You can enjoy four Disney adventures in one show when Disney On Ice presents Mickey& Minnie’s Magical Journey.  Mickey and friends have their bags packed for a journey that transports the audience straight from their seats into the magical worlds of  best friends.   You will see Lilo & Stitch,  Simba & Nala,  Ariel & Sebasian and Peter Pan & Tinker Bell.

Tickest for the Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minne’s Magical Journey are available at Ticketmaster, The Giant Center Box Office and Disney On Ice.   Ticket prices are $55.00 for rinkside, $47.00 for VIP and $25.00-$12.00.   Show times are Wednesday 7PM, Thursday 7PM, Friday 7PM, Saturday 11AM, 3 PM & 7 PM, Sunday 1Pm & 5PM.

To learn more about Disney on Ice visit Disney On Ice or find them on Facebook and YouTube.

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I have always loved the 4th of July.   Partly because my birthday is only 10 days later (something I don’t necessarily look forward to anymore) and partly because of the fun and relaxed nature of the holiday.

Below is a list of upcoming events planned in and around York for the 4th of July weekend.

Fireworks at Sovereign Bank Stadium:  Downtown York.   On July 4th at 6pm after the York Revolution take on the Long Island Ducks.

Springettsbury Township Park, Mount Zion Road will have Independence Day fireworks on July 3 at 7pm as well as a performance by Symphonic Soul.  Rain Date is July 7.

Annual 4th of July Concert & Fireworks at the York Expo Center.   July 4th at 7:30pm.  Gates open at 6pm, concert at 7:30 and fireworks at dusk.

HersheyPark fireworks.  July 4th with approximate launch times of 10pm &10:15pm.  Rain Date is July 5th.

Fireworks in Harrisburg at City Island July 3 at 9pm and also July 4th after the Senators game.

Fireworks in Lancaster on July 3 at Longs Park.  Also on July9th at the baseball stadium after the Barnstormers game

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Bowling alleys across the country are offering their free kids bowling programs again for the summer.   Go to the website,  www.kidsbowlfree.com, find a local participating bowling alley and sign your kids up!  It includes two free games everyday.  Age restrictions, dates and shoe rental policies vary by bowling alley.   They also offer an adult family pass for 2 free games for each adult listed on the pass. It has a cost of $24.95, shoe rental policy varies by bowling alley.

Also,  this weekend Hershey Gardens will be opening for the season.  Celebrate the opening of the 74th season of the Gardens with free general admission for the entire weekend.   You can stroll through 23 acres of beautiful botanical gardens and then check out the Children’s Garden.  They will be having various Spring-related crafts and activities for kids on April 2 from 1-4pm.

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I have found a good deal of information so I decided this will be a series of sorts.   My findings will be broken up into three different posts.

First up!   Fun, kid/family friendly things to do.

Having two boys, sports have started to take center stage in our household.  Baseball being a major front runner.

Checking out a Revs game is always an option.  Tickets are only $4 for youth and start at $7 for adults.   Opening day is scheduled for April 29, 2011 at 6:30 pm.

Next up is something I’ve mentioned in other posts and I don’t mean to beat a dead horse.   I honestly just can’t say enough about the York County library system.   They have story times for babies, preschool aged kids and toddlers.   As well as knitting groups, book sales, book clubs (for adults and kids) and Wii game nights.   Check out the library’s website for events at your local library.    Also coming up will be the library summer reading program.  It has become an absolute favorite in our house!

I’ve always heard that York County is the factory tour capital of the world.   Even though I’ve lived here my entire life it’s something I have yet to do.  There are tours from Martin’s Potato Chips to Painted Spring Farm Alpacas (mmmm…did someone mention yarn??!!)   I think we will definitely be checking some out in the coming months.  Be sure to check the details of the business you would like to tour in advance.  Some require reservations and some also have age restrictions.

Next up is something that I have enjoyed doing my entire life and is honestly still the highlight to any trip I take to Hershey and that is a visit to Chocolate World.  While with todays rising gas prices it might not be economical to drive to Hershey just for the free Chocolate World ride, which still includes a free piece of chocolate at the end of the ride.  It is still worth checking out if you happen to be in the neighborhood.

Finally,  there is South York Cinemas located at 217 Pauline Dr, York.    This is a great theater that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to go to.   However they don’t show first run movies.   The cost is $2 for all ages before 6pm, after 6pm adults are $4.  You really can’t beat that!

Hopefully this list is helpful  in coming up with some fun and affordable family friendly things to do.

Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!

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In Toy Story 3, Andy is headed off to college and contemplates the fate of his beloved toy collection.

Should he donate them? Discard them? Or decide not to part with them?

The story made me think of how I couldn’t part with my Pound Puppy when I went to college. I didn’t stop sleeping with her until I moved in with the man who is now my husband. I still have my puppy, but she’s sad and dusty in the attic now.

Share your “toy story” in 75 words or fewer,  and you’ll be entered to win a four-pack of tickets to Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 during its run from Nov. 3 through 7 at the Giant Center in Hershey. Your response could also appear in an upcoming issue of Smart magazine!

E-mail your story to keberle@ydr.com and include your name, daytime phone number and address. Photos are welcome, too! For  the complete rules, click here.

UPDATE: Congrats to our winners — Margie Lomenzo, Ashley Dively, Jennifer Mulle, Olivia Young, Teena Wise, Missy Fangmeyer, Marie Gush, Jayme Glover and Maddy Strine! Have a great time at the show!

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