One of my husband's most anticipated milestones for his little boy was his first time at the movie theater! My husband is a movie buff (Perks: we win in any game related to movie trivia/facts) so we have been ready for this milestone for a long time. We had it planned as part of his 4th bday celebration, then we got hit with a worldwide pandemic and we had to postpone it.
Now the time is finally here to take him, when PAW Patrol: The Movie hits theaters and Paramount+ on August 20th. We picked PAW Patrol: The Movie for his first experience because we know he will have so much FUN!
To make this the BEST experience ever, we plan to follow these 5 tips:
1 - Build up the HYPE: We took him to the movie theater two weeks early to show him the venue and poster of the movie. We added a $1 Paw Patrol balloon to make it more exciting. You can also talk to your child about the movie and show them the official trailer (below) at home.
Some other fun activities to build up the excitement are:
- The PAW Patrol Activity guide - We did it last week and loved the activities.
- The Personalized PAW Patrol phone call. My boy was so excited when Chase called him and congratulated him for helping at home.
2 - Avoid the crowd: We are going to pick a showing time on a weekday.
3 - Easy exit seats: We will be reserving our seats and choosing seats on the back next to the aisle that gives us easy access for potty breaks.
4 - Snacks and more snacks: Get there early to make sure you stock up on your kids' favorite snacks and some of the best popcorn ever! There is nothing like fresh movie theater popcorn!
5 - Be flexible: Some kids may not pay attention to the whole movie and may need frequents breaks, others will talk loudly through the movie, others may fall asleep, and some may sit quietly the whole time … Be flexible, and hope for the best!
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Note: If you still feel this is not the right time for you and your family to go to the movies, PAW Patrol: The Movie will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
In PAW Patrol: The Movie, we will watch Ryder, your favorites pups, and a surprising new ally join forces to save the citizens of the nearby Adventure City. The movie cast is PAWsome - all the original series cast plus Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian, Randall Park, Dax Shepard, with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel and introducing Will Brisbin.
I'm a big fan of many of these celebrities and it is cool to know most of them have kids who are really into PAW Patrol, like mine!
For all our local families, check our list of movie theaters showing PAW Patrol: The Movie:
Camarillo
- Roxy Stadium 11
Oxnard
- Century RiverPark 16 and XD
- Plaza Cinemas 14
Ventura
The author has been compensated for this content. All thoughts & opinions are their own.
