The Disney Theme Park Merchandise event team has some very special artist appearances scheduled for the month of April at the Disneyland Resort. Take a look and be sure to mark down on your calendar the ones you don’t want to miss!

Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park

April 1–30: The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is just around the corner. Satisfy your appetite for merchandise when you stop by one of our festival locations. This year’s commemorative merchandise includes apparel, a baseball cap, stem glassware, an appetizer plate, potholder, dish towel and aprons. Passholders, keep an eye out for a specially created tee made just for you! Tip: Look for special appearances and signings throughout the festival time period.Learn more here.

Kingdom Keepers: The Return, Book 2: Legacy of Secrets by Ridley Pearson at April's Disneyland Resort Merchandise Event 2016

April 15-16: Meet best-selling author Ridley Pearson and celebrate the release of his newest book, Kingdom Keepers: The Return, Book 2: Legacy of Secrets. Ridley will on hand to sign copies of his latest book at the following locations. Learn more here.

  • April 15: Off the Page in Disney California Adventure park, 1–3 p.m.
  • April 16: Disneyana in Disneyland park, 9–11 a.m.

Mermaid Art by Ann Shen at April's Disneyland Resort Merchandise Event 2016

Downtown Disney District

April 2-3: Meet artist Ann Shen, who will be on hand to showcase some of her latest works of art atWonderGround Gallery. Ann will appear April 2–3, 23–24 and May 1 from 2-5 p.m. each day and on April 30 from noon – 3 p.m. Learn more here.

April 16: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take home a special hand-printed piece from the innovative team (and husband and wife duo) of Hero Handmade Goods. Elizabeth Manos Brickey and Mark Brickey will be on hand for special appearances and signings from 2-5 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery.

April 16: Best-selling author Ridley Pearson will make one more appearance with a special signing opportunity at of his newest book, Kingdom Keepers: The Return, Book 2: Legacy of Secrets from 2–4 p.m. at World of Disney Store. Learn more here.

Kylo Ren dArt by Chris Uminga at April's Disneyland Resort Merchandise Event 2016

April 30: Celebrate with us as we welcome Chris Uminga for a special artist showcase from 3–5 p.m. at WonderGround Gallery. Learn more here.

Tiki Bird Art by Jeff Granito at April's Disneyland Resort Merchandise Event 2016

Artist in Residence: Appearing at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District throughout the month is artist Jeff Granito. Look for artist showcases on the following dates: April 8–9, 15–16, 23, 29–30 and May 1 from 6–10 p.m. each day. Learn more here.

Which event or artist showcase are you the most excited to attend?