Disney on Ice Dream Big at PPG Paints Arena

Disney on Ice is coming back to PPG Paints Arena! If you attended the show in December, this one will be slightly different. And everyone's favorite FROZEN characters will be a part of this show!

Disney Princesses Create Their Own Happily Ever After when

Disney On Ice presents Dream Big comes to your hometown!

Tinker Bell Whisks Audiences through Inspirational Disney Tales 

and the Princesses that Made them Possible

PPG Paints Arena

February 23 - 26, 2017

Believing is just the beginning when dreamers around the country witness the empowering tales of Disney’s most courageous leading ladies told through artistic skating and acrobatics in Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Audiences are invited to join eight Disney Princesses – Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White – as they embark on incredible adventures, determined to make their dreams come true. In addition, experience the sisterly love that has captivated millions as Disney’s Frozen is brought to life on the icy stage.

Enter a world where adventure awaits and courage leads the way, as Tinker Bell guides guests to a place where imaginations soar and anything can happen. Make a splash with the fearless dreamer Ariel as she yearns to explore life above the waves. Watch Rapunzel, Cinderella and Belle as they learn about the power to make their own magic. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa and the hilarious Olaf from Disney’s Frozen as they learn that true love is the greatest magic of all. Be there to discover a whole new world with the daring Jasmine, and join Snow White, Aurora and Tiana as they remind you that strength and kindness go hand-in-hand.

“Before dreaming up this show, we reflected on what makes Disney’s leading ladies so unique,” said Producer Kenneth Feld. “Having three daughters, it didn’t take long to realize that every princess had one thing in common: each one had a dream and the determination to make it a reality. We wanted to share that inspirational message with our audiences by celebrating the stories of these courageous young women and the friends that helped them along the way.”

Guests will also enjoy a special second act including royal sisters Anna and Elsa from the number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen. Audiences will enter the land of Arendelle and journey up the North Mountain with Olaf and rugged mountain-man Kristoff as they help the sisters discover true love can conquer all. “Being able to include these new and exciting characters from the Academy Award®-winning tale, Frozen, keeps our shows current and ever evolving,” adds Feld.
Adapting the inspirational moments to the ice presented an interesting challenge to the creative team. To cause audiences to re-experience the emotions evoked by the films would
take glittering sets, dramatic lighting, breathtaking choreography and a few surprises. 

Go here to purchase your tickets - 8 shows to choose the best option for your family!

And here is a fun coloring sheet to print for your kids to color!

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Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

This post is sponsored so I received compensation or products in exchange for my promotion. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse companies that I don't value.

Splash Lagoon: Ticket Giveaway

We were thrilled to be invited back to one of our favorite family venues - Splash Lagoon. Splash Lagoon is a perfect year round family getaway that is located in Erie, PA, around 2 hours from Pittsburgh. It is certainly listed as one of America's Top Indoor Water Parks for a reason! Splash Lagoon allows guests to swirl down nine water slides, climb the Tree Tops Ropes Course, relax in the Lazy River, ride the waves in the largest wave pool in the Eastern United States, spin in the new Aqua Tumbler and play in the Treasure Island Arcade & Lazer Tag! As a person who HATES cold water, I love that the water temps are a balmy 84 degrees. 😃

This zero depth entry pool with small slides is perfect for babies and toddlers!

This is one of my kids favorites slides that they can do on their own!

The turquoise slide was probably their favorite of all. We could ride down together in a double tube and it was so much fun!  

Be sure to bring another adult with you so you can swap turns in the adult only hot tub. :) There are also some family hot tubs which have a little lower temps. 

My kids did this one over and over again! I'm not sure why they loved it so much, but it wore them out, so no complaints here. 😃 

If your kids are up for a little bigger adventure, this ride is a winner! 

Be sure to check their winter schedule before you plan your travel time. They are closed most Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the winter and daily hours may vary. 

Your kids might even have time to kick back and read the newspaper. 😉

The arcade games have a separate pricing scale. How fun is this giant Connect Four game?! (Laser Tag and the Ropes Course are also a separate admission fee.)

We stayed in the Residence Inn by Marriott, which is one of 3 hotels directly connected to Splash Lagoon. We couldn't have been happier with a wonderful 2 bedroom suite (a bit of a necessity with 4 kids!) that also boasted a complete kitchen and 2 full bathrooms with huge jacuzzi tubs. 

This sitting room with a fireplace was a perfect connecting space! The sofa is also a pull-out bed for additional sleeping options.

The hotel had a great complimentary hot breakfast with options for everyone! Eggs, sausage, waffles, cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice, coffee.....

Depending on the weather when you go, a stop at the beautiful Presque Isle State Park is an added bonus! 

GIVEAWAY: 

Splash Lagoon has been kind enough to giveaway a family 4 pack of tickets to their indoor waterpark! (Please note: this does not include hotel accommodations.) You can choose to book a hotel if you wish, or it is also an easy day trip from Pittsburgh. 

By entering the giveaway, you are opting into their email club. The email club is a fantastic resource to be notified of flash sales and the best deals for tickets! You can opt out at any time. 

Go here to enter: 

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I was kindly provided lodging and passes for my review by Splash Lagoon. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues that I do not love!

Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream (Coupon Code)

My kids have started seeing the signs around town for Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream and it's "are we going, Mom? Are we going?!" Disney on Ice is one of our favorite shows. The ice skating is amazing and having them dressed in our favorite Disney characters is the cherry on top! This year's features are Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella and we can't wait to see how these stories come to life on the ice.

PPG Paints Arena 

December 9-11

Join us for a hair-raising, jazzed up, unforgettable adventure with the Disney Princesses at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream.  
  
 Save $5 off on Select tickets to the show. Use Code MOM16. 
Tickets at market pricing. No double discounts. Restrictions, exclusions and additional fees may apply. Offer expires on 12/4

Go here to view the show schedule and purchase tickets. 

Feld Entertainment’s Exciting Disney On Ice Production is a Celebration of Royal Proportions
featuring Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella

Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy as they follow four of Disney’s most inspirational princesses on their adventures to fulfill their dreams in Feld Entertainment’s newest ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream. Combining the contemporary stories of two modern-day princesses, Rapunzel and Tiana, with the classic elegance of Cinderella and Snow White, Dare to Dream whisks audiences away on exciting journeys where dreams really do come true.

Audiences begin their magical, musical voyage in New Orleans celebrating the story of The Princess and the Frog with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, and then escape into the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The trip continues to Cinderella’s kingdom in her search for true love and follows Rapunzel as she discovers the world beyond her tower on her quest to see the floating lanterns. The Disney Princesses then come together for the first time on ice during the finale, to welcome Rapunzel into their royal court in the ultimate princess experience.

“There’s something within each of the stories of Tangled, The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that speaks to women and girls and families around the world,” says Producer Nicole Feld. “Each of these princesses is searching for what truly makes them happy. And I think that’s very reflective of what audiences are like today.”

“This show is different from anything we’ve ever done, and we’re excited about all the exhilarating aspects we’ve included in this production,” says Producer Juliette Feld. “This is the first time Rapunzel is featured on the ice with her tremendous amount of hair. And new this year, the Princess who started it all, Snow White, will be joining the show with the Seven Dwarfs, bringing more magic than ever before.”

Another distinctive design element of Dare to Dream is the revolving set, an idea conceived by Scenic Designer Stan Meyer. By designing a rotating piece that transforms to specifically fit each of the unique settings of the stories, Meyer was able to create one major centerpiece with four entirely different environments. When the set morphs into Rapunzel’s forest, a paneled backdrop of pastel flora and butterflies opens and a majestic tower slowly emerges, rising from the ice as golden hair falls from the window.

Lighting Designer Peter Morse incorporated these same pastels and royal colors by surrounding the audience in rich shades of purple, a prominent color in Rapunzel’s world. When Rapunzel and Flynn Rider finally reach the end of their journey, the entire arena goes dark as a single lantern slowly floats up into the air, and suddenly, lanterns illuminate the sky above the audience.

“When we create Disney On Ice, what we’re hoping to do, aside from bringing families together and telling great stories, is create memorable moments,” says Producer Kenneth Feld. “In the Tangled sequence, there is one moment that is absolutely unforgettable. At every show, one special child is picked to launch the first lantern. All you see is the one lantern that goes up, and as soon as it reaches the top, all the other lanterns light up the arena. It’s breathtaking.”

Here's something fun to bring with you to the show! Click on each picture below to print and create a Mickey or Minnie crown for your kiddos. ❤

               

We're excited for the show, I hope you are as well! 

About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

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Disclosure: I am an FEI Family Activator and received tickets in exchange for promotion of this show. All opinions remain my own as I don't endorse venues I don't love!
   

Ticket Giveaway: Junie B. Jones

My kids greatly enjoy reading the shenanigans of Junie B. Jones! She usually has some pending disaster, but somehow it always works out. We've also checked out the book on CD and listen to her stories during car pool hours. I was excited to see it has been put to musical production and we can't wait to see the show! 

Now that JUNIE B. JONES has been going to school for over one-and-a-half years, who better to write the book on EVERYTHING you need to know? From bus rules to Band-Aids, carpools to cookies, Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With a jillion tips, tricks and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her hard-won expertise and shows us all how school is sometimes scary, sometimes super-fun, and ALWAYS something to sing about! An all-new musical adventure based on Barbara Park's popular book.

There will be opportunities to see the show all around the city!

Show Schedule: Sunday, January 10 @ 2pm | Byham Theater Wednesday, January 13 @ 7pm | Penn Hills High School Thursday, January 14 @ 5:30pm & 7:30pm | Marshall Middle School Friday, January 15 @ 7pm | Hopewell High School Saturday, January 16 @ 11am & 2pm | Mt. Lebanon High School Sunday, January 17 @ 2pm | Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Tickets are only $10.50!! All seating is general admission, so you want to come early for a better seat selection.  Be careful on waiting until show time to purchase your tickets as I know this popular children's series has sold  out in the past.  To Purchase Tickets:

• Online at TrustArts.org
• Call 412-456-6666
• Box Office at Theater Square
• Groups 10+ Call 412-471-6930

GIVEAWAY:

I have two tickets to give away to this fun production! Go here to enter:

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Ticket Giveaway: Western PA Model Railroad Museum

The Annual Holiday Train Show has opened at the Western PA Model Railroad Museum! If you have kids (and adults, too!) that enjoy model trains, this is a great venue to put on your holiday list.  You'll head upstairs to check out the spectacular model train display and on the main floor there are several kid-friendly displays and exhibits. 

The WPMRM is a nonprofit organization located in Gibsonia, PA. Their purpose is to promote and preserve the history of railroads in Western Pennsylvania through the hobby of model railroading. The Museum's main attraction, a 40' X 100' scale representation of the tracks between Pittsburgh, Pa. and Cumberland, Md. is set in the summer of 1952. In addition to this display, the museum also maintains a collection of historical model train sets and authentic railroad related items dating as far back as the beginning of the 20th century. The Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum holds an Annual Holiday Train show each year starting mid-November and ending in mid-January.

I love seeing the amazing detail that goes into the exhibits!

On Friday evenings you can enjoy “Steam at Twilight”. The lights are lowered and the clock is turned back from the summer of 1952 to an early fall evening in 1949.  

First floor.....

Do you think they're siblings? :) 

My kid's favorite part is the hands on train display! 

 They love being able to "drive" these trains with a button!

The requested donation for The Holiday Train Show are:

• $6.00 for adults
• $4.00 for children under 12

Holiday Hours:

• Fridays, 6-9pm
• Saturdays & Sundays, 11am - 5pm
• Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year's Day
• Holiday Train Show ends January 17

GIVEAWAY:
Two families will each win four tickets (2 adults/2 children) to be used through January 17, 2016. 

Go here to enter:

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Thank you, Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum, for providing this fun holiday venue for families in the Pittsburgh area! 

I was provided tickets in exchange for a review. All opinions remain my own.