Gosh it’s been a while since we visited the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.  It’s always a favorite for my children.  I think it’s all the free soda at the end!

If you’ve been planning a visit for the month of March, check out this deal!  Today through Friday, March 31, guests can purchase up to four general admission tickets, in any combination, for $40 plus tax. For four adult tickets, that’s a savings of $28!

Details:

• To receive the discount, you must mention the Friends and Family Four-Pack at the ticket window.
• Walk-up tickets only, not available online.
• Limit of 2 offers per transaction (8 tickets)
• Valid through March 31st only.
• For full details, please see World of Coca-Cola.

Information was provided by our friends at the World of Coca-Cola.

 

The Atlanta History Center will present a thought-provoking day of programming for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16.

In recent years, the Atlanta History Center has offered free admission for the MLK holiday, drawing more than 1,800 to its Buckhead campus in 2016. For the 2017 observance, the institution is organizing a slate of free programs in Buckhead and at Midtown’s Margaret Mitchell House intended to engage the growing MLK Day audience on subjects from Civil War slavery to civil rights movement-sparked integration.

The Atlanta History Center and Margaret Mitchell House will be open 10 AM to 5:30 PM on this free admission day.

Here is a sampling of the programming that will be offered (check AtlantaHistoryCenter.com for updates):

AT ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta

Featured Speaker: Frye Gaillard, Go South to Freedom 3:00 pm Duration: 45 minutes with book signing to follow

Go South to Freedom is an “as told to” slavery story for middle-schoolers, with a strong Georgia connection, written by award-winning Alabama author Frye Gaillard. The account of a daring escape to freedom by the Fields family was shared with Gaillard by the direct descendent of the family whose story he tells. Enslaved Georgian Gilbert Fields and his family ran away one stormy night, intending to travel north under cover of darkness, only to discover that clouds obscuring the stars had caused them to flee southward instead. They had no choice but to keep going, seeking sanctuary with the Seminole Indians of Florida and later a community of free blacks in Mobile.

With his friend’s blessing, Gaillard has expanded this oral history into a novel for young readers. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews said, “Alligator-filled swamps, a drowning, beatings, and terror … a realistic picture of what runaway American slaves faced. …  An informative and well-told story about a little-known aspect of American slavery that needs to be remembered and retold.” Bestselling young adult novelist Irene Latham called the book “a campfire story for all ages.” And the Atlanta Journal-Constitution added in its recent review, “Go South to Freedom has it all: danger, toil, tragedy, suspense, courage and a huge heart.”

In April, Frye Gaillard was honored with the Eugene Current-Garcia Distinguished Scholar Award, recognizing “scholarly reflection and writing on literary topics,” at the Alabama Writers Symposium. His previous honors include the Lillian Smith Award, the Clarence Cason Award, and the Alabama Library Association Book of the Year Award.

Museum Theatre Experiences: 

 Walking Through the Valley

Woodruff Auditorium

Noon and 2:00 pm Duration: 45 minutes

Join us for a special staged reading of playwright and Atlanta History Center Director of Museum Theatre Addae Moon’s Walking Through the Valley. In 1963, a young activist has been asked to alter the language in a speech he has written for what will become a historic event. He envisions a conversation with four historic freedom fighters in an effort to decide if a compromise with the “powers that be” will serve a greater good.

Rosalyn Walton

Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta exhibition

10:15 am, 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, 2:00 pm Duration: 12 minutes

In a Meet the Past museum theatre performance, Rosalyn Walton, of the Atlanta Nine – a group of trailblazing students who integrated Atlanta schools — is being interviewed by a reporter and comes to realize that simply being a regular teenager presents challenges as well.

Freedom Ride Simulation

10:15 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm Duration: 40 minutes

Parental guidance is suggested.

Do you have what it takes to be a civil rights movement Freedom Fighter? In this interactive theatrical simulation, test your courage by traveling into the Deep South on a Freedom Ride with CORE representatives and help test new laws banning segregation on interstate buses.

Ongoing activities:

• Make a protest button
• Create inspiring resistance poetry
• And more

 

AT MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE, 979 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta

 

Featured Speaker: Calinda Lee, The Time is Always Right to Do the Right Thing: Lessons from Drum Majors for Justice

Noon Duration: 45 minutes

Atlanta History Center historian Calinda Lee presents a talk about the remarkable, brave Georgians who helped form the ethos of equality and non-violence that shaped the young Martin Luther King Jr., as well as those took up his mantle to press for justice and equity after his death.  Join us as Lee remembers Howard Thurman, James Orange, and Ruby Doris Smith Robinson — powerful voices who labored in  MLK’s tradition. And share your own memories of Atlanta’s unsung drum majors for justice.

 Calinda Lee trained at Spelman College, New York University, and Emory University, and writes, lectures, and develops exhibitions on U.S. history and culture, with an emphasis on the South. The Atlanta History Center historian curated Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta, the new cornerstone exhibition at the AHC’s Buckhead campus.

 Martin Luther King Jr. Day sponsor: Funding for this program is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of Fulton County Arts Council.

 

ABOUT THE ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER:

Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is an all-inclusive, 33-acre destination featuring the Atlanta History Museum, one of the nation’s largest history museums; three historic houses (the 1928 Swan House, the 1860 Smith Family Farm, and the frontier-era Wood Family Cabin; Kenan Research Center; the Grand Overlook event space; the Atlanta History Center bookstore (sharing space with a Souper Jenny café); and Goizueta Gardens. In addition, the History Center operates the Margaret Mitchell House located in Midtown Atlanta.

For information on Atlanta History Center offerings, hours of operation and admission, call 404.814.4000 or visit AtlantaHistoryCenter.com.

We love visiting Medieval Times to cheer on our favorite knights and enjoy the show.  It’s always a wonderful even and I cannot wait to go again!  We are making plans to go within the next few weeks on a double date!

We have a special price for you guys to check out!  Through 2/28/17, you can get Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament tickets for Adults for only $36.95 and children (12 and under) for only $29.95 with the code MT3629.

What a deal!  If you haven’t been, prepared to be amazed and entertained!  All Knights begin their training as Squires – just as they did in the Middle Ages – learning horse care, sword fighting, and weaponry. It takes a minimum of six months of training to become a Knight.  Knights perform with real metal weapons and wear authentic armor. During battle scenes, real titanium swords create sparks.  This is the real deal!

Hope you enjoy your visit and don’t forget to use the code listed!

Veteran’s Day is soon!  The World of Coca-Cola has a special coming up in honor of Veterans Day.  The attraction offers free admission to military members (active duty, reserves and retirees) year-round, but from Thursday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 13, members of the Armed Forces can also purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets for their family and friends to join them in visiting the attraction. Tickets can be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.

 

Update 10/6 – I just got this message: 

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will be unable to attend the Grand Opening ceremony on Saturday, October 8, as their travel plans have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew. However, their visit has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 29, from noon – 4 p.m. in the Von Maur Court.

On Saturday, October 8, beginning at 10 a.m., other Disney Store Grand Opening festivities will take place as planned. Please check back with the Store or visit us on Facebook for future updates.

Thank you for your understanding!

 

Oh my goodness!  I’m so excited about this and wish we didn’t already have plans!  Check out the information I just got below:

Join the Disney Store at Mall of Georgia for the Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 8th.  Visitors are invited to join special guests, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, for an exclusive meet and greet in Von Maur Court.

Guests will also experience the store’s exciting new features including:

 

• Pixie Dust Trail – this glittering path leads children through the various storytelling “neighborhoods” throughout the store.
• Magical Trees –  placed throughout the store will change with the four seasons, play a part in celebrations with fireworks, and some of Disney’s favorite characters may make an appearance.
• Disney Store Theater  – guests can choose from over 50 clips which can then be watched on a 12-foot long curved screen.
• Storytelling Neighborhoods – Disney Princess neighborhood and Boys Neighborhood featuring Disney, Marvel and Star Wars include interactive areas allowing children to become a part of the story.
• Custom Skyline – the custom skyline incorporates landmarks from around the world that have been featured in Disney films, as well as local landmarks, including Historic Downtown Buford and Buford City Hall.

GRAND RE-OPENING – Saturday, October 8, 2016

Disney Store at Mall of Georgia

3333 Buford Drive

Buford, GA 30519

 

• 10 a.m.| Disney Store Grand Opening Ceremony, where one lucky child will be invited to “Unlock Imagination.” The first 500 guests will receive a free gift.**While supplies last
• Noon – 4 p.m.| Meet and Greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Center Court. Guests are encouraged to bring their cameras.*

*Characters alternate every 30 minutes. Character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

I know many of you have been asking about a special offer for the World of Coca-Cola.  If you haven’t been, you’ve really missed out!  This is such a fun place to visit!

Extended from two weeks last year to the full month of October this year, The World of Coca-Cola Georgia Residents offer allows Georgia residents to receive two general admission tickets for $25, a total savings of $7 or 20+ percent off regular adult admission.

Details: Discounted Ticket Offer for Georgia Residents

• To take advantage of the offer, World of Coca-Cola guests should mention that they are a Georgia resident at the attraction ticketing windows.
• This offer is available at walk-up ticketing windows only and is not available online.
• Proof of a Georgia residential address is required by providing one of the following (must have a Georgia address):
  • Valid Georgia driver’s license
  • Valid Georgia state-issued ID card
  • Valid Georgia-based military ID
  • Valid Georgia federal, state, county or city government agency issued ID card
• Proof of Georgia residency is required for at least one adult guest per group.
• There is a limit of six tickets per Georgia resident.
• There is no minimum ticket purchase, so a Georgia resident can purchase one general admission ticket for $12.50 plus tax.
• Those using the discounted tickets must be present at the time of the ticket purchase.
• This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts.

Head up Braves fans!  Braves Builder’s Day is on Sunday, September 18 at Turner Field!

Did you know- kids of all ages can experience a FREE hands-on workshop at The Home Depot stores where they receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron and a commemorative pin after completing a craft? The Braves along with The Home Depot are bringing this experience out of the store and into the ballpark.

The $27 ticket package includes:

• Outfield ticket for the game vs. the Nationals (with prime viewing of the Home Depot Tool Race)
• Hands-on kid’s workshop where kids will build a Braves toolbox from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.on the Right Field Patio
• A Home Depot workshop apron
• A Braves Builders t-shirt

There is an upcoming workshop at The Home Depot on Saturday, September 3 from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Kids will be creating a Back to School Whiteboard and participants must register online.   Please visit www.braves.com/builder for more details.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho! In honor its newest attraction, Pirate Adventure Island,LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta invites all pirate lads and lassies to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day on Monday, September 19. Guests who talk like a pirate at admissions will receive a Kids Go Free coupon*and a pirate eye patch, while supplies last.

Pirate Adventure Island is designed to encourage both children and adults alike to participate in free play and tactile activities. Families can explore treasure island themed build spaces to create their own LEGO® sandcastle or treasure map, construct a LEGO® pirate ship and set sail through an aquatic obstacle course, battling fellow shipmates by setting off air cannons. The exhibit has a soft play element and sends guests on a pirate adventure as they climb the rigging, walk the plank and capture the flag!

*The Kids Go Free coupon may be used immediately (or at a later date) at admissions.

WHAT: International Talk Like a Pirate Day at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta

WHEN: Monday, September 19 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta

Third Floor, Phipps Plaza | 3500 Peachtree Road in Buckhead

HOW: For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LDCatlanta or www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/.