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Hong Kong Disneyland

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Disneyland is truly MAGIC!  When you are in Disneyland, you do not have to worry about anything, it is a place where everything is just about being happy and having fun with family and friends whether you are 1 or 100 years old!  

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 HK Disneyland is very small compared to Florida and LA.  Even the rides and attractions are quite limited.  But when in Hong Kong with children, better to go here than to hang out in the city.

Javier and I did not get to see everything still in a day.  But we did have fun! Javs said it was his best day in Hong Kong.

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Even Mickey Mouse was riding and having fun! 

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And whether you are in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, LA or Florida – you will see all kinds of people from all over the world in Disneyland.  Indeed, It’s A Small World!! ( Soon to open in HK Disneyland )

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website:  Hong Kong Disneyland 

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An ENCHANTED Christmas!

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Thanks to Mr. Dennis Cruz, VP of Mktg. & Business Devt., We were able to visit Enchanted Kingdom and see what is coming up this Holiday Season.   As always, we enjoyed!  Happy 12th year anniversary to Enchanted Kingdom!! Thank you for bringing joy and laughter to millions of kids ( and adults too ). I have inside information that Enchanted Kingdom will be acquiring four hectares of land to provide bigger and better entertainment for everyone.  WOW!!! Opening hopefully in 2009.  More power to Enchanted Kingdom!

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All-New! Enchanted Kingdom’s Wet and Wild Rollicking Christmas

Bring your loved ones and be immersed in true Christmas spirit

This Christmas will be one to remember, as Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s first and only world-class theme park lights up the season with all-new immersive offerings.From December 2, 2007 to January 6, 2008, guests can experience new attractions and entertainment that will bring a never-before-seen radiance to the festive season.  It is going to be a wet, wild and rollicking Christmas at Enchanted Kingdom to add to the cool breeze of December starting with the debut of the new ridefilm, SpongeBob Squarepants, The Ride!  The 60-ride motion seats of the Rialto Theatre takes guests for a ride down Bikini Bottom with its famous citizen, SpongeBob Squarepants. 

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The next level of combat gaming is now here!
After Airsoft and Paintball comes Triassic Tag, a version of Battlefield Live, a new live action combat game using completely safe infra red light technology.
Triassic Tag is the first in the country and is
Enchanted Kingdom’s latest attraction.  The gadgets used in the game are built and developed in Australia and utilize infra red light technology instead of paint balls and compressed air. 

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According to Triassic Tag arena Scottish game operator, Ian Meikle, the infra-red technology makes the game a fun and safe game to play for everybody.  Meikle, a former engineer of the British Army, Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.E.M.E.) for over 15 years remarks, “There are NO physical missiles that can hurt players.  Players consistently comment that they had more fun than expected.” “Nothing comes closer to real combat battle than this,” adds Ian, who was also trained in unarmed combat, jungle warfare, winter survival, and winter warfare.   “The weapons fire a high velocity infra red light bullet (pulse) that is detected by sensors worn on the head and on the gun.  When players are hit, the gun makes a loud noise, the sensors flash and indicates that the player loses a “life.”  Each player is given five lives, although the guns can be set for different numbers of lives.  The weapon also displays ammunition left,” says Peter Stevens, Operations Director of Triassic Tag and a former Senior Superintendent of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force for 21 years.   In the game played most commonly called, “Death Match,” once a player has been hit five times, the gun makes a louder noise and turns off, preventing cheating.  The player then needs to go back to the team referee for re-spawning (resetting) of the gun, so that the player can go back and re-join the game.  The team that loses the least number of lives wins. 

“The game guarantees minutes of adrenaline-pumping action that is definitely something new for the park guests, the excitement actually stays with you,” adds Peter.

OLIVER’s HIGH DIVE SHOW

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For guests looking for thrilling entertainment at its most extreme, an exciting and high-octane diving show by Oliver’s Water Show of Switzerland has got it for them!  Witness breathtaking diving stunts from a 25mt. platform, happening daily, starting December 8 to January 6, 2008 on weekdays at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM and on weekends and holidays at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM at the Spaceport zone.   

And rounding out Enchanted Kingdom’s slate of thrilling surprises on water, check out Leslie Nielsen’s crew of hapless buccaneers in Pirates 4D now showing at the 4D Discovery Theatre, Portabello zone.  Take an exciting plunge down a 50 ft. flume in the Jungle Log Jam, a leisurely cruise on Swan Lake, bump into a wet and wild adventure on Bump N’ Splash, tame the high seas on Anchors Away and take the whole family on a splashingly wet ride on the country’s biggest attraction, the Rio Grande Rapids. 

Just when you thought you’ve had enough, EnchantedKingdom’s magic bag of pixie dust has a whole lot more in store this holiday season.  EK unveils days and nights of magical, inspiring and rockin’ musical performances by the country’s best artists.  Inspiring Christmas music will fill the air as the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir and the Actors, Actors, Inc. (AAI) render enchanting Christmas carols on December 16, 22, 23, 28 and 30 at the Brooklyn zone.  Performances are at 4:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM. 908518895503_0_bg.jpg

On December 23, 25, 26, 28, and January 1, 2008, celebrate the true meaning of the season via a special Trumpets Theatre production, Christmas in the Key of J at the Spaceport zone at 7:00 PM.    Master illusionist and magician, Lou Hilario returns to the Enchanted Kingdom on December 28, 29, and 30 at 7:00 PM at the Bandstand for A Magical Christmas with Lou Hilario.    Just in time for the happiest season of all, The Bloomfields and their brand of “happy music” return to the kingdom! Catch the “Rockin’ New Year with The Bloomfields” on December 29 at 7:00 PM at Spaceport zone. 264897895503_0_bg.jpg

Attention all Pinoy rock fans!  Mark Rizal Day, December 30 on your calendar as the country’s best OPM rock band, Bamboo gives a high-energy concert at the Spaceport zone on Rizal Day at 7:00 PM.  Bamboo’s New Year Concert  is brought to you by Pepsi, sarap ng may pinagpipilian.  Move and groove to the yuletide cheer as special guest bands perform every weekend at the Bandstand from December 1 to 23, December 25 to 30 and on January 1 at 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.    Santa’s Enchanted Emporium will bring guests of all ages, and their beloved, closer for a heart warming Christmas season.  17.jpg

 

Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in.  Colorful decorations and ornaments fill every corner of the shop, and the smell of candy and chocolates fill the air.  The shop welcomes guests with a red carpet, a Christmas tree, stuffed toys, and lots of Christmas goodies.   A Meet-and-Greet Session with Father Christmas, Santa Claus will surely complete your Christmas visit, so have your cameras ready and have your photos taken with Santa Claus.  Santa Claus will be available the whole day for a one-on-one meet and greets to wish each and every guest a very merry Christmas from December 22 to 30 at the Brooklyn Place.

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“We hope that every guest who comes to Enchanted Kingdom this holiday season will create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Mario Mamon, chairman and president of EK.

Located in San Lorenzo South,Santa RosaCity, Laguna.  It is open Wednesdays to Fridays from 10AM to 7PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10AM to 10PM, with fireworks show at 9PM.  Beginning December 15, Enchanted Kingdom opens daily from Mondays thru Fridays from 10AM to 7PM, Aand on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10AM to 10PM.  From Dec 22, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008, Enchanted Kingdom is open from Mondays thru Sundays from 10AM to 12MN.  On December 24 (Christmas Eve) and on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), Enchanted Kingdom will be open from 10AM to 7PM only.       

For more news and information, call 830-2111 to 16 or log on to www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph.

 

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Working Stiff

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Thanks to Rookie and his band, Working Stiff, for entertaining us with such great music. Working Stiff music can be classified as jazz fusion/smooth jazz. Their repertoire includes songs by bands and artists from the 70’s to the 90’s, i.e., songs by Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons, The Yellowjackets, The Crusaders, Al Jarreau, Gino Vanelli, Eumir Deodato, David Sanborn, Dave Grusin, Bob James, Seawind, Bobby Caldwell, David Benoit, John Tropea, Larry Carlton, Tower of Power, Carol Welsman, Shakatak, Patti Austin, Patrice Rushen, Boy Katindig, etc., etc.

Their first gig was in Magnet Cafe, Katipunan Avenue in May of 2006.
The name of the group is descriptive of its members who all have day jobs but who share a common love and passion for listening to, watching and playing the genre of music they play. They are all Ateneans (at some point in time or another).
1. Mari Cancio (keyboards) – Unit Manager for PRU Life UK
2. Raul Banzon (saxophone) – Sports Trainer
3. Oggie Benipayo (vocals) – Teacher and guidance counselor
4. John Flores (bass) – Graphic/Multimedia Designer
5. Kedy Sanchez (guitar) – Record Producer, GMA 7
6. Rookie Garcia (drums) – Lawyer, Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres & Ibarra.

Watch out for their future gigs:
1. October 6, Saturday, 10 pm, Strumms, Jupiter Street, Makati, 10 pm (back to back with Toy Symphony)
2. October 12, 2007, 9 pm, Sueno Bar, SM, Bacolod
3. October 13, 2007, 9 pm, Moravia Bar, Bacolod
4. October 25, 2007, 9:30 pm, 19 East Bar & Grill, East Service Road, Sucat, Muntinlupa, along South Superhighway

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Cinderella

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cindy_fairygod.jpgI remember when I was high school, my parents would bring me along to watch Repertory plays at the Insular Life building.  I liked it so much and became a regular season ticket holder….and did not miss a single play. It was very entertaining and it was cozy because the theater was small so no matter what seat you were in, you felt close to the actors and as if you were part of the play. I remember Michael Williams, Miguel Faustman, Baby Barredo and Joy Virata.  I really liked them. 

Repertory now has found its new home at Greenbelt On Stage.  We have recently watched Aladdin Jr, Sound of Music and Cinderella. After watching Sound of Music, my kids wanted to audition for REP as they saw kids their age acting and singing. Though judging by the kids reactions, they seemed to enjoy Cinderella the most as it had more elaborate props and settings, it was funny and most important interactive.step20family204.JPG I am so glad that there is theater in our country that my children can go to so they can get exposed to the arts. We need to patronize the local arts so that they can continue and improve the quality of their productions.  I wish REP more success and I hope that they will continue to bring joy and laughter through stage. 

 

 

 

There are still two more plays remaining for the year:
 

untitled.JPGLOVE’S LABOR’S LOST – September 15 to October 7

Shakespeare entertains audiences through exuberant physical comedy and witty wordplay in Love’s Labor’s Lost as the King of Navarre and his cohorts vow to spend three years devoted to study only to find themselves tempted by ladies and love when the Princess of France and her entourage arrive in Navarre on a diplomatic visit.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF     – November 9 to December 16

In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, “Fiddler On The Roof” has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF” has all the elements of good family entertainment  familiar music; a beautiful story filled with love, humor and a bit of sadness, and a lot of lively dances and production numbers.  Even children will find it entertaining.  Without question, “Fiddler” will be a hot ticket in town, as it should be.

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As Rep turns 40 this year, “Fiddler” is a fitting celebration of its rich tradition and promising future.  


For tickets, call REP 887-0710 or TICKETWORLD at 891-9999
Website: 
www.repertory-philippines.com

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