Disney On Ice Returns to the Atlanta Area!

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Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment comes to your hometown!

This one-of-a-kind production visits Infinite Energy Arena in Duluth from April 23-26, 2020 for seven performances at Infinite Energy Arena.  Tickets go on sale Tuesday, October 29, and are available by calling 770.626.2464 or visiting InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.  

Get ready to enter a dazzling world of Disney magic, live on ice where Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the crew of Disney and Pixar Cars perform high-speed stunts and race across the ice like you’ve never seen before!  Be amazed and join Ariel as she dives into the underwater kingdom of Disney’s The Little Mermaid.  Cheer on Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and other favorites from the Toy Story gang as they try and escape from Sunnyside Daycare in one of their most daring adventures ever from Disney and Pixar Toy Story 3 – proving that the toys are back in town!  Plus, enter the world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa from the Academy Award^®-winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen.  Join Anna as she embarks on an epic journey with the hilarious snowman Olaf and rugged mountain-man Kristoff to find her sister, the magical Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.  

From wheels to waves, royal realms to infinity and beyond, see some of your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment.

Dates and Times of Performances:

April 23, 2020                7:30 p.m.
April 24, 2020                10:40 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
April 25, 2020                1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
April 26, 2020                1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family with opening night seats starting at just $15 each.  All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling 770-626-2464 or visiting www.InfiniteEnergyCenter.com.  For group rates and information, 866-248-8740.  To learn more about Disney On Ice, produced by Feld Entertainment, log on to DisneyOnIce.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.                                             

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Feld Entertainment^® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live family entertainment experiences that bring people together and uplift the human spirit.  Properties include Monster Jam^®, Monster Energy Supercross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Marvel Universe LIVE!, Sesame Street Live!, DreamWorks Trolls The Experience, and Jurassic World Live Tour.  Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents. Visit feldentertainment.com for more information.

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Andretti Indoor Karting Teams Up with Brave PR!

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Selects BRAVE Public Relations as Agency of Record

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games announced today that the company has retained BRAVE Public Relations to publicize and promote its entertainment complex in Roswell and its newest location in Marietta, opening in October.

The premium entertainment destination provides guests with state of the art indoor karting, the latest gaming and recreation technologies, extreme activities like laser tag and an elevated ropes course, and a selection of fresh, house-made menu options crafted by an award-winning chef.

Whether it’s high-speed karting, competing against friends and family in the gaming arcade, dining at the renowned Andretti Grill from its chef-inspired menu, or indulging in a hand-crafted cocktail at the domed Sky Bar, a visit to Andretti is “entertainment you can feel.”

With 15,000-square feet of meeting space available and catering onsite, both locations are the perfect place to host corporate team outings and special events.  “With the opening of our new Marietta location, we’re excited to offer the Roswell and Marietta communities a place to enjoy big celebrations, as well as everyday victories,” said Jennifer Waxman, Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Director of Marketing. “We’re confident our partnership with BRAVE Public Relations will enhance our relationships with these communities. Their seasoned experience, combined with a successful track record with entertainment venues, will help grow our brand awareness as we expand our footprint in the Atlanta area.”

Specializing in retail and entertainment clients, BRAVE Public Relations has a history of successfully promoting both new and existing venues and retails centers in the Southeast. As the agency of record for area entertainment destinations including LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Center for Puppetry Arts and the Children’s Museum of Atlanta, BRAVE Public Relations is poised to position Andretti Indoor Karting & Games as a top destination to Roswell and Marietta residents and visitors. With a strong background in publicizing entertainment brands, BRAVE PR also represents Broadway in Atlanta, Aurora Theatre and Taste of Atlanta.

ANDRETTI INDOOR KARTING & GAMES          

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is headquartered in Roswell, Ga., and was established in 2001. Their locations feature high-speed super-karts, European-style tracks, a state of the art arcade, Sky Trail ropes course, cosmic rock wall, zip line, XD motion theater and Cruden racing simulators. Each location is also home to The Andretti Grill, a full bar and restaurant capable of serving more than 10,000-square feet of event and meeting space. For more information, please visit www.andrettikarting.com.

In addition to the indoor facility in Roswell, Ga., the company also owns and operates the Andretti Thrill Park in Melbourne, Fla. This outdoor park opened in 1999 and features five go-kart tracks, miniature golf, laser tag, rock wall, ropes course, family spinning coaster, batting cages, Andretti Challenge super-karts, paddle boats, kiddie rides and the largest arcade in the Space Coast. For more information, please visit www.andrettithrillpark.com.

Since 1999 the Andretti facilities have entertained more than 13 million guests.

About BRAVE Public Relations

BRAVE Public Relations is a full-service lifestyle public relations firm specializing in the entertainment and retail industries. BRAVE PR clients include The Fresh Market (176 stores nationally), Simon (21 malls in the Mid-Atlantic region), Taste of Atlanta, Room & Board, The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, Center for Puppetry Arts and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta. Connect with BRAVE Public Relations on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates.

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REVIEW - Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy

*Courtesy Teen Disney

Fun.

If I could pick one word that sums up Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, it would be FUN.

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy is a little over two hours long (with one intermission) and goes by fast!

I guess time flies when you are having fun, right? 

Get your food and souvenirs early, before the show begins.  Crowds were thick opening night, so I would suggest giving yourself enough time to stand in line to get inside your venue, grab some food (if eating on-site), and buying your souvenirs.  This gives you time to soak in the Disney magic and get prepared for the show.

Jessee Snow Cones courtesy of Teen Disney

The show opens up with our favorite mice, Mickey and Minnie, entering the ice rink in a red, convertible jalopy.  Unfortunately, the jalopy has a hard time running, and Mickey and Minnie need a little help from all their Disney friends.

*Courtesy of Teen Disney and Glenn Briggs

This is where we get to visit the many different realms of Disney's fantasy worlds.

There are four different Worlds of Fantasy:

• Cars
• The Little Mermaid
• Pixie Hollow
• Toy Story 3

The first three worlds take up the first half of the show, and Toy Story 3 is given the entire second half.

Personally, Cars is one of my family's favorite movies and collection objects, so for me this was my favorite part of the show.  I loved seeing life-size Lightning, Mater, Sally, Flo, and Ramone cars on the ice!  What's really a treat is that Sally, Flo, and Ramone are rarely (if ever) seen anywhere else (even on Disney property in Florida and California)!

*Courtesy Teen Disney and Glenn Briggs

*Courtesy Teen Disney

 Soon after the Cars characters depart the ice, we are treated to a rousing and abbreviated version of The Little Mermaid.  Ariel was splendid, as always, and Ursula always captivates the littlest Disney fans.  Was so much fun hearing everyone sing along to The Little Mermaid songs we all know and love:

(The video above is not from our performance, but it does give you an idea of the show and Ariel's performance.)

Next up - Pixie Hollow and Tinkerbell.  I will be shorter than usual here - I don't enjoy Pixie Hollow, and I don't enjoy Tinkerbell, so I was disappointed in this segment of the show.  There are so many classic Disney stories and characters to choose from, so why pick Tinkerbell?

I know, I know.  Tink is very popular with today's young Disney fans, and Disney has been more than happy to oblige them by marketing Disney and her fairies to the point of - well - overkill (in my opinion).

Again, I will say that I was very disappointed that Disney chose to give Pixie Hollow what appeared to be the longest segment of the first half.  I saw almost all the adults around me playing with their phones during this segment.  I think it's partly because the characters are new and not quite as charming or enduring to us or that we just don't know them as well as the older characters.  But, then again, I did take my 16-year old, who kept whispering to me, "This is so stupid!  Why would they put Pixie Hollow in the show?"

Next up, intermission and then the "meat" of the show - TOY STORY!

Of course, everyone loves Toy Story.  It is amazing to me that Toy Story now has three movies to it's credit (with another one rumored to be in the works) and each one is just as popular as the ones preceding it.

Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy proved that point.  People sang along, children stared wide-eyed with jaws dropped, and we all cheered (or jeered) at the appropriate parts.  The stories are tried and true, and we all know them by heart.

That's why we love the characters from Toy Story so much.  They each have their own personality and character, and we are endured to them.  To this day (and I've seen this three times so far), my favorite Disney on Ice Toy Story segment is Ken and Barbie.  I love the interaction between these two toys, I love the "Dream Weaver" bit, and I love Ken showing Barbie his wardrobe through the decades:

(Again, this clip was not from our show, but will give you an idea...)

*Courtesy of Teen Disney and Glenn Briggs

To end the night and to wind up Disney on Ice presents World of Fantasy, Disney treats us to a rousing Grand Finale of  "Move It Shake It" by most of the show characters and brings back our Fabulous Five - Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Pluto. 

It's always a lot of fun watching the Green Army Men, Mickey, and other Disney on Ice characters do the Running Man and the Sprinkler.  It gets the crowd smiling and clapping before heading home:

All in all, I would not have missed this show.  I am a self-proclaimed Disney addict and any time Disney comes to town, I am usually there to greet it.

This show is great for all ages - the littlest Disney fans, the adults (like myself), and I actually saw a lot of teens there on dates!  It's a fun, family entertainment show that everyone can enjoy (plus it's pretty amazing to see what these athletes can do on ice skates)!

Another thing -- If you're going, feel free to take your Mickey Ears (if you got 'em) and dress accordingly.  I saw a lot of people with Mickey Ears adorned and plenty of little girls in Princess dresses and tiaras.

When Disney comes to town, it's always special.

Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy is in Atlanta through Sunday, May 5th.  Tickets are available through the box office at the Arena at Gwinnett Center or via phone (1.800.745.3000).

You can discover more about Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at their website or on their facebook page.

*Special thanks to Feld Entertainment for providing an opportunity to promote and review this show.  In exchange for promotion and review, we were given tickets to preview the show while in Atlanta.  All opinions expressed are my own and do not reflect any organization I may be associated with.

Disney on Ice - Worlds of Fantasy - Welcome to Radiator Springs!

Disney characters and artwork, © Disney.  Disney/Pixar characters and artwork © Disney/Pixar.

Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy
Takes Families on a Whirlwind Tour of
Contemporary and Classic Disney Tales

Feld Entertainment’s action-packed ice spectacular, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, whisks audiences on a captivating adventure to four magical locations, including the auto-racing terrain of Cars and a visit to Andy’s bedroom for some fun with the stars of Toy Story 3.

This production delights audiences with a journey under the sea to Ariel’s world from The Little Mermaid and then into the mystical land of Pixie Hollow for a presentation of Tinker Bell. 

The on-ice excitement begins when an adventurous Mickey Mouse embarks on a journey with Minnie Mouse to uncover each world of fantasy, but the plan goes awry when their cherry red roadster unexpectedly breaks down.  Although Donald Duck and Goofy try, it takes the assistance of the coolest cars on the ice to get the pistons firing again.  Direct from Radiator Springs, Mater, Lightning McQueen, and Sally speed into action, zipping and zooming around the frozen highway in an effort to re-energize the roadster.

The life-sized Cars characters were developed by the innovative minds of the prop team led by Feld Entertainment Vice President of Scenic Elements Rick Papineau.  Each car took 2,000 man hours to build and is outfitted with custom animatronics including blinking eyes and hydraulic lifts that bounce to the beat of the music.  Mater and McQueen even come complete with moving mouths, enabling their dynamic personalities to shine through each time they speak.  “The cars are going to be a big surprise because no one will expect them to be so animated, so large or so realistic,” says Papineau.

As Mickey and Minnie’s “road trip” continues, Production Designer Jeremy Railton’s whimsical scenery transforms the arena into an environment that captures the essence of each unique world to follow.  Fluorescent coral and clam shell drums embody Ariel’s world in The Little Mermaid and audiences enter the colorful fantasy land of fairies for the Tinker Bell segment.

Did You Know - Interesting and Fun Facts

• It takes 12.5 hours to set up this production?
• It takes 3.5 - 4 hours to tear it down?
• Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy does 300 performances a year?
• It takes 13 trucks each with a 52-ft. trailer to haul the equipment?
• The average size of the ice-skating surface is 120' (L) x 70' W?
• Production management uses six (6) computers?

Want to Go?

Show times:

• Wednesday, May 1 -- 7:30PM
• Thursday, May 2 -- 7:30PM
• Friday, May 3 -- 10:30AM, 7:30PM
• Saturday, May 4, 11AM, 3PM, 7PM
• Sunday, May 5, 1PM, 5PM

Ticket prices:

• VIP Dining (ticket includes food) -- $95
• Rinkside -- $75
• VIP -- $50
• 4th -- $30
• 5th -- $25

Tickets are available at The Arena at Gwinnett Center Box Office or via phone (Ticketmaster, 800.745.3000).

*Special discount for our readers!  Use the code BLOGD29 and receive $5 off tickets for the Thursday 7:30PM, Saturday 11:30AM, and Sunday 5:00PM shows (internet and phone orders)!

 

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To find out more about Disney on Ice, please visit their website, facebook page, or YouTube channel.



Want more Disney fun?  Enjoy this special treat from Disney on Ice!  A maze game featuring some of your favorite characters!

    

Disney Heads Back to Atlanta and The Arena at Gwinnett Center!

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Disney characters and artwork, © Disney.  Disney/Pixar characters and artwork © Disney/Pixar.

Get ready for non-stop fun with four of your favorite contemporary and classic Disney tales when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy coming to Duluth, May 1- 5, 2013. 

This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3 as well as Walt Disney Pictures’ Tinker Bell and The Little Mermaid. 

Highlights of the show include:

• Experience the thrill of high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater, and the crew of Disney•Pixar's Cars take their high-octane personalities and amusing antics and race across the ice.
  
  
• Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and get a glimpse into Ariel’s world.
  
• Enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within and prepare for spring with an explosion of color.
  
  
• The toys of the hit Disney•Pixar film Toy Story 3 are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever that is sure to take audiences to the edge of their seats and beyond!

From wheels to waves, play time to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects, and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories. 

Show times:

• Wednesday, May 1 -- 7:30PM
• Thursday, May 2 -- 7:30PM
• Friday, May 3 -- 10:30AM, 7:30PM
• Saturday, May 4, 11AM, 3PM, 7PM
• Sunday, May 5, 1PM, 5PM

Ticket prices:

• VIP Dining (ticket includes food) -- $95
• Rinkside -- $75
• VIP -- $50
• 4th -- $30
• 5th -- $25

Tickets are available at The Arena at Gwinnett Center Box Office or via phone (Ticketmaster, 800.745.3000).

To find out more about Disney on Ice, please visit their website, facebook page, or YouTube channel.

*Stay tuned, we will have some very exciting news concerning Disney on Ice next month!

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In the meantime, enjoy this special treat from Disney on Ice!  A coloring page featuring some of your favorite characters!