COUNTDOWN TO ZOOTOPIA is a special new celebration for the upcoming Disney Animation studio that will include a full week of Disney Animation screenings.

The festival begins February 18 with “Wreck-It Ralph,” followed by “Frozen” (February 19), “Tangled” (February 20), “Big Hero 6” (February 21), “Bolt” (February 22), “Winnie the Pooh” (February 23) and concluding February 24 with “The Princess and the Frog.”

The 7pm screening for each film will be preceded with special presentations that will include discussions with the filmmakers and other special surprises.

Prices:

  • Single reserved seat admission — $10 includes small popcorn and drink
  • Single VIP preferred reserved seat — $20 includes VIP popcorn and drink
  • Four show VIP preferred reserved seating (Guest picks four movies and showtimes to attend) — $76 includes VIP popcorn and drink at each film
  • All seven 7:00pm with special presentations VIP preferred packages — $126 includes VIP popcorn and drink at each film.

COUNTDOWN TO ZOOTOPIA tickets are available online at elcapitantickets.com or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.

ZOOTOPIA roars into theaters March 4, 2016. The El Capitan Theatre will be screening the film from opening day through April 10, 2016.

Full announcement below.

Countdown to “Zootopia”:  A Festival of Films of Walt Disney Animation Studios February 18 – 24, 2016 only at The El Capitan Theatre

“Zootopia” plays March 4 to April 10, 2016 at The El Capitan

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (January 25, 2016) – Hollywood’s legendary El Capitan Theatre presents a “Countdown to ‘Zootopia, ’celebrating Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new era of storytelling with a festival of seven films. All feature films will be accompanied by recent and celebrated Disney animation short subjects, including the Academy Award winners, “Paperman” and “Feast.” The festival begins February 18 with “Wreck-It Ralph,” followed by “Frozen” (February 19), “Tangled” (February 20), “Big Hero 6” (February 21), “Bolt” (February 22), “Winnie the Pooh” (February 23) and concluding February 24 with “The Princess and the Frog.”

Each film screens at 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, and 7:00pm. The 7:00pm screenings will be preceded by special presentations, which will include discussions with the filmmakers, and other special surprises.”  “Zootopia” will play March 4 to April 10, 2016 at The El Capitan Theatre and is currently on sale.

Tickets for “Countdown to ‘Zootopia ’” are available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.  There are also special packages with VIP preferred seating for four films, and for all seven 7:00pm shows featuring the special presentations.

“This is a festival sure to excite animation fans of all ages,” said James Wood, operations and stage production for The El Capitan Theatre.  “When these pictures were first released, we were privileged to present most of them in their original engagements, including the world premiere engagement of ‘Frozen.’  These films are now considered classics, and we are proud to be presenting them again, many of which have not been seen on the big screen since their initial releases.  We are thrilled to be bringing the filmmakers to talk about these special films and this will be the first time El Capitan guests can hear them talk about their work.  Our guests will also have a larger picture of the scope of Walt Disney Animation Studios by seeing the short subjects created during that time.”

Calendar listing for “Countdown to ‘Zootopia’”

Films and Times:

  • WRECK-IT RALPH (2012) Thursday, February 18 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • FROZEN (2013) Friday, February 19 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • TANGLED (2010) Saturday, February 20 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • BIG HERO 6 (2014)  Sunday, February 21 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • BOLT (2008)  Monday, February 22 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • WINNIE THE POOH (2011)  Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation
  • THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (2009) Wednesday, February 24 at 10:00a, 1:00p, 4:00p, and 7:00p with special presentation

Venue:    The El Capitan Theatre, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028

Tickets:   In person — The El Capitan Theatre box office, 6838 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood CA 90028

Online: www.elcapitantickets.com

Phone: 1-800-DISNEY6

Groups: Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.