Walt Disney Animation Studios’ original action-packed adventure “Strange World” introduces us to a magical new world, with a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old son, Ethan, who longs for adventure; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world. Helmed by Don Hall (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer “Raya and the Last Dragon”), and produced by Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning “Big Hero 6,” “Tangled”), “Strange World” releases November 23, 2022.
The other month we got to learn a little bit about the movie and have some fun in the studio, saying a line or two from the film. This was my little part.
The settings in Strange World are utterly breathtaking, fantastical and awe-inspiring, inviting us to places only seen in our imagination. No world has ever been so wonderfully strange as the studio’s latest adventure. Journey deep into “Strange World,” set in a vast, hidden, subterranean world where bizarre creatures, looming danger and points unknown await.
At its core, “Strange World” is a story about family, specifically three generations who each are seeking their place in the world. Searcher Clade is a brilliant family man—who, as a teenager, discovered a plant-based power source that changed the world of Avalonia. Even with a statue in town in his honor, Searcher is at his core a humble farmer, growing, harvesting and distributing the crop alongside his wife and son. Searcher’s dad, Jaeger, set out at a young age to be the kind of explorer legends are made of. A statue in town (right next to Searcher’s) memorialized the great explorer, who has not been seen in 25 years, presumed lost during an expedition. Searcher’s son, Ethan, is a happy 16-year-old with a great sense of humor and a decent work ethic (for a teenager). Ethan helps on the farm, but he’s not sure he wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. The three Clades have huge differences that can prove divisive—and at the same time, they have more in common than any of them is willing to admit.
Hall leaned into the idea of fathers and sons—how they don’t always see the world the same way. “My dad and I have a great relationship,” he says. “He is a farmer and I grew up helping out. But when I was 14 years old, it all changed. Suddenly, I was planting and doing more high-level stuff that I just didn’t want to do. It wasn’t me. It all turned out fine, but I always remembered that and thought it would be interesting to explore father/son relationships and the kind of expectations we put on our kids—intentionally or unintentionally.”
The biggest discovery that awaits the Clades is the key to their relationships with each other, what the future holds for them if they find it and what their journey means in the bigger picture.
Strange World is perfect for the whole family, it does NOT disappoint! Be sure to go see it this weekend!
Southern California’s largest winter festival, Winter Fest OC is back in Costa Mesa and kicks off 26 days and nights of winter-themed fun at the OC Fair & Event Center on Friday, November 25th!
A popular destination for families, groups of friends and date nights, Winter Fest OC brings the community together this holiday season with tons of festive fun including live entertainment, outdoor ice skating under the stars, a nine-lane 150-foot-long ice tubing slide, ice bumper cars, LED mini golf, trackless train rides, snowboard simulator, carnival thrills, unique photo opportunities, visits with Santa, winter attractions, seasonal food and drinks, and so much more through January 1st.
Winter Fest OC transforms the OC Fair & Event Center into a magical winter wonderland with oversized holiday decor, more than a million lights, and endless opportunities for memory-making. New for 2022, and included in all admission tickets, is “North Pole Journey,” an immersive walk-through experience that guides guests to North Pole Village on an important mission to meet Santa Claus and save the holidays.
Enjoy the magic of the holiday season with past Winter Fest OC favorites as well as all-new activities, including outdoor ice skating under the stars, a nine-lane 150-foot-long ice tubing slide, ice bumper cars, LED mini golf, trackless train rides, snowboard simulator, and carnival thrills. Also returning are winter-themed bounce houses, an arts and crafts area, holiday market, and seasonal food and drinks. Winter Fest OC features a variety of stage and strolling entertainment, including a nightly Holiday celebration featuring snow flurries and Santa, meet and greets with kid’s favorite characters, tribute bands, and more. All this plus unique winter-themed photo opportunities with the 30-foot-tall giant walk-through ornament, numerous giant Christmas trees, and of course, meeting Santa himself.
Claus House Stage Entertainment
At the center of Winter Fest OC is the 40-foot-tall holiday celebration tree and The Claus House Stage, where live entertainment can be enjoyed as well as community acts, interactive kid activities, and even more holiday magic. Daily entertainment includes meet-and-greets with favorite Winter Fest OC characters such as Yowie the Yeti, Snowman and Polar Bear, plus the popular nightly parade, tree lighting and live show with snow fall. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and winter treats and enjoy a variety of entertainment at The Claus House Stage to celebrate the holiday season.
North Pole Journey Immersive Walk-Through Experience
Included in all general admission tickets, the new North Pole Journey walk-through experience immerses guests in the sights, sounds and smells of five magical lands on an important mission from Santa. Enjoy dazzling lights, music, unique photo opportunities, and a wide range of free entertainment and interactive activities in each of the five pavilions. Keep an eye out for “Journey Guides” along the way to help gather the three elements of the Holidays that will help Santa! North Pole Journey highlights include:
Forest of Light: A kid’s hedge maze, wisteria tunnel, giant waterfall, and unique 360-degree free photo booth!
Winter Wonderland: Meet-and-greets with your favorite winter characters, plus Dance of the Snow Fairies performances daily.
Holiday Town: Remote-controlled model train exhibits plus an intimate movie theater with holiday classics.
Toyland Circus: Special appearances by PJ Masks (Nov. 25 – 27), Peppa Pig (Dec. 1 – 4), Paw Patrol (Dec. 8 – 11) and more of your favorite cartoon show characters! Plus Toyland Soldiers Assembly performances daily.
Santa Send Off: Tree ornament decorating, Santa Elves Dance Party performances, plus free meet-and-greets and photos with Santa (through Dec. 24)!
Seasonal Food & Drinks
Indulge in seasonal drinks and treats at Winter Fest OC including hot cocoa, hot apple cider, Mom’s Bake Shoppe cookies and brownies, Old Tyme Ice Cream, churros, popcorn, lemonade and kettle corn. All this plus meal options from BBQ ribs or chicken to pizza, hot dogs, sausages, fries and more! Seasonal adult beverages including beer, wine and holiday-inspired craft cocktails are also available for purchase.
VIP Experiences & Large Party Reservations
VIP Fireside Lounge: Enjoy an exclusive VIP fireside lounge area with comfortable seating, fire pits roasting s’mores and an exquisite view of the nightly parade and stage entertainment from The Claus House Stage. With a private bar with craft cocktails, beer and wine, then Fireside Lounge is perfect for groups and holiday corporate parties, and can be reserved in advance to accommodate up to 300 people.
Rink-Side VIP Private Cabanas: Private, ice rink-side VIP cabanas for up to 10 people are available to rent for 2-3 hour timeblocks, creating the ultimate premium lounge for intimate holiday gatherings and other special occasion celebrations. A private server is available for the purchase of specially themed food and drinks including craft cocktails. Rink-Side VIP Private Cabanas can also be adjoined to accommodate up to 150 people for memorable office parties.
Holidays Experiences
New Year’s Eve Orange Ball Celebration: Ring in the New Year not once, but twice, with a special countdown, Orange Ball drop, fireworks and an unforgettable balloon drop at both 6pm and midnight. Live bands will be playing to commemorate the end of the year, and the start of 2023! Awarded by Reader’s Digest as one of the top New Year’s Celebrations in the U.S.
Military & Veteran Discount Days
Every Thursday, Winter Fest OC will honor local military members and veterans with a special $5 off online coupon code. Eligible guests can use the code “HERO” to purchase tickets in advance online and bring their relevant ID for onsite verification.
Season Passes for Unlimited Fun
Enjoy holiday magic all season long with a Winter Fest OC season pass, providing unlimited entry for all 26 days, access to the “North Pole Journey” immersive walk-through experience, daily live entertainment, the crowd-favorite evening tree lighting parade and show, dazzling light displays, winter photo ops and the opportunity to meet Santa in-person.
Lowest Prices of the Season
Don’t miss the lowest prices of the season with limited time early bird specials. General admission tickets include the all-new “North Pole Journey” immersive walk-through experience, stage and strolling entertainment, nightly Holiday celebration, plus unique photo opportunities throughout Winter Fest OC. Other select attractions require an add-on ticket or reservation. Visit WinterFestOC.com to see all pricing information, including season passes for 26 unlimited days and nights of family fun, friend outings or date nights.
Discounts will be offered on select days to honor our community heroes: First Responders, Nurses, Teachers, and Military/Veterans with proof of ID.
For the latest updates on ticket promotions, entertainment, food and fun, follow Winter Fest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube or with #WinterFestOC. See you at Winter Fest OC! Happy Holidays!
This holiday season Disney On IcepresentsRoad Trip Adventures! This magical adventure will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments. Featuring new and classic tales, this unique multi-generational experience makes its SoCal debut for four weeks playing in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Ontario and Long Beach from December 8th thru January 2nd, 2023.
Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations. See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters. Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti. Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa. Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience “Speechless.” Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky. Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals while singing along to beloved Disney tunes as they welcome Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana to the ice.
Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprise, up-close character interaction as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes several pitstops throughout Greater LA area!
FELD ENTERTAINMENT CYBER WEEK DISCOUNT: As a special holiday offer for the ultimate gift experience, fans can purchase tickets online to Disney On Ice shows playing in the Southern California area using code C2022W to save up to 35% off select price levels and performances (maximum 8 tickets per purchase; online offer only).
*This offer expires on Sunday December 4th at 11:00pm local time.
**Enter code before selecting seat(s) to see if offer applies to that performance
Other restrictions, availability limits and exclusions may apply.
SHOW LOCATIONS
L O S A N G E L E S
WHEN: Thursday, December 8 7:30 PM
Friday, December 9 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 10 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 11 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WHERE: Crypto.com Arena – 1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015
TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
A N A H E I M
WHEN: Thursday, December 15 7:00 PM
Friday, December 16 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 17 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 18 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Monday, December 19 7:00 PM
WHERE: Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806
TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
O N T A R I O
WHEN: Thursday, December 22 7:00 PM
Friday, December 23 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 24 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Sunday, December 25 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Monday, December 26 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
WHERE: Toyota Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
L O N G B E A C H
WHEN: Thursday, December 29 7:00 PM
Friday, December 30 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 31 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 1 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Monday, January 2 5:00 PM
WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.
*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.
The Disney on Ice Show is one that Disney fans of ALL ages can enjoy!
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