Special thanks to the Disney Company for providing travel and accommodations to make this post possible.  All opinions are my own. The Red Carpet Premier of Disney’s THE BFG – Hollywood, CA June 21, 2016 – #THEBFGEVENT

The Hollywood Premiere of Disney’s The BFG

I attended the Hollywood,  California premiere of Disney’s newest film, The BFG. It was a chance to see the movie with the people who created it. It’s always a fantastic experience to sit in the audience and listen to the applause as the credits roll and people recognize their loved one and their contribution. I think we sometimes forget that there are people behind these Hollywood blockbusters who have put their heart and soul into a film with high hopes and expectations that it will be loved by the general population as much as it is by them.

Cast & Crew Red Carpet Arrival – The BFG Hollywood Premiere

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Ruby Barnhill arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Ruby Barnhill #TheBFG

Sitting atop The BFG’s carpet bag – Ruby Barnhill

Posing with D23 Club members seated on the red carpet HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Director Steven Spielberg arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Steven Spielberg #TheBFGEvent

Steven Spielberg oosing with D23 Club members seated on the red carpet

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actors Kristen Schaal and Jermaine Clement arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Kristen Schaal; Jermaine Clement #THeBFGEvent

Actors Kristen Schaal and Jermaine Clement

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Mark Rylance arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Mark Rylance #TheBFGEvent

Actor Mark Rylance

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Director Steven Spielberg (2nd R), actress Ruby Barnhill and family arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Steven Spielberg; Ruby Barnhill #TheBFGEvent

Director Steven Spielberg (2nd R), actress Ruby Barnhill and family

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Director Steven Spielberg, actress Ruby Barnhill and actor Mark Rylance arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Steven Spielberg; Ruby Barnhill; Mark Rylance #thebfgevent

(L-R) Director Steven Spielberg, actress Ruby Barnhill and actor Mark Rylance

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Ruby Barnhill arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Ruby Barnhill #TheBFGEvent

Actress Ruby Barnhill signing autographs

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Mark Rylance arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Mark Rylance #TheBFGEvent

Actor Mark Rylance signing autographs

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Rebecca Hall arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Rebecca Hall #TheBFGEvent

Actress Rebecca Hall signing autographs

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actors Jonathan Holmes, Paul Moniz de Sa, Daniel Bacon, Chris Gibbs, Jemaine Clement, Penelope Wilton, Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall and Rafe Spall arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Holmes; Paul Moniz de Sa; Daniel Bacon; Chris Gibbs; Jemaine Clement; Penelope Wilton; Mark Rylance; Ruby Barnhill; Bill Hader; Rebecca Hall; Rafe Spall #theBFGEvent

(L-R) Actors Jonathan Holmes, Paul Moniz de Sa, Daniel Bacon, Chris Gibbs, Jemaine Clement, Penelope Wilton, Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Bill Hader, Rebecca Hall and Rafe Spall

This movie is one that will become a beloved classic, of that I’m sure. With the incredible talents of Steven Spielberg combined with Disney and based on the much-loved work of Roald Dahl, it’s a truly magical movie. The creative minds behind Disney made sure that the premiere event was as enchanting as the film, though they had to do so through an unusual southern California heat wave that sent most of us in search of air conditioning and a cold drink within minutes of hitting the red carpet.  There was one notable addition to this red carpet premiere that I don’t remember seeing at previous events I’ve attended and that was security. I’m sure that at past events they were present, but this was the first that I remember them being so visible. After going through a metal detector, being hand wanded, and having my bag peered into, we walked past German Sheppard police dogs to get to the red carpet. I didn’t mind the more visible efforts to ensure our safety – the red carpet must leave celebrities feeling exposed with so many people in such a small area.

Hot The BFG Red Carpet Fashion

The dress code was casual summer chic because of the heat. Fashion and style was all over the board for the event with blue jeans and ball gowns being seen side-by-side. Check out the shoes as well – from studded stilettos to ready-for-school loafers. I suspect most of the stars were just trying not to sweat through their couture like the rest of us.

Actress Katherine McNamara arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) #TheBFGEvent

Actress Katherine McNamara

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Rebecca Hall arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Cap tion *** Rebecca Hall #TheBFGEvent

Actress Rebecca Hall

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Courtney B. Vance (C) and guests arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Courtney B. Vance #TheBFGEvent

Actor Courtney B. Vance (C) and guests

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Olafur Darri Olafsson arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Olafur Darri Olafsson #TheBFGEvent

Actor Olafur Darri Olafsson

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Miles Brown arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Miles Brown #TheBFGEvent

Actor Miles Brown

Tito Ortiz and family arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney #TheBFGEvent

Tito Ortiz and family

Actress Katherine McNamara arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) #TheBFGEvent

Actress Katherine McNamara

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Forrest Wheeler arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Forrest Wheeler #TheBFGEvent

Forrest Wheeler, Actor

Actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)

Actress Aubrey Anderson-Emmons

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: TV personality Mario Lopez (R) and daughter Gia Francesca Lopez (C) and guest arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Mario Lopez; Gia Francesca Lopez

TV personality Mario Lopez (R) and daughter Gia Francesca Lopez (C) and guest

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Alicia Machado arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) #TheBFGEvent

Actor Alicia Machado

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Brandon Severs arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) #TheBFGEvent

Brandon Severs, Actor

Walden Media VP of development and production Naia Cucukov and President and Chief Executive Officer of Anschutz Film Group (AFG) and Walden Media Frank Smith

Walden Media VP of development and production Naia Cucukov and President and Chief Executive Officer of Anschutz Film Group (AFG) and Walden Media Frank Smith

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Chris Gibbs arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) #TheBFGEvent

Actor Chris Gibbs

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Ruby Barnhill arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Ruby Barnhill #TheBFGEvent

Actress Ruby Barnhill

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Trinitee Stokes arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Trinitee Stokes #TheBFGEvent

Actress Trinitee Stokes

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Jonathan Holmes arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Holmes #TheBFGEvent

Actor Jonathan Holmes

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Paul Moniz de Sa arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Paul Moniz de Sa #TheBFGEvent

Actor Paul Moniz de Sa

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Actors Ariana Greenblatt, Malachi Barton and Kayla Maisonet arrive on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Ariana Greenblatt; Malachi Barton; Kayla Maisonet #TheBFGEvent

(L-R) Actors Ariana Greenblatt, Malachi Barton and Kayla Maisonet

Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney #THEBFGEVENT

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Sophie Reynolds arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Sophie Reynolds #TheBFGEVent

Actress Sophie Reynolds

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Elizabeth Debicki arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Elizabeth Debicki #TheBFGEvent

Actress Elizabeth Debicki

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actress Kristen Schaal arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Kristen Schaal #TheBFG

Actress Kristen Schaal

HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 21: Actor Rafe Spall arrives on the red carpet for the US premiere of Disney's "The BFG," directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. A giant sized crowd lined the streets of Hollywood Boulevard to see stars arrive at the El Capitan Theatre. "The BFG" opens in U.S. theaters on July 1, 2016, the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl's birth, at the El Capitan Theatre on June 21, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Rafe Spall #TheBFGEvent

Actor Rafe Spall

While many of the originally planned games for the children are rumored to have been scrapped because of the heat, there were still a few fun photo opportunities for those that braved the assault of the sun. Even I failed to spend time on the carpet looking for fun shots to share with you. Between being asked to “keep moving!” by staff and the heat, I relegated the photography for this trip mostly to the official Disney photographers.  Since my feet had swollen to the size of the Big Friendly Giant’s own clodhoppers because of my MS, I hope you’ll forgive me and enjoy the stock photos I’ve chosen.

The red carpet arrivals were followed by a light meal and drinks at The Hard Rock Cafe. The dark interior made star sightings difficult, but it was fantastic to be inside for awhile and out of the 100+ degree weather. Salads, sliders, and fries were on the menu and a full ice cream bar complete with cookies, brownies, and all the toppings were a must-stop on the way out and back across the street to the El Capitan Theatre where we donned 3D glasses and listened to the organ player belt out Disney hits until the lights dimmed and the film began.

Disney’s The BFG – Official Trailer 2

I can’t wait to tell you more about the movie, and I will have a full review for you next week. Just let me tease you with this one little thought….I rarely watch movies twice, but I did this one, and I’ll see it again!

Make a date with your favorite Disney fan and mark July 1 on your calendar to catch Disney’s The BFG on opening day in theaters!