san diego: disney on ice presents passport to adventure - september 25-29

tonight i had the wonderful experience of attending opening night of disney on ice, passport to adventure at the valley view casino center (former sports arena). 

passport adventure is a fast-paced, high energy show that kept my littles, and everyone around us happy and entertained the entire time. it is a family friendly adventure where children of all ages (yep. even me.) were smiling, clapping and singing along with familiar friends and songs from the lion king, little mermaid, lilo and stitch and peter pan. 

happy times with our old nanny, hillary. what a fun night all together!

mommy & silly, first born.

passport to adventure features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a colorful set that captures all four unique worlds. audiences will be entranced (as my oldest, pictured below) as they experience this exciting excursion — one that will fill the arena with magic, music, and best of all, mickey and minnie (as well as donald, daisy and goofy too!

fun times with the little mermaid

those are bubbles coming from the celling! so fun!

hilarious timon and pumba

singing along with lilo and stitch

off to neverland with peter pan!

mesmerized by the entire experience. love.

passport to adventure is in san diego through the weekend. it truly was a wonderful experience for all four of us. don't miss out, buy tickets and take the family this week to disney on ice....you won't regret it.

when: 

wednesday, september 25 – sunday, september 29

wednesday, sept. 25 7:00 pm

thursday, sept. 26 7:00 pm

friday, sept. 27 7:00 pm

saturday, sept. 28 11:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

sunday, sept. 29 1:30 pm* & 5:30 pm

*spanish language performance

where: 

valley view casino center (formerly known as the san diego sports arena)

3500 sports arena blvd., san diego ca 92110

tickets: 

ticket prices range from $17, $25, $39 (VIP) and $55 (front row)

all seats are reserved; tickets are available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the valley view casino center box office.

*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

san diego: the circus is in town! ringling bros. and barnum & bailey® presents *built to amaze!*

i grew up in san diego and vividly remember when i was 6 or 7 and my parents took me and my sister to our first circus at the sports arena. i was dazzled by all of the lights, sounds and amazing acts. i have never forgotten the feeling of excitement and anticipation i had, sitting on the edge of my seat, watching the elephants, tigers and death deifying acts by trapeze artists and the like.

last night, that moment came full circle when i had the privilege to go to the circus once again with my sister, as we introduced our own sons to the wonder and excitement that is ringling bros. and barnum & bailey® circus at the very same arena that we experienced it over 30 years ago. 

mama and s-man

my sister and nephew

happy cousins!

the the all-new circus spectacular "built to amaze!" is currently at the valley view casino center (former san diego sports arena) from august 8-11.

with more than 110 of the world’s best artists & athletes representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals assembled together, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy. 

my first born's favorite was watching the youngest female Human Cannonball shoot across the entire arena to land safely on the other side. other highlights of our night included alex & irina and their talented poodles, the remarkable hand-balancing duos, the always hilarious Clown Alley…and of course, no ringling bros. circus experience would be complete without their four-legged star performers, including the majestic bengal tigers (17 of them!!) and a fun-filled asian elephant dance party.

be sure to arrive early to the circus for several exciting interactive elements before the show starts! opening 90 minutes prior to each performance, *all* ticket holders are invited to tour the animal open house to get up-close with their amazing animals (an awesome experience). then one hour before show time, families can step onto the actual arena floor to meet their circus performers and animals at the interactive all access pre-show, *free* admission to all ticket holders. 

photo courtesy of first born

there are rare moments when we have the opportunity to make memories that last a lifetime. my childhood experience at the circus with my family has stayed with me for over 30 years and i hope my son's first time at the circus last night will also be one of those moments. take the time this weekend and go make memories with your family at the circus too----it truly is a magical moment.

so happy watching the circus

when: 

this weekend! friday, august 9 (today) – sunday, august 11

showtimes:

friday, august 9 -- 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
saturday, august 10 11:00 am, 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm
sunday, august 11 1:30 pm & 5:30 pm

where: 

valley view casino center (formerly san diego sports arena)
3500 sports arena boulevard, san diego, ca 92110

*free parking* in all official arena parking lots; visit arena website for more info

tickets:

ticket prices are $20, $25, $40 (vip), $55 (front row) and $90 (circus celebrity)*

all seats are reserved; tickets available for purchase online through ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or visit the valley view casino center box office.

*tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.