D23 Expo Information and Live Updates

August 23-25, 2019

Live updates from the 2019 D23 Expo will be here during the event but for now, here's the latest from the DIS Unplugged!

Celebrate all things Disney as the D23 Expo takes over the Anaheim Convention Center. The event features the Disney Legend Awards, exhibits from the Walt Disney Archives, panels, celebrity appearances, and presentations from all divisions of The Walt Disney Company, including live-action films, animation, television, and the theme parks.





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• Star Wars Land Model
• Pixar Cars 3 Booth
• D23 Expo Floor
• Costumes

	D23 Gold Member		Non-Member
	Adult	Child	Adult	Child
1-Day Ticket	$81	$59	$89	$69
3-Day Ticket	$219	$164	$249	$184

This section will be updated with even more 2019 D23 Expo information as soon as it's available!

Hall D23

• Friday 8/23 (10:30am): Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
• Friday 8/23 (3:30pm): Disney+ Presentation
• Saturday 8/24 (10:00am): The Walt Disney Studios Presentation (Live-Action and Animated Films)
• Saturday 8/24 (3:30pm): Disney on Broadway: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
• Sunday 8/25 (10:30am): Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Presentation
  
  

D23 Expo Arena

• Saturday 8/24 (10:00am): The Simpsons Panel
• Sunday 8/25 (10:00am): The Little Mermaid: The 30th Anniversary Celebration
• Sunday 8/25 (12:30pm): Power Up Your Brain With Keegan-Michael Key

Stage 28

• Saturday 8/24 (10:00am): WOMEN OF IMPACT: Meet the Nat Geo Explorers Changing the World
• Saturday 8/24 (TBA): Amphibia/Big City Greens Q&A with Kermit the Frog
• Saturday 8/24 (3:30pm): Immersive Worlds: Bringing Stories to Life in Disney Parks
• Sunday 8/25 (10:00am): Behind the Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between
• Sunday 8/25 (2:00pm): Inspiring Women Behind Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Sunday 8/25 (4:00pm): World Premiere: Walt Disney Animation Studios Presents Short Circuit
• Sunday 8/25 (6:00pm): Marc Davis in His Own Words-Imagineering the Disney Theme Park

 

Walt Disney Archives Stage

• Friday 8/23 (10:30am): Great Moments with Walt Disney
• Saturday 8/24 (6:00pm): Travels with Marty: A Conversation with the Sklars and Imagineers
• Sunday 8/25 (12:00pm): Hidden Gems of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library: Preserving and Inspiring the Disney Legacy
• Sunday 8/25 (4:00pm): Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career with Kevin Rafferty

 

This section will be updated with even more 2019 D23 Expo information as soon as it's available!

Disney Parks "Imagining Tomorrow, Today"

Guest can get a close-up look at details of the historic transformation coming to Epcot at Walt Disney World, plus explore the immersive Marvel areas being built in Hong Kong, Paris, and Anahiem.

Disney Store
The ShopDisney.com/Disney Store will have the largest variety of merchandise. Here is a preview at some of the collections available at this location:

• Disney Designer Collection: Midnight Masquerade Series – The fan-favorite series returns with a new twist and features doll sets of Tiana and Naveen, Giselle and Edward, and Aurora and Phillip. Rapunzel, Belle, Meg, Cinderella, and Esmeralda will also be included. In addition to dolls, fans can pick up pin sets, stationery, mug and plate sets, and more
• Legacy Collection – This LE collection will celebrate anniversaries and milestones for some of the most beloved Disney characters and films including:
  • Donald Duck 85th – Plush, collectible pins, a retro T-shirt, varsity jacket, hat, and more
  • Silly Symphony 90th – Spirit Jersey shirt, retro T-shirt, pins, and more
  • The Lion King 25th – Celebrate the wonder that is The Lion King with LE collectibles, plush, litho set, and more
• The Little Mermaid 30th – Celebrate 30 years of The Little Mermaid with journals, ornament sets, pins, apparel, dolls, and more
• Disney•Pixar
  • Take home a LE “Talking Woody,” “Talking Jessie,” and “Talking Bullseye,” along with a LE plush set of Ellie and Carl in their “Adventure Book” and much more
• Backstage Collection – Go “Backstage” for a behind-the-scenes look into DisneyPixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Walt Disney Animation Studios to celebrate the artistry, legends, and rich heritage of The Walt Disney Company.
  • Disney Backstage Collection Subscription Box – D23 Expo guests will be among the first to see and order the new Disney Backstage Collection subscription box, which celebrates the artistry of Disney through limited-release T-shirts, pins, and more, delivered to your doorstep—all in a custom-designed package.
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios “Under the Hat” – LE Wreck-It Ralph Shadow Box, mug, and sketchbook
  • Disney•Pixar “Under the Lamp” – Pixar campus hat, fleece, tiki crew mug, and more
  • Lucasfilm “Behind the Force” – All-new crew jacket and hat along with a LE “Java the Hutt” T-shirt, mug, and more
  • Marvel “Behind the Hero” – A LE Black Panther Shadow Box, hat, and more
• Mickey Mouse Shufflerz – Fans can extend their “Mickey Mouse Memories” collections with the new Mickey Mouse Shufflerz that highlight Mickey through the years—pressing the top of the figures 10 times causes them to “shuffle” along their way! Pick up the LE 13-pack or single figures.

The Dream Store
The Dream Store promises to be stocked with the merchandise needs of every Disney fanatic. Here you’ll find products that include apparel, art and collectibles, accessories, pins, and much more. Highlights include:

• Dapper Dan’s – This collection features a “Dapper Dress” from Her Universe along with adult T-shirts, a Spirit Jersey shirt, pins, plush, Funko POP figures, and much more
• Mickey Balloons – Evoking the feeling you get as you stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., the Mickey Balloons lend their iconic look to an assortment that includes adult apparel, a Spirit Jersey shirt, skirt from Her Universe, hats, mugs, accessories, and more
• Official D23 Expo 2019 Gear – Swing by to grab official 2019 D23 Expo gear and apparel including T-shirts, a Lounge Fly mini-backpack, hat, pins, and more!

Mickey’s of Glendale
Mickey’s of Glendale will have two store locations: one with general Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise, and the other with limited-edition pins.

• Mickey’s of Glendale Main Store – Mickey’s of Glendale will feature exclusive merchandise designed by Imagineers, including hats, T-shirts, accessories, and more. Additionally, Guests will have the opportunity to shop limited-edition collectibles celebrating Walt Disney Imagineering’s heritage.
  • Attraction Quote T-Shirt Collection– An assortment of T-shirts that let fans celebrate the most iconic quotes from their favorite attractions through bold graphics.

• Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store – Disney pin enthusiasts will want to stop by the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, which will feature a large assortment of limited-edition pins.

D23 Expo attendees can make their way to “Uptown Disney” for an interactive shopping and photo experience which will feature merchandise that's available on shopDisney.com. Disney fans will be able to shop, take photos, and discover hidden surprises throughout the shop. Featured items will include the “Black Leather Collection” from Disney store China along with Marvel’s Iron Man MK50 Robot by UBTech, “The Lion King” Mighty Roar Simba from furReal, The Little Mermaid apparel and accessories, Toy Story 4 apparel from Fifth Sun, new Star Wars items, Mickey Mouse LEGO® Ideas Steamboat Willie set and the relaunch of the Minnie Mouse Dose of Colors collection.

Walt Disney Television

Meet some of your favorite Disney Channel and Disney Junior stars, plus pick up limited-edition Disney Channel merchandise.

• Friday 8/23 (9:00am) - Fancy Nancy characters
• Friday 8/23 (10:00am) - Vampirina characters
• Friday 8/23 (12:00pm) - Just Roll With It stars Suzi Barrett, Tobie Windham, Ramon Reed, and Kaylin Hayman
• Friday 8/23 (3:00pm) - Raven's Home Navia Robinson, Issac Ryan Brown, Jason Maybaum, and Sky Katz

• Saturday 8/24 (9:00am) - Vampirina characters
• Saturday 8/24 (10:00am) - Fancy Nancy characters
• Saturday 8/24 (11:00am) - Sydney to the Max stars Ruth Righi, Ava Kolker, Jackson Dollinger, and Christian J. Simon
• Saturday 8/24 (12:00pm) - Coop & Cami Ask the World stars Dakota Lotus, Ruby Rose Turner, Olivia Sanabia, Albert Tsai, Paxton Booth, and Rebecca Metz
• Saturday 8/24 (5:00pm) - DuckTales stars Bobby Moynihan and Toks Olagundoye

• Sunday 8/25 (9:00am) - Big Hero 6 The Series stars Genesis Rodriguez and Brooks Whelan
• Sunday 8/25 (10:00am) - ZOMBIES stars Meg Donnelly, Kylee Russell, and Carla Jeffery
• Sunday 8/25 (1:00pm) - BUNK’D stars Miranda May, Mallory James Mahoney, Raphael Alejandro, Will Buie Jr., Shelby Simmons, Scarlett Estevez, and Israel Johnson
• Sunday 8/25 (3:00pm) - Vampirina characters
• Sunday 8/25 (4:00pm) - Fancy Nancy characters

Disney Music Emporium

The Disney Music Group will once again host a pop-up shop filled with exclusive merchandise and celebrity appearances.

Meet & greet schedule to be announced:

• Randy Newman - composer (Toy Story, The Princess and the Frog)
• Tyler Bates - composer (Guardians of the Galaxy)
• Anthony Gonzalez - voice actor (Miguel in Coco)
• Matthew Morrison - singer/actor (Glee, upcoming Disney album)
• JD McCrary - singer/actor (Young Simba in The Lion King)

Disney on Broadway

Experience live theater in a whole new way with a new virtual reality experience. This VR theater will put guests in the middle of production numbers from Aladdin, Frozen, and The Lion King.

Disney Studio Store Hollywood

Look for collectible pins, spirit jerseys, and other exclusive merchandise, plus Studio Store keychains, drinkware, and pins.

LucasFilm

The exhibit will focus on the evolution of stormtroopers throughout the Star Wars movies, and actual on-screen costumes from the films will be on display. In addition to the stormtrooper exhibition, there will be interactive elements and video shorts for kids.

National Geographic

Go Beneath the Blue with an undersea experience that takes guests on a journey to explore the oceans, plus learn more about the impact of single-use plastics.

Guests at the Nat Geo booth include:

• August 23 (1:00pm-2:00pm) - Alex Honnold, rock climber from Free Solo
• August 24 (3:00pm-4:00pm) - Dr. Jan Pol, The Incredible Dr. Pol
• August 25 (11:00am-12:00pm) - Sue Aikens, Life Below Zero

Talent Central

Here's your chance to meet some of your favorite celebrities, authors, and artists!

• August 23, 4:00pm-5:00pm – Disney Pixar Tiki Mug Signing with Jerome Ranft
• August 23, 4:00pm-5:30pm – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with Jerrod Maruyama
• August 24, 9:30am-11:00am – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with Ashley Eckstein for Her Universe
• August 24, 11:00am-12:00pm – Midnight Masquerade and Animator Villains Collections with Steve Thompson and Courtney Watkinson
• August 24, 12:30pm-2:00pm – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with Jerrod Maruyama
• August 24, 2:00pm-3:30pm – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with SHAG
• August 24, 2:00pm-3:30pm – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with Noah
• August 24, 4:00pm-5:00pm – The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Collection with Steve Thompson, Bryan Mon, Daria Vinogradova, Diana Tran, and Cathy Clark-Ramirez
• August 25, 5:00pm-6:45pm – Mickey Ear & Minnie Headbands with Ashley Eckstein for Her Universe