Happy 50th Mickey - Get Your Rockin' Shoes On!

Are you helping with the celebrations today? What! You didn't forget did you?

Considering he has been beside us every step of the way, since we were little, I thought this birthday would be on the top of your list for 2012. Never mind, luckily I have reminded you in time before the festivities begin. I would hate for you to miss them .... and so would Mickey.

It's not everyday that our pal, Mickey Mouse turns 50!

He is taking some time out from his busy rehearsals of Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show to celebrate a little this Sunday, but he is so excited about the show, he will be straight back into it again. So a big cake, everyone join in the song, candles ..... and he's a jolly good fellow!

In an exclusive with Mickey Mouse, he shared his excitement about his birthday and up-coming show, “For birthday
celebrations it sure is hard to beat a pair of red shorts and my yellow shoes. Let’s see, what else… Well, I like all sorts of
birthday music, so I always bring my music player! It’s great to dance to. And if I can get a crowd dancing, that’s even
better! And ya know, I always have the most fun when I celebrate with Minnie and my pals Goofy, Donald, and Daisy.”

Disney Live!Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show is a high energy stage show that features classic and new Disney characters in an all-new talent search. The show features a one-of-a-kind rockin’ road trip in a quest to round up the coolest acts for Mickey’s talent show. Kids will love the hilarious hoe-down with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story films; they’ll dance with Tigger; sing along with Cinderella and so much more!

TOUR DATES & TICKET INFORMATION:

PERTH	Dec 28-30	Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre - Ticketek
BRISBANE	Jan 6-7	Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - Ticketek
SYDNEY	Jan 11-13	Sydney Entertainment Centre - Ticketmaster
NEWCASTLE	Jan 15-16	Newcastle Entertainment Centre - Ticketek
WOLLONGONG	Jan 19	WIN Entertainment Centre - Ticketek
ADELAIDE	Jan 21-22	Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Ticketek
MELBOURNE	Jan 24-27	The Plenary, Melbourne Convention Centre - Ticketmaster
LAUNCESTON	Jan 30-31	Silverdome – Silverdome
HOBART	Feb 2-3	Derwent Entertainment Centre – Ticketmaster
CANBERRA	Feb 9	AIS Arena – Ticketek
CAIRNS	Feb 13	Cairns Convention Centre – Ticketlink *tickets on sale Monday 26 Nov
TOWNSVILLE	Feb 16-17	Townsville Convention & Exhibition Centre – TECC
DARWIN	Feb 23-24	Darwin Convention Centre – Yourcenter.com.au *tickets on sale Monday 26 Nov

Tickets on sale NOW!

A Reserve: $37.50 (*family ticket $140) / B Reserve: $29.50 (*family ticket $110)

*Family ticket admits any configuration of four people / Children under 12 months free on the knee

For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.disneylive.com.au

So .... I have my tickets already. I'll see you there! 

Grateful for .... community spirit

They came in droves, some already carrying their lit candles. Many were arm in arm.
Like moths to a flame the friends and family of Taylor Lacey descended upon the rivers' edge under the bridge where Taylor was last seen 1 week ago.

I stood in amazement, turning in circles, trying to take in the magnitude of the moment.

So many people in one place to pay their respects to this teenager, and I'm talking hundreds. They diligently waited for their turn to sit their candle on the rivers' edge or place it in the water to float down. Flowers were also floating in the water, or placed between the candles.

The sight was magnificent.

Just as magnificent was the atmosphere created by these people who were not only there for Taylor, but for each other. Tears flowed freely and they comforted each other. The respect and the harmony I felt standing amongst these people put a lump in my throat.

After placing their candles, many chose to stand on the bridge and take in the view. From below, the sight of the people lining the bridge from end to end and several deep was amazing.

The SES volunteers, of which I was one, wanted to be present, not only to pay our respects for the teen for whom tedious searches had been in place for the last week, but to create a safe environment.  We need not have worried. The event had been organised on Facebook and had grown by word of mouth to show over 900 attending. Such a big crowd, full of emotion might cause concern. Tonight, the crowd was very respectful of those around them, and showed great caution close to the river. It was still an honour to be present.

I hope the gathering was helpful to the people who attended, and those who organised it.  It was a beautiful way to remember somebody. My heart goes out to all who are missing Taylor Lacey.

The candle vigil on the banks of the Derwent River (photo by NN News - click here to see their article)