Disney heard “Go big or go home,” and they ain’t going home. The media giant is bringing tons of activations and fandom fun featuring its top TV series to Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) this year, and we can’t wait to see it all.
ABC's Abbott Block Party is going to be the talk of the town during SDCC. | Source: Disney Television
ABC's Abbott Block Party is going to be the talk of the town during SDCC. | Source: Disney Television
ABC's Abbott Block Party is going to be the talk of the town during SDCC. | Source: Disney Television
ABC's Abbott Block Party is going to be the talk of the town during SDCC. | Source: Disney Television
Disney Television is kicking off the show with A Very Abbott Block Party, where fans can experience authentic Philly water ice and waterfront views from a Ferris wheel, along with exclusive premiums, including boom box bags and bucket hats from the school’s Lost and Found. You can also get your caricature done and pick up a set of limited edition pins featuring the Abbott Elementary staff. On Saturday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Abbott Elementary is taking over the Indigo Room for a screening of a fan-favorite episode from season four, followed by a Q&A with Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, and more.
You can also visit the wreckage of the USCSS Maginot from Alien: Earth. If you visit the wreckage during the day, you can explore new areas of the ship, but if you visit after dark, you can take part in The Wreckage: Code Red, a terrifying mission where you face never-before-seen alien species. Alien: Earth will also have its own Hall H panel from 1:25-2:50 p.m. on Friday, July 25, featuring the premiere of the pilot episode and a Q&A with series creator Noah Hawley and members of the cast.
If you’ve been waiting for your godly parent to claim you since you read Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief as a kid, you’re in luck. Gear up for season two of Percy Jackson & the Olympians with a pop-up at Fifth Avenue and L Street, where you can be claimed by a god and use drachma to buy God-inspired merch from mythological creatures. You can also check out the Percy Jackson & the Olympians panel in Hall H from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. The panel will feature stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer, along with executive producers Jon Steinberg, Craig Silverstein, and Dan Shotz.
King of the Hill is also headed to SDCC, with an activation that takes fans to the Hills’ backyard for a cookout, complete with BBQ served throughout the day, lawn games, themed photo ops, custom merch, and exclusive prizes. The King of the Hill activation can be found next to the convention center in the Bayfront’s Parking Lot A. On Friday, fans can head to the Inidigo Room from 4-4:45 p.m. for the world premiere of season 14 of King of the Hill, which is coming to Hulu this summer, followed by a chat with the creators of the show and the cast.
These four shows aren’t the only shows Disney is bringing to SDCC this year. The company is also hosting screenings and panels for Phineas and Ferb, including a long-awaited reunion of the cast following the new season’s premiere last month; Solar Opposites, featuring an exclusive look at the show’s final season; Paradise, which will include star Sterling K. Brown talking about the upcoming season two; and The Rookie, featuring Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at fan-favorite moments.
Disney is also bringing all of its classic animated shows to the con. The Simpsons will be in Hall H for an exclusive preview of season 37. American Dad! fans will get a sneak peek at the upcoming 20th season. The Bob’s Burgers panel will feature a Q&A with the cast and news about the upcoming 300th episode. Quahog is headed to San Diego with a look at what’s coming down the road for Family Guy. Finally, the Futurama panel will feature a Q&A with Matt Groening and a look at the upcoming episodes.
No matter which series you’re most excited about seeing at SDCC this year, we’re sure Disney has your calendar booked for most of the show.
