Jurassic World Live Tour Roars Into Orlando Friday, January 13

Holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket? Special occasion coming up? Here’s an idea: give the gift of a dino-mite experience! After all, experiences make the perfect gift because memories last a lifetime. And all dinosaur fans will enjoy seeing Jurassic World come to life in a live-action touring arena show. Return to Isla Nublar and save Jeanie, alongside Blue, the mighty T. rex and more when Jurassic World Live Tour roars into the Amway Center. The show for kids of all ages plays in Orlando January 13-16, 2023.

Here’s even more dino-rific news:
use code MOM232 to save 20% on select seats at JurassicWorldLiveTour.com.

Jurassic World Live Tour, an exhilarating and unpredictable live, family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic World to generations of fans returns to Amway Center from January 13 – 16. I’m honored to attend as a Feld Ambassador*.
With unrivaled arena production quality, Jurassic World comes to life against a backdrop of captivating scenery where dinosaurs from the iconic franchise, including fan-favorite
Velociraptor Blue and a Tyrannosaurus rex more than 40 feet in length, take center stage. The production features more than 24 film-accurate, life-sized dinosaurs, with scale, speed and ferocity, operated by animatronics and performers.

Though not a “real” Jurassic World animatronics dinosaur operator,
I was allowed to play one, if only for a few minutes.

Jurassic World’s unmistakable score combined with projection and practical scenery transforms the arena into the dense jungles of Isla Nublar, where real Gyrospheres roll through the valley and scientists work to unravel a corrupt plan and save anew dinosaur from a terrible fate. With pulse-pounding stunts and an original, authentic storyline, this show is guaranteed to make memories that will last another 65 million years.

Friday, January 13 7:30pm
Saturday, January 14 11:00am 3:00pm 7:00pm
Sunday, January 15 1:00pm 5:00pm
Monday, January 16 1:00pm
WHERE: Amway Center, 400 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801
TICKETS: Ticket prices start at $25*
Visit jurassicworldlivetour.com for more information on Orlando dates, PLUS schedule for Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville!

All seats are reserved; tickets available through http://www.ticketmaster.com or the venue
Box Office. *Ticket prices are subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may
apply.

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Twitter: @JWlivetour
Instagram: @jurassicworldlivetour

*Disclosure: I am a Feld Entertainment Blogger Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and other exclusive opportunities.

Monster Jam This Saturday in Orlando

Monster Jam roars into Camping World Stadium in Orlando this Saturday, January 19, 2019. The 2019 season of Monster Jam®, the unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable family-friendly motor sport, will bring a new level of high-flying, four-wheel excitement to the entire family with racing, two-wheel skills and freestyle competitions.

When I first started going to Monster Jam events as an invited Feld Ambassador*, I was initially curious. I’m not exactly the rough-and-tumble type. That said, I was certain my son and husband would like it, so I was happy to go and we had a great time!

Fast forward to today. Watching the excitement of the Monster Jam competition and hanging out for every minute of the Party in the Pits is a highlight of my year. It’s really a load of fun, and seeing the looks on kids (and adults!) faces is priceless.

First stop: Party in the Pits. No other sport has such a one-on-one “festival” before every competition. Fancy a photo with a fun character (like Curly the Cone from Dairy Queen pictured above!)? Check. Want your favorite driver’s autograph and a picture? Check. Want to watch motorcycles and their daredevil drivers put on a high-flying show? Check. Enjoy looking at cool products (like a row of the latest fully-loaded 2019 Fords!)? Check! Plus there there’s an opportunity for kids to buy a Lowes Build-a-Truck kit and hammer it up right there!

On Saturday, expect more than 12 trucks and drivers vying to be the Orlando champion, including:

Grave Digger driven by Adam Anderson; El Toro Loco driven by Scott Buetow; Great Clips Mohawk Warrior driven by Bryce Kenny; Brodozer driven by Colt Stephens; Max D and Monster Mutt Dalmatian driven by husband-wife competitive duo Neil Elliott and Candice Jolly; Earthshaker driven by Steven Thompson; Time Flys and Wildflower driven by father-daughter competitors Kelvin and Rosalee Ramer; Xtermigator driven by JR McNeal; Zombie Ice driven by Paul Strong; Saigon Shaker driven by Ryan Disharoon and more.

(Trucks/drivers subject to change without notice.)

WHEN: Saturday, January 19, 2019

Pit Party Early Access starting at 1:30p. The Pit Party runs from 2:30– 5:30p

WHERE: Camping World Stadium, 1610 W. Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805

TICKETS: Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family with seats starting at $15 each.

Discount Code

Receive 20% off select seats with code 20off. Not valid on VIP seating. Hurry for the best available seats! Code expires January 18, 2019.

Pit Party Early Access starts at $35 per person.

Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles per hour to produce jaw-dropping, live motor sports action seen around the world.

Want some fun family action? Bring your kiddos, your friends, and anyone else who enjoys heart-pounding excitement.

Infographic courtesy Feld Motor Sports

*We received complimentary tickets courtesy of Feld Motor Sports in exchange for an honest review.

Disney On Ice NEW Dates

Postponed due to the Hurricane, Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream is rescheduled for May 11–13, 2018 at the Amway Center in Orlando. Make unforgettable memories with Mickey, Minnie and all your Disney friends and save 20% off select seats with code SAVE20. (Not valid on premium VIP seating.) Hurry for the best available seats! Code expires May 10, 2018.

Photo credit: Feld Entertainment

Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse lead an expedition across raging seas and snow covered mountains. These extraordinary tales will be told with a pantheon of Disney favorites Celebrate what’s possible as five Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream! Meet Moana, Maui and Friends from Disney’s Moana in their first Disney on Ice tour, plus beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella and more, all telling extraordinary tales through music, dance, costuming and theatrics on ice!

Beautiful production numbers invite audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle shows what it means to be fearless. Along with her new friends in the enchanted castle, Belle is encouraged to step outside the ordinary and find joy in the bleakest situation. As she looks beyond the harsh exterior of the Beast to reach his gentle heart, fans learn there are teachable moments in everyday life.

Your favorite sing-along-able Disney music (not sure if that’s a word!) is half the fun of the show. You KNOW you know every single word, and to hear it performed amid the spectacle of the show is one of the key elements that brings smiles to faces of every age. Guests are welcomed into the Disney world to discover their inner hero through the story and song.

Performances:
Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 13 at 5 p.m.

Tickets:
Ticket Prices: Start at $18. Market pricing applies to all tickets. Rates can fluctuate based on factors that affect supply and demand. Lock in your price and location today! Visit DisneyOnIce.com for additional show information and to buy tickets.

To learn more about Disney On Ice, go to DisneyOnIce.com. Stay current on the latest developments through social media:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DisneyOnIce @DisneyOnIce #DisneyOnIce #DareToDream
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/DisneyOnIce @DisneyOnIce

*I am a Feld Entertainment Blogger Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and other exclusive opportunities.

Win Tickets to Disney On Ice Dare To Dream

Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream comes to the Amway Center for six performances September 8-10, 2017.

What isn’t there to love about the beauty, grace, high-energy and magic that is Disney on Ice?! This year, Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream, produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., that brings courage and adventure to audiences far and wide, including The City Beautiful, Orlando, this September. I will be there with my family as a Feld Ambassador*.

Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse lead an expedition across raging seas and snow covered mountains. These extraordinary tales will be told with a pantheon of Disney favorites including Moana, Maui and Friends from Disney’s Moana in their first Disney on Ice tour, plus beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella and more, all telling extraordinary tales through music, dance, costuming and theatrics on ice!

Beautiful production numbers invite audiences into the world of Beauty and the Beast, as Belle shows what it means to be fearless. Along with her new friends in the enchanted castle, Belle is encouraged to step outside the ordinary and find joy in the bleakest situation. As she looks beyond the harsh exterior of the Beast to reach his gentle heart, fans learn there are teachable moments in everyday life.

Your favorite sing-along-able Disney music (not sure if that’s a word!) is half the fun of the show. You KNOW you know every single word, and to hear it performed amid the spectacle of the show is one of the key elements that brings smiles to faces of every age. Guests are welcomed into the Disney world to discover their inner hero through the story and song.

Performances:
Friday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 9 at 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 9 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 9 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, September 10 at 5 p.m.

Tickets:
Ticket prices range from $18 – $100. Save 20% off select seats with code SAVE20. (Not valid on premium VIP seating. Hurry for the best available seats! Code expires September 7, 2017.) Visit DisneyOnIce.com for additional show information and to buy tickets.

Enter to Win 4 Tickets:
Want to win 4 tickets? Enter at Rafflecopter! (Click on image at left.)

One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets for either opening night, Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m., or Saturday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. Contest begins at midnight 8/5/2017 and ends at midnight 8/26/2017.

*I am a Feld Entertainment Blogger Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and other exclusive opportunities.

 

Monster Excitement at Monster Jam

Monster Jam® Trucks Will Be On Display Tomorrow, Thursday, January 19

Fans of Monster Jam can enjoy some of the show’s biggest stars, as they’re on display in and around Orlando. See the mammoth vehicles up close and take pictures with them, meet the drivers, and cheer them on personally before they roar into the Camping World Stadium on Saturday, January 21. And it’s all free to the public!

The trucks aren’t called “monster” for nothing. They’re approximately 12 feet tall and about 12 feet wide custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 35 feet in the air.

As a Feld Ambassador, I had the thrill of getting to see these behemoth vehicles last week in Tampa. This week it’s Orlando’s turn to rev up their metaphorical engines in anticipation.

THURSDAY, JAN. 19 – MONSTER TRUCKS ON DISPLAY in Central Florida

Monster Energy® – Driver: Coty Saucier – 1 to 5p – Wal-Mart #4588, 3101 Princeton Ave. Orlando, FL 32808

Coty Saucier in Monster Energy successfully pulled off his first backflip and went on to win his first stadium freestyle in Tampa!

Over Bored® – Driver: Jamey Garner – 1 to 5p – Circle K, 17503 West 50, Orlando, FL 34760

Wrecking Crew® – Driver: Mike Thompson – 1 to 5p – Circle K, 800 Buenaventura Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34743

Son Uva Digger® -Driver: Ryan Anderson – 1 to 5p – Tropical Ford, 9900 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837

Grave Digger® – Driver: Dennis Anderson* – 3 to 6p – America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, 303 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Bounty Hunter® – Driver: Todd Morey – 3 to 7p – Circle K, 700 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando, FL 32825

Xtermigator® – Driver: JR McNeal – 3 to 7p – Metro PCS, 1453 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809

Jester – Driver: Matt Pagliatulo – 11 a to 2p – Pirtex, 285 W. Central Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Enjoy the most adrenaline-charged motorsports experience for families on the planet Monster Jam with seats starting at $15.

Monster Jam will be performing at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Gates open at 5 PM, opening ceremonies are at 6:30 PM, and racing starts at 7 PM.

The Party in the Pits on Saturday, January 21, from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM gives fans the opportunity to get up close and personal to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. Pit Passes are available for $10.00 at the Amway Center Box office in advance, online at http://www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Same day event ticket and pit pass required for entry to pit party.

The Party in the Pits is one of our favorite parts of the entire experience. You never know who you’ll get to meet in person. I enjoyed listening to Madusa talk about the women of Monster Jam. She was such a class act expressing her gratitude for Dennis Anderson, Grave Digger, and all of the Feld Entertainment team who made it possible for all of the women who came before her and who will follow in her footsteps, er, tire tracks in the years to come.

*Due to Dennis Anderson being hospitalized, it is unknown whether or not his truck will be at its scheduled Orlando viewing destination. I know I for one send him every healing thought and wish.

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CIRCUS XTREME at the Amway Center, Jan 8–11

The Greatest Show On Earth returns to the Amway Center January 8–11, 2015 as Circus Xtreme! Ringmaster David Shipman guides audiences on a quest around the world with the help of hilarious adventure seekers, Alex and Irina Emelin.

THIS circus promises to be unlike any you’ve seen before. Feld, creators of Nuclear Cowboyz, have integrated freestyle BMX riders and their over-the-top jumps into the more traditional circus features like clowns, and extraordinarily talented animals and high-flying trapeze artists to create Circus Xtreme!

Mongolian riders begin the show by sending arrows flying across the arena sky. This all-female troupe displays their skills in one of the most unique acts this year, performing a series of tricks and maneuvers atop elegant two-hump camels.

Audience members will be on a first name basis with these, and other magnificent animals, including glorious horses, and prancing pachyderms.

Xpect the unexpected at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus Xtreme!

Where:

Amway Center, 400 West Church Street – Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801

Show Times:

Thursday, January 8 — 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 9 — 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 10 — 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
and 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 11— 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Offers:

Buy your tickets through Dec. 24 for 40% off tickets using promo code PRESENT. Offer valid only for Friday 7:30 p.m., and Saturday 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances. Not valid on Front Row and Premium seats. Not valid day of show. Excludes opening night performance on Thursday, January 8.

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Follow along on Twitter — @RinglingBros #BestGiftEver

Marvel Universe LIVE! Review

“Since the dawn of all time there have been those who are extraordinary. Some are called heroes, motivated by the desire to help the weak and so-called innocent…”

“Is there a place more loathsome than this?” spats Loki, who despises his brother Thor’s affinity for planet Earth.

In the world of comic books you suspend disbelief, by the very nature of the stories they tell. Good versus evil is magnified and morphed, and characters have exaggerated features, and enhanced worlds. Marvel Universe Live! is an arena spectacle that takes those tenants of good comic book reading into LIVE audience viewing, where suspended, and otherwise empowered, superheroes will amaze.

With Feld Entertainment (of world-renowned Ringling fame) behind the production, it’s no wonder there is so much spectacle and showmanship from motorsports and pyrotechnics, to high-flying circus-worthy aerial stunts in the show. Skateboards, martial arts, even a character engulfed in fire, are part of this Universe.

“It’s the first time that any production has so seamlessly integrated story with live action movie-style stunts,” says Juliette Feld, Executive vice president, Feld Entertainment.

J. Vaught, vice president of Feld’s ice and stage productions, created the gigantic movie backdrop screen that digitally transforms the scene from Tony Stark’s laboratory, to Loki’s base in the Himalayas, to the top of the Statue of Liberty using projection-mapping technology. This movie magic makes Iron Man’s suit “fly” onto his body and comic book pages jump to life (among other things!).

The story begins with the Cosmic Cube being destroyed by Thor’s hammer. The thought is that since it’s the deadliest weapon known, it should be kept out of the wrong hands, namely Thor’s evil brother Loki. Bad news, though, Loki figures out a way to harness the Cube’s energy by siphoning mutant energy, even if he doesn’t possess all the pieces. More bad news: Other bad guys also have fragments of the Cosmic Cube, and aren’t afraid to use them. In true comic book fashion, though, the superheroes must band together to foil their foes, strengthen their power, and save their comrades, and (spoiler alert) save the world.

Audience members will (forgive the pun) marvel at their favorite superheroes come to life, including Iron Man, Spider-Man and The Hulk, as well as those pesky villains Loki, Red Skull, Aldrich Killian and Green Goblin to name but a few. They’ll likewise be amazed to see Captain America and Black Widow duke it out motorcycle stunt-style with Red Skull, through ramps, flaming barrels, and at one point driving almost straight up a wall. (Remember Feld Entertainment also created the motorcycle stunt spectacular, Nuclear Cowboyz!) Hooray, in my humble opinion, that Avenger Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel is part of this universe, since it’s agreed that super heroines should get more top billing!

Purists may balk at the cross-franchise, hypothetical mixing of characters that cross the gamut of storylines and comic book pages, but Marvel Universe Live! doesn’t try to be a copy of what’s been done. The goal is to break the mold, and put aside preconceived notions for an arena-based show. Their talented stunt men and women, over-the-top production value, larger-than-life costuming, and just plain ol’ fun, deliver almost two hours of feasting for all the senses. Though the show is geared for the elementary to teen demographic, there’s enough humor, excitement, and wow to be had for all members of the family who come to witness Marvel Universe Live!

Note: Bring your purse (or your child’s piggy bank contents!) for the obligatory souvenir. Merchandise abounds, including Lectro Links wristbands that “help” Iron Man power his suit. (They can be purchased when buying tickets, or on site.) T-shirts, stuffed superheroes, die cast models, and more are available for purchase.

The tour will visit Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Duluth, GA to round out 2014. To discover more about Marvel Universe LIVE! and to buy tickets, go to http://www.marveluniverselive.com, or visit them on Facebook, Twitter @MarvelOnTour or @JulietteFeld , YouTube, Instagram, and Google+.

Disclosure: SeaWorldMommy.com was provided 4 tickets to Marvel Universe LIVE! in exchange for this honest review.

 

Marvel Universe LIVE! Coming to Amway Center in December

Marvel Universe LIVE! will bring the world of Marvel Super Heroes to life at the Amway Center Dec 5-7, 2014 in an action-packed arena event! Spider-Man, and The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more), plus some nasty villains, will delight audiences with cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles
and more.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Marvel Universe LIVE! showcases 25 Marvel icons together on one epic quest. The all-new story revolves around The Cosmic Cube. According to producers, “The Cosmic Cube is the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.”

Behind-the-scenes look at Marvel LIVE! at Amway Center.

Ticket prices are as follows*:
$40, $60 & $120. Price level depends on seating tier.

Deals and Offers:
25% off tickets with Discount Code: SAVE25   Valid on all price levels and all performances. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. No double discounts. Not valid day of show. Additional fees may apply.

Where: Amway Center, 400 West Church Street – Suite 200, Orlando, Florida 32801

Show Times:
Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

Buy tickets at amwaycenter.com, Chase Box Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. All dates, act(s) and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service, handling and facility fee charges.

To discover more about Marvel Universe LIVE!, go to http://www.marveluniverselive.com, or on Facebook, Twitter @MarvelOnTour or @JulietteFeld (show’s producer), YouTube, Instagram and Google+.

Disclosure: Our family will receive courtesy tickets to
Marvel Universe LIVE! in exchange for this post and my honest opinion.