{"id":258453,"date":"2025-07-12T08:26:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T08:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/258453\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T08:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T08:26:57","slug":"meet-characters-from-the-biggest-movies-at-fort-kinnaird","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/258453\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet characters from the biggest movies at Fort Kinnaird"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Families will have the chance to meet some of this year\u2019s biggest blockbuster-inspired characters for free at Fort Kinnaird this summer, as part of a series of exciting meet and greet sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place across five fun-filled dates in July and early August, visitors can snap a selfie and say hello to a whole host of familiar faces \u2013 from the loveable \u2018Aloha Alien\u2019 to the spellbinding Wicked duo, Elphaba and Glinda, and there will even be the chance to take part in dragon training inspired by the new How to Train your Dragon film.<\/p>\n<p>The character appearances will take place on Fort Kinnaird\u2019s Summer Stage near Pizza Hut between 11am and 4pm on the following dates:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturday 19 July: \u2018Aloha Alien\u2019 (Stitch-inspired character)<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 26 July: Dragon Training<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 27 July: \u2018Aloha Alien\u2019 (Stitch-inspired character)<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 2 August: Wicked duo<\/li>\n<li>Sunday 3 August: Wicked duo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is no need to book in advance for any of the character visits, but visitors are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Liam Smith, centre manager at Fort Kinnaird, said: \u201cWe know it\u2019s not always easy keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays, so it\u2019s brilliant to bring a bit of free movie magic to the centre for families this summer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s something for everyone \u2013 from loveable aliens and spellbinding witches to fire-breathing dragons. It\u2019s a great excuse to pop down for the day, enjoy the fun and maybe grab a bite to eat while you\u2019re here too!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As well as the meet and greet sessions, families can watch a variety of much-awaited films on the big screen at ODEON this summer, including Smurfs, How to Train your Dragon, and Pixar\u2019s Elio.<\/p>\n<p>The centre has also announced the launch of a variety of tasty summer menus, with a range of brand-new dishes to try, from Nando\u2019s The Big Cheese burger to refreshing Starbucks drinks such as the Summer-Berry Refresher.<\/p>\n<p>For more details and to plan your day at Fort Kinnaird, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortkinnaird.com\/event\/lights-camera-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fortkinnaird.com\/event\/lights-camera-summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" data-attachment-id=\"604845\" 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