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Love Never Dies on Broadway
Love Never Dies on Broadway
Hi Love Bug,
Who doesn’t love Phantom of the Opera?! It’s one of the longest running shows on Broadway. Did you know that you don’t have to say goodbye to your favorite masked man? That’s right! Love Never Dies is the sequel to Phantom of the Opera, and lucky for you, it’s on tour now! Here are five reasons you should be running to the box office to see this amazing show!
5. The Inclusion
I…
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Sound of Music on Broadway
Sound of Music on Broadway
Hey There Love Bug,
A few months ago I had the pleasure of seeing one of my favorite films of all time come to life on the Broadway stage. The Sound of Music is a classic tale and one that has been shared through many generations. The North American tourof this beloved musical is well underway, and if you’re pondering whether or not to snag tickets, I’m here to tell you to stop wondering and…
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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2017
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2017
Hey There Love Bug,
We are well into October, my favorite month of the year, and what better way to celebrate Fall and Halloween than with a visit to my favorite event at Epcot, the Food and Wine Festival! With over 30 booths to sample from, where else can you enjoy cuisine from over the globe?! From August 31st through November 13th, the longest running festival ever, guests will be able to…
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Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017 Tips, Tricks, and Must Do's!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2017 Tips, Tricks, and Must Do’s!
Happy Fall Love Bugs,
Ok, ok…..Fall may not be here just yet, but it is definitely around the corner, along with my favorite Walt Disney World event, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party which begins this week! The Sanderson Sisters are back for their third year in a row, which makes me so happy because who doesn’t love Hocus Pocus, right?!
If you’ve never attended this hard ticket event, this…
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Bandstand on Broadway
Hey There Love Bug,
Last month I had the privilege of being able to check out Bandstand on Broadwayin the heart of NYC. I have had my eye on this show for a while because I am such a fan of the 1940s era, and not to mention, our amazing veterans to whom this show is dedicated to. Unfortunately, Bandstand is performing its last show on September 17th, so this is the chance for you to check it…
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Finding Neverland on Broadway
Finding Neverland on Broadway
Hey There Love Bug!
Last week I had the privilege of checking out Finding Neverland on their North American Tour. To say that this show was beautiful, is a total understatement! I was truly blown away at this production of how the classic tale of Peter Pan all began. Here are the top 5 reasons why you’ll love Finding Neverland!
5. The Era
I’m a sucker for all things vintage. Finding…
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Matilda on Broadway
Hey There Love Bug,
Earlier this month I was fortunate enough to be able to check out one of my favorite childhood films come to life on the stage. Matilda the Musicalbrought back so many memories of the 90s when I wore my big slouch socks, rocked my *NSYNC shirt, and watched Full House and Saved by the Bell until I remembered every single line from every single episode (sigh…those were the…
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The Color Run 5K 2017
The Color Run 5K 2017
Hey There Love Bug!
The Color Run finally made it’s way to sunny Ft. Lauderdale, and I have to say, I was sooo stoked to be part of all the fun again this year! They don’t call it the happiest 5K for nothin’!
The Color Run is a 5K tour that travels all around the US providing the happiest and most fun 5K you will ever run! It promotes and celebrates happiness, healthiness, and individuality.…
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Happy Spring Love Bugs!
I was so incredibly blessed to have been able to check out The Tonight Show’s new ride, Race Through New York featuring my all time favorite man, Jimmy Fallon at Universal Orlando after attending a taping of The Tonight Show. Those that know me well know how obsessed I am with the Tonight Show and nothing could take the smile off my face throughout my entire experience at this amazing new attraction! My sister and I packed up our luggage and drove up early to be part of this special celebration, and I have to say, being around other Fal-pal’s made me sooooo happy. The hype was truly surreal and I had the best weekend ever!
Ew! Race to New York is finally open!
After the taping of The Tonight Show, we headed over to Race Through New York to check out the ride. Here are five reasons you’ll love Universal Orlando’s newest attraction, Race Through New York starring Jimmy Fallon!
5. The Virtual Queue
Did you know that Race Through New York is the first ride on the Universal Orlando property that doesn’t require you to stand in long boring lines? Simply link your park ticket to your Universal Orlando app and select your ride time! This new virtual queue allows guests to roam the park at their leisure and return to the ride when it is time to check it out, leaving the wait time to minimal or no wait! When you arrive to the first floor, you’ll be given a colored plastic card (like the one pictured in the photo above). You’ll hold on to this until the lights on the first floor turn the color of the card in your hand. Once the lights change color, you’ll head upstairs and lounge around until the lights there change to match the color of your card. Once that happens, you turn your card in, watch the pre-ride video, and then board the ride! Simple as that! The first floor has some great nostalgic Tonight Show artifacts and the second floor has several games to play and live entertainment while you wait, which makes it super fun! Check out the pictures below!
As you can see, those who held a blue card were called to the ride based on the lights in this room.
Cool games to play while you wait!
4. The Nostalgia
As I just mentioned, the first floor of the Race Through New York lounge has 6 different display cases with props and memorabilia from all of the previous (and current) Tonight Show hosts. I absolutely love how they have actual segments from each host’s shows with televisions that relate to that specific time in life. It was so neat to see how NBC and The Tonight Show evolved over time! Check out some of the cases below!
3. The Characters and Tonight Show Staff
Being an avid Tonight Show watcher, I was ecstatic to see my favorite characters and segments incorporated in the ride! For example, Sara and Stepdad Gary make their appearance in the pre-ride safety video and on the actual ride itself. The Tight pants dude is on the ride as well. The Rag Time gals actually perform live for guests waiting on the second floor of the ride and Hashtag the Panda is available for meet and greet just outside of the ride as well as after select performances of the Rag Time Gals. The Roots & Steve Higgins also make their appearance in the pre-ride show and on the ride as well. The attention to incorporating these popular characters was spot on and I love how quickly they put smiles on guests faces! It was so great to see every part of the Tonight Show within the attraction at some point!
2. The Gift Shop
If you love the Tonight Show, this gift shop is going to strain your wallet. I couldn’t believe how many cool items this shop had! For years I had been searching for Tonight Show themed attire and couldn’t find it anywhere…until now! There are tons of mugs, tumblers, shirts, jackets, and other knick knacks based on the ride, The Tonight Show, Sara, Hashtag, the Rag Time Gals, the tight pants skit, the classroom instruments skit, the list goes on and on. There is something for everyone here! My personal favorite are the Hashtag slippers and the zip up hoodies with the ride logo. While I was in the gift shop, I notice Kirk from The Roots was right in front of me and of course I started fan-girling sooooo hard! He was the NICEST guy ever! It was such a pleasure to chat with him!
1. The Ride
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon takes guests through a simulator 3-D race against Jimmy throughout the Big Apple. Along the way, you’ll encounter various famous faces and a few run-ins with New York workers along the street. I won’t spoil it all for you, but be sure you can inhale deeply when you see the pizza stand! Another cool ‘fun fact’ is that Jimmy’s wife and little ones are in the ride as well! Look all the way to the left when you run into Sara and Stepdad Gary! I love the special effects that were used for this ride too! The race through the city is so fun and full of laughs!
Overall, the virtual queue, incorporation and attention to detail on the architecture and the infusion of the Tonight Show characters, and the overall ride was fantastic! I would highly recommend it to all of the Fal Pal’s that check out Universal Orlando!
Also, if you’re heading to New York soon and are thinking about being part of the Tonight Show audience, you wont regret it! Check out my post about my Tonight Show audience experience!
Have you checked out Race Through New York yet?! What did you think? Comment below!
XO, NAT
Disclosure: All images and opinions are my own.
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Orlando Happy Spring Love Bugs! I was so incredibly blessed to have been able to check out The Tonight Show's new ride, Race Through New York featuring my all time favorite man, Jimmy Fallon at Universal Orlando after attending a taping of The Tonight Show.
Something Rotten Broadway
Hey There Love Bug!
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of checking out Something Rotten on Broadway. The national tour stopped by sunny Ft. Lauderdale, and I have to say, I was super excited to see this show because it’s one I haven’t actually seen yet (shocking, I know). Here are 5 reasons why you need to check out Something Rotten when it comes to your hometown!
5. The Plot
Something Rotten…
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runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon- The Dark Side
runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon- The Dark Side
Hey There Love Bug!
By now you’ve signed up and have been training hard for your race for runDisney’s Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon Weekend. And guess what? You’re less than a month away of facing the Dark Side! Now it’s time to make sure you’re totally prepared for the race! If you’ve never been to a runDisney event, you’ll want to check out my article, Top Ten Tips for Your First…
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The Little Mermaid on Broadway
The Little Mermaid on Broadway
Hi Love Bug,
Last month, my broadway show dreams came true! I was FINALLY able to see The Little Mermaid on Broadway! When this show made its debut in the big apple I was determined to see it, but sadly, I wasn’t able to make it to New York before it finished its course. Years went by, and there was no talk of a tour so I let it go (as Elsa would say) and moved on. Then, out of no where, a…
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Hey There Love Bugs!
Last week I was able to hang out in West Palm Beach and enjoy the Chinese Lantern Festival. It was a beautiful day ,so I figured I would spend it under the Florida sunshine and immerse myself in Chinese culture. This festival included various lanterns all of which are made of glass, silk, and ceramic and took over 30,000 hours of labor to design and create all of the intricate lanterns! These vibrant lanterns represented much f nature including animals and plants and truly made the park illuminate in a beautiful way! Guests were able to stroll the park at their leisure to check out the lanterns throughout the evening. Here are a few of my favorites!
In addition to the lanterns, we were able to enjoy watching the art of Tai Chi and Kung Fu from various professional young athletes. It was nice to see something different that I didn’t really know much about and see it explained and done in such a tasteful way. At the end of the show, the audience (adults and children) are invited to the stage to learn a few techniques of this ancient form of defense. It was fun to see the kids get into it!
There are also food booths that served Chinese chicken, lo mein, pot stickers, and white rice. There is also a pavilion with various pieces of Chinese jewelry, artifacts, art work, and other handmade crafts for sale. I really enjoyed looking at everything that was handmade and in awe of some of the artists making portraits, sugar art and dough mannequins. It was quite impressive!
The Chinese Lantern Festival will be in Boca Raton in West Palm beach at the Sunset Cove amphitheater until April 9th. You can snag tickets on Groupon or on the festival website. You can also check out the festival website to see when the festival will be in your area!
XO, NAT
Disclosure: All images and opinions are my own.
Chinese Lantern Festival Hey There Love Bugs! Last week I was able to hang out in West Palm Beach and enjoy the…
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Hey There Love Bug!
I seriously feel the Beauty and the Beast hype has been living on each and every day this month, and I have to admit that I was part of it. This classic and beloved tale is so prominent in the lives of all 90s babies (such as myself) so naturally, I have been counting down the days until the release of the new live animated film. Today I dashed to the theater and could…
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Dr. Seuss' Birthday Fun
Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Fun
Hey There Love Bug!
Each year on March 2nd, my students and I celebrate the birth of Theodore Seuss Geisel, known to most as Dr. Seuss. We learn all about his life and the struggles and accomplishments he made throughout the way. This day is filled with lots of fun learning lessons and activities that always puts a smile on my students faces. Here are ten ideas/activities you can do to…
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Dove Dermacare Scalp 2N1
Dove Dermacare Scalp 2N1
Hey There Love Bug,
I take hair care very seriously. There is nothing better than fresh, beautiful hair! I have always been a huge fan of Dove products and I was stoked to check out their newest product, Dermacare Scalp 2N1. This two in one combo relieves irritation, leaves hair smooth and free flowing, and removes flakes with regular use.
I have tried flake-free shampoos and conditioners…
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UNICEF Kid Power
Hey There Love Bug,
Each year I try to partner with a charity or organization to give back to others in need. This year, I had the privilege of incorporating my 4th grade students at school to make a difference in the lives of little love bugs around the world!
My kiddos and I partnered with UNICEF Kid Power. We are getting active and saving lives by wearing wristbands that measure how many…
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