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!
Emily B
June 18, 2011 at 12:22 pmSO exciting! We’re also counting down at our house.
Brenda
June 18, 2011 at 1:11 pmMy kids can’t wait to see Cars 2!
Christy
June 18, 2011 at 1:38 pmMy daughter LOVES Cars. She just started watching the first one, so we aren’t in too much of a hurry for the second one, but I’m sure she’ll love it too.
Alissa
June 18, 2011 at 2:19 pmSo excited for Wito (and you)! He’s going to have the best day in his life very soon :)
Steph
June 18, 2011 at 3:45 pmWow. My niece would lose her mind if I showed up at her house with this prize. What a great opportunity to make me Greatest Auntie Ever.
Linda
June 18, 2011 at 4:05 pmYay! We’re counting down the days for Cars 2 here also. My 4 (“almost 5” as he always reminds me) year old son is also a huge fan. I almost broke down and got the Cars cereal at Target last week. Is it too much?
This will be his first movie in a theater so we are doubly excited.
Amanda
June 18, 2011 at 10:30 pmOMG! My son is the biggest cars fan and we left Disneyland on the 15…this would rock his world. Hope it lived up to his expectations!
Amy beth
June 19, 2011 at 5:11 amWow! He is going to freak oooooout! We love us some lightening McQueen over here too!
Ann Marie
June 19, 2011 at 7:35 pmCan’t wait to hear the follow up to this post. My 3.5 yo nephew has not been told there’s a Cars 2 movie. (I am not even certain he’s been in a movie theater). But he’d love this little bounty of Lightning McQueen stuff!
rachel joy
June 19, 2011 at 8:48 pmI can’t wait to hear all about it! Saw your instagram pic right before showtime. So exciting!!
Christy M
June 20, 2011 at 5:24 amSo exciting! And I hope everyone is feeling better!
K
June 20, 2011 at 6:55 amWe’re still waffling as to whether or not our newly-turned three year old could cut it in a dark-loud movie theater, but Cars 2 swag would be a lovely gift.
I’m so glad you guys/Wito had the chance to go see it as a surprise. Awesome memories.
amanda
June 20, 2011 at 7:17 amI’m so jealous! My son keeps saying Cars is coming out June 24 (just like Wito!) and his friends at daycare keep taunting him that if he’s bad, he won’t go see the Cars movie on June 24. We’re very excited here! He’s carrying this week’s Target ad around with him b/c it had so many Lightning McQueen’s in it!!
Bonnie
June 20, 2011 at 7:24 amWe can’t wait for Cars 2! I’ve got two very excited little guys over here who would love some bonus McQueen gear!
Mary H.
June 20, 2011 at 8:59 amI’m excited for you! Nothing like blowing the minds of youth :)