The first section of West Side to  celebrate the movie was an interactive 3D graveyard to the animals in the movie.  Guests were welcomed to a photo spot where they could post with tombstones to beloved pets named Bubbles, Hammy, and Kitty.  They also were given trading cards that introduced the main characters of the movie.  Young children were presented with masks of the main characters that many were seen happily trying out throughout Downtown Disney.

The second aspect of the Frankenweenie celebration was the food items.  Special hot dogs and “electrifying” iced lemonade were available for sale outside the theater.

The placement of the concession cart was well conceived, as clearly the marqee aspect of the celebration was the ability to greet Jack and Sally from “Nightmare Before Christmas.”  This was the first ever appearance of these Tim Burton characters anywhere on Walt Disney World property, and from the size of the line, you can tell that many were willing to wait (and wait and wait) to meet these sweetly ghoulish characters.

Of course, there also was a great selection of merchandise to celebrate both Frankenweenie and Nightmare Before Christmas.  I especially enjoyed the plush of Sparky as well as the fun hat!  The message “Everyone Deserves a Second Chance” has a nice, optimistic ring to it as well.

Frankenweenie weekend was a fun introduction to the characters of this new Disney film.  Families and young children were clearly having a great time.

Did you see Frankenweenie this weekend?  What did you think? 

What kind of events would you like to see Disney offer for the premiere of Wreck It Ralph in November?

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Topics in this week’s Disney news include:

- New Guides at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Wreck-It Ralph at Downtown Disney and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Whispering Canyon menu changes and review
- Frankenweenie Weekend
- And more!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK - Since we are excited for Epcot’s 30th anniversary this weekend – If you could go back in time and visit EPCOT Center on Oct. 1, 1982, what would be the first thing you do (or eat?)

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This Friday through Sunday is the Frankenweenie Weekend at Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World!!

The event consists of screenings of “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” and “Alice in Wonderland” each with an 8 minute extended 3D sneak peek of “Frankenweenie”. Tickets are only $6. There is also a meet and greet with Jack & Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, merchandise and special “Frankenweenie” treats.

On Saturday and Sunday, AMC Downtown Disney 24 will also host four screenings of “Frankenweenie” presented in RealD. The movie opens on October 5. Watch the Trailer

Guests can RSVP for the screenings here. Space is limited and each guest must RSVP separately.

And here’s a quick look at the other “Frankenweenie” fun you can expect at Downtown Disney each night from 6 to 11 p.m.:

• New Holland Pet Cemetery picture spot presented by HGTV and inspired by “Frankenweenie”
• First Walt Disney World meet and greet with Jack & Sally from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
• “Frankenweenie”-inspired merchandise at D-Street
• Special treats and beverages including Franken Fusion Lemonade, Frankenweenie hot dogs and more

The post Frankenweenie Weekend in Downtown Disney in Walt Disney World appeared first on WDW Radio - Your Walt Disney World Information Station by Lou Mongello.