Perfect Holiday Family Fun at Queen Mary Christmas...

Fill up on Holiday fun in SoCal with The Queen Mary Christmas this season.

Experience True Holiday Magic at Queen Mary Christmas November 29, 2019 - January 1, 2020
25 Days of Holiday Adventure Featuring an All-New Event Footprint on and off-ship; 6,000 sq. ft. Ice Skating Rink, Live Entertainment, Art & Crafts.


We love Holidays at the Queen Mary at have really enjoyed making memories and making it a tradition over the years.

 



 

The Ice Skating Rink has got to be my favorite with the setting it is in, the Queen Mary behind as a back drop is beautiful.

 

 

All the details...
The Queen Mary invites one and all to experience the spirit of the holiday season at Queen Mary Christmas, sailing into Long Beach November 29, 2019 through January 1, 2020, on select dates. Queen Mary Christmas will offer 25 days of holiday cheer with on-and-off ship activations, pairing an outdoor wonderland of fun with hints of maritime magic with strolling entertainment, libations, treats, gingerbread and stocking decorating, Santa meet and greets, ice skating on the True North Ice Rink, and much more.

Take in the vintage yuletide atmosphere by strolling down the sparkling tree-lined Promenade Deck, to find Ol’ Saint Nick. When Santa is away from his North Pole workshop, his Captain’s Quarters in the Shipyard are his home away from home. Join Santa here for a meet and greet, help him chart the course to the North Pole, and pose for a souvenir photo with the jolly fellow. Head to the Main Hall to hear the tales of Christmas like never before during Storytime with Mrs. C and sip on hot chocolate topped off with fixings at the hot chocolate bar.

The Christmas Village, located inside the Exhibition Hall, boasts a festive workshop where all elves in attendance can decorate stockings, trim gingerbread houses, enjoy live entertainment and create jolly arts and crafts. From the Christmas Village, wander through a winter pathway of ‘Instagrammable’ backdrops and photo moments to the 4D Theatre for an intimate screening of The Polar Express, that will take viewers on a 4D sensory adventure complete with snow flurries and the smell of hot cocoa.

Disney On Ice - Dare to Dream - Coming Next Week!! Perfect Holiday Family Gift

Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream, skating into the Southland this holiday season from December 13th – January 6th!  

 

Spend Holidays with the Family at Disney on Ice with their new show Dare to Dream!

 

Perfect for a last minute gift or surprise for Hanukkah or Christmas morning. There are many locations in SoCal to select from and also into the new year too.

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.

 

 



 

Thanks to Disney on Ice for the opportunity to provide our honest feedback and tips. All Photos are courtesy of Disney On Ice.

 

Have you been to Disney On Ice before?

 

A magical experience on ICE - our family loves it.

 

I still remember the first Disney On Ice performance I saw at the Honda Center in 2001. I attended with my mom. We loved watching Beauty and the Beast on Ice. It was a memory I will never forget.

 

 



 

Since then I have had kids of my own and love to celebrate all things Disney with them. My parents used to take us to as many events as they could to spend time as a family and enjoy something different. I too feel that I want to do the same with my family.

WinterFest OC Returns to the OC Fair & Events Cetner Plus #Giveaway #WinterFestOC

Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair & Event Center, December 21—January 7!

More than 20 wintry activities are back by popular demand including outdoor ice skating, ice tubing down Snowflake Summit, snow play area with real snow, Festival of Lights two-million-light stroll-through display, a nightly tree lighting ceremony with parade, snow flurries, fireworks and flying Santa, and much more!
 

 

Here is the latest on this super "Cool" event...

Santa and His Reindeer Fly Over the Fairgrounds as Winter Fest OC Returns!

Southern California’s Ultimate Winter Experience Continues with 18 days of Entertainment, Attractions and Fun for all Ages.

Celebration Festivals is “bringing winter to the OC” with the return of Southern California’s largest winter tradition - Winter Fest at the OC Fair & Event Center. This year, the forecast calls for 18 days of snow in a winter wonderland of fun as Winter Fest will run from December 21through January 7, giving families additional time in the new year to enjoy more than 20 wintry activities that are back by popular demand. See Santa and his reindeer fly over the fairgrounds for four nights only before heading back to the North Pole on Christmas Day.

Winter Fest’s giant wonderland of family fun and date night charm is a great value with tickets available starting at only $10. Season passes are also available for all 18 days of Winter Fest to capture plenty of Instagram-worthy pictures.

Every admission ticket includes:

Top 5 Alice in Winterland Fav's at Queen Mary's CHILL

CHILL Returned this year with the super fun and creative... Alice in Winterland...

The Queen Mary is amazing itself but with all the vents that are on and off the ship - we always get the most out of each visit. If there is an option to board the ship, we always do, it's different each time. 

There is a lot to do and see at the Queen Mary's CHILL but we have drilled down our top 5 things to do and not miss... so plan ahead and make sure you have plenty of time for each or to add more if you want to!

Must do's and Not to be Missed at Queen Mary's CHILL - Alice in Winterland:

Winter Fest Returns to Orange County #WinterFestOC #Giveaway

Winterfest Returns to OC in a Whimsical Winter Wonderland

Last year we had such a great time at Winter Fest! 

From the Ice skating, food, tree lighting and entertainment everything was winter ready. 

It is so nice to see efforts put into a winter wonderland in Orange County. 

You can read last years recap and our must do's here... But I am sure that this year's favorite will be the Large Ornaments, Ice Skating and The Largest Rocking Horse but we will have to wait and see what my kiddos say!

Here is the latest scoop on all the fun available to be had at Winter Fest: 

10 Must Do's at Winterfest OC Before Jan 3rd!

Baby it's cold outside! It has been a bit on the crisp side this winter for Orange County.

Cold weather brings winter fun and winter fun brings us to Winterfest OC at the OC Fairgrounds.

We were invited to attend Winterfest last Friday to kick off all the winter fun you can have in OC. We really did not know what to expect but there was so much to do we ended up staying over 4 hours!

Both of my kids had a wonderful time and did so many activities they were exhausted by 9pm. Yes we are on winter break, we live on the wild side and let our kids stay up late to enjoy moments with them and make memories... I am totally okay with that!

My daughter wanted to point out her favorites too so in combination with my own, as a family, we decided, these are our 10 must do's at WinterfestOC this year.

* Ice Skating - everyone had a great time. There are assistance guides for the younger kids that need to push and hold onto something. Hey adults can use those too! Very handy and were $5 each. The cabanas are right on the ice and would be perfect for a large family friends group or even a work event for team building. Ice skates fit pretty true to size. Everyone loved being on the ice, I had a blast skating with my babies. My son did great, he is on the spectrum and last year did not care for it but this year was all about it for at least 30 minutes. He would have gone longer but he was getting tired.
            

* Ice Carving - the Chainsaw Chicks are amazing. We have seen them before at the Opening of Frozen movie but these girls I would watch over and over craft up that snow with those chainsaws! Super fierce!

* North Pole - Here the kids were able to craft ornaments, cards and more. Also, the best part for my son were the trains. You could control them and they were chugging through the villages and snow of the scenery around them. There were also some sweet treats beautifully done up for winter that were available for purchase.
          

* the World's Largest walk through ornament - this big and bright red ornament was so beautiful and large. We were able to walk through it, look up to the sky, and enjoy a moment of the Holiday spirit around us. Makes for a wonderful picture too!

* Tree Lighting - this was spectacular! There were fireworks (fireworks opening night only), Santa and a massive tree being lit to music and the Holiday cheer all around. My daughter loved all the lights and excitement that was set off for the lighting of the tree! It was beautiful. Did I mention there is SNOWFALL!

* Carnival Rides - the kids rode rides and had a great time running around checking all the different rides out. They were able to ride most together. My son is 42" and my daughter is 5' tall so they were good to go for most.

There were a few that my daughter rode that my son could not but to be honest, it was probably not the safest for my son at his height and age so I am glad the height restrictions are there. My girls favorite was the Kamakazi and the ride spun her up and over again and again.

* Reindeer - This was fun to see and get up close with. These reindeer are just beautiful and it becomes so surreal for all to be near Santa's helpers on the magical night! They are super cute and I am not going to lie, I wanted to take one home. Hehe..

* Snowflake Summit - Head up the hill and then race down the 130 snowy icy drop of a hill that has you laughing all the way! my kids could not get enough of the tubing. They must have each rode it at least 8 times and had so much fun doing so. It was hard to get them off the summit!

* Santa and Mars Claus - Meet the man himself and his sweet Mrs. Claus. Take pictures and share your wishes and hopes for this Holiday Season. They will be there through Christmas Eve!

* Photo Opportunity - I love to take photos. I love to make sure my kids have a still shot of memories we make so that they too can share them with their kids in the future too. I love that there are Photo Ops all over WinterfestOC. From large life size Candy Canes to Face cut outs for posing as elves, the fun is everywhere to capture those moments I love.

In it's first year WinterfestOC totally brought all the winter fun you can have to the OC. I hope that everyone gets a chance to enjoy the festivities.

To help out on the fun, WinterfestOC is also giving thanks, they are offering a great promotion for those that serve, protect and service our community. 

See HERE for more details on how Nurses, Teachers, Police, Military and Fire Fighters can receive free admission on specific dates and more..

Have a great Winter OC!! See you next year and thank you for the invite to the awesome winter fun WinterfestOC - we loved it!



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Disney's Frozen On Ice Is Magical!

Feel like you are part of the movie Frozen as it is performed on ice in front of your eyes!

 As if we couldn't love Frozen any more than we already do... Feld Entertainment has topped itself with their production of Frozen On Ice!

With action, singing, ice skating and so much more the whole show captures the audience of all ages from start to finish, leaving you wanting it to never end.

A special treat, in the beginning of the show, all the princesses are on the ice! So magical and so Disney!

We sent our contributor team Melissa and Ava out to Staples  Center to get all the scoop from the Blue Carpet and show itself!

Here are the top 4 favs of our lil Miss. Ava, guest kid blogger:
* The Ice Skating, tricks, twirls and twists
* Loved Anna and Elsa and how they sang so clear and beautiful
* Favorite monster Marshmallow made the biggest scare and brought the most fun to the ice. 

* Variety of gifts to buy and souvenirs to get from tee shirts to glowing wands. 

One of everything please and thank you!

What my awesome guest contributor Melissa loved as the parent in charge hehee:
* Interaction of the show - Felt as if you were watching the movie live!
* The singing was amazing especially singing along with your little one to all the songs you play over and over again at home, in the car, well everywhere!
* The whole show was humorous and entertaining. Very heartwarming. 

* All the costumes and scenes were on point. There is a scene where they are running away from the wolves and it felt like you were right in the middle of all the action.

*  Definitely a highlight where everyone got excited - When Kristoff did a couple flips. You heard clapping and cheering the whole time!

"Awesome show! Definitely delivered for sure!" - Martinez Girls

Ava and cousin showing us their Frozen Outfits!

My daughter and I get to see the show next week. We will be attending the performance at the Honda center! Tickets are still on sale - show dates and details are below and you can also get all the details at  www.DisneyOnIce.com/FROZEN 

STAPLES CENTER SHOW SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, December 9       7:30 PM

Thursday, December 10         3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Friday, December 11              11:30 AM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 12          11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 13             11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Monday, December 14                 7:30 PM

HONDA CENTER/ANAHEIM SHOW SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, December 16     7:30 PM

Thursday, December 17         10:30 AM & 7:30 PM

Friday, December 18              1:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 19          11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 20             11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Monday, December 21                3:00 PM & 7:30 PM

CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA/ONTARIO SHOW SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, December 23     7:00 PM

Thursday, December 24         4:30 PM

Friday, December 25              3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 26          11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 27             11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

LONG BEACH ARENA SHOW SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, December 29           7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 30     7:00 PM

Thursday, December 31         4:30 PM

Friday, January 1                     2:30 PM & 6:30 PM

Saturday, January 2                11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 3                   11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Monday, January 4                          7:00 PM

A show not to be missed, here are the remaining show times and dates and all the details you need to know to get tickets now!

Do you have Frozen Fever this winter? We so do!

Thank you to Disney On Ice and Feld Entertainment for the invite to attend, it was the best one we've seen so far! Awesome job!

Happy Winter

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Winter Fest is Coming to OC Dec 18th - Jan 3rd!

It's beginning to look a lot like Winter! 

Have you heard the exciting news, let me tell you, the Orange County Fair Grounds will be turned into a Winter Fest for everyone to enjoy!

Here are the latest updates:

* Open December 18th through January 3rd

* Ice Skating - with a Theater Sized Screen Playing Holiday Films 

* Ice Tubing - down a 130 foot, 6 lane ice slide 

* Snowfall and Tree Lighting nightly

* Reindeer Feeding 

* over 30 carnival rides and games 

* Festive foods, crafts, cocktails 

* Magical lights and Holiday decor, including the world's largest ornament 

There are special events at the beginning of each day through out the evening, so guest are encouraged to come when it opens and stay until it closes. 

Admission starts at just $10. With that you get unlimited rides on the tubing slides (42" and taller), one carnival ride and game in the midway. Admission also grants you time with the most famous couple at Winter Fest... Mr and Mrs Claus themselves and check out what the elves have for arts and crafts. 

For more of a premium experience you can always add on upgrades. 
You can purchase tickets HERE.

Get all the details on the full experience HERE. 

We are looking forward to this Holiday experience. 

Our top 5 must try's for this new event:

* Indoor Ice Rink - I can not wait to try this with my daughter. 

* Snow Tubing - Always a family favorite and something I did when I was a kid with my family, passing this along to the kids is a must!

* Reindeer Viewing and Feeding - We watch the Reindeer all year long and now it's time to see one up close!

* Worlds Largest Ornament - Can't wait to take a picture at this perfect spot.

* Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus - I heard she reads the most heartwarming stories. We will have to sit and listen to one or two...

PC Winter Fest OC

We love to keep traditions going and create new ones to pass along. Orange County has not had a huge winter celebration that locals can enjoy with so many things to do for all ages until now!

Hope to see you all at Winter Fest OC!  Stay Connected with Winter Fest on Social Media - FACEBOOK - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM .

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