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Preview D23’s Winter Edition of Disney twenty-three Magazine

November 8, 2018 by Sarah Sands

The winter issue of Disney twenty-three will be arriving in the mailboxes of D23 Gold and Gold Family members soon! We've got a preview of what you'll find in the publication issued by D23, The Official Disney Fan Club. Take a look at what we found here!

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A Preview of What to Expect at the D23 Expo 2019!

August 20, 2018 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The D23 Expo, which brings together every aspect of the Disney experience from theme parks to film to merchandise, is returning to the Anaheim Convention Center Aug. 23-25, 2019. Tickets go on sale this week, Aug. 23, 2018. Blogger Jeanine Yamanaka was treated recently to a preview of what to expect at next year's Expo.

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Helpful Hints for the Infrequent Conventioneer

July 9, 2017 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The 2017 D23 Expo is this weekend, July 14-16. Blogger Jeanine Yamanaka shares her tips for making your way around the Expo, especially if you're not a frequent convention-goer.

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A Tour of Walt Disney’s Office Suite

December 28, 2015 by Jeanine Yamanaka

As part of the 75th anniversary of the Studio, the WDA seized the opportunity to renovate and restore Walt Disney's original offices to the state he left them, back in 1966. As a permanent exhibit, it is a tribute to Walt Disney and a fascinating look into the working environment he personally shaped for himself.

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D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind, Day 1

December 19, 2014 by Jeanine Yamanaka

The emphasis on Saturday's schedule was an exploration of the 1964-65 New York World's Fair--a landmark in Disney history due to the four exhibits Disney presented there, all marvels of themed attraction innovation.

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D23.com: Now, more than ever.

June 17, 2013 by Jeanine Yamanaka

D23 launches a brand new website full of great content! Disney A to Z - A complete and newly-updated electronic version of the definitive Disney encyclopedia with more than 7,000 entries written by Dave Smith, founder and Chief Archivist Emeritus of the Walt Disney Archives and much more.

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D23â€²s Disney Fanniversary Celebration 2013–Coming to a Town Near You!

March 2, 2013 by Jeanine Yamanaka

March 1st marked the kick-off for D23's second annual Fanniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. Among the anniversarys being celebrated were the Walt Disney Company's formation 90 years ago; Mickey and Minnie Mouse's 85th birthday; Saludos Amigos' 70th; Peter Pan's 60th; Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room's 50th; Tokyo Disneyland, Disney Channel, New Fantasyland at Disneyland, and Horizon's 30th; Who Framed Roger Rabbit's 25th; Nightmare Before Christmas' 20th; and Animal Kingdom's 15th.

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D23’s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: A Look Back.

August 17, 2012 by Jeanine Yamanaka

Recap of the D23's Destination D: 75 Years of Animation.

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D23â€²s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: Day Two

August 13, 2012 by Jeanine Yamanaka

Day One OK, a handful of hours later, and we’re back for more, at day 2 of D23’s Destination D! The day started off with animation historian Jerry Beck and animator Eric Goldberg’s presentation on Wacky and Wild Disney Animation. Many of the more surreal segments of animation (such as Pink Elephants on Parade) and … Continue reading "D23â€²s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: Day Two"

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D23â€²s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: Day One

August 12, 2012 by Jeanine Yamanaka

Another year has rolled around, bringing us once again to D23’s Destination D weekend. This time out, the theme is celebrating 75 years of animated features with a plethora of panels discussing Disney animation of the Past, Present, and Future. To welcome us in, Steven Clark, head of D23 gave a short address, which was … Continue reading "D23â€²s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features: Day One"

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