D23 announced today that tickets will go on sale on January 20, 2022 for the 2022 D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
In September 2020 D23 announced that the delayed 2021 D23 Expo will be held September 9 – 11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
According to the announcement, D23 Expo 2022 will be a celebration unlike any other, and will give fans a first look at plans for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company.
Presentations by Bob Chapek and Josh D’Amaro will headline ..Destination D23 2021.
The event will come to Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World November 19 – 21, 2021.
The welcome presentation with Bob Chapek, CEO, The Walt Disney Company headlines the event, alongside “What’s New and What’s Next for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products” with Chairman Josh D’Amaro.
According to Disney –
The exclusive presentation will feature updates on some of the most anticipated projects around the world. And as D23 Members know, there is always a surprise or two in store!
Tickets go on sale on July 29th at 1 PM ET. The Virtual Waiting Room will open at 1 PM ET.
Pricing for General Seating: $249 (plus $7 processing fee), Preferred Seating: $399 (plus $7 processing fee).
For those unable to be live at the event in person, select segments of Destination D23 will be live-streamed on D23.com and D23 social media channels.
D23, the official Disney fan club has just announced that it will host Destination D23 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort November 19 – 21, 2021.
Originally the event was scheduled to take place in November of 2020 at Walt Disney World, but was postponed due to the pandemic.
Tickets will go on sale for D23 Gold Members in July.
From the announcement –
Join D23: The Official Disney Fan Club as we celebrate 50 years of the Walt Disney World Resort and more! Be the first to hear exciting announcements and see sneak peeks from the many worlds of Disney—and relive your favorite memories with behind-the-scenes stories, special guests, and so much more at this fan-favorite event!
D23 and shopDisney have announced that D23 members will receive an exclusive 20% discount at shopDisney until October 31.
At the D23 member website D23 announced –
We have some exciting news to announce to ALL of our D23 Members!
Disney store and shopDisney.com have given us an exclusive discount on all of the Disney items we love. For a limited-time only take 20 percent off of your purchase of $65.00 or more. Start your Holiday shopping early! But don’t wait… this offer is only good through Halloween.
For the discount code and other particulars, please go to D23’s website.
In an announcement made on Twitter earlier this evening, D23 stated that the next D23 Expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center September 9-11, 2022.
“We are to announce the next D23 Expo will be held September 9-11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center. D23 Expo 2022 will be a celebration unlike any other, as we give fans a first look at the incredible plans for the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.”
With all that’s going on with the COVID-19 pandemic, this announcement shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. I personally suspected that this might happen when D23 announced back in June that Destination D was moving from this fall to 2021. When D23 hadn’t announced a sale date for Expo tickets, it seemed apparent to me that it was getting postponed.
No date has been announced when tickets for D23 Expo will be available. Typically D23 begins sale of tickets about a year in advance, so I wouldn’t expect an announcement until at least sometime in early 2021 with a sale date of September 2021.
Will we see you there?
D23, the official Disney fan club has just announced that it will postpone its”Destination D: Fantastic Worlds” event until 2021.
This event was due to take place in November at Walt Disney World. D23 said that it will now move the event to new year at a date still to be announced. D23 said that it will continue to host exclusive virtual events throughout 2020.
“Destination D: Fantastic Worlds” was supposed to honor Disney’s many magical places, from the extraordinary to the fantastical. In addition, the Walt Disney Archives planned an all-new exhibit to include 50 iconic treasures, representing the 50 years of the Archives.
What this means for the yet announced D23 Expo that is supposed to occur in 2021 is not known at this time.
Yesterday D23 announced the limited time merchandise that will be available at D23 Expo 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center August 23-25, 2019.
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Home to the widest assortment of Disney merchandise for everyone in the family, D23 Expo 2019 merchandise will give fans a wide variety of specially curated collections and limited-edition (LE) series with a behind-the-scenes twist. Honoring some of Disney’s biggest legacies, here is a snapshot of what fans will see:
The Dream Store
Jam-packed with D23 Expo 2019-themed official merchandise and other specialty items from Disney Theme Park Merchandise, The Dream Store returns with something magical for Disney fans of all ages. This year, guests will discover whimsical assortments inspired by the Dapper Dan’s, Main Street, U.S.A., and iconic Mickey balloons on a variety of items including apparel, art and collectibles, accessories, pins, and more! The Dream Store is a Disney enthusiast’s dream come true. Highlights include:
Mickey’s of Glendale
Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns with two stores for three days only for D23 Expo attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center:
The merch that I’m curious about is what will Dream Store. Why? Because I like me some “Expo Exclusive” stuff and over the past five Expos it’s the only store I’m sure that I’ll get into. I usually get an Expo shirt, but I’ll admit I’m not really excited about a black shirt. I hope they have other colors.
While the Disney Store appears to have some nice items, I have yet to make it into that store…ever! So, I’m not getting too excited about anything there. If I manage to get into that store finally, I’ll worry about it then.
It’s nice to see that Mickey’s of Glendale is separating the store into a pin store and a store for everything else. I’ve only gotten into that store once, so maybe this is the year I return.
While a lot of the merch looks nice…nothing right now is jumping out at me as a “must have.” I’m sure I’ll buy something though.
The stores are very popular, so if you’re going to D23 Expo along with the panels, shopping is something you have to plan for and figure out when to try to get into whichever store you want to try to get into.
The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo with an all-new exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume.” From the classic Mary Poppins to this year’s live-action retelling of Aladdin, more than 70 costumes from 55 years of Disney movies and television shows will be on display from August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center during the biennial event, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.
Guests entering the 12,000-square-foot exhibit will be greeted by “Cinderella’s Workshop,” a gallery featuring the beloved fairy-tale character’s dresses from her numerous Disney incarnations, including 1997’s Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella; the gown worn by Scarlett Johansson for Annie Leibovitz’s 2007 Disney Dream Portrait series; 2014’s Into the Woods; the 2015 live-action reimagining of the animated masterpiece Cinderella; and the ABC hit series Once Upon a Time.
The main gallery will be broken into three sections: “Disney Heroes,” “Disney Villains,” and “Spaces Between,” reserved for the antiheroes whose fascinating journeys make them among Disney’s most complex characters.
Among the costumes included in the “Disney Heroes” section are Belle’s village dress and ballgown from 2017’s Beauty and the Beast; creations worn by the Genie, Aladdin, and Jasmine in this year’s live-action Aladdin; and—for the first time ever displayed together—three iconic Mary Poppins “traveling dresses” worn in three Poppins productions: the 1964 original film, 2019’s Mary Poppins Returns, and the Broadway musical. “Disney Villains” ensembles include the trio of wonderfully wicked witches from 1993’s Hocus Pocus, the duo of dresses worn by the stepsisters in 2015’s Cinderella, and the dress worn by the incomparable Bette Davis in 1978’s Return from Witch Mountain. And “Spaces Between” includes Maleficent’s gown from the 2014 film, as well as the Evil Queen and Hook’s costumes from Once Upon a Time.
The exhibit includes costumes from some of Hollywood’s preeminent designers, past and present, including Academy Award ® -winners Colleen Atwood, Sandy Powell, and Tony Walton, as well as Emmy ® winner Ellen Mirojnick and Emmy nominees Eduardo Castro and Penny Rose.
Many of the costumes on exhibit will be featured in The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between, a dazzling new book out this September from Disney Editions. The book will also be available in advance exclusively at D23 Expo.
The Walt Disney Archives Exhibit at D23 Expo has alway been a favorite of mine. It is always well done and is very interesting. The exhibit at D23 Expo 2017 was dedicated to Pirates of the Caribbean and was incredibly detailed. I cannot wait to see this in August.
Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $77 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.
Along with all of the celebration of all that is Mickey Mouse and his 90th Birthday, there were a number of exciting announcements about the future of the Disney Parks in the United States
Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek earlier today revealed that the names of the two signature attractions set for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens in Disneyland next summer and at Walt Disney World in fall 2019 will be Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Guests can take the controls in one of three unique and critical roles aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
Here is the video that Chapek played at Destination D when he announced this attraction.
And on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, guests will join an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance, including a face-off with Kylo Ren.
And this footage of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was shot inside the actual attraction.
Of course when you think about Star Wars, the iconic music of legendary composer John Williams comes to mind. After announcing the new attractions Chapek also announced that Oscar-winning composer John Williams is creating new and original Star Wars themes exclusively for the land! The all-new music is being recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Here is a preview of the music along with construction progress at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Chapek also announced that a new Beauty and the Beast sing-along attraction will be coming to Epcot’s France pavilion.
This attraction will be using the existing theater, and playing in addition to Impressions de France. The brand new attraction is being created by Don Hahn, producer of the animated and live-action Beauty and the Beast films.
Also announced for Epcot was a new nighttime spectacular that is planned to open at the park in 2020. This new show will celebrate how Disney music inspires people around the world, and will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics and lasers.
Before this new show opens, there will be a limited-time experience, called “Epcot Forever,” which will debut in fall 2019 after Illuminations closes and will feature classic Epcot tunes.
“Epcot Forever” will begin with a spark of imagination that swells into an epic spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers, and special effects kites.
The last announcement for Epcot was the name of the “Ratatouille” experience coming to the France pavilion, which will be called Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure.
This attraction which is based on the popular attraction found at Disneyland Paris is still some way off from its Walt Disney World debut. Right now Disney is saying that it will have a Spring 2020 opening.
Chapek also announced that an all-new cinematic nighttime experience, “Wonderful World of Animation,” will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in May 2019, as part of the park’s 30th anniversary celebration.
The show will use state-of-the-art projection technology to take guests on a magical journey through more than 90 years of Disney animation, all beginning with Mickey himself.
Also announced for Disneyland was Get Your Ears On — A Mickey and Minnie Celebration, which will feature new entertainment, food and merchandise. On January 18, “Mickey’s Mix Magic” will light up the night at Disneyland with all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park.
Chapek also shared that the beloved Mickey’s Soundsational Parade is set to return to Disneyland park in January 2019, with a new float with Mickey himself, who will lead the celebration down Main Street, U.S.A.
The party will get even bigger when the fan-favorite Mickey’s Soundsational Parade returns to the resort in January 2019 featuring a new float with Mickey himself, who will lead the celebration down Main Street, U.S.A.
Also coming to the Magic Kingdom will be Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration. The celebration will run from January 18 to September 30, 2019. Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Celebration will feature new food, merchandise and entertainment, including a new dance party with Mickey, Minnie and their friends
During his presentation, Chapek unveiled details about Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. This will be a deluxe, nature-inspired resort that will feature more than 900 hotel rooms and proposed Disney Vacation Club villas.
Not to be left out, Celebrate Your Favorite Mouse with Mickey & Minnie’s Surprise Party at Sea will be coming to Disney Cruise Line next summer.
It certainly sounds like a fun day of announcements. I only wish I could have been there to experience all of the excitement live in person.
D23 has just announced that the D23 Expo will be returning to the Anaheim Convention Center on August 23-25, 2019, as all of the magic and excitement of the past, present and future of all that is Disney entertainment will come together as all of Disney fans gather to celebrate everything that is new and what’s coming soon from Dusney theme parks, television, music, consumer products and movies.
I’ve attended every D23 Expo since it launched in 2009 and the event which has been held every two years has attracted tens of thousands of Disney fans of all kinds from across the countermand around the world….and every one has been an amazing time and exciting.
According to D23, highlights for D23 Expo 2019 will include more than 50 shows, presentations, and panels, the Disney Legends Ceremony, an all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives, a daily parade down the middle of the show floor, Mousequerade (D23 Expo’s costume contest), and the D23 Expo Design Challenge. Stay tuned for details on the Design Challenge and Mousequerade and what the Walt Disney Archives exhibit will for the next Expo.
As with prior D23 Expos, the 2019 Expo will feature a huge show floor full of many immersive experiences and special opportunities to see what will be next for Disney around the world. If they are lucky, guests may even run into some of their favorite Disney stars, characters, Imagineers, animators, and filmmakers. Of course there will be a lot of shopping opportunities including D23 Expo-exclusive collectibles at a variety of Disney and partner merchants, including the D23 Expo Emporium. All of the popular presentation venues from the last Expo will return, including Hall D23, the Expo Arena, Stage 28, and Center Stage.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2019 are scheduled to go on sale at D23expo.com beginning August 23, 2018. There will be special pricing for both one and three-day tickets to the event, including an Early Bird Discount which will be exclusively available to D23 Gold Members. D23 Gold and Charter Members will also be entitled to special benefits at the 2019 Expo. D23 Gold Members will also have an opportunity to purchase the Sorcerer Package.
Ticket prices should be announced later this summer.
Are you planning on attending the D23 Expo in 2019?
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