Tag: Other Disney Exhibits and Shows

Recap: Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet 2016

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
This last weekend, the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet held its eighth annual gathering of Disney fans, vendors, and Imagineers. Located up in Lynnwood, Washington and spearheaded by Planning Committee Chairman Don Morin, it is a celebration of all aspects of the Disney experience. Over at the Embassy Suites, the convention’s official hotel, the festivities began … Continue reading "Recap: Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet 2016"
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Hunchback of Notre Dame Musical

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
The Hunchback of Notre Dame opens at the La Jolla Playhouse on November 9, though it is currently in preview. It features music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, book by Peter Parnell, and is directed by Scott Schwartz (son of Stephen Schwartz). Lee and I saw the fourth preview performance on October 30. It's very much like the Disney movie, though it is much darker, as it pulls in a few more elements from the original novel by Victor Hugo. More adult themes, and not recommended for children under the age of 12.
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The Pacific NorthWest Mouse Meet: Disney Time in the Emerald City

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Now in its sixth year, the Pacific Northwest Mouse Meet (PNW,) was held on June 28th, 2014. Led by Planning Committee Chairman Don Morin, PNW seeks to give regional (and a few not-so-local) fans an event to gather, learn, and celebrate their common Disney interests. One of the highlights of PNW is the wide roster … Continue reading "The Pacific NorthWest Mouse Meet: Disney Time in the Emerald City"
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D23 Presents: Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Opening July 6th, this is the largest exhibition ever curated by the Walt Disney Archives, at 12,000 square feet. From Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse to Captain Jack Sparrow and Captain America, the exhibition features more than 500 artifacts, at least half of which have never been seen by the public -- including models, props, costumes, set pieces, and artwork from throughout Disney history. "Ronald Reagan and Walt Disney were longtime friends, two optimists who shared an unwavering belief in the essential goodness of the American way of life," said Bob Iger, chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company. "We're proud to partner with the Reagan Library and the National Archives to showcase Disney's rich entertainment legacy. This extraordinary exhibit will offer visitors an unprecedented look into Disney's history and celebrate the connection between these two American originals."
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A Tribute To Richard M. Sherman

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On Sunday, January 8th, the El Capitan Theatre held a tribute to the music of Richard Sherman, Disney Legend and long-time tunesmith for Walt Disney. Hosted and largely performed by the El Capitan resident organist Rob Richards on the theater’s large and ornate organ named “Ethel,” it was a brief look at a small portion … Continue reading "A Tribute To Richard M. Sherman"
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A Pilgrimage to Pixar

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On November 6th, the Cartoon Art Museum of San Francisco held its Seventh Annual Cartoon Art Museum Benefit at the Pixar Animation Studios. Since I’d always wanted to take a look at that bastion of animation excellence, I made the 6 hour drive up to the Bay Area to attend. It’s a pretty boring drive. … Continue reading "A Pilgrimage to Pixar"
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Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
On September 18, the 1313 Club and Ape Pen Publishing presented an event: Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom, at the Disneyland Hotel. It was a night dedicated to the history and development of storytelling through mechanical means, and primarily through Audio-Animatronics. The evening began with a reception area encompassing several rooms, the entry of which held … Continue reading "Marvelous Mechanized Magic Kingdom"
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