Disney Collectibles Shows &
Animation Festivals and Events

While there are more Disney collectibles shows held in the Southern California area than anywhere else in the world, there are also many other more broadly-themed events that Disney collectors would be interested in attending. It often surprises me how many Disney collectors are unaware that they'll find Disneyana dealers at antique shows, flea markets, toys or comic book collectibles shows in their own hometown, although the number of these events has fallen significantly in the last ten years. So, next time you see an ad for an antique or comic book show in your area, make a point to let me know about it and also attend the show!

I'm introducing a list of animation events here. Animation festivals let you see the cutting edge of the art of animation where you'll find the early work of the stars of tomorrow. And they're just plain fun! If you know of a show in your area, please let me know so I can add it to this list. I don't update this page as often as I should, but please EMail me at: if you know of a show or animation event I should list or if you have any questions.

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Collectibles Shows

These are events where you'll be able to find Disney collectibles of one kind or another.

D23 Expo 2011

The second D23 Expo will be held August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, which is just across the street from Disneyland. The event features special speakers from The Walt Disney Company, special celebrity events, and lots of special event merchandise. The schedule for Expo 2011 includes:

Destination D

Disney has announced a new event for D23 members called "Destination D", which will be held in The Disneyland Hotel on September 24-25, 2011. The schedule includes:

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 Disneyana Fun Fair show is usually held at the Embassy Suites Hotel at 11767 Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim near Disneyland. Special guests have included Disney Legend Sam McKim, Imagineer Bob Gurr, 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

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 traditionally 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.

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 470116
Celebration, FL 34747-0116
407-275-2756

Animation Festivals

Ottawa International Animation Festival
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is September 17-21, 2008. For more information visit http://www.animationfestival.ca/

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Disney Collectibles Shows & Animation Festivals and Events