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This spring, an enchanting collaboration is set to capture imaginations as DreamWorks Animation joins forces with KidsGardening for the exciting “Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour,” making its way to cities across the nation.
The beloved animated series, which has already delighted audiences with its latest installment, Season 13, takes viewers on an adventurous journey beyond the familiar dollhouse setting into the vibrant and whimsical world of “Fairylandia.”
In this enchanting realm, the series’ protagonist, Gabby, transforms into a Dandelion Fairy, adorned with sparkling wings and a magical wand, allowing fans to experience the full spectrum of Fairylandia’s wonder.
Ryan Bradley, Senior Vice President of Marketing for DreamWorks Animation, expressed the significance of this endeavor in a recent news release. He emphasized that the tour, alongside the new season and partnership with KidsGardening, is designed to bring the series’ imaginative world to life.
“This new season of Gabby’s Dollhouse delves into the magical essence of Fairylandia,” Bradley stated. “Partnering with KidsGardening is the ideal way to infuse local communities with that same creativity and wonder.”
“The new season of Gabby’s Dollhouse is all about the magical world of Fairylandia, and partnering with KidsGardening is the perfect way to bring all the imagination and creativity to life on the local level.”
If you aren’t familiar with Gabby’s Dollhouse, let us give you a brief synopsis according to Parents.com.
Gabby’s Dollhouse, it centers around a girl named Gabby. Starting in live action, Gabby puts on her signature cat ears and shrinks down to go on adventures inside the animated world of her dollhouse.
Meanwhile, KidsGardening is a nonprofit that works across the country to make sure all children have the chance to learn through gardening. The organization has been around since 1982 and brings smiles and learning to more than 2.7 million children each year!
Just what can fans expect from the live tour? Well, according to Em Shipman, KidsGardening’s Executive Director, there will be a lot of hands-on botanical magic traveling across the country.
“Gardening and imaginative play are powerful tools for helping young children build confidence, curiosity, and connection,” Em Shipman, KidsGardening’s Executive Director, says in a news release. “Through our partnership with DreamWorks and Gabby’s Dollhouse, we’re bringing those worlds together in a way that feels joyful and accessible for families. When children plant a seed after meeting a character they love, that moment becomes more than an activity. It becomes a memory, and often the beginning of a lifelong relationship with nature.”
Each stop on the tour lasts two days. Here’s the full schedule:
- April 11–12: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas, TX
- April 18–19:Memphis Botanic Garden, Memphis, TN
- April 25–26: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA
- May 2-3: Norfolk Botanical Garden, Norfolk, VA
- May 9-10: West Virginia Botanic Garden, Morgantown, WV
- May 16–17: New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY
- May 23-24: The Holden Arboretum, Cleveland, Ohio
- May 30–31: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus, OH
- June 6–7: The Morton Arboretum, Chicago, IL
- June 13–14: Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House (Missouri Botanical Garden), St Louis, MO J
- une 20–21: Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver, CO
- June 27–28: San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, CA
Click here for more information on tour dates.