DETAILS REVEALED FOR D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

D23 Disney Expo 2024 Details!

D23: The ultimate Disney Fan event

September 2022

It’s almost time for the most magical event of the year! Disney fans around the world will once again gather in Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across The Walt Disney Company. This year, D23 has been revamped to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before, offering fans access to more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney at an amazing value. With returning fan favorites and new surprises, this extraordinary event will feature three days of marquee showcases and presentations, an expanded show floor with the latest from Disney brands and partners, increased shopping opportunities, and a week-long celebration of Disney fandom leading up to the event. Disney shared a sneak peek at programming, logistics, ticketing, and D23 Member benefits in anticipation for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 also debuted the key art for the event featuring Sorcerer Mickey, a nod to the very first event in 2009.

D23 Goat Yoga!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Goat Yoga at D23-2022

“This August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we’re excited to give tens of thousands of our biggest fans an experience like no other,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Disney has the most powerful brands and passionate fans in the world, and we’re taking D23 to a whole new level this year to give them more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney in one incredible weekend.”

EVENT PROGRAMMING

Honda Center
This year D23 is introducing a new venue for some of the programming, allowing bigger shows with more magic to the biggest audience of Disney fans in the world. For the first time ever, the Honda Center will be home to three nights of marquee showcases. Friday night will begin with the star-studded Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows fans love and a glimpse of what’s next.

Saturday night will showcase Disney Experiences, featuring the latest on new and highly anticipated projects in development around the world for Disney parks, experiences, and beyond.  The weekend will conclude Sunday evening with a special ceremony to celebrate the 2024 class of Disney Legends, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.  This year, the Walt Disney Archives is honoring Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.

D23 Day at the Disneyland® Resort
Before the magic of Disney comes to life during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, guests can kick off the weekend’s festivities at the first-ever D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8. Disneyland Resort will welcome D23 fans from rope drop to late night featuring unique offerings for fans including a custom cavalcade and an energetic dance party at Disneyland Park, and special photo opportunities, specialty foods, themed merchandise, and more at both parks. Disney Junior will also join the festivities and host a music-filled celebration at Disney California Adventure® Park. Learn more at https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-day-at-disneyland/.

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A Few of My Favorite Things from Disney’s D23 Expo 2013!

A Few of My Favorite Things from Disney’s D23 Expo 2013!

By :Erin

Disclosure: I was provided a media credential to cover the D23 Expo this last week and it was as magical as ever!

It’s no secret that I am a HUGE Disney Fanatic! If my frequent Disney posts or recent birthday dinner trip to Disney’s Club 33 didn’t clue you in, then this sure should! 😉 I was given a press pass to go attend the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA;  just a hop, skip, and jump away from the front doors to Disneyland. Being a Premium Annual Pass holder, I love to frequent this magical place as much as possible. It never gets old, even if I am getting older. 😛 Some things never change. To learn more about the D23 Expo: Click Here!  This was the third D23 Expo. The first one took place in 2009, then in 2011, and now in 2013.  Now off to see the highlights of my D23 Expo adventure! 😉

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The excitement cannot be contained as we approach the D23 Expo: the ULTIMATE Disney Fan Event!

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We started the morning with a magical breakfast with Phineas and Ferb! We were introduced to the “Waffle-inator,” a 40 foot-tall interactive game that combines physical and digital worlds in a thrilling showdown to see if you are able to free Agent P from the hands of Dr. Doofenshmirtz. Allie Mac Kay from the KTLA Morning News! It was a blast to get to meet her!

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Look at the awesome Mary Poppins we met while waiting for the Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins. During the presentation we got to take a historical look behind the scenes of this classic 1964 film. Dave Smith, Chief Archivist Emeritus of the Walt Disney Archives shared with us many fond memories and bloopers from this beloved film as well as how Walt Disney first discovered the book, worked on the script with author P.L. Travers, and some thoughts and clips of Saving Mr. Banks, which will be coming out later this year in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins.

D23 Expo Dresses

Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives was next! Guests were able to take a peek of special Disney treasures which included props and costumes from Mary Poppins, Once Upon a Time, and Oz The Great And Powerful, along with rare items from Disney’s long history with the land of Oz. Designer dresses from Harrods inspired by Disney’s iconic Princesses were also on display. These were some of my favorites! The dresses were all so magical, I’d love to try some of these on, just for fun. 😉

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D23 China Doll

The Chine Doll from Oz the Great and Powerful, played by Joey King (the one in the super cute pink dress), who I was lucky enough to meet at the DVD release party for the movie a couple of months ago! Super sweet girl. So I just had to get a photo of China Doll at the D23 Expo to go along with the other photo I had of her here.

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More Props from OZ the Great and Powerful! LOOK at those Ruby slippers! Oh how I’d love to try those on…. and maybe never take them off! 😉

Mary Poppins

All of the magical props and costumes from Mary Poppins! I of course fell in love with Mary and Bert’s carousel horses the second that I saw them! Also on display was the snow globe from the “Feed the Birds” scene, costumes worn by the main characters, and the famous carpet bag that Mary carried around.

Mary Poppins

Fan Art Contest for Mary Poppins’ 50th Anniversary as we were leaving the Treasures exhibit we were in for a real treat! Fan art for Mary Poppins greeted us on the way out and boy did the fans deliver some amazing and magical works of art!! 23 finalists had their work displayed to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary. How magical is it that as we approached my favorite piece of fan art, it was at the same time as the artist happened to be walking by to take photos of his masterpiece as well? He happily posed for a few photos for us. 🙂

D23 Art

Down at the Collectors Forum I had to get photos of some of the amazing fine art that was on display! I truly wish I was able to buy all of these works of art! These were just some of my favorites that I wish I could have taken home with me.

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D23 AUCTION Items

Silent Auction!  How would you like to take a piece of Disney History home with you? Well at the D23 Expo, Disney enthusiasts were offered a rare opportunity to bid on some very magical and unique artifacts, artwork, experiences, props, and more from the beloved Disneyland. From one of the bobsleds from the Matterhorn ride to an old Disneyland sign, there was something for every Disney fan to dream about owning! A separate ticket was required to bid on these items. Good thing, otherwise I may have been tempted to put a bid or two on some of these! 😉

D23 Highlights

Other favorites of mine that we saw at the Expo! From flying elephants, to tea cups, and a new ride for Cinderella, it indeed was a magical day to remember! I am already looking forward to the D23 expo in 2015!! Until then, you can find me at Disneyland to pass the time. 😉