Smith kids excited to see @TheRealCocoJ Performing tonight at @GwwAtlanta

Global Winter Wonderland, the spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park at Turner Field, and Radio Disney Atlanta, part of the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, has announced that Radio Disney star Coco Jones will perform today Saturday, December 21st.

My daughter Mikaela is a big fan of Coco Jones and me and my three daughters will get to go behind-the-scenes and talk to Coco! This is truly a moment for my girls!

The Radio Disney Atlanta Road Crew will host a pre-show featuring holiday themed interactive entertainment, giveaways and music from Radio Disney‘s “Fa-la-la-lidays” playlist from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Coco Jones will perform at 6:30 p.m.

Coco Jones is a 15-year-old singer who began her singing career at age 9. While singing the National Anthem for a crowd of 40,000 during a St. Louis Rams’ football game, she managed to catch the eye of Disney scouts. In 2010, Coco emerged as a finalist in Radio Disney‘s “N.B.T.” (Next Big Thing) program prior to its re-launch this year from a competition to a year-round music showcase Since then, Coco has hit the ground running by starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Let It Shine,” and with the success of her debut single, “Holla at the DJ”.

In addition to Coco Jones‘ performance, Global Winter Wonderland brings a diverse variety of entertainment acts during December. The UniverSoul Circus will perform four nights each week from Thursday – Sunday. Former R&B sensation, Montell Jordan, will perform with Victory World Music on December 19. Atlanta artist Cristina Quinones’ will perform on December 21 and another Atlanta native, Jamie Grace, a 21-year-old Christian singer/songwriter will perform on December 24.

The remainder of December and the January entertainment lineup include:

· Thursday through Sunday – UniverSoul Circus

· Dec. 18 – Ballet Folklorico Dance_Ando

· Dec. 19 – Montell Jordan and Victory World Music

· Dec. 21 – Coco Jones of the Radio Disney NBT Tour

· Dec. 21 – Cristina Quinones

· Dec. 21 – David Militello

· Dec. 24 – Jamie Grace

· Dec. 26 – Will Turpin The Lighthouse

· Dec. 28 – VEDO

· Jan. 3 – Aaron Shust

“We are thrilled to bring Atlanta these talented acts, like Coco Jones, to further enhance their overall experience of Global Winter Wonderland,” said John Lin, President of IGO Group. “In addition to bringing a diverse offering, the performances are included in the ticket price so this is an incredible value for Atlanta families during the holiday season.”

Global Winter Wonderland not only features giant illuminated lanterns including recreations of some of the world’s greatest architectural achievements, such as the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, the Kremlin and the White House, but it also features over 20 carnival rides and games and live entertainment, which is included in the entry fee.

Tickets for Global Winter Wonderland are on sale now and available for purchase at www.globalwonderland.com or by calling 1-855-73-WINTR (94687). Tickets are $24.99 for Adults, $18.99 for Seniors, and $16.99 for Children. Season passes are also available at $43 for Adults, $31 for Seniors, and $28 for Children. Prices are inclusive of all the rides and live entertainment. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Global Winter Wonderland will be open daily from 5pm-11pm.

Stay tuned to Cincomom.com because I will have an exclusive interview with Coco Jones!