Ahead of the kick-off of Pixar Fest on April 26, we got a first look at the new party offering, Club Pixar, at Disney California Adventure.
Located at the Hollywood Backlot in Hollywood Land, Club Pixar is a day-to-night party that celebrates all things Pixar. During the day there are photo opportunities, games, face painting, and characters. By night, the area lights up with neon signs, a DJ dance party, live performances, games, food, and a Pixar Shorts drive-in.
Club Pixar will take place during the duration of Pixar Fest, from April 26 through August 4.
Club Pixar — Daytime
To the right side of the entrance to the Hollywood Backlot, guests will find the Club Pixar sign. Not illuminated during the day, the sign features Luxo Jr., the Pixar Ball, and “Toy Story” aliens.
One of the neon signs near the entrance features Joy from “Inside Out.”
On the opposite side, there is a neon sign with Dante and Miguel from “Coco.”
There’s a Club Pixar sign to the right of the stage. During the nighttime party, a performer interacts with guests from the balcony.
One of the photo opportunities comes from “WALL-E” and depicts Wall-E’s fire extinguisher making a heart.
Another photo opportunity allows guests the chance to pose as though they’re equipped with Buzz Lightyear’s wings.
This backdrop is themed to “The Incredibles” and has the look of comic book panels.
A face painting booth is in place for guests visiting the area during the day.
The Shorts Stop Drive-In Theater is set up outside of Stage 12. It has the feel of a retro drive-in theater.
Pixar Shorts play on the screen, though this feature is only offered at night.
The seating is designed to look like both rows of car seats, and the back half of cars. The license plates are themed to Pixar. This yellow car has a license plate that reads “PXR FAN.”
This gray car’s license plate says “PXR FEST.”
The games area features activities themed to different Pixar properties. Signage in the area indicates that the games area will be open daily from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The carnival-style launch game highlights the Pixar Short, “Boundin’.”
The Pixar Ball Toss game challenges guests to throw Pixar Balls into buckets with varying difficulty.
Naturally, the giant chess game is themed to the short, “Geri’s Game.”
The short “Lou” is represented with a game of cornhole.
Guests can play each other in a game of “For the Birds” tic tac toe.
Club Pixar — Nighttime
Once the sun begins to set, the neon lights of Club Pixar are illuminated. This entrance sign features Luxo Jr. atop the Pixar Ball. The lights are in the iconic Pixar Ball colors. Beneath the main sign are three green aliens from the “Toy Story” films.
Joy is illuminated in her character-accurate colors.
The same can be said for Dante and Miguel. Specifically, Dante is shown in colors that reference his alebrije form.
The photo opportunities are well-lit so that guests can get their pictures even when it’s dark.
Lampposts in the area have fixtures designed in the likeness of Pixar Balls.
Nighttime also sees Pixar Shorts playing at the drive-in. A massive Pixar Ball is projected onto Stage 12 above The Shorts Stop Drive-In Theater sign.
The Club Pixar sign to the right of the stage is similar to the one at the entrance. However, this sign the addition of glowing memory orbs from “Inside Out” to its left. During the party, the DJ plays top 40 hits, and lights of the Pixar Ball are projected onto the floor.
The Club Pixar stage is illuminated even when there is no performance going on.
The scene on the stage changes throughout the evening. Here, you can see a projection of neon versions of the “Toy Story” green aliens.
The live performance we experienced included a dance interpretation of the story of “Up,” set to instrumental versions of songs from the film.
In the photo above, you can see the My Adventure Book, as featured in the film.
Another part of the performance is dedicated to “Turning Red” and the fictional boy band from the movie, 4*Town.
This number is a nod to the “Inside Out” character, Anger.
There is also a moment in the show for “Monsters University.”
You can watch our Instagram Reel of the party below:
A new parade featuring Pixar characters new and old also debuted ahead of Pixar Fest, titled “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!“
What do you think of Club Pixar? Will you check it out during Pixar Fest? Let us know in the comments below.
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