Moody Gardens-Holiday Top 5 Things To Do #LoveGalveston

Just because the weather gets a little chilly does not mean you cannot have fun.  The weather here in Houston changes.  Winter break is in one week.  I try to keep my kids busy with fun activities but some times we just need to hit the road.  Galveston is not too far of a destination so it is always the perfect spot for us to head to.

Thanks to Galveston Island CVB for sending my family complimentary passes.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

1)  4D Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer-So real, ask my daughter!

2)  Movies-You can watch the entire Finding Nemo in 3D or the Polar Express in 2D.

3)  Iceland-The wonderful creators bring beautiful images to life in the ice.

4)  Festival of Lights-We love to see all the lights.

5)  Artic slide-The entire family will have fun sliding down.  

We had a blast.  All the activities are perfect for the entire family, even grandma and grandpa.

For more information, go to www.moodygardens.com.

A Caribbean Christmas #LoveGalveston

Christmas break is coming.  Your kids get 2 weeks off.  What are your plans?  How about a Caribbean Christmas with the family? 

Thanks to the Galveston Island CVB for sending my family complimentary passes to Moody Gardens.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Last year, Moody Gardens Ice Land was fun, whimsical and took you on a trip to Bikini Bottom on an adventure with Sponge Bob.  This year they are bringing the Caribbean to you.  See ice transformed into creations that include schools of beautiful tropical fish, eagle rays, turtles, dolphins, hammerhead sharks.

Iceland highlights:

Ice Slide-My daughter's favorite was the slide.  You can slide as many times as you want.  My daughter slid with each of us and finally braved it, and slid on her own.

  She is not the only who liked the slide.  My son captured this fun moment of me coming down.

Photo Op-Are you still looking for the perfect Christmas photo?  Have fun posing with the family or taking selfies.

Shivers Ice Bar-Girls' Nite, Guy's nite, or Date nite? 

Admission:

November 12, 2016 - January 8, 2017

Adult: $26.95

Senior (65+): $21.95

Child (4-12): $15.95

Children 3 and under do not require a ticket.

Value Days:

Sunday - Thursday: Nov 13 - Dec 15, Jan 1 - 5

Adult: $21.95

Senior: $16.95

Child: $10.95

Add this stop to you Christmas break list, your kids will have a blast and so will you. 

2015 Festival of Lights-Moody Gardens

***Disclosure-I received complimentary passes.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience. 

The holidays are time for celebrating traditions with loved ones.  Some families travel from far but no matter the distance, they make it to their loved ones.  Where they are no traditions, make some.

A Christmas tradition that many families celebrate are driving in neighbors checking out the lights.  I remember my parents taking us for drives to see the pretty lights.    So this year we are hitting one of the largest light display, Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens in Galveston.

There are more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. 

Festival Admission: $10.95 (includes ice skate admission)

Arctic Ice Slide Admission: $7 for one slide, $20 for 10 slides and $25 for all day

Hours: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Tips to Festival of Lights-

1)  Wear a sweater.  It can be a bit chilly at night.

2)  Bring your own skates. 

For more information, go to www.moodygardens.com.

Ice Land-Moody Gardens

***Disclosure-I was invited to a media event.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Heading down South for the holidays?  Galveston, TX?  Have you been to Moody Gardens?

Have you ever seen 2 MILLION POUNDS of ice?  I have!  A team of 30 professional ice carvers from Harbin, China have created Bikini Bottom Iceland. 

Your kids will love to see SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, and Squidward.

I had so much fun.  I really felt like I was there with these ice sculptures.  They even have a slide!

It is an experience you have to experience yourself.  

Tips to visiting Iceland:

1)  Wear gloves.  I forgot my tech gloves.  I had to keep taking them off and putting them back on.

2)  Wear socks and tennis shoes or boots.  I wore my Mary Janes with slip on socks that did not keep my toes warm at all.

3)  Bring a camera.  You will want to take several pics and selfies.

Everyone who enters will be given a parka to use in Iceland.  It is a full length hoodie that zips up.

Admission:  Adult: $26.95  Senior (65+)/Child (4-12): $21.95

Save $5 on Value Days:  Sunday-Thursday: Nov. 15 - Dec. 17 (Excludes Thanksgiving)

For more information, go to www.moodygardens.com

Moody Gardens-New Sponge Bob Adventure

***Disclosure-I am a USFG member.  I will receive tickets for my family in return for this post and review.  All opinions stated are my own based on my personal experience.

Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Weekend?  Have you ever been to Moody Gardens?  Moody Gardens is an awesome place for family to enjoy themselves.  It is a great place to go when you don't know what the weather will be.  And opening this weekend, SpongeBob SubPants Adventure.

Dive into adventure on a submarine voyage along with SpongeBob and all your Bikini Bottom friends! On this wild and silly deep-sea expedition, YOU choose the destination and YOU interact with your hapless captain -- Patrick Star!

In Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SubPants Adventure, you'll plunge into a world of immersive 3D media, a torrent of special effects and nonstop whirlwind of surprises! With an improvised, real time interaction with Patrick Star, and varying destinations including Jelly Fish Fields, Goo Lagoon, Rock Bottom & Sandy's Tree Dome, your adventure is never the same twice! This first-of-its-kind attraction casts off this Memorial Day Weekend, only at Moody Gardens

My Readers Save Up to $12.00 - Present this coupon at any Moody Gardens Ticket Booth and receive $2.00 off regular adult admission price. 

Coupon valid for up to six people. Code: 964
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