BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2009) — Disney’s Matinee Club, a new entertainment experience for the entire family, is coming to Boston movie theaters from March through May 2009. The morning program features not only classic animated short films and full-length Walt Disney animated motion pictures, but also sing-alongs, costume dress-ups, parades and other activities that kids and their moms and dads can enjoy together.
The series of four one-week programs will be shown at the theaters listed below Friday through Thursday at 10 a.m. on March 6-12, March 27-April 2, April 17-23, and May 8-14.
«‘The Disney Matinee Club’ is an ideal way for parents and their kids to take part in an interactive experience while enjoying the finest in quality family entertainment,» said Chuck Viane, President, Distribution, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. «It’s exciting to imagine how many wonderful lifetime memories will be born from this experience. «
The program themes are:
Princess Program (March 6-12) — Dress in your favorite Princess ball gown! Take part in a Sleeping Beauty Curtsey School and a sing-along of «Part of Your World,» the beloved song from Walt Disney Pictures’ «The Little Mermaid.» Enjoy the feature presentation of «Mulan.»
Adventure Program (March 27-April 2) – Play the Monkey Dodgeball game. See the short film «Test Pilot Donald» and the full-length feature «Tarzan.»
Motormania Program (April 17-23) – Play the Motormania Race game and enjoy the short film «Mater and the Ghost Light» and the hit film «Cars.»
Pre-School Program (May 8-14) – Take part in a «Follow the Leader» sing-along and sing-along parade. Watch the classic short film «Tugboat Mickey» and the feature presentation «The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.»
The theaters participating in the program are the AMC Boston Common 19, AMC Liberty Tree 20, AMC Framingham 14, AMC Methuen 20 and Showcase Cinema de Lux at Patriot Place. Running times of each program will be between 90 minutes and 2 hours in length. For more information, please visit www.Disney.com/matineeclub.
