Ring in the New Year Early with Fireworks at Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park®

 Six Flags Great Adventure is really giving friends and family an amazing option for New Year’s Eve this year! Why sit home when you can meet up at Six Flags and spend the day and night celebrating! This is such a great option for people who would rather be out having fun vs in front of a tv! Did I mention there will be fireworks?!?!?!!?? Our family grabs any chance they can to be together and to enjoy fireworks! Is there anything more magical than a sky full of celebrating! Amid the dazzling lights of Six Flags Great Adventure’s Holiday in the Park®, families can ring in 2017 with a spin on some of their favorite rides followed by a holiday fireworks spectacular at 9 pm.

Fireworks are free with park admission, Season Pass and active Membership. Guests will have the best view from the Main Street Christmas section, where they will feel immersed in the festive music and eye-popping pyrotechnics lighting up the sky around them. Holiday in the Park operates daily from 1 to 9 pm through January 2, 2017. More than a million glittering lights, lively holiday entertainment and delicious seasonal treats provide an escape from the hustle and bustle, and a way for guests to create their own magical, memorable holiday moments.

Our family enjoyed Holiday in the Park earlier in the season and made memories that will last a lifetime! Between the amazing rides and holiday surprises found throughout the park there is no where better to visit this holiday season! There are also themed holiday treats, our favorite being the free refills all day hot cocoa mug!! The hot cocoa is topped off with a snowman Peeps! Is there anything more festive?

Holiday in the Park also features more than 30 thrilling rides such as the Sky Way, SkyScreamer, Carousel, Big Wheel and Tea Cups. Children can enjoy 11 pint-sized thrills in Whimsical Wonderland. Coaster fans can challenge world-class rides like Nitro, BATMAN™: The Ride, THE GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN – Ultimate Flight, THE DARK KNIGHT Coaster, Skull Mountain and THE JOKER. All rides and entertainment are weather permitting. Frontier Adventures including Safari Off Road Adventure, Bugs Bunny National Park, Golden Kingdom and Plaza del Carnaval do not operate during the festival.

More information about Holiday in the Park is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a Six Flags Great Adventure partner blog. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and do not reflect the views of the parent company represented. No compensation was given for this post. Information provided by Six Flags Great Adventure. A media preview invite is generally provided to our family to experience Six Flags first hand. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net

JAKKS Pacific Has You Covered This Holiday Season! We LOVE the MOANA Toys!

We are SO excited about JAKKS Disney MOANA toys! The movie was incredible! There was something for everyone to take away from the lessons learned throughout the story. And now come the wonderful line of JAKKS Pacific toys to compliment the movie! In conjunction with the release of Disney’s new animated film, MOANA, JAKKS Pacific has a line of toys that will bring Moana, an adventurous teen, to life!  From feature dolls and baby dolls to dress up and role play, JAKKS Pacific’s extensive line of Moana products will allow kids of all ages to relive the adventure with Moana, her loyal pet pig Pua, her rooster friend Heihei and Maui, Moana’s travel companion, the charismatic and funny demigod who guides her in her quest.

 

Singing Moana & Friends

Girls can press Moana’s shell necklace to hear her say movie phrases and sing her song “How Far I’ll Go” as her iconic necklace magically lights up! Moana’s loyal pet pig Pua and her rooster friend HeiHei are included. Singing Moana requires 3 AAA batteries which are included and is recommended for kids age 3 and older at a suggested retail price of $34.99.

 Mega Maui

Maui the demigod, comes to life standing over 16-inches tall and approximately 14-inches wide.  Mega Maui is highly detailed with all of his iconic tattoos,  leaf skirt and his magical fishhook that he can really hold. When his bone necklace is pressed, kids can hear him say 12 of his hilarious movie phrases and sing his hit song, “You’re Welcome!” Mega Maui includes the 16-inch figure, removable fishhook and 2 AAA batteries.  Maui is perfect for kids ages 3 and older is sold exclusively at Walmart for a suggested retail price of $49.99.

Moana Adventure Doll

Girls can go on an ocean adventure with Moana. She is dressed in her iconic outfit and necklace from the film, with accessories to match. Also included is a wear and share flower hair clip that girls can wear too! Perfect for girls ages 3 and older at a recommended retail price of $24.99.

 Young Moana

Young Moana is ready for fun and adventure. She’s dressed in her two-piece outfit and seashell necklace. Moana also comes with her turtle friend, and a wear and share flower hair clip that girls can wear too! Young Moana is the perfect friend for bath time and can share adventures with you in and out of water. She is recommend for girls ages 3 and older at a retail price of $19.99.

 Maui’s Magical Fishhook

Kids can bring out their inner Maui, just like the movie, with this feature fishhook! Maui’s Magical Fishhook is 20-inches long with motion-activated lights and sounds and sculpted details throughout. Kids can press the button on the bottom of the fishhook to also get the same effects and relive the adventure all over again.  Maui’s Magical Fishhook includes 3 AAA batteries and is available at retail for $19.99

Moana’s Adventure Outfit

Girls can dress up and relive the adventure of Moana.  This iconic two piece outfit features unique prints and the skirt to match. The skirt also has two layers that include fringe details for an authentic Moana adventure look! Fits sizes 4-6X and is at retail for $19.99.

 Moana Wig

Girls can look just like Moana and relive the adventure again and again with Moana’s iconic long brown flowing hair with flower detail. This wig is the perfect addition to your Moana adventure collection. Recommended for girls ages 3 and older for $14.99.

 

 

Moana’s Accessory Set

Kids can complete their adventure look with these Moana inspired accessories. The headband includes woven details and vibrant feathers while the bracelet includes colorful leaves and dangling seashell charms. The bracelet can also be worn as an anklet.  Available at retail for a recommended price of $9.99 for girls ages 3 and older.

Moana’s Magical Necklace

Girls can discover the “Heart of Te Fiti!” with Moana’s iconic blue shell necklace that magically lights up when opened and reveals a soft green glow. The necklace can also light up when closed with a push of a button.  Aimed for girls 3 and older, Moana’s Magical Necklace includes 3 button cell batteries and is available for a retail for $9.99.

Moana’s Percussion Set

Kids can create their own music with this six piece instrument set! Moana’s Percussion Set includes Polynesian-inspired musical instruments and two “Kakamora” that are maracas. The Kakamora can also hold the drum sticks! The set includes one tall drum, one slit drum, two drum sticks, and two maracas. Perfect for kids ages 3 and older for approximately $19.99.

Disclosure: Diane Sullivan/3decades3kids is a JAKKS Pacific Disney MOANA partner blog. We love to bring all things Disney to our readers. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan and do not reflect the opinions of the parent company represented. No compensation was given for this post. Sample product provided for the purpose of review. Contact me at Diane@3decades3kids.net and @3decades3kids across social media platforms. Snap us at ThreeDecades

The MOANA Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, the Two-Disc Deluxe Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition Soundtrack are Available! 

Our family loved the movie, Moana! We especially were completely taken by the music! The songs just stayed in our head and we find ourselves singing and humming them throughout the day! How about you? If you have seen the movie, I’m sure you loved the songs too! Now the MOANA original motion picture soundtrack, the two-disc deluxe edition and the digital deluxe edition soundtrack are available wherever music is sold and streamed. Hope you enjoy the full “Shiny” song sequence from the film. The song is written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Jemaine Clement.

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Visit the official MOANA website here: http://movies.disney.com/moana

MOANA is now playing in theatres everywhere