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Review: Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy

June 30, 2011 by Vikram Goyal

Disney On Ice - Worlds of Fantasy

Worlds of Fantasy is a Disney on Ice show that is currently touring Australia. Prepare yourself for a magical hour and half of colourful costumes, dexterous moves and fantasy story ideas covering some of the favourite Disney characters.

The show starts with Mickey and Minnie, along with Donald and Goofy greeting the audience in the trademark red car.

Mickey And Minnie make an entrance
Mickey And Minnie make an entrance

The red car gets broken and that is an invitation for the crowd favourite Mater to come onto the stage with the rest of the Cars characters and perform their sequence. This is followed by the Little Mermaid sequence and the Lion King sequence then rounds it up before the intermission. After the 10 minute intermission there is only one sequence featuring the cast and characters from Tinkerbell.

For local Queensland fans, there are two notable events:

The show stars Queensland’s own skating superstar in Daniel Harries, who performs as the evil Scar from The Lion King, among other characters. And on the FRIDAY JULY 1 show at 1.45pm, local skaters from the Iceworld Figure Skating Club will perform a pre-show. A troupe of 42  based at Acacia Ridge will perform their show, A Disney Dream, at 2pm.

Our family loved the show. Both the kids (and the grandma) were rapped with attention. And what kid wouldn’t? Look at the people behind!

The crowd is enthralled!
The crowd is enthralled!

The show, from a parent’s perspective, is a little long on both sides of the intermission. If both the Tinkerbell and Lion King sequences are shortened by 5-10 minutes each, it would stop the little ones from fidgeting and restless. We could hear heaps of kids around us who were little tired from having to sit in the same place for so long. Attention span, even for a colorful show like this, can be a hard beast to conquer for little ones.

Other than that, the show seems to target girls more than boys (as was in evidence at the show where we went). Tinkerbell and Little Mermaid are girl favourites, and little boys only had the Cars show. Lion King seems to be too old to bother girls or boys.

Disney on Ice Stage
Disney on Ice Stage

Finally, here is the usual crib about excessive and expensive merchandising at the show? $15 for a bucket of popcorn? Or candy floss? If you are a family of four, on an average income, you better start saving if you want the kids to splurge at the show itself. The show and its characters are a hit with the audience, so the pester power of kids will be hard to ignore.

WHAT:    Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy

WHEN:

In Brisbane:

Thursday, June 30 at 11am

Friday, July 1 at 11am and 2.30pm

Saturday, July 2 at 11am, 2.30pm and 6pm

Sunday, July 3 at 11am and 2.30pm

WHERE:      Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall. You have to pay $10 for parking.

TICKETS:     Ticketek on 132 849 priced from $28*

WEB: www.ticketek.com.au/disneyonice

For other cities, please see the full schedule here

CraftGossip attended the show courtesy of Disney On Ice

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15 Things to Sew for Someone Who Has Insomnia (Tested by Me – A Lifelong Sleepless Wreck)

f you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 3 a.m., listened to the hum of the fridge from across the house, or contemplated reorganizing your sock drawer again just to kill time until morning, you’re not alone—I’ve been there. I’m a long-time insomniac, and it has taken me years (and a small mountain of trial and error) to figure out a sleep routine that works even a little bit. Along the way, I’ve discovered that sometimes, the simplest things—like a handmade sleep mask or a comforting heat pack—can make the biggest difference. I am also a big fan of Lavender oil, but I have to stop using it every few months and give it a break then use it again. 

Sewing became not just a hobby for me, but a soothing pre-bedtime ritual. It’s the calm before the not-so-calm. And even if I still don’t sleep like a log, I now have an entire collection of cozy, calming, and comforting sewn items that definitely help me drift off faster (or at least keep me comfy while I lie awake counting alpacas).

So if you or someone you love struggles with sleep, here are 15 of the best sewing projects I’ve found—and made—that are perfect for battling insomnia. Whether it’s calming scents, gentle weight, or just pure comfort, these DIYs are all about turning your bedtime space into a soothing sanctuary.

Let’s dive in and sew our way to sweet dreams (or at least better nights)

Blanket Hoodie Free Sewing Pattern

Make Your Own Blanket Hoodie, Just like a Oodie – Sewing Pattern 

Wheat Heat Pack — CraftBits.com 

MAKE A BLANKET HOODIE: How I made my Autism Sensory Cocoon

Make a Weighted Sensory Vest for Adults : 4 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Weighted comfort  toy 

Weighted, Scented Stuffed Animal : 5 Steps – Instructables

Eye pillow 

How to make an eye mask

Learn to Make Blackout Curtains in Less than 10 Minutes!

How to Make Blackout Curtains – Step By Step Sewing Tutorial 

Lavender Neck Roll 

Free pattern: Cat Nap aromatherapy pillow – Sewing

DIY sensory compression sheet – Heather’s Handmade Life 

DIY Snuggle Blanket with Sleeves for Kids and Adults – Creative Blog 

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How Much CBD Oil Should I Take For Insomnia?  

 Night time Cherry Smoothie For Insomnia and Weightloss – Bath and Body  

10 Bath and Body Recipes that will help you sleep.  

15 Obscure Reasons You May Not Be Sleeping Properly

  1. Your pillow smells weird (to your brain)
    Even if you think it smells fine, subtle shifts in scent can disrupt your brain’s sense of safety and comfort. Your brain is weird like that.

  2. Your magnesium levels are low
    Magnesium helps regulate melatonin and muscle relaxation. A deficiency can cause restless sleep or leg cramps that wake you up.

  3. You’re sleeping in synthetic fabrics
    Some polyester blends trap heat and moisture, which can subtly increase your body temp and mess with your REM cycles.

  4. Your clock is ticking… literally
    That wall clock or wristwatch ticking in the corner? You might think you’ve tuned it out, but your subconscious hasn’t. Hello, micro-stress.

  5. Your bedtime stories are too exciting (even if they’re podcasts)
    True crime, mystery audiobooks, even dramatic fiction can get your adrenaline going—just enough to keep you wired.

  6. You’re sleeping in a “geopathic stress zone”
    It sounds woo-woo, but people who believe in this say underground water lines or magnetic fields under your bed can impact sleep quality.

  7. Your ceiling fan is too fast
    Ceiling fans can dry out your sinuses or subtly make your body think it needs to stay alert. Weird, right?

  8. You’re unknowingly clenching your jaw all night
    Bruxism (aka teeth grinding) doesn’t always wake you up, but it can prevent you from ever getting into deep sleep.

  9. Your blood sugar dips overnight
    This can cause your cortisol to spike, waking you up suddenly with anxiety or sweats at 2 a.m. A small, protein-rich snack before bed might help.

  10. You’re too hydrated
    Sounds healthy, but if you’re waking up to pee more than once a night, you might be overhydrating before bed. Try tapering off liquids after dinner.

  11. Your sleeping direction
    Feng Shui fans swear by sleeping with your head facing certain directions for better energy flow (and fewer nightmares).

  12. Your mattress is full of static electricity
    Especially in dry climates, synthetic mattresses or sheets can create static that subtly irritates your skin while you sleep.

  13. You’ve got light sneaking in through your eyelids
    Even faint light from a charger or hallway can disrupt melatonin production if your eyelids are thin or you’re extra light-sensitive.

  14. Your nighttime supplements are stimulating
    Some sleep supplements contain hidden caffeine sources (like green tea extract) or B vitamins that can actually energize you.

  15. You associate your bed with frustration
    If you’ve had too many sleepless nights in the same bed, your brain might start associating it with stress. Sometimes switching things up (new bedding, rearranging furniture) can help reset that mental link.

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