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. 

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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
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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

Universal Studios Hollywood Extends the July 4th Celebrations All Weekend Long from July 2-4

4th of July Celebrations at Universal Studios

By Erin

Universal Studios Hollywood

 Looking for something fun to do over the holiday weekend coming up?Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates 4th of July by extending its Independence Day festivities throughout the weekend from Saturday, July 2 – Monday, July 4, inclusive of dazzling nightly fireworks displays, live music performances, specially themed décor and more, all included in the price of admission to the theme park.

From the moment you walk along the iconic red carpet and enter the theme park, you will be immersed in July 4th festivities from themed décor to the sounds of a fife and drum band. Then, beginning nightly at 9:00 p.m., an elaborate fireworks display will splash across the sky, synchronized to a score of Universal-themed music and patriotic favorites from two locations inside of the theme park.

Universal Studios Hollywood continues to provide endless entertainment with one-of-a-kind blockbuster attractions; from the “Jurassic World—The Ride” mega-attraction inspired by the JURASSIC WORLD film series and featuring a stunningly realistic and fully articulating dinosaur, the Indominus rex, to becoming a stray puppy looking to be adopted on Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” ride and getting swept up in the excitement as you enroll in Minion training with Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes and the mischievous Minions on Illumination’s “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.”

The non-stop excitement continues as you visit Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™,” take a behind-the-scenes look at an authentic working movie and television production studio along the world-famous Studio Tour, which now features several electric trams, or experience heart-pounding thrills on “Transformers™:  The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.”

“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Adding to the summer fun, delight in the popular return of “The Nighttime Lights at HogwartsCastle,” featuring an incredible light projection experience, while enjoying the magical land, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.” The program runs nightly through Sunday, August 14.

Universal Orlando Resort is also celebrating with special in-park activities on Monday, July 4 including live music, meet and greets with favorite characters, themed performers and an exciting pyrotechnics display.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

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Universal Studios Hollywood — Lunar New Year

Universal Studios Hollywood Celebrates Lunar New Year and the “Year of the Rat”

By Erin

Universal Studios Lunar New Year January 23rd through February 9th

 It’s the Year of the Rat and Universal Studios Hollywood has lots in store to celebrate the occasion! Universal Studios Hollywood ushers in the “Year of the Rat,” the first of the Chinese zodiac animals, as the theme park celebrates with the Lunar New Year event from Thursday, January 23 through Sunday, February 9. Lunar New Year is included in the price of admission to the theme park.

This spectacular themed Lunar New Year event will take place within Universal Plaza, located at the heart of the theme park. Under a curtain of traditional red Chinese lanterns and stunning plum blossom Wishing Trees, the festivities will come to life as guests discover the 12 zodiac animal signs accompanied by their symbolic attributes. Guests with birthday years that correspond with the “Year of the Rat” are said to be intelligent, witty and charming.

The immersive event will feature Po and Tigress from the thrilling “Kung Fu Panda Adventure” attraction who will greet guests and pose for engaging photos; Mr. Ping’s Noodle Shop returns by popular demand to serve up delicious culture-themed food, and Mr. Ping himself will be on hand to interact with guests and take memorable souvenir photos. Guests can learn how to draw Po and take home the drawing as a keepsake memento and, on select days, community cultural performances featuring traditional lion dances will round out the program.

Universal Studios Lunar New Year Hello Kitty

Beloved global pop icon Hello Kitty, created by the lifestyle brand Sanrio, further complements this year’s Lunar New Year celebration when she steps out in style wearing her signature red bow and specially designed Lunar New Year attire. Hello Kitty will be available to meet guests at the Hello Kitty Shop located within the Animation Studio Store.

Keeping with Universal Studios Hollywood’s Lunar New Year tradition, MEGATRON from the TRANSFORMERS franchise will be speaking Mandarin while interacting with guests at the entry of the festivities. The imposing robot leader of the DECEPTICONS will engage attendees in real-time conversation reflective of his persona and will be sure to entertain TRANSFORMERS fans visiting the park.  MEGATRON is one of the stars of Universal Studios Hollywood’s thrill ride, “Transformers™: The Ride-3D.”

Illumination Entertainment’s Minions from the theme park’s popular Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride will add to the festivities, entertaining guests in their brightly colored traditional Lunar New Year attire.

The world-famous Studio Tour is available in Mandarin at select times throughout the day. Featuring expertly-trained Mandarin-speaking tour guides, the experience provides insight into the world of movie-making magic as guests enjoy behind-the-scenes access to one of the largest production studios in the world. In-language park maps are also available for guests.

Guests can continue their Lunar New Year celebration at Universal CityWalk’s Dongpo Kitchen restaurant which features upscale and modern Sichuan cuisine. Inspired by China’s premier restaurant Meizhou Dongpo, Dongpo Kitchen offers the comforts of a casual dining environment with both indoor and al fresco seating and caters to an eclectic palate with a variety of signature dishes.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Mandarin-speaking guests can learn more about the Lunar New Year event at www.ush.cn.  Information is also available on FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube and Weibo @好莱坞环球影城.