It’s the biggest Disney fan event of the year, and Disney lovers all over the world have been waiting to find out the details of this year’s event. All fan eyes are on Destination D23 and the 2023 event being held at Walt Disney World. Yesterday, D23 published more of the details we’ve been waiting for. We already know that the sold-out event will be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort from Friday, September 8th, through till Sunday, September 10th, at Walt Disney World Resort. Here are some of the updated details of the event, which include some new information from D23:
Presentation Highlights of Destination D23 will include*:
- Hear from Disney archivists, historians, Imagineers, cast members, animators and luminariesāincluding Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Don Hahn; the voice actors behind some of Disneyās most iconic characters, Bret Iwan, Kaitlyn Robrock, and Ashley Eckstein; Disney on Broadwayās own Genie, Michael James Scott from Aladdin; and many moreāin two days of programming worthy of the first century of Disneyāand beyond!
- Join Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh DāAmaro as he hosts a fun and entertaining presentation about what makes a Disney experience so magical and memorable for guests and fans around the world.
- Dial the clock back to 1923 with Disney Legend Don Hahn and Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline and learn about Walt Disneyās Journey to join his brother Roy in California, and the earliest days of The Walt Disney Companyāfrom the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to the Alice Comedies, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and how everyoneās favorite mouse became a superstar!
- Catch up with the voice actors behind fan-favorite Disney characters, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), and Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Pluto, Goofy), and join them for a hilarious ātable readā of iconic scenes from 100 years of Disney history.
- Get weird with the Walt Disney Archives and experience 100 years of āweird Disneyā moments in the centennial edition of a Destination D23 fan favorite!
- Journey through Disneyās history of optimism and innovation with the people who are part of a rich history of storytellers and inventors, beginning with Walt Disneyās relentless optimism and innovative spirit and leading us to some of the bright minds who are shaping Disneyās boundless future.
- Go down the rabbit hole to discover the āDisney you didnāt knowā as the Walt Disney Archives uncovers some of the most astonishing Disney discoveries, connections, and little-known facts that will change everythingāor at least some thingsāyou thought you knew about the Disney universe.
- Celebrate 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios with legendary animators and guests, and get a sneak peek at their highly-anticipated upcoming feature film, Wish!
Plus: more presenters, presentations, and activities to be announced soon!
Exciting Experiences at Destination D23 will include*:
- On the evening of Sunday, September 10, kick off the spookiest season in style, and āskeleton danceā the night away with our Disney+ Hallowstream Costume Bash, the grand finale to a weekend full of fun and surprises!
- 60 Years of Disneyās Audio-AnimatronicsĀ® Technology Exhibit: The Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Imagineering join creative forces for a special exhibition at Destination D23 to celebrate the history of Audio-Animatronics technology. This exclusive exhibit will showcase the evolution of the art and its related technology through a diverse showcase of rare figural assets, photography, and vintage ephemera and documentation all in the name of celebrating key moments from Waltās earliest inspirations and development to modern-day marvels.
- Mickeyās of Glendale: The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store returns with a pop-up shop at the event featuring a selection of exclusive Destination D23 and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise available for purchase. Trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through a random selection process (RSP) opportunity.**
- The Walt Disney Company Store: For the first time, D23 Gold Members on the East Coast will have access to a pop-up version of the official Walt Disney Company Store, featuring both employee- and D23 Member-exclusive merchandise! Please note that limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees exclusively through a RSP opportunity.**
- Ink & Paint Marketplace: Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop at this marketplace of exclusive Disney partners for exciting products from around The Walt Disney Company!**
*Please be advised: All schedules, events, and merchandise are subject to change without notice. For the enjoyment of all attendees, access in and out of the Fantasia Ballroom may be limited during presentations.
**For the convenience of our event guests, you will be offered the opportunity to reserve a shopping window for Mickeyās of Glendale, The Walt Disney Company Store, and Ink & Paint Marketplace, on Friday, September 8, 2023. Details will be shared via email very soon.
