Cost
$40 adult members | $30 members ages 10–17 $45 adult non-members | $35 non-members ages 10+
Date
Sun, Nov 1 | 10:30am–12:30pm
Year
2026
Location
Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall
Just in time for Día de los Muertos, join us as Pixar animators Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson share their stories about making their first graphic novel, Feo the Chupacabra. After the presentation, grab a pen or brush and join Rob as he shares his tips and tricks for making monsters.
On-Sale Information
Tickets for Making Monsters and a Graphic Novel will be available beginning:
- Walt’s Circle Donors: Tuesday, October 13 at noon PT by emailing the Membership team
- Founding, Supporter, and Friend-level members: Wednesday, October 14 at noon PT by emailing the Membership team
- All member levels: Thursday, October 15 at noon PT online
- Public (non-members): Friday, October 16 at noon PT online
Upgrade your membership to receive priority access to purchase tickets. For more information, please email the Membership Department.
About the Speakers
Sequoia Blankenship
Sequoia Blankenship is a writer and animator who loves stories, film, comics, and cajeta. He has had the good fortune to work and animate at Pixar Animation Studios for 24 years, working on such films as Ratatouille (2007), Coco (2017), and Incredibles 2 (2018), to name a few. He recently wrote his first graphic novel, Feo the Chupacabra, with his close friend and illustrator Rob Thompson. Sequoia lives with his family in Petaluma, California, the self-proclaimed "Butter and Eggs Capital of the World," which probably means they need to watch their cholesterol.
Rob Thompson
Rob Thompson is an animator, illustrator, and part-time potter. He has worked on several Pixar and Pixar films including Ratatouille (2007), Inside Out 2 (2025), and Hoppers (2026). He has just illustrated his first graphic novel Feo the Chupacabra with his good friend and writer Sequoia Blankenship. Rob grew up in San Diego where he spent many hours hiding from the sun in local comic book shops.
Accessibility Information
Guests of The Walt Disney Family Museum can request American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters on-demand for our Talks, Workshops, School Experiences, Tours, and Storytimes. If you would like to request an ASL interpreter, please fill out the form linked below. Please note: Interpreter availability is not guaranteed and requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.
The museum is proud to partner with Bay Area Communication Access (BACA) for our ASL interpreter needs. For more information on their services, please visit BACA's website.
For more information on our Accessibility offerings, please visit our Accessibility page by clicking the link below.