Glow Fest at California Adventure

~Glow Fest Summer Fun~
Don't miss the party!
The lights go out in August
Extended through Labor Day!

Glow Fest was so wildly popular what can Disney do to top that?

 A "Tron" themed Dance Party is in the works.

A nighttime street party debuting this fall at Disney California Adventure will be tied to the upcoming “Tron: Legacy“ film and will feature sci-fi themed music, dancers and cocktails.
See the complete story here.........

— Brady MacDonald, Los Angeles Times staff writer.
Image: Artwork from the “Tron: Legacy” film. Credit: Disney

Disney Pixar Cars Online Event

LADIES AND GENTLE CARS,

Last week we actually got to Meet Lightning McQueen in person.

(I know, I know, I was freaking out too!)

Hang with Cheech Marin (voice of RAMONE) & Jennifer Lewis (voice of FLO)

All while eating Bob's Big Boy Burgers! And their World Famous Fudge Cakes!

Check Out the 50s Diner that they set up outside, in the Car hop area.

We walked down the Red CARpet with a bunch of celebrities including Joey Lawrence. (my childhood crush)

Tori Spelling was there too. Her family is very cute!

Bob's Big Boy in Burbank had a make-over! Check out what they did to the place!

We were greeted by Lightning McQueen himself - KA-CHOW!

Along with his friends Mater & Sally.

There were stations for the kids to play with all things CARS. Which was a real treat. My daughter is obsessed with all pixar movies. I mean a FANATIC. Like she knows all of the lines from these movies, so coming to an event like this was beyond a dream come true for her.

And anything Disney does, they do it better than anyone can.

For more on the Event from some other Disney-Obsessed Mom Bloggers:

So You Think You Can Mom?

Babes In Disneyland

This Special Event was to officially launch the new game by Disney/Pixar.

THE WORLD OF CARS Online is a virtual world based on the hit Disney/Pixar animated feature CARS. Where children can Play as the CAR with all of their other favorite CARS characters all online in a safe environment that parents can trust.

*Create Your Own Car

*Explore the Open Road

*Race & Play Games

*Meet Other Cars

*You can play for free or upgrade to a "sponsored race car" which gives you the opportunity to do even more things, including a Pro Racing Career and a chance to win the Piston Cup

Get started and go sign up, then create a CAR of your very own.

My daughter and I did... Look what we came up with!

Say Hello to

Monroe BrightPedal

*World of Cars is designed especially for 6-12 year old kids, but is open to all ages. My daughter is 3 and she enjoyed playing it!

See ya in Radiator Springs Y'all!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for writing this post,

but I was invited to the Fabulous Event & given a swag bag.

GlowFest at Disneyland 2010

As the sun goes down at Disney California Adventure Park the Ultimate Summer Street Party comes alive.

If you have not had the chance to be a part of this GLOWtastic event there is only about a month left (Until Aug 29), so do your inner teenager a favor & GO-GO-GO to GLOWFEST!

The best way that I can describe it is it feels like Spring Break in Cancun.

They serve adult beverages like the “GLOWtini” & the “GLOWjito” of which I highly recommend BOTH! They come with a special glowing ice cube, that makes your drink light up! So Freakin’ Cool.

But it’s not just for adults, the kids LOVE it too! Check out Kaia & her Best Friend Mya getting CRAZY @ GLOWFEST!

People are dancing in the street, including the Go-Go Dancers on the Platforms. Disney characters & Movies scenes are blasted in large screens.

Everyone sings along to the music being spun by a DJ, playing Black Eyed Peas, Selena Gomez & the Glee Cast to name a few.

It goes on every Summer Nightastic in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot until the Park Closes. It is a PARTY unlike anything you have ever experienced at Disneyland before.

(Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for this post. I just enjoy things that GLOW!)

Disney's World Of Color... MUST SEE!!!

"The world is a carousel of color,

Wonderful, wonderful color.

The world is a carousel of color,

-The Wonderful World of Color Lyrics

I was more than honored to be asked to attend a viewing of Disney's WORLD of COLOR on the very first night that it was open to the public. Thank you to Michele, you are my hero!

The Hottest Show of Summer is Disney's WORLD of COLOR, by far. As I sat there with my husband watching it (yes we left the kids at home) I was instantly transported to my childhood. Actually it was like taking a journey through my entire life, the life that has been filled with Disney memories. It just makes you realize how big a role Disney has played in my life. Through every year there has been a new movie, a new soundtrack made by Disney. Touching all of our hearts and lives.

We laughed, we cried, we sang along. As each new character showed up, everyone would oooh & ahhh. Some, like us, would cheer when their favorite came up. It was a surreal experience, where the audience sat spellbound & mesmerized! It was an amazing blend of water and fire. Ying and yang. Imagery blasted on the colorful water shooting up to the sky. (The show uses over 1200 fountains, that can shoot water up to 200 feet in the air. AMAZING!) There was something for the young and old. Even my husband said WOW when the Pirates scene came on with all of the Fire! And he's not easy to impress!

Some of my favorite Characters who make an appearance in the show: The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Princess and the Frog, Toy Story, Tinker Bell and UP. That's not even half of them.

It was such an excellent show, I've been dreaming about it ever since... Once you see it, you'll understand what I'm talking about! And if you have been lucky enough, please tell me what your favorite part of the show is! Can't wait to hear.

Mine, was where Eve & Wall-E dance across the starry sky, just like in the movie. That music & that scene got me all teary-eyed! CHILLS!

Here is a couple of minutes that I shot on my Flip, from some of my favorite parts of Disney's WORLD of COLOR Show at California Adventure. (Including Wall-E, Toy Story & UP)

DISNEY CONTEST:

You can also create your own “World of Color” video by JULY 12th and enter the contest for a chance to win a Disneyland Resort vacation, where you can experience WOC for yourself. It's just another fun summer activity from your friends at Disney!

*I was not paid for this post, I was generously given tickets to see the WOC show, and it blew my freakin' mind!*

History, comedy, fantasy,

There’s drama and mirth,

There’s old mother earth

With all of her secrets to see."

What's New at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure?

The big day is June 11th!
Everyone at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure have been busy preparing for thier biggest Summer Show...

World of Color

Would you like to know more about the plans for expanding Disney’s California Adventure? Here’s a fun, interactive site that you and your kids will enjoy. There are some great details – like the clock on the desktop that keeps real time. (It may take a minute to load) http://www.disneyscaliforniaadventure.com/

I'll be sharing more pictures and comments once my family and I see the show. Going to see the show? Leave a comment and let me know what you and your family think!

Disney Holiday Magic

Disney On Ice

Presents

Worlds of Fantasy

Believe it or not, I have never been to a Disney on Ice show. My family and I are very excited to see tonight's opening show at The Honda Center. Our family has made this a Christmas gift!This holiday treat is an event we will be sharing with grandma, cousins, aunts and uncles. There is a princess pre-show that starts at 6:30pm. The feature show begins at 7:30pm and is 2 hours long with an intermission.

Disney On Ice Worlds of Fantasy will be at The Honda Center, Anaheim, December 22-27; Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, December 30- January 3; and The Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, January 6-10, 2010.

Special promotion for HappyHourMom readers use the

coupon code MOM when ordering tickets.

You will receive 4 tickets for $44.

Order online www.disneyonice.com or www.ticketmaster.com

or by calling (800) 745-3000

*Opening night all tickets are $12. (all seats excluding front row and VIP)

Tickets prices are $16.,$20., $25., $45., $65.

Disney's Newest Princess



Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog are coming to Disneyland. To meet and greet the Royal couple, check the Times Guide when you arrive at Disneyland Park

Click here to read about Tiana's Showboat Jubilee!!!

~Special Offer for Annual Passholders~

Visit Disneyland before November 22 and receive a free movie ticket voucher to see

Walt Disney Pictures

The Princess and the Frog

at a participating theater near you only between 12/11/09 and 12/31/09.

Wicked Fun For Everyone!

Wicked Family Fun ~ Disney Style!

I love looking back at our Halloween memories year after year... remember these? (click here)

This was Kaia Rae's first official year Trick or Treating... as she toddled to each candy station instead of saying trick or treat she would ask "pleeease"- so sweet!

Nick collects candy with a character from Meet the Robinsons.

~Fairies of all ages are still granted permission to find their inner magic~

"Oh, look at the sky Mom!!!! How did they do that????"

My response "Disney thinks of everything," of course!

"SPOOKY SKY"

Disney's Halloween Time Starts TODAY

Psst...

Wanna know one of the best-kept secrets of the Disney Parks?

Although summer vacation and Disneyland go hand in hand, there's a time to visit when you can see a whole different side of the Disney Resorts -- autumn. Have you ever seen their decorations? Living in So. Cal. we often miss out on a real fall season... not at Disneyland! The parks are transformed with fall decorations that turn the park into a autumn wonderland. Can you tell this is my favorite time of year? Starting today, the weather is often nicer than summer, the crowds are mostly gone, and the Parks are bustling with special events and harvest fun.

Halloween Time Fun starts by clicking here!

At Disneyland Park, there's the much-beloved Haunted Mansion Holiday, which transforms the spooky attraction into Jack Skellington's "Nightmare Before Christmas" domain, this year's Halloween Time brings some new twists. Space Mountain has had a spine-tingling transformation into Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy – a spooky twist that's truly out of this world! There are also the brand-new fireworks extravaganza "Halloween Screams," hosted by Pumpkin King Jack Skellington himself.

Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party at Disney's California Adventure Park is an extra special treat– with live music, candy to collect, games to play, and more. Even the youngest Disney fans can run-a-muck through candy corn acres and enjoy all the fun with none of fright! This special limited-admission event only happens on select nights and sells out every year, reserve your spot at the party.

I have to admit, making this a tradition was a total accident, but we all look so forward to it, we wouldn't miss it!!! Check out all the fun we had last year (click here)

Photo Album 2006-2008

P.S. HappyHourMom and family will be at Mickey's Trick or Treat Party on October 2, hope to see you and your little goblins too!

~Trick or Treat~

Halloween Time ends November 1

Food and Wine Festival Ala Disney

The Fourth Annual Food & Wine Festival at Disney's Callifornia Adventure
is in full swing and continues through June 7th.

This years' 45-day "World Celebration" spotlights the flavors, people, cultures and traditions from around the world.

This unique event is not something I'd expect at any Disney Resort and pleasantly caught me off guard.

California Adventure had me at "hello" the minute I heard I could get a Margarita from Mickey there. Add a Food & Wine Festival... "Mama Like!"

This is my first year visiting the park during the Festival to enjoy the all the activities (drink, drank, drunk) giggle~

This would make a perfect "Girl's Night Out", or "Date Night". If you have a pass it is an absolute "Disney Must Do". So go ahead get a sitter and head on over to California Adventure's Food & Wine Festival-

Tell them HappyHourMom sent you~