Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     "Let it go, let it go." I'm sure the whole family will not let it go now that another magical show will happen this holiday season that will showcase two of the most loved characters of the recent Disney movie- Frozen. Are you ready to see princess Ana and Queen Elsa

     For kids and kids at heart, Christmas is never complete without the colorful, magical show that makes Christmas dreams and fantasies come to life—Disney on Ice. And this holiday season, the awe-inspiring Disney On Ice returns for another spectacular performance on ice.

Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     Now on its 33rd show worldwide, Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival will once again capture the hearts of the Filipino fans—both parents and their children—who will watch the show at the Big Dome.

     This year’s grand production will wow viewers as it features Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, and – for the first time – the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Frozen!

Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice Festival

     “We are taking a fresh new spin on how we’re presenting the Disney stories. We are weaving together the four worlds of royal sisters Anna and Elsa, Ariel, Belle and Rapunzel as they each embark on their own epic journey,” says producer Juliette Feld.

     Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival showcases a medley of splendid set elements, impressive light display and costume pieces, along with show-stopping performances by a cast of world-class skaters!

     “Everyone will be in awe as they watch Ariel slowly pulled upwards and then rapidly twirl above the ice. This is the first time that we’ve captured her transformation like this in a production. That’s what makes Magical Ice Festival different, we selected scenes we’ve never done before and then took our time on the details to make them truly special,” says director Patty Vincent.

     Sure to amaze and delight kids and young at heart, Disney On Ice will take you to an unforgettable magical journey as you get whisked away into the wintry world of Disney movie’s Frozen!

     “In our more than 30 years of producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like Frozen,” says producer Nicole Feld.

      “By pulling together moments from classic Disney stories to the newest feature film sensation Frozen and combining them with elements of comedy and music, we developed a truly unique way to re-tell each fairytale,” says producer Juliette Feld.

     Celebrate Christmas with your family and Disney favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy, together with Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, and sisters Anna and Elsa in the enchanting world of Disney on Ice presents Magical Ice Festival.

The show runs from December 25 to January 3. Tickets are now on sale. 

For more information, visit TicketNet website or call 911-5555

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     Hi dearies! Forty two days left before Christmas and I'm sure we are all excited, right? We already felt the Christmas vibes last Friday as SM City North EDSA launched their holiday theme this year. SM City North EDSA brings the Season of Magic together with Disney, one of the world's leading entertainment giants in a festive Christmas experience.

     That afternoon was truly magical. I've grown up watching Disney movies and cartoon shows that's why seeing this theme brings back happy childhood memories. To make the launch more festive and memorable for the kids and kids at heart, SM City North EDSA prepared a short programme for everyone. See highlights of the event and what's in store for you at SM City North EDSA this holiday season!

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     When you visit THE BLOCK, you will see the Disney Christmas Village at the Atrium. Enter a magical town with these well-loved characters that Disney is known for. SM City North EDSA recreated the home of classic Disney legends- Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, and Pluto! See overflowing and playful Christmas decors such as gift boxes, colorful Christmas Garlands and this amazing 24-ft high Christmas Tree :)

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch

     You can see the rest of the gang in the neighborhood boasting their Christmas themed facilities :)

Mickey's House
     Explore this charmingly quirky mouse house, stroll through Mickey's backyard and take your photos with his shiny car like what Kenzo did! I'm sure your kids will love riding the car :)

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Kenzo outside Mickey Mouse's house. He a;so enjoyed riding in this red shiny car!

Minnie's House
     Spot the heart-shaped sign and have your photos taken in front of the white picket fence! This rosy home is full of sweet surprises with Minnie wishing shoppers all the best!

Goofy's Diner
     Scamper around this hilarious house with a loony layout that could only have been built by Goofy himself. It's the goofiest place around.

Disney Gift Shop
     Find a collection of Disney souvenirs, collectibles, toys, apparel, and much more for the kids and kids-at-heart.

What you'll see at the CITY CENTER:

• Inside Out Holidays at the City Center 2nd floor- experience full range of emotions and have your photos taken with Joy, Sadness, and Anger.
• Toy Kindom Toy Shop at the City Center 2nd floor- support SM Bears of Joy. For only 200 pesos, buy one cute cuddly bear for you and one will be donated to the chosen charity.
• Here Comes Santa at the City Center 3rd floor- Santa will be granting wishes of wee ones in his big Santa Chair this November 14, 15 and December 5, 12, and 20.

Visit the SKYGARDEN

• The Good Dinosaur experience at the Skygarden. Watch this new Pixar Movie on November 25!
• Watch and witness a dazzling pyrotechnics display at the Skygarden this November 6, 29, December 23 and 30, 7 pm.
• Be mesmerized by the sensational and colorful moving performances all throughout the mall on December 13.

Enter ANNEX CYBERZONE

• It's a galactic Christmas at Annex Cyberzone 4th Floor.
• The Force Awakens this Christmas with Star Wars.
• Get up close and personal with your favorite galactic heroes.
• Witness the interactive Star Wars Display.
• View the limited edition Star Wars Toys and collector's item on display at the Annex 4th floor and Upper Ground Floor.

     During the event, a short program was witnessed by media and special guests. It's also SM North's 30th Birthday celebration. We were serenaded with Christmas carols by Philharmonic Orchestra. SM Little Stars winners also performed that day. These adorable kids sung some the Disney theme songs that we used to sing along. 

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
SM Little Stars

     The talented Mandaluyong Children's Choir was also there to sing Christmas carols. I've seen these kids perform before and I can say that their voices are perfect and gave me goosebumps that day. Morisette Amon was also there and her powerful voice brought the house down! Christmas is in the air, indeed!

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Mandaluyong Children's Choir with SM Executives

     To make the launch extra special, two of the most-loved Disney characters arrived fresh from Disney Studios- Mickey and Donald Duck were so game to take pictures with all the kids and guests.

SM City North EDSA's Season of Magic Launch
Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

     SM City North EDSA continues its promise to bring exciting and unique experiences to its patrons and this Christmas season will surely be another memorable one. Thank you so much SM City North EDSA for having us. We had a blast during the launch and surely we'll be back with the fambam to experience this season of magic at SM City North EDSA. To all my readers, I'm inviting you all go north and share the magic this holiday with family and friends :)

To know more about SM City North EDSA's Holiday Season activities and schedules:

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Good Times!~

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0

     Hello dearies! Who here loves playing console and online games? Are you a self- confessed gamer? I am!!! I'm obsessed with online games when I was in college and there are times that I miss playing my favorite games. Raise your hands if you're into gaming and loves Disney :) Have you heard of Disney Infinity? I can say this is one of the coolest video games created. 

     To give you a brief introduction of this video game, Disney Infinity is an action-adventure sandbox game that uses collectible figurines that are then synchronized with the game, unlocking Disney and Pixar characters plus additional characters in the 3.0 edition, that will interact and go on adventure. Last August Disney Interactive announced that the Star Wars™universe will join Disney, Disney•Pixar and Marvel in Disney Infinity 3.0– the latest installment of the best-selling “hybrid toy / video game” of 2014. More details about Disney Infinity 3.0 below :)

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack

     The Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack is already available in the market at a suggested retail price of PHP 2,999.00, and Disney Infinity 3.0 promises to deliver kids and families with a wider breadth of content and variety of gameplay than ever offered from Disney Infinity, including: 

• Three Star Wars Play Sets, oneset in the timeline of Episodes I-III, the second set during the original trilogy, Episodes IV-VI, and the third based on Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™
• Additional Play Sets offering distinct gameplay and environments, including a Disney•PixarPlay Set based on the upcoming film Inside Out,and a Marvel Play Set featuring Hulk buster Iron Man, Ultron, and other Marvel characters
• A fully enhanced Toy Box with two new multiplayer Toy Box Expansion Games, Toy Box Speedway (kart racing) and Toy Box Takeover (action-adventure) 
• More figures of fan-favourite characters from across The Walt Disney Company, like Mickey and Minnie, Sam Flynn and Quorra from Tron: Legacy, Mulan and Olaf, among many others

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 
Disney Infinity 1.0-3.0 characters/figurines
Spot your favorite character!

     “Disney Infinity is the only game where fans can play with Disney, Pixar, Marvel and StarWars characters together in one experience,” said James Pitaro, President, Disney Interactive. “We worked closely with Lucas film to deliver an authentic Star Wars game experience, featuring some of the most iconic stories and characters from the past, present and future.”

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 
Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker

     Each of the Star Wars Play Sets offers distinct experiences, with varied gameplay, environments and characters. The Star Wars™: Twilight of the Republic Play Set takes place in the height of the Jedi’s powers, where players will use the Force™ and Lightsabers™ in epic battles and master their combat skills alongside Ahsoka Tano, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda and Darth Maul. The Star Wars™: Rise Against the Empire Play Set will take players on galaxy-spanning missions with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca and Darth Vader, piloting X-wing fighters or the Millennium Falcon to fight stormtroopers, or exploring and partaking in land-based missions on planets like Tatooine, Hoth, and Endor. Additionally, fans will have the unique opportunity to play with all of the Star Wars characters in all of the Star Wars Play Sets.

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 

     “Star Wars is a cross-generational franchise, and Disney Infinity 3.0 creates an incredible opportunity for families and fans to relive their favourite Star Wars moments,” said John Blackburn, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Disney Infinity. “With the addition of Star Wars, Inside Out and new Disney and Marvel characters, Disney Infinity 3.0 will be the most ambitious and diverse offering yet and also the most accessible.”

     Disney Infinity 3.0 will also introduce an all-new, 3-D Toy Box Hub that will make it easier for players to choose from a wider selection of game play experiences —including platform, racing, and farming simulation games. Two new multiplayer Toy Box Expansion Games will bring action-adventure game play in Toy Box Takeover and kart racing in Toy Box Speedway, where kids and families can play with popular Disney, Disney•Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters together in a structured setting. 

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 

     Disney Infinity 3.0 is being developed by Avalanche Software in partnership with Ninja Theory, Sumo Digital, Studio Gobo and United Front Games, and will be available for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U™ system from Nintendo, PC and iOS and Android devices.

The Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack includes: 

• 1 Disney Infinity 3.0 video game software 
• 2 Star Wars figures: AhsokaTano and Anakin Skywalker 
• 1 Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Base 
• 1 Star Wars™: Twilight of the Republic Play Set piece 
 
• 1 Web Code card (unlocks content for PC/mobile) 
• SRP: PHP 2,999.00 
• Additional Disney Infinity 3.0 Play Sets, Toy Box Expansion Games and character figures are sold separately. 

Star Wars Universe Joins Disney Infinity 3.0 

Publisher: Disney Interactive 

Lead Developer: Avalanche Software 

Release Date: 1 September 2015 

Genre: Action/Adventure 

Platforms: PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U™, PC, iOS, Android

     All figures and Power Discs from the 1.0 and 2.0 editions of Disney Infinity will be compatible with Disney Infinity 3.0 in the enhanced Toy Box and, for the first time, Power Discs will be sold in labeled franchise-specific packs of four. Additional Disney, Disney•Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars figures and Play Sets will be announced in the coming months. How cool is that! You can play with all your Disney Infinity figurines and let them go on adventure, join forces or battle with one another. 

Do you have Disney Infinity Toy Box at home? Who's your favorite figurine/s? 

For additional information, please visit www.disney.com/Infinity and www.youtube.com/disneyinfinity

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Add them on Google +: +DisneyInfinity

Follow them on Twitter: @disneyinfinity 

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Good Times!~

Changing Perceptions on Children Wearing Glasses

    Does your child wear prescription glasses? This is an interesting article from one of the country's trusted brand when it comes to eyewear. Ideal Vision Center redesigns children’s eyeglasses to boost their self-confidence. Access to proper vision corrective treatments has been cited by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an important factor in alleviating visual impairment among children and adults. But some children—who have prescription glasses—often leave them at home due to fear of getting bullied in school. To know more about Ideal Visions' special catalog for children's eyewear, click CONTINUE READING and smile!

Changing Perceptions on Children Wearing Glasses