It may not feel much like a chilly New England autumn around here right now, but that is all about to change. On November 19 and 20, Gilmore Girls fans can be transported to their favorite fictional Connecticut town, Stars Hollow, without even leaving L.A., thanks to the Festival of the Four Seasons.
Netflix is turning Dickson Court at UCLA into a Stars Hollow experience in celebration of their reboot of the Gilmore Girls series. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with “real Stars Hollow citizens” (presumably actors from the show, but they’re not saying just yet) drink Luke’s Diner coffee and Miss Patty’s Founders Day Punch, browse the town’s shops and lounge in the central gazebo. There will be a seasonal photo booth and, importantly, twinkle lights.
Attending is free, but does require an advance RSVP, and that doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to get inside, so show up early. Once you get into the court, your visit will be capped at a max of 45 minutes. Don't worry, though, they promise you’ll be able to “get the full Stars Hollow experience.”
Around this time last year, Netflix’s competitor Hulu pulled off a similar promotion. To celebrate picking up the series Seinfeld for their streaming service, they recreated the main character’s New York City apartment for Angelenos to visit.
The Festival of the Four Seasons takes place at UCLA’s Dickson Court, 375 Portola Plaza, on Nov 19 and 20 from noon to 6pm. Entry is free with RSVP.
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