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In front of the iconic Louvre Museum.

In front of the iconic Louvre Museum.

Our First 5 Days in Paris (Part 1): City Highlights & Top Tips!

August 9, 2019

This year we finally said “Oui!” to visiting Paris. This trip has been a dream of Julie’s for many years and we finally put a plan in place. Since this was our first time visiting France we spent a ton of time researching everything. It’s easy to accidentally overbook your day when there are so many things to see. We tried to figure out our top must dos in the City of Lights while also leaving in some room to relax and wander Parisian style. We came up with this itinerary and had an absolutely amazing time. For all the details read on for part 1 of 3 of our trip journal…

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In Travel, Things to Do Tags Paris, International Travel, Atelier des Lumieres, Les Caves du Louvre, Louvre Museum, Big Bus Tour, Arc de Triumph, Itinerary
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Completing the Disney "4 Parks in 1 Day Challenge".

Conquering Disney's "4 Parks in 1 Day" Challenge: Our Summer Survival Guide!

August 5, 2019

It is time for another Disney Friends Blog Hop! The theme for this month is “Summer”. We weren’t super sure what to write about as we had never actually been to Walt Disney World during the summer season (hard to believe right?). But that fact has recently changed. Since we moved to the Orlando area, it was a no brainer for us to become Disney Annual Pass (AP) holders. We decided to celebrate acquiring those little yellow cards by taking on a little bit of a crazy challenge: hitting all four parks in one day….in the middle of summer. Read on to hear about our long day and for a few of our tips for surviving the heat… (Also make sure to check below for a list of other fun Disney blogs in this hop to go check out!)

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In Parks, Things to Do, Planning Tags Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Park Hopper
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House of Blues Orlando

Seeing a Concert at House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs: Our Venue Review!

June 25, 2019

So in the middle of our crazy move we decided to add on one more activity that we couldn’t resist. Andrew noticed one of our favorite bands would be in Orlando the same weekend we would be moving to the area. The venue they were playing at? House of Blues in Disney Springs. We had always seen House of Blues at the West end of the shopping district, but neither of us had actually been over to check it out. This sounded like the perfect opportunity to see what this intimate venue was all about. Read on to hear about our fun night out…

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In Things to Do Tags OAR, Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, House of Blues, Concert
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The Cast of Finding Neverland

"Finding Neverland" Musical Review: Does This Broadway Hit Still Bring the Magic?

February 27, 2019

Last night we went out on a Tuesday to attend opening night of Finding Neverland, a hit Broadway musical now touring across the country. (A big thank you to the National Theatre in D.C. who graciously provided us with tickets to see the show!) The story is about playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired him to create Peter Pan. We didn’t quite know what to expect, but had heard it was award-winning and figured it would certainly have some magical moments, given the source material. Read on to hear a bit more about the show and for our thoughts….

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In Things to Do Tags Finding Neverland, Show
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We had a blast at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment

We had a blast at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment

A "Disney On Ice" Date Night Review: Why Adult Fans Should Go See the Show!

February 9, 2019

Earlier this week we were very excited to attend the opening night of “Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment” in our home town of Baltimore, MD. This wasn’t our first time at a Disney On Ice show but it had been quite awhile. We have found that most people who talk about these shows see them as total kid events and wouldn’t think to go. But we don’t find that is the case at all. Here is a review of our evening out and some reasons why we recommend Disney On Ice for adult fans…

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In Things to Do Tags Disney on Ice, Show, Disney at Home, Date Idea
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Throwback: Our Past Giveaway for "Finding Neverland" Musical in Washington, DC!

January 29, 2019

We love seeing a great theater show and try to get to one whenever we can. We were excited to hear about a brand new musical coming to DC next month: “Finding Neverland”. Learn more about this show based upon Peter Pan and enter now for a chance to win tickets!

ABOUT THE SHOW

Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes a monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission. Recommended for age 7 and up.

Playing Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, March 3 at The National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

You can purchase tickets HERE.

THE PRIZE

A pack of Four (4) tickets to see Finding Neverland. Tickets are valid for the Tuesday, February 26, 2019 show at The National Theater in Washington, DC

HOW TO ENTER

It is super easy to enter to win! Simply comment at the bottom of this post with your favorite musical! If you are the lucky winner you and 3 guests can attend this magical new hit!

THE RULES

Entry period ends Midnight EST on Tuesday February 12th. Winner will be selected at random from all entries. Winner will be notified by email and must respond within 24 hours or an alternate winner will be selected. Good luck everyone!

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who entered. And congrats to our winner Angelica Eng! Enjoy your tickets to the show!

DC fans: BOGO tickets for Finding Neverland at National Theater 2/26 with code PAN1

NEW COUPON CODE!

We just got word of a promotion opening night! Use coupon code PAN1 for buy one get one tickets! Valid for Tues 2/26 at 7:30 only. (Premium seats excluded).

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Will you get a free ride to see this pair and many more favorite friends?

Will you get a free ride to see this pair and many more favorite friends?
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Throwback: Our Past Giveaway for "Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment" in Baltimore!

January 23, 2019

Enter to win four free tickets to Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD! This show features characters from Cars, Toy Story 3, The Little Mermaid, and Frozen.

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In Things to Do Tags Disney on Ice, Show, Disney at Home, Maryland
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"Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment" (Baltimore & DC - Past Event!)

January 9, 2019

Most people have probably figured out by now that we are big fans of Disney branded entertainment. Whether a Disney movie, a Broadway play, or an in-park show we always find the performance quality to be top notch and all the creativity put into the show is super impressive. One show that most people assume is just for kids, we as adults actually love… Disney On Ice! This ice show comes to town a couple times of year and we think it is a great way to get a little dose of Disney magic when your next trip is a bit too far away. We make a date night out of it and grab dinner then catch the show to enjoy the ice dancing, music, and seeing favorite characters. Read on for upcoming show info and a coupon for tickets!..

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