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One family’s first-time experiences at D23 Expo

Posted on by AllEars
Disney really should make T-shirts proclaiming "I survived the D23 Expo!" much like its theme-park attraction T-shirts expressing a similar sentiment. However exhilarating you find the biennial opportunity to explore all the branches of The Walt Disney Company, there's no getting around the exhaustion that comes after three days of crowds, lines and excitement at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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D23 Expo 2015: “Disneyland: The Exhibit”

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
Expo Time! The 2015 Expo took place from August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, and as usual, the biennial Disneyfest was a virtual cornucopia of offerings from every branch of the Walt Disney Company. My Expo experience started the day before opening, as I attended the media preview for “Walt Disney Archives Presents–Disneyland: The … Continue reading "D23 Expo 2015: “Disneyland: The Exhibit”"
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Disney Showcases Live Action Slate with Exciting News Exclusively for Fans at D23 EXPO 2015

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. Updates on films such as Marvel's Captain America: Civil War; Disney's Jungle Book and Beauty and the Beast; and Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, were presented by stars ranging from directors Jon Favreau and J.J. Abrams to actors like Sir Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Johnny Depp and Harrison Ford.
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Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Today at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step … Continue reading "Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts"
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Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Pandora – the World of AVATAR, Soarin’ and Iron Man among new experiences coming for guests

Posted on by Jack Marshall
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) — Today, Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come. He was joined by … Continue reading "Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Pandora – the World of AVATAR, Soarin’ and Iron Man among new experiences coming for guests"
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Star Wars Enhancements, New Experiences Coming Soon to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Several Star Wars-related changes have been noted around Disney's Hollywood Studios in the last few weeks: Watto's Grotto, selling a variety of Star Wars-themed merchandise, has opened on the site of the former AFI Showcase, near the Studio Catering Company. Additionally, construction of the new Star Wars Launch Bay in the Animation Courtyard is in progress and is expected to be completed in December.
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Toy Story Land To Come To Life At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek just unveiled plans for Toy Story Land, to be built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new land, inspired by the “Toy Story” film franchise, will allow guests to shrink to the size of a toy and explore the world of Andy’s … Continue reading "Toy Story Land To Come To Life At Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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