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!
Barb @ getupandplay
June 17, 2011 at 8:54 pmOh how fun! My little guy was just introduced to Cars this month and is obsessed. He doesn’t even know about Cars 2 yet! He’ll be so excited!
Kaedra
June 18, 2011 at 3:26 amSO. AWESOME. The look on his face will be worth every second of hanging on to that secret!
Elizabeth Landingham
June 18, 2011 at 3:53 amThey might want to consider making the Cars 2 release date a national holiday with all the kids who are so excited about it. My guy has been counting his Lightning McQueen cars for days in anticipation of the opening and debating as to which Lightning McQueen gets to go with us to view the movie. I know Wito will have a great time!
Allisonjd
June 18, 2011 at 6:12 amThis is making me tear up! Especially wanting his picture with the poster! Bring tissues because if you’re anything like me you’ll be crying at his reaction to the movie. Lol I’m so excited for him! I know you’ll have a blast!!!
Laura K
June 18, 2011 at 6:33 amHave fun! Hope Wito can calm down enough when you tell him to be able to enjoy the movie!
Brandey
June 18, 2011 at 6:37 amHope Wito LOVES the movie! My son is so excited, we are hoping to go see it on opening day :)
Jennifer
June 18, 2011 at 6:59 amWow, that is so awesome. We are avid Disney fans in this house. My son is almost 2 and we have taken him to Disney World (from NY) 5 times already. When you ask him what he wants to watch, he says “Sully” (Monsters Inc.). So I totally get what is going on in your house. I imagine that when Monsters Inc 2 we will go through the same thing. He loves Cars too, and loves watching the previews. He likes Mater.
Have fun, can’t wait to hear about it
Emily
June 18, 2011 at 7:26 amHow awesome! You’ll have to tell us what his reaction was when you told him!
Jen
June 18, 2011 at 7:31 amUm, is it weird that *I* am jealous you and Wito are getting to see the movie today?? We’re planning a special evening next Friday for Rowan that includes seeing Cars 2 (not sure if we should do 3-D?), and I am really excited to see how he reacts to his first movie in a theater.
Also, Rowan needs to win this prize package. I’d say he’s the #2 Cars fan, right behind Wito. :)
Jen
June 18, 2011 at 8:12 amWito is so lucky! My 3-yr-old nephew is similarly obsessed. He LOVES to regale me with wide-eyed tales of “Lightning daQueen’s” adventures.
Catherine
June 18, 2011 at 9:09 amAwww, he’s gonna flip! Hope you have a great time!
am'ti b
June 18, 2011 at 9:10 amwe are so excited for him! so many fun surprises, have a great time!
Valerie
June 18, 2011 at 9:13 amI can’t wait to hear about Wito’s reaction. My nephew is also counting down till the opening day!
Laurie
June 18, 2011 at 9:46 amLove this post! My nephew is a HUGE Cars fan and has also been talking about the movie for weeks (months?)!!
Rebecca
June 18, 2011 at 9:46 amI can’t believe he wanted a picture with the banner. Too cute!