Knott’s Berry Farm– Grand Reopening & 100th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Erin

Knott’s Berry Farm’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

I was given media passes to this special preview night. All thoughts and opinions remain my own.

By Erin

It’s official! Knott’s Berry Farm has officially reopened. They’ve safely resumed regular operations with limited capacity & new reservation requirements. Park goers can enjoy the summer-long, Knott’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. “The Knott’s Family Reunion” looks to reunite family and friends in a safe and fun environment after a year-long closure due to COVID-19.

If you grew up in Southern California then most likely you grew up on the farm and have lots of fond memories of Knott’s throughout the years. During the Knott’s Family Reunion and Anniversary Celebration you will find many items throughout the park that are filled with nostalgia. It is definitely a walk through memory lane! They make for some great photo ops to bring back all the feels of your favorite attractions from years past. I have so many memories from Knott’s that I cherish. Below is one of my favorites, when I first met Snoopy!

Meeting Snoopy at Knott's Berry Farm for the 1st time!

New and unforgettable experiences await in honor of the park’s 100 years of history and family fun for all. During the 100th anniversary celebration, guests can experience the brand-new Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair, a 4-D interactive dark ride that pays tribute to the classic attraction from 35 years ago.

Riding Knott's Berry Tales Ride for the first time

Guests also will have the opportunity to meet Knott’s all-new lovable costumed characters and enjoy special evening entertainment as Knott’s Summer Nights returns with live music, DJs and one-of-a-kind food and drink specialties.

In addition, the theme park is planning a nightly ceremony featuring multiple attractions lighting up the evening and culminating in a special moment with the redesigned illuminated K- tower.

Guests also will find festive new park décor, including special photo settings that pay homage to favorite attractions from the past and commemorative merchandise celebrating the park’s vast history. These are just a few of the many special surprises that can only come from your friends at Knott’s. Remember the Soap Box Racers? That was one of my favorite rides as a kid!

The anniversary celebration runs through September 6, 2021. In accordance with current state guidelines, capacity will be limited and available to California residents only with reservations required for both single-day visits and Season Passholders.

Knott's Berry Farm Summer Nights Food Jerk Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

All 2020 and 2021 season passes purchased through May 5, 2021, will be valid through May 5, 2022. Knott’s Season Passes are now available starting at $101 or six easy payments of $13.50 after an initial payment. Gold Passes are $135 or six easy payments of just $17.00 after an initial payment. Information regarding Soak City Waterpark will be coming soon. These offers end on June 20, 2021. Applicable taxes and fees apply. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.

Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, county and local health guidelines. There are several continued safety measures and operational changes established to ensure guests’ safety.

Knott's Berry Farm Entrance for 100th Anniversary Family Fun

For more information about this year’s milestone celebration, reopening, “Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair,” and Knott’s Season Passes, please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation at Knott’s this year using #Knotts100 #KnottsGrandReopening or #KnottsFamilyReunion.

Tom & Jerry The Movie + Giveaway

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Erin

Tom & Jerry The Movie

By Erin

Thanks to Warner Bros. for sending me the Blu-ray along with some other goodies and for sponsoring the giveaway. All thoughts & opinions remain my own! Horsing Around in LA is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Who else grew up watching Tom & Jerry cartoons?🙋🏼‍♀️🐱 It was a childhood favorite of mine to watch. I was happy to be able to share this with my niece and get to watch her face light up as she met Tom & Jerry.🎉 There is something magical about meeting a new friend for the first time. I think she is totally Team Tom, what do you think?❤

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One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of “the wedding of the century,” forcing the event’s desperate planner, Kayla, to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story’s “Tom and Jerry.” The ensuing cat & mouse battle threatens to destroy her career, the wedding and possibly the hotel itself. But soon, an even bigger problem arises: a diabolically ambitious staffer conspiring against all three of them. An eye-popping blend of classic animation & live action, this new adventure stakes new ground for the iconic characters & forces them to eventually do the unthinkable… work together to save the day!
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Available on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD), Blu-ray, DVD and Digital. The film is directed by Tim Story (“Fantastic Four,” “Think Like a Man,” “Barbershop”) and stars Chloë Grace Moretz (“Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,” “The Addams Family”), Michael Peña (“Cesar Chavez,” “American Hustle,” “Ant-Man”), and Colin Jost (“How to be Single,” TV’s “Saturday Night Live”). The Blu-ray includes over an hour of special features. Have you seen it yet?

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It will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.

BLU-RAY & DVD ELEMENTS

“Tom & Jerry” Blu-ray contains the following special features:

Deleted ScenesGag Reel
Bringing Tom & Jerry to Life
Tom & Jerry’s World
The Feud: #TeamTom vs. #TeamJerry
Jerry’s “A House For a Mouse”
The Tom & Jerry Guide to New York City Wildlife
Inside the Wedding of Ben and Preeta
A Scene Comes to Life: Scene #1 – Ben and Preeta’s Wedding
A Scene Comes to Life: Scene #2 – Animal Lock-Up

DVD contains the following special feature:

Gag Reel

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Raya and the Last Dragon + Giveaway

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Erin

Raya and the Last Dragon

By Erin

Photos courtesy of Disney. Horsing Around in LA is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well. A fantastic visual masterpiece that shows us the Southeast Asian culture through a beautiful heartfelt story full of action that is filled with messages of hope, trust and unity.

“Raya and the Last Dragon” features an outstanding voice cast, including Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong, Izaac Wang, Thalia Tran, Alan Tudyk, Lucille Soong, Patti Harrison and Ross Butler. Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada are directing, with Paul Briggs and John Ripa co-directing. Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho are the producers, and Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim wrote the screenplay.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic adventure “Raya and the Last Dragon” is on all major digital platforms and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD. Enjoy never-before-seen bonus footage and deleted scenes in stunning Ultra HD quality and Dolby Audio.

RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON – (L-R): Raya and Sisu. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Film Synopsis

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than dragon magic to save the world—it’s going to take trust as well. From directors Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directors Paul Briggs and John Ripa, producers Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, the film features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Raya and the Last Dragon” Bonus Features*

An Introduction to “Us Again”– Director Zach Parrish takes you behind the scenes of the Walt Disney Animation Studios short.
“Us Again”– An elderly man and his young-at-heart wife rekindle their passion for life on one magical night.
Taste of Raya – Dine along with Kelly Marie Tran and the film’s creative team–virtually–over a Southeast Asian menu inspired by the countries that influenced the film as they discuss their experiences creating the world of Kumandra.
Raya: Bringing it Home – When the global pandemic of 2020 hit, production of “Raya and the Last Dragon” moved to the houses of over 450 people. We open a window into their lives and learn how they overcame massive obstacles to make an animated feature from home.
Martial Artists – Get a kick out of learning about the martial art forms and weapons used in the film as co-screenwriter Qui Nguyen and visual anthropologist Dr. S. Steve Arounsack share the inspiration behind the film’s action-packed elements.
We are Kumandra – Meet members of the Southeast Asia Story Trust and discover the cultural influences that inspired the film…and how important this representation in a Disney animated film is to the people of the region.
Outtakes – Step into the homes and behind the mics of the cast of “Raya and the Last Dragon” as they experience voice-over sessions in closets and shaky internet connections, which made recording this film unlike any other.
Fun Facts & Easter Eggs – Take a look at some of the hidden surprises and behind-the-scenes secrets of “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
The Story Behind the Storyboard with John Ripa – Co-Director John Ripa invites you to get an inside look at his thought process as he pitches a storyboard sequence from the film and talks about his amazing career with Disney Animation.
Deleted Scenes:
- Introduction – Head of Story Fawn Veerasunthorn introduces deleted scenes from “Raya and the Last Dragon.”
- The Bridge – Raya confronts an early version of the Druun in this deleted storyboard sequence.
- Escaping Namaari – See an early version sequence of an introduction to Namaari as an adult.
- Dragon Blade – Discover an early version of Raya’s sword, when it used to have magical powers.
- Meet Boun – Meet an early version of Boun before he was a chef and shrimp boat captain.
- The Heart of the Dragon – Co-Director John Ripa introduces a deleted scene which brought the theme of hope into the film.

Young Raya looks up to her beloved father Benja, Chief of the Heart Lands. © 2021 Disney.

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Voice Cast:	Kelly Marie Tran as the voice of Raya Awkwafina as the voice of Sisu Izaac Wang as the voice of Boun Gemma Chan as the voice of Namaari Daniel Dae Kim as the voice of Benja Benedict Wong as the voice of Tong Jona Xiao as the voice of Young Namaari Sandra Oh as the voice of Virana Thalia Tran as the voice of Little Noi Lucille Soong as the voice of Dang Hu Alan Tudyk as the voice of Tuk Tuk
Directors:	Don HallCarlos López Estrada
Co-Directors:	Paul BriggsJohn Ripa
Producers:	Osnat Shurer, p.g.a.Peter Del Vecho, p.g.a.
Executive Producers:	Jennifer LeeJared Bush
Screenplay by:	Qui NguyenAdele Lim
Story by:	Paul BriggsDon HallAdele LimCarlos López EstradaKiel MurrayQui NguyenJohn RipaDean Wellins
Original Score by:	James Newton Howard

GIVEAWAY

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