Disney On Ice to Play State Farm Arena THIS WEEK!

Good morning Disney fans (or maybe that should read fanatics...)

This is THE week!  Are we all ready with tickets in hand?  Disney's newest Disney On Ice ("DOI") production, "Road Trip Adventures," rolls into Atlanta's State Farm Arena beginning Wednesday night (9/25) and will be in town until Sunday, September 29th.

I am so excited to see my friends from Orlando again.  I always love Disney On Ice because (1) I don't have to get on a plane or in my car and travel to meet them and (2) because the DOI shows are always so amazing and fun.

I love seeing the array of characters each show brings and I love hearing the arena fill with thousands of Disney fans singing all the Disney classics together.

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, here is some additional information to help you get them in hand:

• Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments!
  
  
• Featuring new and classic tales, this multi-generational experience will visit State Farm Arena from Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday, September 29 for nine performances.
  
  
• Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.
  
  
• Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com.

Have questions?  Message me, e-mail us, or leave a comment below!  If you're going, what Mickey ears will you be sporting?  I think I'm wearing my purple sparkly ones!

Disney On Ice Partners with the Atlanta Dream!

Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures and Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream are hosting a “Read Like a Pro” event on Wednesday, September 25, at State Farm Arena. Kids from the Renee Montgomery Foundation – a nonprofit established to make a positive impact on the lives of both young and old through sports – will enjoy storybook reading from Montgomery and Disney On Ice performers as they learn the importance of education and reading.  There will also be special guest appearances from Disney characters and the Atlanta Dream mascot, Star.  In addition, the guests attending the event will be treated to tickets to Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures that evening! WHAT:                        Read Like a Pro  Hosted by Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures and Atlanta Dream’s Renee Montgomery    WHEN:                       Wednesday, September 25 5:30 p.m. WHERE:                     State Farm Arena - Suite Level event space (Formerly “Center Club”) 1 State Farm Drive Atlanta, GA 30303

The VOID Comes to the ATL!

As Disney fanatics, bloggers, and travel agents, we are super excited to bring this new press release to you! The VOID virtual reality experience is coming to Atlanta!  ...AND, it will have the two Disney VR experiences!  We couldn't be more stoked!  If you go, let us know what you think! *  *  *  *  * Critically acclaimed global leader in immersive virtual reality will open a location at The Battery Atlanta, the South’s preeminent lifestyle destination. WHO: The VOID, the critically acclaimed global leader of immersive virtual experiences, celebrates the opening of their location at The Battery Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, September 12th, 2019. WHAT: By combining state-of-the art VR technology, physical stages, and multi-sensory effects, including touch and smell, The VOID invites guests to embark on journeys to fully-immersive worlds with friends and family that, until now, have only lived in the imagination. The Battery Atlanta location will feature Star WarsTM:  Secrets of the Empire, the award-winning experience by ILMxLAB and Lucasfilm and Lucasfilm, and Ralph Breaks VR by ILMxLAB created in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, with more experiences to come including original content by The VOID. Locals will have a chance to step into The VOID’s newest location and experience  Star WarsTM: Secrets of the Empire and Ralph Breaks VR, following the grand opening on Thursday, September 12, 2019.  For tickets and availability, please visit our location or thevoid.com. WHEN:        Open to the public: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00am – 10:30pm Friday – Saturday: 10:00am – 12:00am WHERE: The VOID 800 Battery Ave. #120 Atlanta, GA 30339 Located next to the Coca-Cola Roxy and across the street from Live! at The Battery Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.

Disney Cruise Line Purchases Second Tropical Destination!

At the recent D23 Expo, Disney Parks, Experiences, and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek shared more information about Disney Cruise Line’s second tropical destination in The Bahamas, which will be located on the beautiful island of Eleuthera at a place called Lighthouse point.

The new destination will celebrate both the stories and culture of The Bahamas, as well as the natural environment of Lighthouse Point itself.

Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, whose work includes the design of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, has embarked on an in-depth cultural tour of the Bahamas to meet with local artists and cultural advisers.  Together, they have explored arts and cultural sites across New Providence and Eleuthera, from Junkanoo shacks to noted art galleries.

Take a look at this video to hear how Joe and Bahamian master artists, Kevin Cooper and Antonius Roberts, are working together to draw on the spirt of the Bahamas for inspiration to create Lighthouse Point. 

Disney Cruise Line completed the purchase of the privately-owned Lighthouse Point earlier this year and signed an agreement with the Government of The Bahamas that guides the responsible and sustainable way the site will be developed.

Disney Cruise Line has committed to develop less than 20 percent of the property; employ sustainable building practices, including an open-trestle pier that eliminates the need to dredge a ship channel; establish environmental monitoring programs during construction and operation; and donate more than 190 acres of privately owned land to Government, among other commitments.

You may not be aware that through the Disney Conservation Fund, Disney has provided more than $13 million to marine conservation programs around the globe, including several in The Bahamas. Since 2007, Disney has been directly involved in leading a multiyear initiative to protect and rehabilitate coral reefs in The Bahamas and will continue to work with leading conservation organizations and communities to protect special places there. 

Construction at Lighthouse Point will begin only after an Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government of The Bahamas and public consultation has occurred. Construction could begin in 2020 with completion in late 2022 or 2023.

We’re so excited about our plans for Lighthouse Point and we can’t wait to share more. Be sure to stay tuned here for the latest updates. 

Atlanta's Summer Film Festival Includes Two Disney Sing-a-Longs for 2019!

Fox Theatre Kicks off 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival Atlanta's The Fox Theatre presents the 2019 Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival with a screening of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” for the film’s 30th Anniversary. This family favorite will return to the venue with a sing-along component for all to participate in! After opening night, the festival will include early and evening shows including “Saturday Morning Cartoons,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Mary Poppins” sing-along, “The Princess Bride” and the 80th Anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz.” Discounted tickets for these films will go on sale Friday, June 7, at noon for $8 until June 30. General admission tickets will go up to $10 after June 30. Guests will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets at the door for $12. Tickets are on sale now at FoxTheatre.org. Single-event access to the Marquee Club presented by Lexus will also be available for purchase for select films for $40 per person. Marquee Club access will include private entry, locally sourced food from film-inspired menus, meet-and-greet opportunities with movie characters, adult and kid-friendly movie-themed beverages, rooftop access, private bars, and restrooms and more! As in previous years, Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival will showcase films on its impressive 26-by-56-foot screen. Patrons will enjoy movies under the Fox Theatre’s distinctive blue sky with twinkling stars and fluffy clouds. For select showings, guests will have the opportunity to attend a magical pre-show experience, which will include a sing-a-long with a vintage cartoon and performances on the world-renowned “Mighty Mo” organ. 2019 COCA-COLA SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE Sunday, July 14 @ 2:00p.m.        Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” sing-along, 30th anniversary Sunday, July 14 @ 6:30p.m.         “To Kill a Mockingbird” Sunday, July 21 @ 2p.m.              “Mary Poppins” sing-along Saturday, July 27 @ 10a.m.          “Saturday Morning Cartoons” Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30p.m.       “The Princess Bride” Sunday, August 25 @ 2:00p.m.    “The Wizard of Oz”, 80th Anniversary Specialty Movie Ticket Pricing ·     “Disney’s Little Mermaid” sing-along screening – Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the show. ·     “Mary Poppins” sing-along screening – Tickets are $15 in advance for $20 on the day of the show. ·     “Saturday Morning Cartoons” – Tickets are $5 now through the show date. *Additional fees may apply. Guests must purchase tickets at the Fox Theatre ticket office or at FoxTheatre.org *MARQUEE CLUB PRESENTED BY LEXUS  The club will not be open for “Saturday Morning Cartoons”. Activations for “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “The Princess Bride” will be announced at a later date. Special kid-friendly opportunities in the Marquee Club presented by Lexus for both sing-alongs and The Wizard of Oz are outlined below, with more details to follow closer to the date of each viewing. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” - $40 per person  Club attendees will enjoy a meet-and-greet opportunity with a magical mermaid princess, adult and kid-friendly “Under the Sea” specialty drinks, and movie-themed menu items. Club amenities include early, private entry with expedited security, premium bars, rooftop access, and private restrooms. “Mary Poppins” sing-along - $40 per person Club attendees will enjoy a meet-and-greet opportunity with a Mary Poppins look-alike character, adult and kid-friendly “Spoonful of Sugar” specialty drinks, and movie-themed menu items. Club amenities include early, private entry with expedited security, premium bars, rooftop access, and private restrooms. “The Wizard of Oz”- $40 per person Club attendees will enjoy a meet-and-greet opportunity with Wizard of Oz look-alike characters, adult and kid-friendly specialty drinks, and movie-themed menu items. Club amenities include early, private entry with expedited security, premium bars, rooftop access, and private restrooms. Parking Pricing While spaces are available, select Lanier parking lots surrounding the Fox Theatre will offer discounted $5 parking for Coca-Cola Summer Film Festival patrons. For more information, please visit FoxTheatre.org. Special Movie Tours: All film festival dates will have a 60-minute movie tour that start 2 hours prior to each film. There will be no Movie Tour prior to “Saturday Morning Cartoons”. Admission to Movie Tours will be $20 per person. * Additional fees may apply. Guests must purchase tickets at the Fox Theatre ticket office or at FoxTheatre.org Movie Tours Schedule:  "Little Mermaid" sing-along Sunday, July 14th            12:00p.m. "To Kill A Mockingbird" Sunday, July 14th 4:30 p.m.     "Mary Poppins" sing-along Sunday, July 21st 12 p.m. "The Princess Bride" Saturday, July 27th 5:30 p.m. "The Wizard of Oz" Sunday, August 25th 12 p.m. To purchase tickets or get additional information, please visit FoxTheatre.org.