New Panels on “The Lost Chords” and Mary Poppins Announced for D23 Expo

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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is announcing additional presentations. As we near the award-winning film’s 50th anniversary, Disney Legend and Walt Disney Archives Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith will host “Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins.” Guests will learn the complete story of how Walt Disney first discovered the book, worked on … Continue reading "New Panels on “The Lost Chords” and Mary Poppins Announced for D23 Expo"
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Disney Citizenship Invites Fans to Celebrate 30 Years of Disney VoluntEARS at D23 Expo

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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Disney VoluntEARS program, Disney Citizenship invites fans and families to give back to their communities as "honorary" VoluntEARS for the day at the D23 Expo. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes places August 9 - 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center. "Honorary" VoluntEARS will work alongside Disney employees and nonprofits, including Feeding America, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Inside the Outdoors, First Book and local Boys and Girls Clubs on one of three service projects.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to Open D23 Expo Followed by John Lasseter!

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D23 EXPO 2013 TO OPEN AUGUST 9 WITH WELCOME FROM DISNEY CEO BOB IGER……. FOLLOWED BY ANIMATION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY JOHN LASSETER THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS RETURNS AUGUST 10 WITH LIVE ACTION PRESENTATION HOSTED BY STUDIO CHAIRMAN ALAN HORN Disney Studios Is Proud To Host Two Arena Presentations At D23 Expo 2013, Featuring Celebrity Appearances … Continue reading "Disney CEO Bob Iger to Open D23 Expo Followed by John Lasseter!"
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runDisney D2.3 Fun Run to Kick Off Disney’s D23 Expo

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runDisney is excited to be at the start line of Disney's D23 Expo and lead the way with the runDisney D2.3 Fun Run on Friday, August 9. A limited number of D23 Members will get the opportunity to experience the magic of a runDisney event and take part in a 2.3-mile fun run. The experience will include signature runDisney elements like Disney characters and the opportunity to run through a theme park, Disney California Adventure. In addition, runners will receive a shirt for participating and enjoy a little extra pixie dust along the way.
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Disney Interactive Announces D23 Expo Storytelling

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DISNEY INTERACTIVE INVITES FANS TO PLAY, DISCOVER, AND EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 9-11, 2013 Division to offer sneak peek at un-announced projects, including Arena presentation with exclusive performances, reveals and D23 Disney Infinity giveaway July 12, 2013 – Disney Interactive is inviting fans to experience the latest digital … Continue reading "Disney Interactive Announces D23 Expo Storytelling"
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2013 Disney Legends Announced!

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Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors to the Disney legacy will be named and honored as official Disney Legends during the D23 Expo 2013 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, in the D23 Expo Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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Disney Consumer Products Takes Fans from Sketch to Shelf at D23 Expo

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Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will give Disney's most loyal fans an up-close look at an extensive collection of interactive experiences and merchandise that celebrate Disney, Marvel and Star Wars timeless characters during the biannual D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event. Held at the Anaheim Convention Center from Aug. 9-11, 2013, Disney fans will have the chance to follow their favorite products from "sketch to shelf" and learn how Disney Consumer Products extends storytelling from character and content extension to product development through featured discussions, art and sculptures and final product displays.
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Walt Disney Studios Presents Disney’s Planes at D23 Expo

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D23 Expo Attendees to Be Among the First to See the Film in 3D with Special Appearances from Select Filmmakers and Stars BURBANK, Calif. – July 1, 2013 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club reveals plans for a special 3D screening of the high-flying big-screen adventure Disney’s Planes at the D23 Expo: The Ultimate … Continue reading "Walt Disney Studios Presents Disney’s Planes at D23 Expo"
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Celebrates 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney’s D23 Expo

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In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney Parks and Resorts, Imagineering is hosting an "open house" at the D23 Expo, August 9-11, opening the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes-all on the floor of the Anaheim Convention Center. In addition, Imagineers past and present will host an entire day of panel discussions on Sunday, August 11, celebrating their 60 magical years of "dreaming and doing."
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