While strolling through Downtown Disney last week after tackling Space Mountain, Wito noticed a huge Cars 2 banner hanging from the local theater. As the world’s biggest Cars 2 fan, the child was beside himself. Disneyland Excitement Level: 2. Random Cars 2 Banner Excitement Level: 150. (I’ll never get it.) He just stood there, transfixed, while I impatiently tapped my foot because I desperately wanted to get home after a full day at Disney.
Like many children, Wito is not a fan of getting his photo taken. He squirms or looks down or makes a crazy Jack-Nicholson-in-The-Shining-face or basically anything he can to ruin a photo opp. So excuse my bewilderment when he looked at me earnestly and asked if I would take his photo in front of the banner. Sure, kid.
Wito and the random Cars 2 banner.
We’re exactly one week out from the premiere of the movie, and Wito’s mental status has moved from Total Excitement to Absolute Loss of Daily Focus.
You guys. Little does he know, but earlier this week, he was invited to an advanced screening of the movie. A screening that is happening TOMORROW. TOMORROW WITO WILL SEE CARS 2. He is going to completely lose his mind when he finds out, which I’ve decided will be on the way to the theater. (Squeeeeeeeeee!)
Do you know what it’s been like keeping this secret for the past few days? It’s killing me! I feel like I’ve got some Cars 2 Tourette Syndrome ready to manifest itself at any moment. “Wito, would you like some more OHMYGODMEYOUCARS2MOVIETHISWEEKEND milk?” It’s just very exciting around here right now. In my head, at least. (Thank you, Disney, for the opportunity!)
My (BEST) friends at Disney are also offering a giveaway for your little Cars 2 fans!
A CARS 2 t-shirt (in youth sizes of S, M, L, XL), a CARS 2 set of 3 bumper stickers, a CARS 2 temporary tattoo sheet (2 per winner), and a CARS 2 puzzle. Just leave a comment on this post before June 23rd at 6pm PST and you’ll be entered to win!
I’ll be back to report on the big surprise next week. (Of course, little miss Wita just came down with a 102 fever, so I’m praying Wito stays healthy for the big day.) Have a great weekend, everyone!
Joe Crawford
June 17, 2011 at 5:00 pmThat is AWESOME.
Sometimes blogging brings cool swag.
I’m hoping I win something for my Godson Zac!
molly
June 17, 2011 at 5:00 pmWe would love to win this!!!! My little one is also obsessed…. :)
Julie
June 17, 2011 at 5:00 pmI cannot wait to hear about his reaction. He’s going to lose his little mind!
Kristin
June 17, 2011 at 5:05 pmWow! My godson is a HUGE Cars fan as well! This would be an AWESOME “big brother” present for him – his lil sister is arriving July 5th.
Tina
June 17, 2011 at 5:07 pmOh, what a lucky boy! We have a little date night set up with the whole thing. Reserved seats, advance tix. Did you ever think you would get so excited about a kid’s movie???? Seriously. I am trippin over myself right now.
Oh, and pick me! Pretty please!
Enjoy the show!
Best,
Tina
Martha
June 17, 2011 at 5:32 pmThat’s so awesome for Wito!
beyond
June 17, 2011 at 5:37 pmoh my gosh. you’re totally going to blow his mind!
that being said, i’m not a little boy, and i really want to see it, too.
Michelle
June 17, 2011 at 5:40 pmHe’s going to LOVE it!! Finn can’t wait to see the movie!
Sam
June 17, 2011 at 5:42 pmThis is going to be bigger than Christmas for Wito! I’m so excited for BOTH of you!
I can’t wait to see the movie, either. I have the first one from Netflix and am hoping to properly indoctrinate my 3-year-old. I’m ready for him to MOVE ON from trains!
Jesse B.
June 17, 2011 at 5:43 pmSo awesome!! My nephew sounds like Wito and he would absolutely love to win this.
holly
June 17, 2011 at 5:55 pmi need this loot for my nephew!! he is OB-sessed. and i think he was before he ever saw the movie!
Carolyn
June 17, 2011 at 6:20 pmoh, my 3 and 5 year old would be so excited to receive this! :) Have a great time tomorrow…can’t wait to hear if the movie is as great as a 3 year thinks it will be…
Cindy
June 17, 2011 at 6:24 pmCars 2 mania is at a fever pitch in our house as well. My 3 year old runs around with his little Guido figurine yelling “pit stop?” in an Italian accent all day. So glad I taught him that. ;)
Tina powell
June 17, 2011 at 6:39 pmI am soooo jealous, I wish I could surprise my Cars OBSESSED child with such an awesome experience. (when I say obsessed, I mean he *thinks* everything looks like Lightning McQueen…KA-CHOW!
Jenni
June 17, 2011 at 6:39 pmMy son is also a HUGE Cars fanatic. Every time a Cars 2 movie preview comes on TV, he is GLUED to the screen. And we’ve been watching Cars and Mater’s Tall Tales every. single. day. I’m so excited to see his reaction when he finally watches his precious Cars characters on the big screen next weekend!