All You Have To Do Is Believe

A generous sprinkling of pixie dust, special live appearances at each show by Tinker Bell, and an opening night extravaganza is in store for moviegoers as Walt Disney’s animated classic “Peter Pan” makes its big screen digital debut at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre Feb. 1-15.

This special two-week engagement, which heralds the March 6 arrival of an all-new 2-disc Platinum Edition DVD, will feature a newly restored digital version of the film with enhanced picture and sound. Veteran Disney producer Don Hahn (“The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast”) will lead a special panel discussion at the 7 p.m. show on Feb 1. Highlighting the evening will be a reunion of the actors who voiced Wendy and John Darling (Kathryn Beaumont-Levine and Paul Collins), plus appearances by Margaret Kerry (the live-action reference model for Tinker Bell), and other surprises.

Originally released in 1953, Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” is an enchanting animated adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale of a magical boy who refuses to grow up. Accompanied by the three Darling children — Wendy, John, and Michael — Peter flies back to Never Land where they encounter the Lost Boys, Indians, Mermaids, and the treacherous pirate Captain Hook. When Peter’s fairy pal, Tinker Bell, becomes jealous of his attentions toward Wendy and is duped into helping Captain Hook, Peter must fly into action to save the day and get his friends “off the Hook.” Filled with memorable music including “You Can Fly” and “The Second Star to the Right,” colorful animation, and fantastic characters, “Peter Pan” soared to the top of the box office and became a favorite with movie fans all over the world.

Tickets for all performances can be purchased at the El Capitan box office, online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6. Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 845-3110. Daily showtimes are 10 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9:15 p.m.

On March 6 Walt Disney Home Entertainment will release the special 2-Disc Platinum Edition of Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan.” For this new, limited time only release, the film has undergone an extensive digital restoration and features a new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix.