fireworks… Happy Hallowishes!, which begins at 9:30pm. The night sky lights up around Cinderella Castle for this 180° fireworks extravaganza! You will want to make sure that you are watching these with a castle view. If you choose to watch Happy Hallowishes from the Hub area, you will feel immersed in the show! But if you go further back on Main Street USA, you won’t be as crowded in and will be able to better see the whole show. Either way, you can’t lose!
Happy Hallowishes!
After some speed Trick-Or-Treating, we decided to hit the last show of the Villains’ Dance Mix & Mingle, 7:45pm, 8:50pm, 10:05pm, and 11:15pm, in front of Cinderella Castle. This high energy show features some of your favorite villains breaking it down and getting funky. It’s a lot of fun to watch!
Villains’ Mix & Mingle
And make sure that you take out those candy bags one last time before you exit the park, because outside the turnstiles there is one last Trick-Or-Treat location with Cast Members handing out Halloween Peeps.
And that was our night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!
The Main Street USA Railroad Station
It was an amazing night with amazing friends, and I hope that you will be able to use this information to make your Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party a blast!!!
Winter Park Sip And Stroll Celebrates The City’s 125th Anniversary
The Winter Park Sip and Stroll – September 27, 2012
The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Area Association invite you to sip, stroll and celebrate 125 years at the Winter Park Sip & Stroll.
This fall the City of Winter Park will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its incorporation, and you can join in the fun on September 27, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:30pm along Park Avenue.
Enjoy an evening on the Avenue with friends and family, and stroll to your favorite Park Avenue area shops and restaurants in Winter Park.
Each stop along Park Avenue will feature food and beverage samples. All attendees of the Winter Park Sip and Stroll will receive a commemorative 125th anniversary wine glass for the event.
There are 25 Sip & Stroll Locations located along Park Avenue:
• BAJALIA
• Cocina 214
• DownEast
• Gary Lambert Salon & Spa
• Galopin
• iLashWorks
• Kilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream
• LaBella Intimates & Boutique
• Lilly Pulitzer
• Luma on Park
• Luxury Trips
• Park Plaza Gardens
• Peterbrooke Chocolatier
• Selective Eyewear Elements
• Spice & Tea Exchange
• Sultre
• The Ancient Olive
• The Bistro on Park
• The Doggie Door
• Things & FASHION
• Through the Looking Glass
• Timothy’s Gallery
• Tugboat and the Bird
• Unleashed
• Winter Park Land Company
This event looks like it will be a blast, but you will want to reserve your glass today!
The Winter Park Sip and Stroll Poster
Reservations will be available for $25 at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue, or you can register on-line using the links below.
Weekly Review – Our Week On The Go September 10-14
Weekly Review time!!! This past week here at On the Go has been full of great stuff, and now it’s time to look back at all that happened September 10-14!!!
Let’s Go!
Monday started with a review of Walt Disney Pocahontas and Pocahontas II: Journey into a New World action-packed animated musical adventure Pocahontas and Pocahontas II: Journey into a New World debut for the first time ever in vivid High Definition on August 21, 2012.
Walt Disney Pocahontas and Pocahontas II is available on Blu-Ray on August 21, 2012.
Aurora shares some of her highlights from Nights of Joy with Shalon at the Magic Kingdom. Included are links to our many performance videos on YouTube and Facebook Albums of pictures!
Lecrae putting on an AMAZING Show in front of Cinderella’s Castle!
Wordless Wednesday took us to the roofs of Hogsmeade at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Wordless Wednesday – The Roofs of Hogsmeade
It’s almost time for Oktoberfest in Celebration, and if you are in the area you will want to swing by because it is a lot of fun for the whole family!
Betsy had the chance to attend a Lunch and Learn for Joe’s Crab Shack, and their new menu additions look delicious!!!
Joe’s Crab Shack entrance
The Orlando Solar Bears announced today that they have agreed to terms with defenseman Derick Martin.
Orlando Solar Bears
Star Wars Celebration VI was held at the Orange County Convention Center, and Cheryl shares some of her preparations and pictures!
Star Wars Celebration VI Logo
The Orlando Solar Bears announced that single game tickets for the 2012-13 season will go on sale beginning Wednesday, September 19.
Orlando Solar Bears Opening Night Logo
Thanks for joining us this week at On the Go, and we can’t wait to bring you even more posts next week!!! We are going to be dedicating a lot of our posts to one of our favorite events at the Magic Kingdom…Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!!!
