Fans will come together to learn about new
Disney experiences around the globe, discover limited-edition
merchandise only available to event attendees and celebrate all
things Disney
D23 Expo 2022 presented by Visa will return for a spectacular
in-person event in Anaheim with special surprises for fans of
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With exciting pavilions,
captivating panel presentations and special retail experiences,
fans can explore and be the first to learn about never-before-seen
details of new themed lands, attractions, shows and more.
The Disney Parks and Experiences Wonderful World of
Dreams pavilion invites attendees to step into the new stories,
attractions and adventures Disney Imagineers are bringing to life
around the globe. Fans will discover behind-the-scenes glimpses of
the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction coming to Disneyland Resort
and Walt Disney World Resort, the transformation of EPCOT, new
Frozen-themed experiences, Disney Cruise Line, live entertainment
and more.
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro
will take to the Hall D23 stage Sunday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m.
for A Boundless Future: Disney Parks Experiences and
Products to share a look at new details of highly anticipated
projects in development around the world. The fan-favorite
presentation is sure to feature see-it-here-first moments and
surprises.
D23 Expo is the place for fans to shop for new and
limited-edition merchandise from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars
and National Geographic, plus items celebrating Disney100 and D23
Expo. Attendees can visit the D23 Expo Marketplace for a new,
immersive retail experience with products from shopDisney.com and
Disney Parks. The Walt Disney Imagineering Mickey’s of Glendale
shop is returning to D23 Expo this year, this time with three
unique retail spaces tailored to different categories and
experiences: Mickey’s of Glendale Main Store, Mickey’s of Glendale
Pin Store and D23 Expo Shop x Mickey’s of Glendale.
Guests at D23 Expo will get first access to DisneyMe, an all-new
digital avatar in the Play Disney Parks app. This experience
empowers guests to express their Disney style by creating their own
unique DisneyMe. To celebrate the launch of DisneyMe as part of
Disney Uncharted Adventure on the Disney Wish, guests at D23 Expo
will be invited on a quest that can only be completed at the Expo.
Attendees will uncover specially designed Disney Wish and D23 Expo
digital clothing and accessories for their DisneyMe around the show
floor.
Starting in September, D23 Expo guests will need to download the
latest Play Disney Parks app to be ready to create their DisneyMe
and join the DisneyMe D23 Expo Quest during the convention.
Throughout the weekend, fans can dive deeper into the world of
Disney through several special panel presentations:
Inside Look at the Society of Explorers
and Adventurers Friday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m., Backlot
Stage An inside look at the continuing development of the Society
of Explorers and Adventurers — what it means in the Disney parks
and how these stories continue to grow. Disney Imagineers are
joined by Julie Kagawa to talk about her first two books in a
series of novels that tie into the lore of S.E.A.
A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Walt
Disney Imagineering Illusions and Special Effects Development
Lab Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m., Walt Disney
Archives Stage Learn about the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineering’s
Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab, including the work
created by Yale Gracey for the Haunted Mansion and other early
projects, plus a behind-the-curtain look at the present-day magical
process that is so unique to Imagineering.
Uncovering Treasures from the Marty
Sklar Collection Saturday, September 10, 12 p.m., Walt
Disney Archives Stage Join Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador Bob
Weis and Leah and Leslie Sklar, the wife and daughter of the late
Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar, as they discuss some of
the treasures they’ve discovered while going through Marty’s
collection from his more than 50 years with Walt Disney
Imagineering.
Dreaming, Designing and Bringing to
Life the Disney Wish
Saturday, September 10, 4 p.m., Backlot Stage Disney Imagineers
fresh off the launch of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line
fleet — the Disney Wish — talk about their experiences bringing
this ship to life. From the wondrously themed spaces and
imaginative kids clubs to the first-ever Disney attraction at sea,
the ship brings to life fantastical stories you know and love like
never before.
Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of
Making the Impossible, Possible Sunday, September 11, 1
p.m., Premiere Stage For seven decades, the magic-makers at Walt
Disney Imagineering have blended limitless imagination with
cutting-edge technology to create groundbreaking experiences that
bring together families and friends to create lifelong memories.
Join Imagineers past and present as they discuss the core elements
of storytelling and innovation that bring dreams to life for guests
from all around the world.
Disney Parks Through the Decades: A
Disney Ambassador Perspective Sunday, September 11, 4
p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage Join us for a conversation with
Disney Ambassadors spanning the decades, including 1966 Disney
Ambassador, Connie Lane, and 1971 Walt Disney World Ambassador,
Debby Dane Browne. From representing Walt Disney at Disneyland in
the 1960s, to opening Walt Disney World: experience the history of
Disney Parks like never before.
The World of Duffy & Friends
Revealed Sunday, September 11, 4:15 p.m., Hyperion Stage
Disney Imagineers discuss the origin and continuing popularity of
Duffy & Friends, including the newest friend who has become a
global phenomenon — LinaBell!
D23 Expo is sold out. Select presentations will be streamed for
guests at D23 Expo Live! For more information, visit
D23Expo.com.
*Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject
to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service
provider or otherwise. Coverage not available everywhere. Guests
under 18 need their parents’ permission first. Some features
require separate theme park admission.
NOT FOR PRINT:
For images, press releases, and the official media credential
application, please visit D23Press.com.
About Disney Parks, Experiences and
Products
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of The
Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises—including
Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Fox and
National Geographic—into the daily lives of families and fans
around the world to create magical memories that last a
lifetime.
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on
July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around
storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of
family entertainment. More than 65years later, Disney has grown
into one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and
leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort
destinations with 12 theme parks and 52 resorts in the United
States, Europe, and Asia; a top-rated cruise line with five ships
and plans for two more; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawai‘i;
a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided
family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products
operations include the world’s leading licensing business; the
world’s largest children’s publishing brands; one of the world’s
largest licensors of games across all platforms; Disney store
locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce
platform.
These experiences are created by Disney Imagineers, the creative
force behind experiences found in Disney theme parks, resort
hotels, cruise ships, and consumer products—including books, games,
and merchandise
About D23 Expo 2022
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the
worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of
presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks,
shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented
access to Disney films, streaming, television, games, theme parks,
and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2022 news, visit
D23Expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change.
To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag
#D23Expo.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in
1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is
the first official club for fans in Disney’s 99-year history. It
gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of
Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its
quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at
D23.com, with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and
special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99), Gold Duo
Membership ($129.99), and General Membership (complimentary) levels
at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events,
follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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