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“Beauty and the Beast 3D” at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood

marciet — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:56:20 +0000

If you’re looking for old-time glamour on Hollywood Boulevard, you would be sorely disappointed. But one place where you can get a glimpse Hollywood’s glamourous past is definitely the El Capitan Theater, right across from the Kodak Theater, home of the Oscars. The El Capitan is an exclusive first run theatre for Walt Disney Pictures. It hosts live stage shows, world premieres, and other special events that have helped restore showmanship to Hollywood Boulevard.

“Beauty and the Beast” 3D along with Disney’s all-new animated short, “Tangled Ever After,” is currently playing at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood with a special live appearance by Belle before each show!

Storytime with Belle at the El Capitan Theater

Guests can also experience “Story Time with Belle,” and enjoy snacks and beverages with her as she reads to them in the Beast’s own library, magically transported to the lower lounge of the El Capitan Theatre! This event occurs at 8:30 am and 11:30 am (weekdays) before the 10:00am and 1:00pm showings of “Beauty and the Beast” 3D and 11:30 am Saturday and Sunday before the 1:00pm showing of “Beauty and the Beast” 3D. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Tickets for “Story Time with Belle” are $20.00 in addition to the cost of your movie tickets.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SUBURBANMAMA READERS:

Call 1(800) DISNEY6 and provide the code “Mommy” and General Admission tickets will be discounted to just $10 with the purchase of “Story Time with Belle.”

Details for Beauty and the Beast in 3D:

Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com , or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110. Showtimes subject to change.

12 Days of Holiday Fun: What are you doing New Year’s Eve?

marciet — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:19:44 +0000

Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt made the cutest couple in the movie “500 Days of Summer” — one of my faves. By now you must’ve seen this on a friend’s Facebook wall or some place, but I wanted to share it with you on this space as well. May you all have a Happy New Year! And remember, don’t drink and drive. Be safe. Live long and prosper. Be excellent. May the force be with you… etc.

12 Days of Holiday Fun: The True Meaning of Christmas

marciet — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:52:41 +0000

12 Days of Holiday Fun: Damon Claus for a Cause

marciet — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:28:08 +0000

Give the gift of water.

12 Days of Holiday Fun: Grandpas Shuffling

marciet — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:05:44 +0000

This video will surely bring a smile to your face.

12 Days of Holiday Fun: Breakfast with Santa

marciet — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 04:36:10 +0000

You could have someone come over your house dressed up as Santa and crash your homemade pancakes and bacon breakfast. Or… you could go to one of the coolest movie theaters here in Orange County — The Ultraluxe Cinemas at the Anaheim Garden Walk.

Here are some of the cool events they will be having for the holidays.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa1 on Saturday, Dec. 17th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a fun morning of holiday activities, games, prizes, music, face painting and a delicious breakfast from Bubba Gump. A free Kidtoons screening of OLIVIA Wintertime Cheer is included with each ticket purchase.

On December 19th at 5pm, join the Anaheim Ducks street team as they host the Anaheim Ducks Official Watch Party and Toy Drive at UltraLuxe! Catch the action on a movie screen as the Ducks take on the Dallas Stars. Admission is free. Fans who bring a new, unwrapped toy from 4:30 – 6:30 will m a free Ducks t-shirt, free large popcorn and chance to win a team autographed stick. Donated toys will be distributed with the Anaheim Fire Department’s 19th Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots. For more information visit www.AnaheimDucks.com/WatchParties

And if you are military family, you get free Admission on Christmas Eve Saturday, Dec. 24th. All members of the military and their family members will be admitted free to UltraLuxe Cinemas beginning at 6 p.m. According to Ultraluxe “We are grateful for this opportunity to give thanks to servicemen and women for all they do with a free movie. Free admission will be provided to those with valid military ID, and valid dependent ID (for family members).”

For more information about Ultrastar Cinema special events near you, visit www.ultrastarmovies.com

12 Days of Holiday Fun: Get Animated!

marciet — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:59:19 +0000

You could go Elf Yourself!

OR make something like this…

Make a short video or an animated card with your own pictures and videos on Animoto.com

12 Days of Holiday Fun- Say Hello to a Snoopy Giveaway

marciet — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:47:26 +0000

Just last week, my family had a totally Snoopy-Christmas at Knotts Berry Farm. We had a delicious chicken dinner at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner restaurant and spent the day riding rides and viewing all the Holiday specials going on at Knott’s Merry Farm in Buena Park. The thing I like best about going to Knott’s is that it reminds me of a simpler time. It’s so retro-cool.

And speaking of retro… here’s a little Snoopy’s Christmas a.k.a. Snoopy vs. The Red Baron by the Royal Guardsmen to kick off our 12 Days of Holiday Fun!

But WAIT, there’s MORE. The good people behind the Peanuts gang have provided us with a lovely giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a PEANUTS package, featuring clockwise from center: an interactive Snoopy and Woodstock plush from Gemmy; Warner Home Video’s all new DVD,“Snow Days;” activity books from Dalmation Press; Charlie Brown’s pathetic Christmas tree available exclusively at Urban Outfitters; and Hallmark’s recordable storybook version of A Charlie Brown Christmas and commemorative ornament

How to enter the contest: Complete the phrase…. “The best Christmas present I ever got was.…” Leave a comment here by Thursday and a random “commenter” will be chosen as the winner. For an extra entry, you can post on your answer on facebook.com/suburbanmamas

Last year, we had a Charlie Brown Christmas giveaway too.

One LAST thing, there’ll be a Twitter party today, Tuesday, December 13th, 1pm PST just follow the hashtag #CharlieBrownChristmas.

Wordless Wednesday: Skywatch, November 2011

marciet — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:55:06 +0000

Small Business Saturday – shop local

marciet — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:54:09 +0000

Skip the big box retailers and chain eateries, support local businesses and help your local community and economy grow. Today is Small Business Saturday a day dedicated to supporting small businesses during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. According to an article in the American Express (which sponsors the initiative) Open Forum website, “(Small Business Saturday) is a great way to support local businesses. One study shows $45 of every $100 spent at small, local businesses stays in the local economy. National chains only keep local $13 of every $100 spent.”