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!
Tina powell
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Jessica
June 17, 2011 at 6:59 pmThat is so very awesome for him! I bet he will remember this forever, so sweet. I’m taking my 2.5 year old to the theatre next weekend to see the movie, I’m sure he will love it! Or be bored, it’s a toss up.
Jessica
June 17, 2011 at 7:12 pmSo super fun for him! My three-year-old is also eager to see the sequel. Disney has cornered the market on my kids….
Jen B
June 17, 2011 at 7:15 pmMy 3 year old is losing his mind waiting for this to come out! He is SO EXCITED and would love the Cars 2 merchandise!
Jennie
June 17, 2011 at 7:16 pmCars is the one and only movie my child has ever gotten excited about. I have watched Cars NINE THOUSAND TIMES. Sometimes, he turns to me and says, “Mommy, tractor tippin’ please.” Meaning, yeah, this would be a really cool thing to win ;)
Corey Mermis
June 17, 2011 at 7:25 pmSo exciting for you guys!! I have a CARS 2 freak in my house as well. We have already started collecting the cars and have been patiently reading the chapter book every night for the past two weeks. He would LOVE to win this prize!
Angie
June 17, 2011 at 7:26 pmThat is so cool that you got the advance screening passes! I thought you’d be able to work something out like that. I hope it lives up to all Wito’s expectations. My little boy is quite the Mater fan. Since he’s gotten older, he’s more on a lego star wars kick, but he is still a big Cars 2 fan. Can’t wait to find out what you thought of it.
Grace S.
June 17, 2011 at 7:35 pmPlease don’t make fun of Tourette Syndrome. You may think I’m being hypersensitive, but having TS is painful and difficult and I just cringe every time I hear a joke like that.
Elizabeth
June 17, 2011 at 7:44 pmI might sound like sort of a Luddite for admitting this, but my son, who is just a couple of days younger that Wito, has only seen one movie in his entire life, and that movie is Cars. So, yeah, I know the excitement of Cars 2 as well. Wito is going to plop over form happiness. You are Mother of the Year, I hope you know.
Lisa D
June 17, 2011 at 7:56 pmHe’s gonna go nuts!! How exciting!
Emily
June 17, 2011 at 8:14 pmThat is so fun — what a great opportunity!
My nephew is a big fan as well — he would love all this schtuff!
leslie
June 17, 2011 at 8:19 pmOh my little son would LOVE THIS! I hope wito has fun at the premier. This is going to be my little guys first “big movie” :)
Tiffany
June 17, 2011 at 8:30 pmIs it lame that this internet stranger is ridiculously excited for you? What a fun surprise for your little guy.
We just showed our son the trailer for “Cars 2” last week and he has been hooked ever since!
Heather
June 17, 2011 at 8:32 pmYay for Wito! We won tickets to see Cars 2 from A Parent in Silver Spring’s Blog. I can’t wait to see the look on my son’s face when we arrive to the movie theater tomorrow morning! He’s going to be so excited when he realizes what we’re there for.
Hopefully I can chase down Nigel & Hydraulic Ramone for our diecast collection before I have to fork over the Cars 2 cars I’ve been collecting for him.
Have fun Wito!!!!
Jill Browning
June 17, 2011 at 8:33 pmI can’t wait to see the movie with my nephew!!