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Schedule Announced for D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th at the Walt Disney World Resort

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
This year Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating its milestone 40th anniversary, and D23 is saluting this magnificent occasion with a magical two-day event that will illuminate the rich history and storied legacy of Walt Disney’s “Project Florida” for fans of all backgrounds – from the casual guest to the most ardent armchair experts. Destination … Continue reading "Schedule Announced for D23’s Destination D: Walt Disney World 40th at the Walt Disney World Resort"
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D23 2011 Special Events Schedule

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Official Disney Fan Club Announces New Experiences and Surprises to Entertain and Delight its Growing Membership BURBANK, Calif. – December 2, 2010 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is pleased to announce the coming year’s slate of special events, designed especially for its diverse and growing membership base. Among the exciting offerings for … Continue reading "D23 2011 Special Events Schedule"
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Destination D: Day 1, Late Afternoon.

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
The afternoon continued with “Imagineering the Magic of Disney,” hosted by Marty Sklar. This was a panel made up of a large number of Imagineers, both past and present. In attendance were X. Atencio, Alice Davis, Bob Gurr, Don Iwerks, Dave Durham, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, and Tony Baxter. The discussion was directed by Sklar, … Continue reading "Destination D: Day 1, Late Afternoon."
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Destination D: Day 1, Early Afternoon.

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
So after lunchtime, the schedule continued with “A Long Time Ago…The Making of Star Tours,” presented by WDI Creative Executive Tom Fitzgerald. He detailed the inception of the ride as coming from George Lucas, and then related his trip to London to investigate the motion simulators with Tony Baxter. The simulators there were apparently a … Continue reading "Destination D: Day 1, Early Afternoon."
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D23 Destination D: Day 1, AM

Posted on by Jeanine Yamanaka
So going on the theory that you cannot have too much Destination D coverage, here are some of my thoughts on the weekend’s events. For one thing, it was a huge relief to find that they had a venue that could accommodate all the people who wanted to be in it. Unlike the Expo of … Continue reading "D23 Destination D: Day 1, AM"
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D23’s Destination D – Making of Star Tours

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
(Lee, who is the really big Star Wars fan in the family, put this together from his notes on the “Making of Star Tours” session at Destination D. Thanks, Lee!) Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald, writer and producer for the original Star Tours and for the upcoming “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” spoke mostly about the creation … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Making of Star Tours"
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D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 2

Posted on by AllEars
The morning of Day 1 also featured: From Quirky to Collectible: The Wonderful World of Disneyland Merchandise- Stacia Martin, Paul Anderson, Rob Klein “From a Mark Twain Riverboat AM radio to a Matterhorn bank, we’ll present a treasure trove of timeless trinkets and unique souvenirs. Highlights include the Top 5 Rarest Pieces of Disneyanna and … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 2"
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D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 1

Posted on by AllEars
Everyone was up bright and early for Day 1 of Destination D. In fact, the first person got in line at 5:30am! The Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom would be our home for the next 2 days as all events took place here. The ballroom had a main floor and then 2 “wings” that were physically … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Day 1 Part 1"
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D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Intro and Registration

Posted on by AllEars
Disneyland celebrated it’s 55th anniversary in July, so D23 decided to commemorate that milestone with a two-day event full of Disneyland History. Destination D was the first event of its kind organized by D23 on September 24-25, 2010! The event sold out with 1,300 tickets. The two days of Destination D were jammed packed with … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Disneyland 55 – Intro and Registration"
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D23’s Destination D – Scavenger Hunt

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Today was the day – the very first official scavenger hunt at a Disney park! Deb, Jeanine, Lee and I were a team. (A lot of the teams had matching shirts, hats, Mickey ears, or other apparel – we weren’t that organized.) We really had a wonderful time, though we didn’t win. It was a … Continue reading "D23’s Destination D – Scavenger Hunt"
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