Disney’s Strange World Experience at Cayton Children’s Museum + On Blu-Ray Now!

 Disney’s Strange World Experience at Cayton Children’s Museum

Strange World on Digital, Blu-Ray, & DVD + New Strange World Activity Pages 

By Erin

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 61st animated feature Strange World is available to audiences to enjoy at home with never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes. On all major digital platforms, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. In celebration of the release, our friends at The Sea Turtle Conservancy created some fun activity pages to do with your family, after you’ve met the turtle in the film!

Check them out below, included a photo below with instructions to adopt a turtle through the conservancy.

Explore the Vast, Unknown and Fascinating Elements of  Science and Wonder at the Strange World Experience for One Weekend Only at the Cayton Children’s Museum in Los Angeles!

Disney invites fans on an epic journey through themed activations, photo opps, educational videos and more!

Curious explorers of all ages can learn about the world around them.

WHAT:
In celebration of the home entertainment release of Disney’s Strange WorldCayton Children’s Museum, located at Santa Monica Place, will be reimagined as the fascinating world featured in the animated adventure. For one weekend only, fans can celebrate with the legendary family of explorers, the Clades, through various activations, including a ball pit themed to the unique creatures seen in the film, a “Splat” room complete with slime, and a wishing wall where children can share what they hope for the world’s future. Additional elements will include immersive rooms where fans can navigate through the mesmerizing visuals of the film and learn more through behind the scenes content with the cast and filmmakers.

Strange World, Cayton Children's Museum Santa Monica Place

The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of play to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. Just like the Clades have done through multiple generations, the museum nurtures children of all backgrounds and abilities to become engaged citizens of the world.

The Strange World Experience is open to the public, and tickets will be priced at $15 per person.

WHEN:
Friday, February 17, 2023  – Monday, February 20, 2023
Fri-Sat & Mon: 10am-5pm
Sun: 10am-1pm

WHERE:
Cayton Children’s Museum
395 Santa Monica Place, #374
Santa Monica, CA 90401
LOCATED ON LEVEL 3

For more information, please visit caytonmuseum.org.

About Strange World
Strange World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob called Splat; Legend, the family dog; and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Academy Award®- and Tony Award®-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Emmy®- and two-time Golden Globe®-nominee Dennis Quaid as Searcher’s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker and musician Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher’s 16-year-old, adventure-seeking son, Ethan; actress, producer, bestselling author and TIME100 cover honoree Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher’s partner in all things; and critically acclaimed actress, producer, director and fine artist Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia’s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the strange world. Helmed by director Don Hall (Oscar®-winning Big Hero 6, Raya and the Last Dragon) and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen (co-writer Raya and the Last Dragon), with Roy Conli (Oscar®-winning Big Hero 6, Tangled) producing.

About Cayton Children’s Museum
The Cayton Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that activates the power of PLAY to enrich the lives of children and their families, build stronger, more connected communities, and create a better world. We strive to nurture children of all backgrounds and abilities to become engaged citizens of the world by facilitating collaborative, experiential learning and creative expression, both in our museum space and through our community programs. Located in Downtown Santa Monica just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, the Cayton Children’s Museum offers 21,000 square feet of discovery-based exhibits and immersive play. We offer a robust calendar of arts and cultural activities designed for children 0 to 8 and their families, including public programs, festivals, camps, classes, workshops and more. Beyond museum walls, our community programs bring the Cayton experience into neighborhoods and schools to reach children with limited access to the museum. These experiences, which celebrate the creative, performance and visual arts, are offered throughout the year in partnership with non-profit and community-based organizations that serve parts of Los Angeles County where opportunities for creative, safe, purposeful, and free play are needed most. While the Cayton Children’s Museum opened to the public in 2019, our organization comes with 30 years of experience in values-based learning. Before we were the Cayton, we were the Zimmer Children’s Museum, serving more than 90,000 visitors a year in our home on Museum Row. Today, building from the heart of the Zimmer and nurtured by the soul of our diverse community, the Cayton is inspiring children and families everywhere to PLAY THEIR WAY TO A BETTER WORLD. 

© 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Strange World Bonus Features*

  • Anatomy of a Scene: Creating A Strange World –Learn about Walt Disney Animation Studios’ creative process through a single, visually stunning scene as the filmmaking team puts all of their imagination – and more – on the screen.
  • Strange Science – Jaboukie Young-White (voice of Ethan Clade) hosts an exploration of how Walt Disney Animation Studios artists were inspired by real science to create Strange World.
  • Creature Feature – Journey into the world beneath Avalonia and meet some of the terrifying, slimy, gassy – and sometimes cute – creatures that inhabit this Strange World.
  • The Hidden Secrets of Strange World – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios films hidden throughout the film, along with some fun facts and behind–the–scenes stories of how Strange World was made.
  • Outtakes – Go behind the glass as we join the cast of Strange World inside the recording booth for some fun, flubs and outtakes.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • The Ballad of Jaeger Clade
    • Lightning Lynx
    • Funerals and Promises
    • Ethan and Searcher

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Strange World Movie Scene
© 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Voice Cast

Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade

Dennis Quaid as Jaeger Clade

Jaboukie Young-White as Ethan Clade

Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade

Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal

Director

Don Hall

Co-Director

Qui Nguyen

Producer

Roy Conli


SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: @strangeworld
Facebook: @strangeworldmovie
Instagram: @strangeworld
#StrangeWorld

Disney’s Encanto Arrives on Digital December 24th! 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ & DVD February 8.

Disney’s Encanto Arrives on Digital!

*Images courtesy of Disney*

By Erin

Disney's Encanto Blu-Ray DVD

Disney’s Encanto is here just in time for Christmas! Bring home the magic when Encanto arrives on digital December 24th and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD February 8th. There’s a little magic in all of us. Well, almost all of us. Find your magic in Disney’s Encanto this holiday season. It’s the perfect movie to watch with the family!

Encanto marks the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios and will soon be available to audiences to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when Encanto arrives on all major digital platforms this holiday season on December 24 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD February 8. You will want to add this one to your Disney collection! There is so much to love about this one.

Disney's Encanto-- Meet the family!
MEET THE MADRIGALS – A compelling and complicated extended family who live in a wondrous and charmed place in the mountains of Colombia. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

Film Synopsis

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, with all-new songs by award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, tells the tale of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in the mountains of Colombia. But when Mirabel, the only ordinary Madrigal, discovers the magic surrounding their home is in danger, she may be her family’s last hope.

Bonus Features*

  • Sing Along with the Movie – Sing along with your favorite songs with on-screen lyrics as you watch the movie.
  • Familia Lo Es Todo – Members of the Disney Animation “Familia” cultural trust share real-life experiences in this exploration of the lovable Madrigal family members. We learn what inspired each character, and about how the artists’ designs bring realism to their personalities.
  • Discover Colombia – The filmmaking team discusses how the multiple cultures, biodiversity and vibrant colors of Colombia are expressed in Encanto. They describe how satisfying it was to fully celebrate this beautiful country and support the theme of magical realism.
  • A Journey Through Music – The filmmakers invite us to discover how each character came to be represented musically. We follow the creation of Encanto’s Colombian-inspired music, featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s songs and Germaine Franco’s score, from concept to final recording.
  • Let’s Talk About Bruno – Learn how the song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” with its intriguing undertones, was created. Discover the extensive collaboration between Lin-Manuel Miranda, choreographer Jamal Sims, the voice cast and animators in bringing it to the screen.
  • Our Casita – La Casa Madrigal is alive with magic, and its emotional state is affected by other family members. From its colorful doors to its fine stonework, the magical house was designed using principles of Colombian tradition.
  • Outtakes – From the thrill of “nailing” a take in the presence of an entertainment industry icon to the hilarity of losing a wrestling match with tongue-twisting dialogue, join the cast for some good-natured fun from behind the microphone.
Disney's Encanto Meet Mirabel
MEET MIRABEL – Welcome to the family Madrigal where every child is blessed with a magic gift unique to them. Everyone, that is, except Mirabel. Voiced by Stephanie Beatriz. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
  • Journey to Colombia – With the help of the Colombian Cultural Trust, a dedicated team of consultants, the filmmakers of Encanto embark on a journey of discovery to learn more about Colombia and how best to reflect the country’s cultures and environments on the big screen.
  • An Introduction to Far From the Tree – Writer and director Natalie Nourigat introduces the Walt Disney Animation Studios short film Far From the Tree.
  • Far From the Tree – Parenting is hard, especially when curiosity tugs at a young raccoon whose parent tries to keep them both safe. In the Walt Disney Animation Studios short Far From the Tree, this youngster learns to live with an open heart… even as danger lurks.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • Introduction – Heads of Story Jason Hand and Nancy Kruse present four scenes not seen in the film’s release, but were part of the journey toward the final version of the story.
    • Chores! – Abuela has sent most of the family to town on various assignments that bring them acclaim, while Mirabel, her father and uncle are asked to clean the house.
    • Another Way In – Mirabel attempts to understand a clue found in her uncle’s vision. To make this happen, she must go through Antonio’s room, where adventures unfold.
    • Isabela Goes Into the Woods – When Mirabel sees her sister head for apparent danger in the woods, she races to save her, and encounters the surprise of a lifetime!
    • Back to the Mural – Feeling rejected, Mirabel goes back to town. Abuela seeks her out and reveals a part of her personality that her granddaughter has never seen.
  • Song Selection – Jump to your favorite musical moments, with on-screen lyrics.

o   The Family Madrigal

o   Colombia, Mi Encanto

o   Waiting on a Miracle

o   Surface Pressure

o   We Don’t Talk About Bruno

o   What Else Can I Do

o   Dos Oruguitas

o   All of You

*bonus features vary by product and retailer

HOME SWEET HOME — The Madrigal’s casita in “Encanto” is more than a house—it’s alive—embodying the same magic that has blessed the Madrigal children for two generations. Filmmakers liken the house to a loyal pet—it is part of the family. The love for one another is mutual. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Follow Disney’s Encanto on Social too!

Twitter: @EncantoMovie

Facebook: @EncantoMovie

Instagram: @encantomovie

#Encanto

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Disney’s Jungle Cruise + Jungle Cupcakes

Jungle Cruise

By Erin
Jungle Cruise Movie Poster

Jungle Cruise is a wild ride you won’t want to miss. Join Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for the adventure of a lifetime on Disney’s “Jungle Cruise,” a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank’s questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila—his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities—possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank and their fate—and mankind’s—hangs in the balance.

Jaume Collet-Serra directs the film, which stars Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez and Jack Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. John Davis, John Fox, Dwayne Johnson, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and Beau Flynn are the producers, with Scott Sheldon and Doug Merrifield serving as executive producers. The story is by John Norville & Josh Goldstein and Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, and the screenplay is by Michael Green and Glenn Ficarra & John Requa.

Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” releases in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30, 2021.

Minnie Mouse Jungle Cruise Cupcakes

In Celebration of Jungle Cruise, I made these adorable Jungle Cruise Cupcakes! I hope you enjoy them.

Jungle Cruise Minnie Mouse Cupcakes

Makes 18 cupcakes

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