Final Day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Offers Wall-to-Wall Programming and Experiences Highlighting Disney’s Remarkable Storytelling Legacy
Across the show floor and stages at the Anaheim Convention Center, fans are delighting in offerings that showcase beloved stories, characters, and brands.
BURBANK, Calif. – August 11, 2024 – On the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, fans can expect to experience incredible offerings from across the worlds of Disney, showcasing the very best in creative storytelling, unrivaled innovation, and Disney’s powerful legacy. This event has brought together the most passionate Disney fans from every corner of the globe to experience the magic together and hear from some of their favorite stars and storytellers about what’s in store from the brands and franchises they love. Today, guests can experience specialty presentations across five stages of the Anaheim Convention Center, including a musical journey celebrating the contributions of Richard M. Sherman, as well as a trip down memory lane with the voice actors who have brought beloved animated Disney characters to life through the years.
The weekend’s festivities will conclude this evening with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at the Honda Center, honoring 14 remarkable individuals who have had a significant impact on Disney’s extraordinary legacy. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring special guests with not-to-be-missed surprise performances, this major Hollywood production will celebrate important members of Disney’s recent history and their contributions to exceptional storytelling and innovation.
The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on Monday, August 12th.
Last night at the Honda Center, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests, and special musical performances closed out day two of the mega fan event.
Visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com for the full line up of offerings awaiting guests today. Included below are a few highlights, including can’t-miss shows and experiences. For a recap of the weekend’s activities, announcements, and experiences–including photos and videos–visit D23Press.com.
Sunday, August 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center
Panels & Presentations
9:45 a.m. Disney Legends in Conversation
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Listen in as members from the newest class of Disney Legends partake in an enlightening conversation about their storied careers. Host and Disney Legend Don Hahn will explore the careers of Martha Blanding, Mark Henn, Colleen Atwood, and Joe Rohde in this lively conversation.
11:45 a.m. Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Join Leslie Iwerks, Bob Weis, and Wendy Lefkon for an intimate conversation spanning four decades of creating Imagineering projects from Anaheim to Paris, and Tokyo to Shanghai. Audiences will be inspired to believe any dream worth doing is worth chasing.
12:15 p.m. Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M. Sherman
Premiere Stage
From Mary Poppins to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, a heartwarming and joyous musical tribute to our beloved Disney songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman—with unbelievable performances and delightful surprise appearances by some of the people who knew and admired him best.
1:45 p.m. Donald Duck’s 90th Quacktacular
Walt Disney Archives Stage
We’re celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with special screenings, never-before-seen art from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, the Disney Animation artists who bring him to life, and even the voice of the duck himself!
2:45 p.m. Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio
Premiere Stage
Take a trip behind the scenes with Disney Character Voices and join us in the studio for live recording sessions with your favorite Disney characters! (Who knows, you may even get the chance to voice a character yourself!) Featuring a variety of fan-favorite voices, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Goofy), and Dera Wilson (Daisy Duck), and many more!
3:30 p.m. Restoring Disney Animation Classics
Hyperion Stage
Director of Restoration Kevin Schaeffer and Disney Animation artists Eric Goldberg and Michael Giamo will delve into the history of Disney’s preservation program, showcase before-and-after clips, and share how classic films are brought back to life.
5:30 p.m. Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show
Walt Disney Archives Stage
A pop culture time travel tour to the early days of Disneyland, from the backstories and glories of the classic and long-gone attractions of Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, the original Tomorrowland, and the all-new Tomorrowland in 1967.
Show Floor Experiences
Walt Disney Archives Presents: “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show”
“A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” pays homage to vintage car shows and Americana, giving guests an up-close look at over 20 vehicles from the Archives’ collection. A “Worlds Beyond” area showcases fantastical vehicles from distant lands.
ESPN: Showcasing College Football in the Mighty Marvel Manner!
ESPN celebrates college football and the College Football Playoff! ESPN & Marvel enter a decade of collaboration honoring college football, kicking off the season with original artwork featuring university mascots inspired by classic Marvel covers.
Lightstorm
The Avatar Pavilion will be an immersive exhibit and walk-through experience inspired by the alien beauty and unique storytelling of Avatar. Guests will discover the captivating culture of the Na’vi, explore the Bioluminescent Forest, and soar through the mountains like a banshee.
Show Floor Sponsors and Licensees
More booths than ever before from some fan-favorite companies will also have activations across the show floor, including: RSVLTS’ “Workshop of Wonders” created by Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Michael and Jimmy Mulligan; a one-of-a-kind photo op from Lionel Trains featuring a surprise making its way from back-of-house at Disneyland Resort; the opportunity to be among the first to play Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed from THQ; a Disney Villains tunnel from Pandora; The Oasis at D23 connected by AT&T; Bullseye’s Playshop from Target, and much, much more. For more information on sponsors and licensees that will have booths at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com/partners.
For the full lineup of show floor pavilions that fans can experience at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com.
Talent Central Opportunities
Celebrities and creative talent behind beloved stories coming to Talent Central on Sunday include Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer; Trent Correy, Dan Abraham, and Eric Goldberg, filmmakers of Once Upon a Studio; Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Michael James Scott, Disney on Broadway’s Genie in Aladdin; Leslie Iwerks, Disney historian and filmmaker; Tony Anselmo, the official voice of Donald Duck; Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, and more.
Shopping & Merchandise
DisneyStore.com
Shop the stories you love with DisneyStore.com, the official home of genuine Disney merchandise for fans of all ages. Offering uniquely imagined special-edition products and collections, DisneyStore.com will have select items from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for sale, including Star Wars and Marvel must-haves, Disney Limited Edition Dolls, and the brand-new vinyl series, Disney Lacers, starting Monday, August 12 at 8 AM PT at DisneyStore.com/D23Event2024 while supplies last.
Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store and The Walt Disney Company Pin Store are releasing their final day of new, limited-edition pins.
To follow along with announcements from the day, follow DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.
Sponsors and Licensees
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event also has more fan-favorite brands and shopping opportunities than ever before throughout the show floor. Fans will find new and D23-exclusive merchandise including mini backpacks, keychains, and pins from Loungefly; a lab-grown diamond Mickey Mouse pendant from Pandora; event-branded pieces from RockLove Jewelry; and pieces featuring Disney Princess and Villain characters from Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry. Fans can also see Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars-inspired watches from Citizen Watch and the limited-edition Infinity Gem Collection from East Continental Gems. Brands including Cakeworthy, RSVLTS, Rock ‘Em Socks, BoxLunch, and Her Universe have new, event-exclusive, and first-to-purchase apparel for sale. Fans of Disney Lorcana TCG have access to a limited-edition D23 Collection set at Ravensburger’s booth on the show floor, and Hallmark has a Keepsake Ornament. Kidrobot launched a new Stitch collection, and Just Play has a new Disney Doorables collection, among other products.
About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Presented by Visa
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is a one-of-a-kind, multi-day fan experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across the worlds of Disney. D23 in 2024 has been reimagined to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before, with three packed days of showcases with stars and storytellers, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and more. For the latest news on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com. Presentations, talent, and schedules are subject to change. Join the D23 conversation online by following DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s over 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through special experiences; member-exclusive offers and discounts; its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; and the latest news and stories on D23.com.
Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99/year), Gold Duo Membership ($129.99/year), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
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