Mark your calendars! Here are Disney events you don’t want to miss in March
New, egg-citing Disney events are blossoming in Southern California!
March Eggstravaganza at the Disneyland Resort
via Disney Parks Blog
March 2 – 27
Once egg-ain, the March Eggstravaganza is back at the Disneyland Resort. This time, folks visiting the Downtown Disney District can be part of the fun! Those participating will need to buy a map and stickers ($5.95) found at these select stores:
Disney California Adventure park – Elias & Co., Humphrey’s Service & Supplies, Off the Page, Oswald’s, Sarge’s Surplus Hut and Treasures in Paradise
Disneyland park – Disneyana, Disney Showcase, “it’s a small world” Toy Shop, Little Green Men Store Command, Pieces of Eight, Pioneer Mercantile and Stromboli’s.
Downtown Disney District – Anna & Elsa’s Boutique, D Street, Disney Pin Traders, WonderGround Gallery and World of Disney Store
Hotels of the Disneyland Resort – Acorns Gifts & Goods, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa; Mickey in Paradise, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel; and Fantasia Shop, Disneyland Hotel
After you’ve obtained the necessary materials, hunt for character-themed eggs and record your findings with a sticker. Once you’ve found all your eggs in your designated map, you can redeem a prize at Elias & Co at DCA, Disney Showcase in Disneyland, and World of Disney in Downtown Disney. Happy hunting!
Watch Zootopia at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
via elcapitantheatre.com
March 4 – April 10
Watching a movie at the gorgeous El Capitan Theatre is an experience in it of itself. Make it even more special by watching Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest ‘tail,’ Zootopia! There will be special appearances by the main characters, Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps, before the movie starts. You can even enjoy breakfast and meet Judy Hopps, an experience included in special 10am showings on select days!
Book your tickets here.
Orange County Restaurant Week
via destinationirvine.com
March 6 – 12
One of Orange County’s most anticipated culinary events, O.C. Restaurant Week brings top-notch food at exceptional prices. Restaurants from the Disneyland Resort, including Catal and Steakhouse 55 are participating with special prix fix menus.
Drake Brodahl at the WonderGround Gallery
via gallerynucleus.com
Every Saturday and Sunday in March from 5-9 PM
Drake Brodahl, a background painter for Disney TV Animation, will be on-hand at the WonderGround Gallery every weekend in March as the artist-in-residence. He is known for his whimsical paintings reminiscent of fond childhood memories. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Brodahl and have artwork signed.
Check out more of his work here.
Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters Grand Opening
via Disney Parks Blog
March 7
Luigi is back from vacation and he has brought his colorful, dancing cousins from Carsoli, Italy! They invite guests to a special dance as Luigi has transformed his storage yard into a dance floor. Each of the 20 cousins has a unique personality, name, and paint color. “We’ll have five different songs that they’ll be dancing along to. Each ride is going to be different and unique,” said Jeffrey Shaver-Moskowitz, Producer at Walt Disney Imagineering. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to try out this new addition to Cars Land and its innovative trackless system.
The Art of Zootopia Signing/Panel at Gallery Nucleus
via gallerynucleus.com
March 12 from 2-5 PM
Artists from Zootopia will share their experiences of working on the film as well as pieces of artwork during the film’s development. There will be a Q&A and a signing of the book Art of Zootopia after the panel.
Featured artists include:
Matthias Lechner – Art Director Environments
Cory Loftis – Art Director Character
Josie Trinidad – Co-Head of Story
Normand Lemay – Story Artist
Kira Lehtomaki – Animation Supervisor
Benson Shum – Animator
Trent Correy – Animator
Book your tickets here.
WonderCon 2016 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
via scifi4me.com
March 25-27
It’s WonderCon‘s 30th Anniversary! Celebrate comics and pop culture at the LA Convention Center with an extensive exhibit hall, panel discussions, and sneak peeks at upcoming films and projects.
Ciara at the House of Blues Anaheim
theguardian.com
March 30 7PM
Let me see your one-two step! R&B singer Ciara will be performing at the local House of Blues Anaheim in Downtown Disney District with DJ Medek. Who can forget throwbacks like “Goodies” and “1, 2, Step?”
Book your tickets here.
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