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~

Mickey Goes Green

Happy Earth Day Friends!

We have a few plans to celebrate Earth Day.

First today, we will head over to our local Disney Store... have you heard???

Disney Store locations nationwide will host a plastic bottle recycling program called “Recycling is Magic.” To help educate children on the benefits of recycling, Disney Store is inviting everyone to bring in empty plastic bottles and toss them into a unique recycling bin. On April 22, while supplies last, guests can exchange three empty bottles for a free commemorative Earth Day reusable water bottle.

Recycling=free present from The Disney Store sounds like fun to me!

 

Next, my whole family will be going to see the movie Disneynature earth. Even Nick's 3rd grade class is going to see Earth together. Watch the trailer. For Tickets to The El Captian Theater call 1-800-Disney6 . Want to see Earth with your friends? Save 40% on a group of 20 or more at

The El Captian Theatre by calling (818) 845-3110.

Additionally, for every ticket sold for Earth during the first week of it’s release,

Disney will plant a tree in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the most endangered rainforests in the world.

Plus- Wildlife experts showcase exotic animals from around the world, LIVE only on the

El Capitan Stage!!!

P.S. You can download Earth Educational materials for free at www.disney.com/earth. There is a super cool 8 page Earth activity guide and a 58 page Earth's educator's guide.

Places To Take The Kids For Spring Break (series)....Hannah Montana The Movie

Ever since we saw her first concert, Miley Cyrus won me over! She performs like a rock star singing her heart out and gives each show her all. And after meeting her, I was convinced Billy Ray's real talent is in raising his daughter... not singing or haircuts!!! I personally am excited to take Nick and his friends to see this kid flick. I am anticipating an "afterschool special" type of message. Wouldn't that be nice?

Here's a peek at the movie and the Let's Get Crazy music video.

As for where to see it... There's only one place to be*

I'm a big fan of The El Capitan Theatre...

You may remember as I've posted before.

*Side Note- Do you remember the Jonas Brothers Movie? Well, it played here and opening weekend they made a top secret live appearance before the movie to the "thrill" or should I say "shrill" of their fans. 

Not that I've heard Miley will be at the theatre.... I'm just saying.

This special theatre is a history lesson, Old Hollywood style. It's not just going to the movies it's an all day event. My son loves the "Hollywood Scene". I wonder where he gets it? All I have to do is say the word and he's ready to go in his coolest jeans. "How do I look Mom?", turned into "will you get me an agent?" Yes, he keeps asking. (I just might have to look into it)

Upcoming Events on the Marquee:

April 10th-21................Hannah Montana The Movie
April 22nd.................Disney nature earth

Check showtimes .

Tickets are available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.),
online at http://www.elcapitantickets.com/,
or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.

Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.

Who Let The Dog's Out?

BOLT is Fully Awesome!!!
And Totally 3-D!!!

Calling all Moms!
In search of fun for the kids?
Need something to keep them busy during the winter break?

BOLT
has arrived at

THE EL CAPITAN THEATRE!
Bolt is the must see this holiday season, and at the El Capitan Theatre you will get an extra special treat! Not only is the movie in super cool Disney Digital 3-D, you will also see an all new live stage show. Disney's Holiday Spectacular, but you can only see it at the El Capitan Theatre.

As we headed off to the theatre in Hollywood, my son asked if we were going to the "real Hollywood". I realized that living in L.A. we take for granted things like Hollywood history. I sat up a little higher in the driver's seat and told Nick we were going to see something great! We were headed for an adventure and maybe we'd see a movie star!!! He spotted the stars on the sidewalk without prompting, and squealed with delight! As luck would have it, they were shooting on the street right across from the theatre, so we got to see all the lights, cameras and Jimmy Kimmel. It was very exciting to my 8 year old! I showed him the old style of the El Capitan ticket booth and the lights on the marquee are beautiful at night. There were ushers that helped us take our seats (another thing not recognized by kids these days). Disney songs were played by a live organist on the stage. Then the Christmas stage show began and the kids eyes lit up and so did mine, I love the parades at Disneyland and this is the same idea only here you have a really good seat! The whole gang were there, Mickey and Minnie, Buzz and Woody, Stitch and Pooh Bear and all the Princesses!!! What fun it was to get a high five from Goofy dressed as Santa as the show ends, the characters walk up the isles waving and blowing kisses.

The movie was incredible in 3-D, I felt like I was watching a James Bond movie. Check out the Totally action packed first scene! This is not the childhood Disney film we remember as kids. It's Disney on Red Bull, which is right up my family's alley. We munched our popcorn, which tastes much better in that neat Bolt pail (that you take home). From the moment he came on the screen, Rhino the hamster was the hands down favorite. The kids got the jokes and my sisters and I were rolling! (pun intended)
Rhino


The movie ends in Classic Disney fashion, with an Excellent feel good song

performed by Miley Sirus and John Travolta(here's the adorable video)

Bolt the The El Capitan Theatre in Holywood!
or call 1-800-DISNEY6.

Upcoming Events on the Marquee:

January 9th- 22nd ................Oliver and Company (20th Anniversary)

Jan 23rd- Feb 12th.................Pinocchino (70th Anniversary)

Feb 27th- Mar 12th ...............Jonas Brothers : The 3-D Experience