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Dead Mans Party Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure
Ocean, NJ (October
n/a,2007) - Dead Mans Party videos from Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ is
happening in Ocean, New Jersey! Dead Man's Party is a musical theatrical production at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey. It is hands down the best yearly attraction act the park which draws crowds of hundreds of people several times daily during the annual Six Flags Fright Fest. The cast and crew do a great job and the performance is entertaining and consistently well done.
In 2007, they dropped the song "Bring Me To Life" aka "Wake me up Inside". The cast this year brings back three members from the 2005 team and one from 2006. The pyrotechnic show is also different, as it seems they have abandoned the flame bursts for fog and spinning sparklers. If you visit Great Adventure for Fright Fest, we definitely recommend seeing the Dead Man's Party show in front the huge Ferris Wheel.
We have compiled video clips from our last visit to Six Flags.
. This event
will take place in Ocean County on October
n/a,2007 at N/A.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
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14th Annual Sea Isle City Polar Bear Plunge
Cape May, NJ (February
16,2008) - 2 pm plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a post-plunge party at LaCosta Lounge, JFK Blvd. & Landis Avenue. Awards, music, food and fun! is
happening in Cape May, New Jersey!
| 14th Annual Polar Bear Plunge |
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| Event Site: |
Boardwalk |
| Address: |
Boardwalk and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 |
| Phone#: |
(609) 263-8687 |
| URL: |
www.seaisletourism.org |
| Description: |
A 2 pm plunge into the Atlantic Ocean, followed by a post-plunge party at LaCosta Lounge, JFK Blvd. & Landis Avenue. Awards, music, food and fun! |
| Event Dates: |
02/16/2008-02/16/2008 |
. This event
will take place in Cape May County on February
16,2008 at N/A.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
14th Annual Sea Isle City Polar Bear Plunge website. Be
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2006 New Jersey "Best Places to go for Families and Children"
N/A, NJ (N/A
N/A,N/A) - Annual web awards where our visitors can vote for thier favorite New Jersey family destinations is
happening in N/A, New Jersey!  Parents have been voting since December in our Best of New Jersey Awards. Here are this year's winners! We received votes from the nearly 1,000 registered forum members during the period starting December 1st, 2006 and ending March 1st, 2007. The final results are in, and here's what GoKids NJ readers voted for as the "2006 New Jersey Best for Family Awards"
Best New Jersey Minor League Sports Teams
- Trenton Thunder (47%)
- Somerset Patriots (35%)
- Newark Bears (10%)
Best Children's Themed Restaurants in New Jersey
- Rainforest Cafe (50%)
- The Showplace Ice Cream Parlor (21%)
- CB Huntington's (14%)
Best Children's Entertainer in New Jersey
- Music By Yosi (42%)
- Mr. Scott The Music Man (14%)
- Fun Bus (14%)
- Cesar the Magician (14%)
Best Children and Family Theater in New Jersey
- Papermill Playhouse (77%)
- The Surflight Theater (12%)
Favorite New Jersey Family Beach Resort Destination
- Point Pleasant (25%)
- Wildwood (16%)
- Ocean City (16%)
Favorite Family Boardwalk in New Jersey
- Point Pleasant (33%)
- Wildwood (20%)
- Cape May (20%)
Best Zoo in New Jersey
- Cape May County Zoo and Park (40%)
- Turtle Back Zoo (40%)
- Six Flags Wild Safari (10%)
- Space Farms Zoo and Museum (10%)
Best Aquarium in New Jersey
- Adventure Aquarium (55%)
- Jenkinsons Aquarium (22%)
- Atlantic City Aquarium (10%)
Best Family Water Park in New Jersey
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor (25%)
- Morey's Raging Waters (25%)
Best New Jersey Family Amusement Park
- Six Flags Great Adventure (61%)
- Storybook Land, Casino Pier, Morey's Piers, The Land of Make Believe and Jenkinson's Boardwalk each tied for (7%)
Best Family Events of 2006
- Six Flags Fright Fest (40%)
- New Jersey State Fair (20%)
- New Jersey State Fair at the Meadowlands (20%)
Best Place to Play Paintball in New Jersey
- Top Gun Paintball Games (60%)
- Cousins Paintball (40%)
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It's a Bam Bam Diddly! By Father Goose and Dan Zanes
None, NJ (n/a
n/a,2007) - Dan Zanes and Father Goose deliver a wonderful new children's music cd. is
happening in None, New Jersey! 
It's a Bam Bam Diddly good CD that both parents and children can listen to and enjoy! Summer might be over, but It's a Bam Bam Diddly by Father Goose is full of cheerful and warm Caribbean jams for the whole family.
Being a huge fan of Reggae since I was a teenager, I found this to be one of the most refreshing children's releases in quite some time. My daughter can only put up with the likes of Toots and The Maytals, Eek-A-Mouse and Yellowman (some of my favorites) for so long before she yells to put the Laurie, Yosi or Dan Zanes (island in the sun) CD back in.
This CD is sure to please all of us and the addition of the wonderful singing voices of Cheryl Crow (flying machine) and Sister Carol (sly mongoose) just make it even more special for the little girl in the back seat.
Sly Mongoose is by far my favorite song on this CD because I've always been a huge Sister Carol fan.
Dan Zanes and Father Goose have outdone themselves this time and hopefully this release will expose young kids to the wonderful world and culture that is Jamaica, even if only for a moment, taking them out of the High School Musical and Hannah Montana world. This release comes just in time for my 14 day caribbean cruise and you can bet this CD will be in the suitcase! Buy it Now From GoKidsNJ
Father Goose: It's a Bam Bam Diddly! Tracks 1bam bam 2flying machine 3long time gal 4sly mongoose 5come down the line 6jane and louisa 7jig jog gee 8panama 9gypsy in the moonlight 10by and by 11music man 12chi chi buddo 14island in the sun 15nah eat no fish 16mary ann 17reminisce
Amazon Review
There is no shortage of love among parents and 4-year-olds for Dan Zanes, and rightfully so. On the strength of five brilliant family albums, he and his ragtag posse got the multitudes in on an intergenerational groove so powerful it jolted kids' music out of a long and boring slumber--if anybody deserves credit for redefining the parameters of a genre doomed to rot in dullsville, he's the guy.
But as gifted a musician as Zanes is--songs like "Firefly," off 2002's Nighttime, prove it so mightily you wish somebody would get around to naming him the Godfather of Meaningful Kids' Music--those who've been along for the ride since the first CD, Rocketship Beach, know it's often not Zanes' solo tracks but the ones he hands over to friends that end up on repeat. Regulars like Barbara Brousal, Cynthia Hopkins, and, yes, Father Goose, aka Rankin' Don, have made some of the best and most memorable Zanes tracks--no small thing when you consider that Bob Weir, Deborah Harry, Suzanne Vega, and other luminaries have also been guests.
In a world better attuned to the greatness of the Zanes gang, then It's a Bam Bam Diddly would have come out a long time ago; Father Goose does his dancehall thing to exhilarating effect (try listening to "Chi Chi Buddo" and "Come Down the Line" without spontaneously twirling and swaying--pretty hard), and he steps out of the hall long enough to re-route his nonstop energy into soul ("By and By," with the masterful Cherise King), spunky throwback pop ("Flying Machine" with Zanes and Sheryl Crow), and traditional Caribbean folk ("Long Time Gal" and "Nah Eat No Fish" with Judith Murray and Aggie). Front and center, Papa Goose gives up the gruff stuff skillfully as ever. This is a disc destined to stay lodged in the station wagon CD player for months to come, and one of the finest in the Zanes & friends treasury.
About the CD
Produced by dan zanes with his longtime pal and collaborator rob friedman along with father goose. this wild and unique caribbean party cd features special guests sheryl crow, sister carol, coolie ranx, ansel meditation, screechy dan, and wayne smith. . This event
will take place in None County on n/a
n/a,2007 at N/A.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
It's a Bam Bam Diddly! By Father Goose and Dan Zanes website. Be
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The Naked Brothers Band debut cd review
None, NJ (November
n/a,2007) - Great, Well-Produced Album with Strong Adult Influence is
happening in None, New Jersey! It's been called Nickelodeon's answer to Hannah Montana, but The Naked Brothers Band is more like a latter-day Partridge Family, only you get the sense that Nat and Alex Wolff--stars of the TV series, singers in the band, and real-life brothers--lead way more balanced lives than Danny Bonaduce ever did. So it doesn't come as much of a surprise that, with the exception of "Banana Smoothie," a song that sounds extracted from a Wiggles record and grooved up for a slightly older audience, they've crafted a solid debut CD. Where the Partridges had a handful of memorable hooks and killer harmonies, the Nakeds--Nat and Alex and four non-related kid bandmates--have Beatle-y melodies and believably kid-like voices and themes. "Crazy Car," a dazed-sounding song, and one of this disc's strongest, steers straight at 8-year-olds, never minding whether it picks up any parent-age passengers (a la the Partridges) along the way. Ultimately, that's the draw--The Naked Brothers Band, the show, falls into the mock-reality category, but its depiction of a couple of kids who've hit the big time and can't quite get a grip keeps it real. The music, not too polished and not too serious, is true to form. If Nat and Alex keep collecting fans the way David Cassidy did before them, "If That's Not Love" could be the new "C'mon, Get Happy," "Beautiful Eyes" the new "I Think I Love You."
Customer Reviews
A Sorry Excuse for Music! The Naked Brothers Band new TV soundtrack is terrible. The music lacks with vocals and song writing. The show just lacks itself. If you are really looking for good music [related to this] is "High School Musical 2," "Jonas Brothers," now that's good kids music!
The real thing Despite the unbeliever's review posted earlier, these kids really do compose their own songs. Yes, their dad (jazz pianist Michael Wolff) does help craft the final *arrangements* for the show, but all of the compositions themselves are the work of Nat and Alex. Having met and interviewed the boys and their dad recently, I was extremely impressed by the level of their talent. These kids are the real thing, and the future looks exceptionally bright for the Wolff brothers. This CD is a wonderful documentation of early talent in bloom, and just the tip of the iceberg in what we can expect from them.
Great, Well-Produced Album with Strong Adult Influence Nat and Alex Wolff are pre-teen Nickelodeon stars who have a great first album. Songs are catchy, ranging from the goofy (Banana Smoothie) to the insightful (I Indeed Can See). The cheaper, short-form version of this CD is kid-friendly and a great album that will remind parents of 70s rock groups.
However, the CD notes claim that Nat wrote all but two of the songs and Alex wrote the other two--some of these songs have too much depth for these little kids to have merely written the songs themselves. The great sound probably comes from their producer father who arranged the songs (their famous actress mom also has directed their TV show)--so really this album is not just little kids singing simple tunes. It's kids with famous parents who have taken the raw material from the kids and turned it into something professional. There's nothing wrong with that--it's just that they need to be honest. Some of these songs are way beyond the composing ability of the two young children and show strong adult influence.
Do not buy the more expensive album that includes two extra cuts and a free ringtone. One of the extra cuts has an adult word in it that will make some parents cringe. Otherwise the rest of the songs are safe.
And one more problem--not all of the Wolff Brothers' songs from their TV show are on this CD!?! They are missing Rosalina and Hardcore Wrestlers--so fans of the show may be disappointed that not all the songs from the TV show are on the disc. Otherwise the songs that are on the shorter, 15-song version of the CD are great.
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Snow Buddies out on DVD
None, NJ (February
05,2008) - Disney's adorable talking puppies are back, and this time they venture to the frosty arctic and team up with new friends. is
happening in None, New Jersey! Disney's adorable talking puppies are back, and this time they venture to the frosty arctic and team up with new friends in a thrilling dogsled race across Alaska. Join your favorite pups - food-lovin' Budderball, rappin' B-Dawg, stylish RoseBud, mellow Buddha and messy MudBud - for more fun, more action and more excitement in a heartwarming family film about the power of teamwork and following your dreams. As Buddha says, "Sometimes the greatest journeys start accidentally." When the going gets tough, the daring dogs have to band together with their new friends, Talon and Shasta, and muster up the courage to face the hair-raising challenges ahead. But will they have what it takes to win the race and find their way back home? Find out and fetch big fun for you and your family with this all-new film, featuring the all-star voice talents of Dylan Sprouse (The Suite Life Of Zack And Cody) and Jim Belushi (According To Jim) and exclusive bonus features!. This event
will take place in None County on February
05,2008 at N/A.
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Snow Buddies out on DVD website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Snow Buddies out on DVD on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer
Cape May, NJ (June
22,2007) - Games played on Wildwoods Beaches, between Cedar and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. is
happening in Cape May, New Jersey!
| Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer |
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| Event Site: |
Wildwoods Beaches |
| Address: |
Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260 |
| Phone#: |
(609) 729-3700 |
| URL: |
www.CapeExpress.com |
| Description: |
Fri: Registration at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Games played on Wildwoods Beaches, between Cedar and Poplar Avenues, Wildwood. Bring your barefooted soccer team down to enjoy a weekend. 5 vs. 5 with no shoes! In the sand. Pre-registration required. Free to spectators. 8 am - 6 pm. Daily |
| Event Dates: |
06/22/2007-06/24/2007 |
. This event
will take place in Cape May County on June
22,2007 at N/A.
To find out more information about this event, please visit the
Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer website. Be
sure to tell them you found out about Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer on GoKidsNJ, the best place to
find out what to do in New Jersey.
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Hanna Montana New Jersey concerts sold out?
None, NJ (December
n/a,2007) - Ticket information and news about Hannah Montana's upcoming New Jersey Concerts is
happening in None, New Jersey! Parents scramble to get Hannah Montana tickets - WKYC-TV
Hannah Montana Fan Club: Conspiracy Charges for Miley Cyrus - National Ledger
Disney Spells Franchise JONAS - E! Online
Disney Spells Franchise JONASE! Online - Sep 25, 2007The New Jersey-bred teens are also headed out on the road with Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus' 54-date Best of Both Worlds next month. ...
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Idolator Takes To The Ice With The Kids From High School Musical - Idolator
Moms on a mission for AC's hot ticket - Press of Atlantic City
Moms on a mission for AC's hot ticketPress of Atlantic City, NJ - Sep 27, 2007Cyrus plays a singer with a secret identity in the hit Disney series " Hannah Montana" and has released two CDs that have sold several million copies ...
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Move over Springsteen, 'Hannah Montana' is the boss - Allentown Morning Call
Hannah Montana tickets provide a painful lesson in economics - Cincinnati Enquirer
Hannah Montana Tickets Still Tops - Market Wire (press release)
Hannah Montana Tickets Still TopsMarket Wire (press release) - Sep 18, 2007Hannah Montana enjoys a fifth straight week at the top of the chart, holding the spot longer than The Police after the announcement of their reunion tour. ...
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UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News - United Press International
UPI NewsTrack Entertainment NewsUnited Press International - Sep 24, 2007She just wrapped season two of ' Hannah Montana' and will go on tour beginning Oct. 18." J-14 has also posted a denial on its Web site stating, ...
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Disney Channel in tune with Jonas Brothers - Reuters
Disney Channel in tune with Jonas BrothersReuters - Sep 25, 2007Along with Duff and " Hannah Montana" starlet Cyrus, it also has boosted the careers of such youngsters as Shia LaBeouf, Zac Efron and Raven-Symone. ...
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will take place in None County on December
n/a,2007 at N/A.
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Hanna Montana New Jersey concerts sold out? website. Be
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Cake Mania 2
None, NJ (November
n/a,2007) - The sequel to the Best Selling Casual Game of 2006 is
happening in None, New Jersey!
Jill has returned from culinary school only to find her beloved grandparents' bakery closed down. Business has taken a drastic downturn because a new Mega-Mart store opened in the neighborhood. Help Jill upgrade her kitchen with state-of-the-art baking tools so she can ultimately earn enough money to re-open her grandparents' shop!
Based on the hit online game from Sandlot Games, Cake Mania for the Nintendo DS translates this fast-paced culinary crisis into the perfect Touch Screen experience. Wait for customer requests, bake their cakes, ice and decorate them, then hand them out and collect your cash. Serve up seasonal confectionary delights to a variety of customers and see if you have what it takes to save the Evans' Bakery!
An addicting slice of fun! I have played this game online and really liked it. When I found out that it was available for the DS, I bought it straight away. I have beaten the game several times in the 3 months I have had it, yet something keeps bringing me back! Cake Mania lends itself well to the DS touch screen, and frankly, it is very addicting! Even my husband, who has a short attentions span when it comes to video games, and prefers the shoot-em-up variety anyways, has had a blast with this one. Wonderful for kids and adults alike. The graphics are not especially pristine - it is a simple game after all, but the replay-ability definitely makes it worthwhile. Enjoy!
Cake Mania Think your'e organized? Well, Cake mania puts you through the paces of a bakery store owner and I take the CAKE! This is such a fun challenging game, might I even admit somewhat addicting? Cake Mania is by far the most fun and challenging game I have ever played. I would highly recommend this game to anyone, especially those who can take the heat...if not get out of the kitchen!
Superly Duperly Fun and Kinda Hard I really like it, but it's kinda hard. It might just be my screen, but sometimes when I press something, it dosen't work. And some times I just get frustrated with it. . This event
will take place in None County on November
n/a,2007 at N/A.
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Top places to go roller skating in New Jersey
N/A, NJ (N/A
N/A,N/A) - Where to go roller skating in New Jersey is
happening in N/A, New Jersey! Find out the best places to go rollerskating in New Jersey. NJ is home to many indoor roller skating parks that offer lessons, public skating, inline skating and birthday parties.
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