Chimpanzee Special Screenings at El Capitan in Hollywood

Looking for a fun and educational family adventure this weekend?  Head on over to Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre to see a special limited engagement of Chimpanzee (it will be running at the El Capitan from April 20-May 3). 

Chimpanzee is an inspiring movie about an adult male who raises a young Chimpanzee.  The movie is narrated by Tim Allen.  It's a movie sure to inspire your budding nature lovers and is a fantastic way spend Earth Day!  Teaching children to respect and appreciate the beauty this amazing planet of ours has to offer will help them grow to be responsible children.

Disneynature will be donating money to the Jane Goodall Institute for every movie ticket sold during the first week.  The Goodall institute was formed by Jane Goodall in 1977 and has earned the respect in the scientific community as well as the humanitarian community for its commitment to empowering people and making the world a place.

Each showing of Chimpanzee with be accompanied by a special showcase by the Wildlife Learning Center that will feature animals from around the world.

For more information and ticket information go here.

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Special Screenings of Beauty and The Beast and Tangled Ever After at the El Capitan

Do you have a little Princess in your house?  You won't want to miss the special screenings of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 3D and Tangled Ever After at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.  It will be running January 13th- February 12th with daily showtimes of 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m..  There will be a special appearance by Belle before each performance which is sure to make all little Princesses day!

For an additional $20 fee (reservations are required), you can add more enchantment to the day with Story Time with Belle.  Snacks and beverages while Belle reads a story to the children before the movie.  For blog readers when you call mention the code "Mommy" to have the movie tickets discounted 50% (to $10).  

For showtimes, reservations, prices, etc.  Go here or call 1-800-DISNEY6.

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Cirque du Soleil Iris makes a home in Hollywood

Cirque du Soleil Iris at the Kodak Theater is beyond amazing.  I hadn't seen a Cirque du Soleil show yet (always wanted to, just haven't had the chance yet) and this one far exceeded all expectations I had.  I knew that the show would be a spectacle full of breath taking acrobatics, but there just aren't words to explain how truly awe inspiring this it was. 

Iris was designed just for the Kodak Theater in Hollywood and will never go on tour, so the experience is unique and has multiple nods to it's Hollywood home.  Tickets range in price from $43 up and I can assure you that for this Cirque du Soleil the higher up seats are just as good as ones low down because the show makes full use of the height of the theater.  This is definitely one to take the kids to for exposure to the performing arts mixed in with a bit of Hollywood dazzle.

There are more special effects than I can even begin to explain, but I was floored to hear that some eight video projectors for the main screen, six for the rear projections and four above the stage for special effects.  This begins to explain how some of the tricks of the eye were created, but leave you dizzy thinking about how many working pieces there are to this masterpiece.

One of the best tips I have heard about the Cirque du Soleil show is to not try to follow the story line too much - just go with it and enjoy the beauty of what the show is.

Below is one of my favorite scenes from the show from the contortionists.

Cirque du Soleil Iris is making a permanent home at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood (year round except for Oscar time of course).  So make your plans and be sure to see it (purchase tickets here or call 1-877-943-IRIS).  Want to feel like a real celebrity?  Pay for the valet parking at Kodak Theater(less than $20) and your sure to feel like you too just picked up a golden statue. 

*Note: No compensation was received for this post - but I was invited to attend the show to facilitate a review.

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Special 4D Showing of Nightmare Before Christmas!

If you have (or if you are) fans of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas, you have to make the trip to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for the annual showing.  It runs October 21st through October 31.   It will be far cooler than 3-d, it will be in 4D!  With countless neat effects like snow, fog and presented in 3D, you are sure to havve an amazing time. 

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” screens daily at the El Capitan Theatre at 10:00 am, 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:15 pm. Special late night Halloween weekend shows will be given at 11:15 pm Fridays and Saturdays only. 

Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.

Just don't let the Oogie Boogie get you on the way out...

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Special Showings of The Nightmare Before Christmas Just in Time for Halloween

Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has been a favorite of our family for a long time (you can frequently find my youngest wearing his black hoodie with Jack Skellington's face on it that we purchased at Disneyland).  I'm very excited to announce "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will be returning for a special engagement this Halloween season at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood and it will be in 4-D!

It will be an experience like none other!  The film will be in 3-D but in addition there will be wind, snow, fog and more.  It's an absolute must for all Jack Skellington fans!

"The Nightmare Before Christmas" will be showing October 21st through October 31, 2010 with special opening night festivities including special ghoulish frights and delights and will be hosted by Disney Producer Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King and Who Framed Roger Rabbit).

The film screens daily at 10:00 am, 12:15 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:45 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:15 pm. Special late night Halloween weekend shows will be given at 11:15 pm Fridays and Saturdays only.

Tickets can be purchased at the El Capitan box office (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.  Special group rate tickets for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.

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Discount Tickets to See Beauty and the Beast at El Capitan!



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I've been a huge Disney movie fan since as far back as I can remember, so I'm SO excited to share this cool deal with YOU, readers of OCMomActivities.com!  OCMomActivities.com readers can head up to the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood to catch the Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-long for a special rate of $9 each.  You can take advantage of this discount for any Tiny Tot Tuesday or Monday through Friday (September 27 - Oct 7th). To take advantage of this deal, enter the code "OC Mom Activities" when purchasing your tickets here. 



Each performance features a special appearance by Belle.  On select days, El Capitan guests may enjoy Breakfast with Belle at the Disney’s Soda Fountain & Studio Store, and then see the 10:45am movie! Seating is limited and reservations are required. 



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