Amazing Night of Joy at Disney!

                         NIGHT OF JOY!


I had the great privilege of attending the 2013 Night of Joy at Walt Disney World.  It was my first time to experience it, and I'm so glad I did.

We went with friends early to the park hoping to get some rides in before the shows. What we didn't count on was that the skies opened up and by the time we went from the car to the monorail, we were soaked! I take it back, my friend and I were soaked...the kids all ran when it started to sprinkle, and managed to get there almost completely dry! The things we do for our kids!

So, in the midst of pouring rain we had a great time hanging out, getting limited rides in due to the storms closing most of them. But no matter the weather, we were having a great time!

The night proved to be a wonderful experience of fun with friends, and a night full of worship!
It was impossible to see everyone due to the shows being on 3 stages, but we had great picks.

We saw Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Audio Adrenaline, MercyMe, Skillet and For King and Country.

What was nice, was seeing everyone singing from all the groups. We caught ourselves showing our age when we heard Steven C. Chapman and Michael W. Smith and realized we were still in high school and college when some of the songs they played came out, and now the kids knew the songs. It's hard to pick favorite groups, they were all wonderful! I know from my son his favorites were Skillet and MercyMe.

Because of all the rain, and the MANY umbrellas in the way, I wasn't able to take many pictures. Here is a picture of Skillet. This was the youths favorite group by far. By staying farther back, we actually had a better view.

Here are a couple youtube videos of favorite songs of the night! Enjoy!

Night of Joy is a great night to just let go and worship Christ. It's a safe place for the youth to enjoy some wonderful music, bond with friends and ride some favorite rides. Although we came home soaked, tired and sore, it's a night of memories not to be forgotten! If you ever have the chance to make it to one of the nights, I highly recommend it. It is worth every penny of the admission fee!


Disclosure: Videos directly from www.youtube.com. You can find music from all the groups there.
I did not receive any compensation for this review. My review is just an honest review to share from my experience.

Wizard of Oz "We're Not in Kansas Anymore"

Who doesn't love the Wizard of Oz?! The movie has been around forever and most everyone has memories of seeing it in the theater, or at home on TV or DVD. Now we get a chance to see an amazing play based on the movie!

The Wizard of Oz "We're Not in Kansas Anymore" is a wonderful production. It is being shown at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, FL.  I had the pleasure of being at the show this past Saturday.  This was my first time being at this Theatre. The Theatre itself is well set up. It has a comfortable, home town feel to it. Because they also hold movies and other productions, there is a concession area set up and you can bring your popcorn or other treats in with you. I saw how excited the kids were for this! Something about a show and a treat makes for wonderful memories.

The story begins with Dorothy wondering what life would be like "Over the Rainbow".  When the twister comes and she is sent over the rainbow, this is where the real magic begins. The basic story is the same, with some modern twists to it which make it a thrill to watch.  There are some great comedic moments that you don't want to miss!

I was amazed with how talented the actors were. Many of the principal characters were younger age but appeared professional. The all had highly talented voices along with acting skills at par with those of older ages. I for one look forward to future shows with them! The kids as the munchkins were so cute and fun to watch!

The sets of the show fit perfectly into the storyline, very colorful and inviting. The costumes also were really good. I loved the great imaginations in the costuming adding a unique design.
The lighting and sound were very professional and helped pull it all together.

This show runs until May 26th. Ticket prices and show times can be found on the website listed above.
If you are in the area and can find the time to see this show...DO IT! You will not be disappointed!
I'd go see it again if I could:)


Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. This is my honest opinion and my views may differ from others.