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Day Out With Thomas is Coming to Cleveland May 2015!

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Disclosure:  All opinions are my own. This is not a paid post and giveaway tickets are supplied by Day Out With Thomas. In exchange for promotion, I will receive tickets to attend.

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UPDATE: Congrats to Karen Hartley! She was randomly selected to WIN a 4-pack of tickets for the Saturday, May 23 (3:30 pm) event. Karen, please check your email.

Thomas the Train fans, the ever lovable train is coming back to Cleveland in May and you won’t want to miss it!

Thomas the Tank Engine™, will be pulling into Peninsula, Ohio for Day Out With Thomas™ in just a few weeks.  Kids will be delighted to be able to see and even hear Thomas talk to his fans. Our family has attended this activity for the past two years and all of my boys love it; even my nine year old.

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During this fun-filled event, little engineers and their families have the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt®, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including arts & crafts, storytelling and more. The tour, now in its 20th year, will make stops in 42 U.S. cities and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2014.

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Day Out With Thomas Information:

WHEN:                        MAY 16th, 17th and 22nd-24th, 2015

WHERE:          Boston Mills – 7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

WHAT:           

·      A 30-minute (approximate) ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and hear Thomas greet his fans!

·      Meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway

·      A Thomas & Friends Imagination Station; featuring stamps, temporary tattoos, hands-on arts & crafts, train tables, and coloring sheets.

·      Storytelling, video viewing and live music

Day Out with Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/dowt  or www.cvsr.com.  Ticket prices are $18-22 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply). 

GIVEAWAY:

One lucky winner will win a family 4-pack of tickets to Day Out With Thomas™ in Peninsula, Ohio for Saturday, May 23 at 3:30 pm ONLY.(giveaway over) Winner’s tickets will not be mailed but can be picked up by will call. Please check your calendar to confirm that you can attend before entering.  There are many entries possible and you can enter every day.




The Newly Renovated Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point Debuts This Spring 2015!

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Have you heard? Cedar Point has completed it’s two-year transformation on the historic Hotel Breakers and I for one am downright giddy to check it out.  My family has stayed at Hotel Breakers for the past two years and while we loved historic feel of the hotel and the fabulous location, it did need a little sprucing up.

Hotel Breakers, Cedar Point’s premium hotel, is located along the mile-long Cedar Point Beach.  It is the closest property to the coasters and rides that we all love.  Seriously, you can walk right to the park.

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Along with a new exterior, the modernized hotel will have a new entrance portal, classic interior finishes, newly-furnished and remodeled rooms with LCD TV’s, new furniture, bedding and décor, and many other amenities and offerings. Additional enhancements include a new Starbucks and the Surf Lounge bar inside the famous rotunda, widened exterior green space with panoramic views of Lake Erie and an outdoor water play area with zero depth entry and splash features.

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“We want to provide a well-rounded and complete vacation experience for our guests, and the enhancements at the Hotel Breakers will help them have just that,” said Jason McClure. “It will have a fun and fresh feel, is steps away from the park and it’s a great place to start new family traditions.”

Other amenities include two pools and Jacuzzis, access to the Cedar Point Beach and Boardwalk, a gift shop, arcade, exercise room, three restaurants, Early Entry (access to some of the biggest rides and coasters before the park opens to the general public), discounted Cedar Point admission tickets, complimentary Wi-Fi and the comfort and convenience of staying right next to the rides and roller coasters of Cedar Point. Reservations for the 2015 season can be placed now online or by phone at (419) 627-2106.

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The charming waterfront hotel first opened its doors in 1905 as the “largest and greatest hotel on the Great Lakes.” Known for its breathtaking views and cool summer breezes, Hotel Breakers has been an important part of any complete Cedar Point experience. Notable guests over the years have included celebrities such as sharpshooter Annie Oakley, comedians Abbott and Costello, composer John Philip Sousa and six U.S. presidents, including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Located on a sandy peninsula along the shore of Lake Erie, Cedar Point has been named as one of the best amusement parks in the world by USA Today, TripAdvisor, The Travel Channel and more. Cedar Point’s amazing lineup of roller coasters has received top billing by CBS News, Time magazine, the Los Angeles Times and many more.




Review: Sesame Street Live Make A New Friend Cleveland 3/19 – 3/22! Tickets Still Available!

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Disclosure: I was provided tickets to the show to promote and share my review. Any opinions shared below are entirely my own.

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Sesame Street Live Make a New Friend is playing at Playhouse Square, State Theater now through March 19th. On Thursday, I took my boys who are 4, 7 and 9 and we are all LOVED the show! Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend is fun, upbeat, and makes for a fun family outing.

I and probably many of you, grew up watching and loving Sesame Street. It’s where I was introduced to the alphabet, counting and how to be a friend. I just love that I can share that love with my own children.  This is our third year seeing Sesame Street live and I find it so special seeing my kids smile, laugh and dance along with some of my “old friends”.

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During the show the Sesame Street friends Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and others welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Throughout the show my kids were smiling, laughing and dancing in their seats; yep, even my nine year old!

While we go every year (see picture below), this year’s show was hands down my favorite!  I loved the mix of contemporary songs set to kid-friendly words such as a spoof on Katy Perry’s Hot & Cold, Count’s version of a Bruno Mars song, and a funny version of Moves Like Jagger talking about pigeons and triangles!  Of course the chance to learn while still having fun will always get this mama’s approval!

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My favorite number was the towards the end when Chamki and dancers came out dressed in traditional Indian outfits and sang and danced to Indian music.  My oldest son’s eye got really big and he asked, “When can we go to India? That looks like FUN!”  I applaud Sesame Street to introducing this beautiful culture to my kiddos!

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This show keeps the little ones entertained from start to finish with about a 20 minute intermission in between two high energy packed sessions. If you are sitting down in the first section your kiddos may even have the opportunity to interact with the characters that come down into the crowd so grabbing an end seat may be best.

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While you are at the show, don’t forget to take LOTS of pictures! Since this is our third year attending, it was so fun to look back on previous years show and reflect.  Take pictures before the show, during the show and after!  Sesame Street Live Make A New Friend is the perfect outing with your kids and they’ll have memories to last a lifetime!

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Sesame Street Live Make a New Friend

Performance Schedule:

  • Thursday, March 19th – 7:00 pm
  • Friday, March 20th – 10:30 am & 7:00 pm
  • Saturday, March 21st – 10:30 am, 2:00 pm & 5:30 pm
  • Sunday, March 22nd – 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm

Ticket Information:

  • Ticket prices:  $10, $15, $25, $35 (Gold Circle) and $70 (Sunny Seats)
  • Opening Night: Thursday, March 19th at 7:00PM – all seats are $14 (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats)
  • Group Savings: Groups 10+ call 216-640-8601
  • Sunny Seats package includes a VIP Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends

Coupon Code:

Save $3 off each ticket for Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend” with code ERNIE.  Use this code at playhousesquare.com to receive the special offer.
(Offer excludes Gold Circle & Sunny Seats. Not valid on meet & greet upsell or opening night. Not valid on previously purchased tickets.  Cannot be combined with any other offer.)”




Healthy Kids Day at Quicken Loans Arena on 3/7/15

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Hey local readers, here’s something FUN to do with the family this weekend!  It’s FREE and open to everyone; you do not have to be a member of any YMCA to attend!

On Saturday, 3/7 from 3-5 PM, the whole family can enjoy Healthy Kids Day at Quicken Loans Arena!  You will need to register to attend to hop over and fill out the form.

Activities include:

  • Step2.com Play Village
  • Sumo Wrestling
  • Wellness Competition
  • Speed Pitch
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Dance
  • and much more

Vendors include: Camp Y-Noah, Cleveland Water, Lakeshore Learning, MetroHealth LifeFlight and Pediatric Safety Unit, Office of Emergency Management, Children’s Museum of Cleveland, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center – Rainbow Babies US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Cleveland Clinic, and Chefs from The Greenhouse Tavern.




Disney Junior Live On Tour Pirate and Princess Adventure – Cleveland, March 1st!

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Northeast Ohio readers, Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure is coming to Cleveland this Sunday, March 1st!  This fun show is perfect for the whole family! It will only be in town for one day but you’ll get to pick from three different show times.

Grab your tiaras and doubloons and join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. Mickey and Minnie are taking their seats too at this never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior’s hit series, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

Get swept up in the excitement as Sofia and her family prepare for a royal celebration that helps us all learn the true meaning of being a princess with a special appearance from Cinderella. Then it’s off to Never Land where Jake and his swashbuckling friends Izzy and Cubby, with a little help from Peter Pan, battle Captain Hook to unlock treasure hidden inside a mysterious volcano. It’s danger and dueling on the high seas as Jake discovers what it takes to be a true hero. Filled with new music, amazing effects, thrilling action and endless surprises, your whole family will sing, shout, and soar into the action when Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure Presented by YoKids sails into your hometown.

Disney Live Cleveland:
When: Sunday, March 1st
Where: The Q Arena
Time: 12:00, 3:00 and 6:00 pm
Price:  $20.00, $25.00, $30.00, $45.00 and $55.00. Plus a $3.00 facility fee per ticket.

Discount Code:
Save $5 on tickets using code FROZEN (valid on $25/$20 price level only)
– Click ‘special offers & promotions,’ type in FROZEN, choose your performance!
  – Additional fees may apply. 8 ticket limit.

Get there EARLY!
Special bonus! Starting ten minutes before every performance join loveable Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show! You can help Doc take care of one of her beloved toys with her own special brand of love and magic. FREE to all ticket holders.




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