This week, I had the once in a lifetime experience of walking the blue carpet. That’s right, I said blue carpet! I had the chance to attend the World Premiere of Monsters University in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theater.
I was with my old college pal Lolo from Crazy About My Baybah. Of course, we had on our school colors of royal blue and white and had to stop and take a picture while we got our roar on with some very enthusiastic MU cheerleaders. {Thanks to everyone for the input on which outfit to wear! While I loved the dress, I’m glad I went with jeans because it was so comfortable and perfect for tailgating!}
The event kicked-off with a tailgate party on Hollywood Boulevard, complete with the MU pep squad drum corps and cheerleaders, the Disneyland All-American college band, and an appearance by Mike and Sulley! Also, ESPN College Scareday provided play-by-play commentary on the blue carpet.
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
I had such a fun time at the tailgating party. There were food tents from local restaurants like Hard Rock Cafe, Baked By Melisa and Subway serving delicious food and fun carnival type games to play – I felt like I was back in college again!
Monsters University Cupcakes from Baked By Melissa
Photo by Jeana of Surf and Sunshine
I also had the chance to get my scare on when I took my picture for my official Monsters University ID Badge – and guess what? You can make your own MU badge too! 
Of course, there were lots of celebrities attending and I had a great time spotting all of my favorites that are in Monsters University!
Wayne Brady
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage
This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I’ll never forget – I feel like I’m still soaking in all of the great memories! Walking into the gorgeous El Capitan to watch Monsters University was amazing. Make sure to check back soon for my review of Monsters University – you’re going to want to see it for sure!
Disclosure: Disney provided an all expenses paid trip to Los Angeles including travel, accommodations and activities. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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That looks like way too much fun! I love that you wore the school colors.
I am so jealous!! It looks like it was an amazing time! My kids are dying to see the movie and have been talking about it daily!
It looks like so much fun! My grandson cannot wait to see the movie.
I am so jealous this looks like it was a lot of fun. I can’t wait to see this movie.
Oh, I wish I was there but you were that’s awesome. My kids can’t wait to see this movie!!
I wish I could have attended. 🙂 It sounds like so much fun!
That looks like the best time ever, Disney sure does do it right! Look at all the celebs too, I would have been in heaven. Great photos to capture the event, stunning!
It was SO NICE meeting you, finally. I somehow missed those amazing cupcakes that everyone keeps talking about. I think I was just so mad that I couldn’t tweet 🙁 Such a neat thing to get invited to.
I’m slightly jealous, it looks and sounds like you had a BLAST. I am taking the boys today to see the movie and secretly I may be more excited than them 🙂
Disney kind of goes all out on these movie premiers, looks like a blast. It would have been awesome to meet Billy Crystal or Wayne Brady.
What a trip! I can only imagine how much fun it was.
amazing i would love this
Loved being able to head to college with you!
This looks like more fun than any tailgate I’ve ever been to.
What a fun, fun event. I have to say those cupcakes sound yummilicious!!
I totally want one of those cupcakes and ID’s, lol!!
How fun! I love that this movie is perfectly timed so that those who were kids when Monsters Inc. first came out are themselves heading off to college. Now they can enjoy Mike and Sully’s antics as they themselves are having some University fun.
I am so in love with the idea of it being a tailgating party – how fun! Those cupcakes are just too cute. I’m so glad you were able to go!
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you and lolo are adorable!
How fun! I can’t wait to see this over the weekend!
What a FUN experience!! I’m totally jealous. The movie was amazing – funniest one I’ve seen in a long time!
So jealous. Looks like you had a fabulous time!!
This looked like so much fun. We enjoyed the movie it was really cute.
I love the eye ball “balls” on the slide so cool!
Wow what a celebration!! Looks like so much fun! Looking forward to seeing this movie!
I went to the El Capitan about 3 years ago around Christmas time for the Scrooge movie. They make it so special.
How fun to walk the BLUE carpet. Cute student ID. Looks like lots of fun.
You are always having a good time. My daughter was taking my grandson, they may have already gone to see this
What a great experience! It’s great you got to share it with your college buddy. I don’t think I could have kept calm seeing all those celebs!! The only creepy thing was the slide with the giant “eye” balls. Weird.
It looks like you had a real great time. So much fun, lucky you. Thanks for sharing.
wow that looks like so much fun
Wow, what a wonderful once in a lifetime event. You look like you had a blast. Your pictures were great.:)
My grandkids loved the movie.
Carol L
That slide with the big eyeballs looks so fun, i would stay there all day!
WOW! HOW MUCH FUN! This would have been amazing to take my kiddos to!
Oh my goodness that looks like soooo much fun! How exciting that you were able to go. I bet you had a blast!!! Thanks for sharing your awesome experience with us!
You really got the royal treatment! What an amazing experience. All the stars and special food and entertainment…WOW~ Good for you!
You are def lucky!!!!! seeing all those famous people ahhhh mazing!!!!! It def looked so much fun and i love monsters inc