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While there are more Disney Disneyana collecitbles shows held in the Southern California area than anywhere else in the world, we also know of many other events that collectors would be interested in attending. It often surprises us how many Disney collectors are unaware that they'll find lots of dealers at antique and collectibles shows in their own hometown. So, next time you see an ad for an antique or comic book show in your area, make a point to attend. If you know of a show in your area, please let me know so I can add it to this list. We don't update this page as often as we should, so please EMail us at: if you have any questions.
The Antique and Collectors Revival
(a.k.a. "PMA")
An enormous collectors' show. Lots of toy and animation-related collectibles combined with a Classic Car Show and a Record Collectors Show. Held several times a year in the San Francsico, CA and Portland, OR areas. We always have a booth at their show at the San Mateo County Expo Center at 25th and Delaware in San Mateo, CA. Take I-92 to El Camino Real in San Mateo. Go south on El Camino for about 5 blocks to 25th Street and turn east on 25th and go straight until you find the Expo Center and follow the signs (and the traffic). Lots of parking. Hours are 9AM to 7PM on Saturday, and 10AM to 5PM on Sunday.
The next San Francisco show is October 16-17, 2004. Call 707-942-5079 or click on the link above for updated information on the other shows.
Disneyana Fun Fairs
This great show run by Louie Garcia is the best independent Disneyana show
in the country. Louie always manages to have something special. He has been
holding these events on nearly a bi-monthly basis. The next Disneyana Fun
Fair show is scheduled for December 7, 2003 at the Embassy Suites Hotel at
11767 Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim near Disneyland. Special guests include Disney
Legend Sam McKim, the model for Tinker Bell - Margaret Kerry, and many others.
Louie Garcia
Disneyana Fun Fairs
1702 W. Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92703-2944
714-835-3617
| Recent Guests | |
 Bill Farmer The Voice of Goofy |
 Sam McKim Disney Artist & Imagineer |
The Official Disneyana Convention was held each year
in Walt Disney World in September. For the well-heeled collector the
Official Disneyana Convention in Walt Disney World is an annual
pilgrimage. The convention features a wide array of limited edition
collectibles that have been among the most sought-after pieces of
Disneyana we know of. The Company always put on a great show, and
you got a host of special memories in addition to all the goodies.
Convention events often included backstage tours, lectures by Disney
luminaries, and autograph sessions. There was always special merchandise
made just for the Convention, including auctions of one-of-a-kind items
from the Studios and theme parks, and there's an independent Disneyana
dealers show where you'll be able to shop for vintage Disneyana. Every
Disney fan, collector or not, should attend one of these conventions at
least once in their life if they ever revive them. The costs ran about $900.00 per person, and
including hotel room and some passports to the parks, but not airfare.
Even at these rates, the convention filled quickly so it behooves you to
get your reservations in early so you can get your choice of hotel, etc.
For more information contact:
Official Disneyana Convention
Walt Disney World
P.O. Box 10000
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000
407-827-7600
Note:Disney has suspended operation of the Official Disneyana Conventions. We hope you will contact the Walt Disney World Resort at 1-407-WDISNEY and let them know how disappointed you are at their decision.
National Fantasy Fan Club Annual Convention
The National Fantasy Fan Club For Disneyana Enthusiasts is the largest Disney collectors club in the world, and their annual convention is always something special. There are always many special guests from the Walt Disney Company, including artists and Imagineers, who give the atendees a special insight into their work. One of the most popular customs at this convention is "room-hopping," where conventioneers open their rooms in the evenings to display and sell items from their collections. Its a great way for individuals to sell their treasures and also a great way to meet fellow collectors. The convention lasts four or five days and culminates with the banquet on Saturday night followed by the Show and Sale on Sunday. The convention literally fills the Hyatt Alicante Hotel where its held every year. The Hayatt Alicante Hotel is located about one mile south of Disneyland on Harbor Blvd., and they offer special rates to those attending the convention. The hotel fills quickly, so be sure to get your reservation in early. The costs are quite reasonable, too, but you must be an NFFC member to attend convention events (except for the show and sale which is open to the public).
In addition to the annual convention in July, the NFFC also holds a kick-off mini-convention in late January - also at the Hyatt Alicante. It includes seminars and a luncheon (with guest Disney Studio celebrities) and a big Disney collectibles show and sale on Sunday. The convention costs $38.00 per person and you must be an NFFC member to attend. The Show and Sale opens early to convention attendees, but opens to the public around noon.
For more information contact:
National Fantasy Fan Club
P.O. Box 19212
Irvine, CA 92713
714-731-4705
Annual dues are $20.00/year and includes a monthly newsletter.
EMail us with your name and address and we'll send you an application to join the NFFC. We'll also let you know how to contact the local chapter nearest to you.
We'd consider it a big favor if you let the NFFC know that Rainbo Animation Art sent you. Thanks!
The Mouse Club East is a descendent of the original, and now defunct, Mouse Club in California. They put on several excellent shows around the East Coast, and are remarkably adept at getting Disney celebrities to make appearances. Lots of dealers' booths at their sales, too, where you can hunt for those special Disneyana treasures. They have several shows each year in Natick, MA, and Cherry Hill, NJ. For more information contact:
Mr. Bob Crooker
The Mouse Club East
P.O. Box 3195
Wakefield, MA 01880
617-246-3876
See their website at
http://www.mouseman.com
For those closer to Walt Disney World, The World Chapter of the National Fantasy Fan Club offers a bit of what the headquarters branch in California offers. They have regular meetings, shows, and sales. They often have events that coincide with the Official Disneyana Conventions. For more information contact:
The World Chapter
P.O. Box 22647
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Hollywood and Pop Icons Collectible Extravaganza
Best Western Sovereign Hotel & Conference Center
1080 Riverdale Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
See www.iconshows.com for details.
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