Are you wondering how to keep your family engaged and entertained this summer? Here are a couple of great ideas:
Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Experiences Bringing the Imaginative Worlds of “Encanto” and “Soul” to the Disney Magic
From the magical mountains of Colombia to the bustling streets of New York City, the colorful worlds of two fan-favorite Disney films – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” – have come to life for the first time on the high seas with the debut of new family-friendly experiences aboard the Disney Magic. In addition to “Encanto”-themed entertainment and a “Soul”-inspired lounge, the ship’s concierge accommodations were enhanced with new theming and spacious refurbishments during a three-week dry dock project in Freeport, The Bahamas.
Guests on the Disney Cruise Line can join the fantastical family Madrigal during an all-new immersive experience, “An Encanto Celebration,” designed to engage families through music, crafts and storytelling. The interactive experience gives guests an opportunity to meet and take photos with Mirabel and the family member we don’t talk about, Bruno, during their Disney Cruise Line debut. Families can also join a spirited sing-along of beloved “Encanto” songs and create butterfly and flower crafts inspired by the film. During the show, guests can experience a true taste of South Americathanks to a selection of local Colombian beers, cocktails and sodas along with film-inspired mocktails.
To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit disneycruise.com, call Disney Cruise Line at 888-DCL-2500 at or contact a travel agent.
Books-A-Million Announces Internationally Bestselling Author Christopher Paolini as Official Ambassador for Kids’ Summer Reading Adventure Program
Books-A-Million has announced that internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini is the official ambassador of the 2023 Kids’ Summer Reading Adventure program, which kicks off on May 15, 2023. Summer Reading Adventure sparks curiosity within young readers, exposes them to different reading contexts and titles, and encourages them to continue to grow their reading skills over the summer.
Christopher Paolini is the creator of the World of Eragon, which includes the blockbuster young adult series The Inheritance Cycle (Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, Inheritance) and the forthcoming novel Murtagh, which will release with a U.S. first print run of 2 million copies on November 7, 2023. He is also the author of the adult sci-fi series the Fractalverse, which continues with Fractal Noise on May 16, 2023. First published at nineteen, he is the holder of the Guinness World Record for youngest author of a bestselling series.
Participants will choose four books or more from the Summer Reading Adventure section in stores, or at Booksamillion.com, where they will find a wide range of books to choose from. After reading each book, they will write about them in their Summer Reading Adventure journal. This writing portion of the program encourages kids to express themselves and develop their own creative voice.
No summer reading program is complete without a prize! Once kids finish the challenge, they can show their completed journal to an associate at any Books-A-Million or 2nd & Charles store and be rewarded with an Eragon water bottle (while supplies last).
For further information on summer reading at Books-A-Million, customers can visit BooksAMillion.com/SummerAdventure.