REVIEW: #DisneyOnIce #TreasureTrove at the Palace of Auburn Hills - Cute, Classic Disney!

Disclosure: Feld Entertainment provided media review tickets for me and my son to attend the opening night performance of Disney on Ice Treasure Trove ...

Disney on Ice Treasure Trove is Classic Disney Fun!!!

Thursday night, my son and I had the pleasure of attending the opening night performance of Disney on Ice Treasure Trove at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Most Disney On Ice shows start with mini performances of Disney stories in the first half and then a lengthy performance of one Disney story for the entire second half of the show. "Treasure Trove" does this in reverse with longer story performances in the first half and then a lot of short Disney stories after intermission.

We enjoyed a long performance of Peter Pan in between short performances of Disney classics like The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel (Tangled), Toy Story, Addadin, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, and The Princess and the Frog.

Treasure Trove has a little something for everyone so this is a Disney on Ice show that everyone in the family can enjoy.

One last scene from last night's #disneyonice #treasuretrove show at the Palace of Auburn Hills - who does not like #thelionking ??? 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #freeismylife #Detroit #michigan. #kids #Disney #skating #spon #videooftheday

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Metro Detroit Show Times Schedule:

Oct 15, 2015 - 07:30PM
Oct 16, 2015 - 11:00AM , 07:30PM
Oct 17, 2015 - 11:30AM , 03:30PM , 07:30PM
Oct 18, 2015 - 12:00PM , 04:00PM

Price Level Price

Rinkside seating $57.00
VIP seating $47.00
Club level seating $25.00
Upper level seating $20.00

Parking is $15 per car.

Last night's #dineyonice #treasuretrove show at the Palace of Auburn Hills was so darn cute - like this scene from Alice in Wonderland. I love when they do the line skate 😀😀😀 -#freeismylife #Detroit #michigan #kids#Disney #skating #aliceinwonderland #videooftheday #spon

A video posted by Jackie @ freeismylife (@freeismylife) on Oct 16, 2015 at 6:59pm PDT

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Presale Password for Disney On Ice Frozen, Palace of Auburn Hills 3/12-15 - Presale ends 10/24 10am

Disney On Ice presents Frozen
March 12-15, 2015
The Palace of Auburn Hills

Disney On Ice presents Frozen is the much anticipated, family experience that transports the entire family to the fantastical winter wonderland of Arendelle. Thrill to astonishing skating, amazing special effects, and sing along to the inspiring songs from the heartwarming Academy Award©-winning tale. Join royal sisters Elsa and Anna, the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and mystical Trolls for a breathtaking, epic journey that proves true love is the most magical power of all.

PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/65562/1976977 to order your tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Use  Promo code: DOI34A

(the letter ‘I’, not the number ‘1’)

Code is valid today through Friday, October 24, 2014  at 9:59am. Public on sale starts at 10am on Friday, October 24th.

Hosted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse with special guest appearances by some of your most beloved Disney Princesses and favorites like Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story, Finding Nemo and Disney’s The Lion King.

Also, check out my post on How to Save Money on Event Tickets using Presale Codes.


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ENTERTAINMENT: Disney on Ice Princesses & Heroes opens to cheering Metro Detroit fans

I received complementary opening night tickets from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Crowds cheered Mickey and Minnie like rock stars... 

Little girls from the audience loved Minnie Mouse...

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen get down New Orleans Style..

Princess Rapunzel and Flynn skate, minus the fry pan :)

Olaf, Elsa, Anna and the entire Disney crew were treated like Rock Stars on opening night of Disney on Ice...

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night for Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The entire evening was a Disney fest featuring Disney Princesses and their Heroes in ice dancing scenes from all our beloved Disney movies.

The show opened to cheering crowds as Mickey and Minnie took to the ice to tell us about their favorite Disney Princesses and Heroes. And each mention of a Princess and a Hero sparks a scene from their movie to appear. The show features the stories of ten of our favorite Disney Princesses.

Princess Jasmine with Aladdin open the show meeting in the marketplace and finding a whole new world..

We all know the story of Snow White and Prince Florian along with the adorable 7 Dwarfs who "Hi Ho Hi Ho" there way into everyone's heart. And Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) and Prince are always crowd favorites.

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#Detroit is loving "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid at #Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes #freeismylife #DisneyOnIceInsider #deardetroit #kids #family

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The story of Ariel (The Little Mermaid) and Prince Eric is all the better when the song "Under the Sea" is song by the entire crowd as you can tell by my Instagram video above...

Princess Rapunzel and Flynn Rider along with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen had all the kids jumping out of their seats to dance along with the couples. And who does not love Belle (Beauty) and Princess Adam (the Beast).

Princesses Elsa and Anna wave to their Frozen fans during the show...

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The rock star of the #Detroit performance of #Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes had to be Friozen's Olaf, who came out to a screening crowd #DisneyOnIceInsider #freeismylife #kids #family #video

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Everyone in #Detroit was singing Frozen's Let it Go as Elsa glided across the ice at #Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes #DisneyOnIceInsider #freeismylife #kids #family

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And Princesses Anna and Else, although with Olaf, were the hits of the show as audiences sang 'Let it Go" and "Do you want to build a Snowman?" at the top of the voices as the entire Frozen story was set to ice.

The show ended with one of the most famous of all the Disney princess stories - Cinderella and Prince Charming - a true classic!!!

The remaining show times for Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes at the Palace of Auburn Hills are:

- Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 18 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at $60 Rinkside, $50 VIP, $28 and $23 reserved are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may be also charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 800.745.3000.

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GIVEAWAY: WIN 4 Tickets "Disney On Ice Princesses & Heroes" at Palace of Auburn Hills - ENDS 10/8 (CLOSED)

I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

DISNEY ON ICE: PRINCESSES & HEROES
OCT 16 - 19 , 2014
THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS

Every October, I look forward to a special event - the newest Disney on Ice show at the Palace of Auburn Hills.  Each year, I am amazed at how beloved Disney tales unfold right before my eyes highlighted with great ice skating.  And this year, the magic continues with "Disney on Ice Princesses & Heroes."

Believing is just the beginning in this mesmerizing show where dreamers will witness the magic of eight Disney Princesses; Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora and Snow White make their wishes come true in this collection of celebrated tales wonderfully told through artistic skating and acrobatics.

My photos from Disney on ice Princess Classics at the Palace of Auburn Hills in 2010

Audiences will be transported to a world where imaginations soar and anything can happen if they just believe. The Disney Princesses embark on the adventure of a lifetime thanks to the help of Tinker Bell’s magical pixie. Royal sisters,

Entering a world of wonder where heroes and hearts prevail, guests then get to see other favorite Disney Princesses such as Jasmine, who discovers a whole new world with Aladdin after meeting her unlikely hero in the marketplace. Prince Philip defeats the evil fire-breathing dragon Maleficent in a race to save his true love Aurora. Prince Eric breaks Ursula’s spell so that Ariel can remain part of his world. Rapunzel, Tiana, Cinderella, Belle and Snow White also find happiness in this beautifully imagined ice show.

And Anna and Elsa along with Olaf and rugged mountain-man Kristoff will travel through a fantastical winter wonderland to discover true love conquers all in Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, for nine performances at The Palace of Auburn Hills from October 16-19, 2014.

Show times for Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes:

 -Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 17 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, October 18 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 19 at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Tickets at $60 Rinkside, $50 VIP, $28 and $23 reserved are on sale now at Palacenet.com, The Palace and DTE Energy Music Theatre Ticket Stores and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may be also charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 800.745.3000.

DEAL ALERT!!! 

All tickets for the opening night performance on Thursday, October 16, 2014 are only $18 reserved, except for Rinkside and VIP seating.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes features an incredible display of special effects, stunning set design and breathtaking choreography on the ice.

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GIVEAWAY
One FREEISMYLIFE reader will win four (4) Tickets to see Disney on Ice Princesses & Heroes at the Palace of Auburn Hills for the opening night performance on Thursday, October 16th at 7:30pm - HOLLA to the FREE !!!

YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS IN ORDER TO WIN THESE TICKETS. TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR THE WINNER.

TO ENTER

- Fill out the information in the form below.

- One entry per person please. Duplicate entries will be removed.

- USA addresses only.

- The contest ends on Wednesday, October 8th, 2013 at 11:59am EST.

- The winner will be selected by random number generation.

- Tickets will be held at the Palace of Auburn Hills Box Office for the Winner of this Giveaway. No tickets will be mailed.

(7) EXTRA GIVEAWAY ENTRIES

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Instagram.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Facebook.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following Disney on Ice on Facebook.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following FREEISMYLIFE on Twitter.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for following Disney on Ice on Twitter.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for answering the Disney On Ice Question at this link.

- You can get 1 extra giveaway entry for tweeting the following message on Twitter " I entered the Disney On Ice Princesses Heroes Ticket GIVEAWAY on @freeismylife http://ow.ly/CdwiP "

Random.org has spoken!!! Out of 224 entries, Random.org has picked #68. Congratulations to the winner of the 4 Tickets to see Disney on Ice Princesses & Heroes at Palace of Auburn Hills - Lori K. of Clinton Township, MI!!!

Enjoy!

EMPLOYMENT: Walt Disney World® College Program and Full Time Performer Auditions 10/7 in Canton

Get ready for Disney Auditions at Central City Dance...

Disney is coming to Central City Dance & Fitness Center in Canton, MI on the lookout for college students and character performers on October 7th, 2014.

Disney College Program Auditions:

Disney Creative Entertainment is seeking energetic college performers for their Walt Disney World® College Program.

Male and Female performers are needed as world famous Disney Character performers for
“meets and greets” across Disney World Resort with the possible opportunity to perform in Disney parades and events as Disney Character Look-alikes.

Full Time Performer Auditions:

Disney is also seeking performers for FULL TIME Character Performer roles for shows and
parades across Walt Disney World Resort such as, Festival of the Lion King, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, and many more!

If you have improvisational skills, Disney is also looking for FULL TIME female Disney Princess Look-alikes to perform with poise and grace.


Auditions will be held on Tuesday, October 7th at 11:30 a.m. at Central City Dance & Fitness Center, 6700 N. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI.

Auditions start promptly at 11:30 a.m. with sign- in required from 11:00-11:30 a.m. Please do not arrive any earlier than 10 a.m.

All performers will learn a simple movement/dance routine. Following this routine, there will be an initial cut. Selected performers will then learn additional dance routines, as well as animation exercises.

Wear comfortable clothing, allowing a full range of movement. Dresses, skirts, tight jeans, flip-flops, or high heel shoes are not recommended.

The audition process can last anywhere from 1 - 6 hours. Be sure to bring bottled water and a snack.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be authorized to work in the United States.
• College Program applicants must currently be enrolled in college/university taking at least
one class at time of application and audition.
• Full Time applicants must be willing to relocate to the Orlando area, and be available for at least one year of full time work.
• Audition scores are only valid for six months. You must be able to begin work within the next six months in order to attend this audition.
• Advanced registration is not required.

For more information, visit centralcitydance.com and click on the Disney auditions icon.


Good Luck!


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MOVIE REVIEW: Disney's Maleficent in 3D + FREE Behind the Scenes Movie iBook #EvilIsComplicated

Disclosure: My son and I received a media invitation to attend an advance screening of Disney's Maleficent

Evil is complicated... and pretty humorous

On Wednesday, my son and I had the pleasure of going to the AMC 20 in Livonia, mI for an advance screening of Disney's new movie Maleficent, staring Angelina Jolie. The entire audience was treated to pairs of horns to get us in a nice evil mood and my son could not wait to put on his pair.

I really did not know what to expect from this movie. Would it be scary? Would be violent? After all Angelina Jolie plays some pretty kick-butt, take-no-prisoner roles.

What I found was a beautiful to watch 3D fairy tale full of complicated drama,  shocking betrayal, fierce revenge, unexpected humor, and touching redemption. It was a totally modern spin on everything that you think about fairy tale love.

The story opens with a child-aged Maleficent who is a beautiful, happy and very caring fairy in a land that is so magical that I could not believe everything that I was seeing in my 3D glasses. Maleficent even as a child has powers that are off the charts, but she uses them for good and to help her people.  Her land borders a kingdom of humans who know better than to attempt to cross over into Maleficent's mysterious land.

But one day a boy does cross over and he and Maleficent form a friendship that lasts for many years. Until a betrayal happens that changes friends into mortal enemies and causes everything to change for the worst in both the human kingdom and the fairy kingdom.

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A bitter and wronged Maleficent is not someone that you want to meet in a dark alley. And Angelina Jolie played the role brilliantly. She is not only scary good, but also scary funny, At times the entire audience just burst into laughter at some of her one liners. The way she played the role reminded me of the way Julia Roberts played the evil queen in the movie Mirror, Mirror.  But Angelina Jolie played this role so much better since Maleficent is neither pure evil nor pure good - she is very complicated and she takes all of us on a journey through happiness, love, pain, anger, revenge, and redemption.

Image courtesy of Disney

There is plenty of action in this movie with war battles and fight scenes that include fantasy warrior creatures and a fire breathing dragon. The 3D in the movie is well worth the money in my opinion since it makes the land of the fairies that much more magical. My son and I loved the entire movie. And I personally would love to see it again.

Maleficent opens in theaters today, Friday, May 30, 2014.  It runs 1 hour and 37 minutes and is rated PG for sequences of fantasy action and violence, including frightening images.

FREEBIE ALERT!!!

Disney has just released Maleficent: The Official Multi-Touch Book, a FREE iBook for iPad and Mac based on Disney’s new film Maleficent, The book explores both the legacy of Disney’s classic animated film, “Sleeping Beauty”—which first introduced the iconic villainess Maleficent—and the making of the all-new live-action film, Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie.

Features of the book include an interactive timeline of the origins of the timeless “Sleeping Beauty” tale, with rare content from the Disney archives; rich and explorable environments, filled with fantastic creatures from the world of Maleficent—waiting to be discovered at your fingertips; interviews with Angelina Jolie and the cast and crew responsible for bringing the reimagined story to the big screen; an afterword by director Robert Stromberg, two-time Academy Award–winner for production design on Alice in Wonderland and Avatar; exclusive behind-the-scenes photo galleries and video featurettes; never-before-seen concept art, storyboards and sketches from pre-production; fun facts from the set; and profiles of the characters from the film—all created by Apple’s digital book creation app, iBooks Author.

Maleficent The Officical Multi-Touch Book is available for FREE, exclusively on iBooks by clicking here

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Disney Store at Somerset Collection celebrates Grand Opening on 5/31 with FREE Gifts to 1st 500

Don't miss the grand opening of the newly-designed Disney store at Somerset Collection in Troy...

Somerset Collection is one of several newly-designed Disney Stores to open across North America in 2014, offering interactive and magical experiences for Disney fans of all ages. The first 500 Guests to attend the opening celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2014 will receive a FREE GIFT and an opportunity to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in the Grand Court from noon to 4 p.m.

The Disney Store at Somerset Collection will create “Magical Moments for Guests of all ages” through storytelling neighborhoods featuring a Disney Princess Castle, magical trees, and the Disney Store Theater featuring the latest Disney entertainment, as well as a custom skyline with iconic Disney storytelling scenes and local landmarks.

GRAND OPENING – Saturday, May 31, 2014

10 a.m.

Disney Store Opening Ceremony where one lucky child will be invited to “Unlock Imagination.” The first 500 guests will receive a free gift (while supplies last)

Noon – 4 p.m. 

Meet and Greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in the Grand Court. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras. (Characters alternate every 30 minutes. Character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice)

Disney Store at Somerset Collection
2800 West Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084


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REVIEW: Disney on Ice is a Celebration of Cultures and Fun for All Ages!

Celebrations abound with Disney Ice Show….

Last Thursday night, my son and I went to see "Disney on Ice Let's Celebrate!" at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Our tickets were given to us courtesy of Feld Entertainment.

The show is narrated by Mickey and Minnie Mouse who introduce Disney characters old and new as they celebrate holidays and travel.

Everyone loved Mickey as Fantasia with the dancing, skating broomsticks - that brought home a lot of childhood memories. My son loved the dance of the Disney villains with Captain Hook from Peter Pan, Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians, and Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas - it was an evilly cool celebration of Halloween with giant cobwebs, cemeteries and all.

The little girls in the audience loved all the Disney Princesses and their Princes helping Minnie to understand true love in time for Valentine's day - my son though was not loving all the Princesses and Princes gazing into each others eyes and was very happy when that part of the show was over :)

Mickey and Minnie even take a tropical vacation where they find Lilo and Stitch of course and other island wonders. I loved Mickey and Minnie on their Asian vacation - it was beautiful, especially Minnie in full kimono. Mickey and Minnie even bring their vacation celebration to New Orleans with all the characters from "The Princess and the Frog."

While the show is the same touring show from the 2010 Disney On Ice season, I loved seeing the Let's Celebrate show again with it's upbeat music, great skating, and Disney characters galore.


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REVIEW: Find the Magic at "Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic" at the Palace of Auburn Hills

photo credit: Jackie @ freeismylife

"Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic" delights in Metro Detroit

Special thanks to Feld Entertainment for supplying complementary media tickets to facilitate this review...

On Thursday night, my son and I joined hundreds of other Metro Detroiters to enjoy "Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic" at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

This spectacular ice show highlighted special moments from our favorite Disney movies including The Lion King, Pinocchio, The Incredibles, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Finding Nemo and more.

The classic Disney Princesses and their loves along with Minnie and Micky also took to the ice to do a special dance that was a perfect lead in for Sweetest Day weekend. But the newest Disney Princesses - Rapunzel, Tiana, and Merida - they are unfortunately not part of this show.

Photo Credit: Jackie @ freeismylife

There was a little something for everyone during the show and kids of all ages were laughing, singing, dancing and enjoying Disney at its best.  There was even a moment in the show that reminded me of the nightly light parade at Disney World.

The show closes out in Metro Detroit on Sunday, October 20th so get your tickets before you miss out. And if you want to enjoy a little taste of the magic from "Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic", check out my video below of the show's finale...

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