And, for the first time ever at D23 Expo,
fans will get to enjoy a daily street party, featuring celebrities,
Disney characters, and live music on the show floor.
The excitement is ramping up from “zero to hero” for D23 Expo:
The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. During the three-day spectacular,
which takes place July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center,
guests will have the chance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of
Hercules with members of the cast and creative team; hear from
Disney Legends, including 2017 inductee Mark Hamill, during a panel
hosted by Leonard Maltin; and enjoy the music of Walt Disney’s
classic live-action musicals in a remarkable stage production
featuring Lesley Ann Warren and hosted by Whoopi Goldberg. John
Stamos will host a chat with Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering.
Plus, the Walt Disney Archives will host three days of
presentations on its own stage. And, for the first time, guests
will be able to enjoy a daily “Ultimate Fan Street Party” right on
the show floor.
Just-announced panels:
MousequeradeFriday, July 14, 11 a.m., Stage
28Mousequerade, the fan-favorite costume competition that invites
participants to create their own Disney-inspired designs, returns
to D23 Expo 2017. Join judges Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars
Rebels), Kara Saun (costume designer for Descendants 2),
Yvette Nicole Brown (ABC’s The Mayor), and the contest’s
host, Disney’s Jim Babcock, to watch dozens of finalists
compete in five exciting categories for the $2,300 grand prize!
The Golden Girls: A Celebration of Friendship,
Laughter, and CheesecakeFriday, July 14, 2:30 p.m., Stage 28In
the 25 years since the final episode of The Golden
Girls aired in 1992, the television series has become an
enduring fan favorite that continues to be watched throughout the
world. Celebrate with us as we bring together the show’s creators
and other special guests for this unforgettable
event.
Disney Legends 30th AnniversaryFriday, July 14, 4:15
p.m., Stage 28Join film historian Leonard Maltin as he
celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends program with
a remarkable lineup of individuals who have each left an indelible
mark on the Disney legacy, including Bill Farmer (the voice
of Goofy and Pluto), Imagineering Legend Bob Gurr, Walt
Disney Archives founder Dave Smith, and 2017 inductee
Mark Hamill.
Melodies in Walt’s Time: The Music of Disney Live-Action
FilmsFriday, July 14, 6 p.m., D23 Expo ArenaIn the 1960s, Walt
Disney sought to expand his filmmaking style beyond animation and
bring music to a variety of new live-action film projects. D23 Expo
will celebrate these magical, musical movies in a live stage
extravaganza—hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and featuring
Lesley Ann Warren, Karen Dotrice, and other renowned
guest stars, joined by live musical performers and a 20-voice
chorus—to showcase Summer Magic, Mary Poppins, The
Happiest Millionaire, and The One and Only, Genuine, Original
Family Band, as well as others.
Zero to Hero: The Making of HerculesSunday, July 16,
12:30 p.m., D23 Expo ArenaFrom the heights of Mount Olympus to the
depths of the Underworld, celebrate the 20th anniversary of the
Disney classic that put the “glad” in gladiator! Join a group of
legendary artists and filmmakers who brought Hercules to
life, including directors John Musker and Ron
Clements, animators Eric Goldberg (“Phil”) and Ken
Duncan (“Megara”), as well as Megara and Hercules
themselves—Susan Egan and Tate Donovan—as they
recount stories of making one of the most epic animated features of
all time.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 80th Anniversary
ScreeningSunday, July 16, 3:15 p.m., D23 Expo ArenaFor eight
decades, Disney fans have whistled “Heigh Ho” while they worked.
Now, in honor of the 80th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first-ever
animated feature, D23 Expo is proud to present a special screening
of the film that started it all: Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs.
Legends of Walt Disney ImagineeringSunday, July 16, 6
p.m., D23 Expo ArenaJoin a fascinating conversation, hosted by
John Stamos, with three Imagineering Legends—Marty
Sklar, Tony Baxter, and 2017 Disney Legend inductee
Wayne Jackson—as they recount true-life anecdotes and share
personal stories about the celebrated artists, designers, and
technical wizards who established the foundation and guiding
principles for groundbreaking Disney experiences around the
globe.
Also coming to D23 Expo…
Walt Disney Archives StageThe popular Walt Disney
Archives Stage returns, more than doubling its capacity, as it
hosts 17 panels and presentations throughout the weekend. Disney
notables, such as director Pete Docter, Disney Legend Jim
Cora, producer Don Hahn, Bret Iwan (the voice of
Mickey Mouse), Imagineers Diana Brost, Jason Grandt,
and Chris Merritt, plus many more, will participate in
panels throughout the weekend. Fans will enjoy exploring many of
Disney’s worlds, from the incredible work of Marc Davis and the
original characters of the Disney Parks (such as Figment and the
Country Bears) to the women of Disney animation and an incredible
virtual walk-through of the Walt Disney Studios on Hyperon Avenue.
Visit D23expo.com for the complete schedule.
Center StageLocated in the center of the D23 Expo show
floor, Center Stage will be the heartbeat of the Expo and a hub of
activity throughout the weekend. Aimee Carrero, the voice of
Disney’s Elena of Avalor, will perform live for the first time, and
will be joined by special guests including Lou Diamond
Phillips who voices series’ villain, Victor Delgado. Also
performing on Center Stage will be Temecula Road,
Tomasina, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, nerd-rock group
Kirby Krackle, and Susan Egan, who will sing favorites from
Beauty and the Beast. Disney animators, including Eric
Goldberg and Mark Henn, will show aspiring artists “how
to draw” throughout the weekend. Marvel’s Brian Crosby will
show fans how to draw Spider-Man and Groot. And Bill Rogers,
the “voice of Disneyland,” will be on-hand each day to record fans’
outgoing voicemail messages in his signature dulcet tones. The
complete lineup will be available in the coming weeks on the D23
Expo app.
D23 Expo’s Ultimate Fan Street PartyFor the first time at
D23 Expo, guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind street party—right on
the D23 Expo show floor. Twice each day the cavalcade will travel
down Mickey Avenue, with a live band, beloved Disney characters,
high-energy dancers, and celebrity grand marshals! Stan Lee
and Mark Hamill will grand marshal the first cavalcade on Friday,
July 14, and members of the cast of Descendants 2 will lead the
second that day. Additional talent and times to be announced in the
coming weeks and will be available on the D23 Expo app.
Talent subject to change. Additional details are available at
D23expo.com.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for one-day
adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day
adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are
also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017,
visit D23expo.com.
About D23 Expo 2017
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the
worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of
presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks,
shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented
access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and
celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com.
Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the
D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter,
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag
#D23Expo.
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 90-plus-year
history. It gives its members a greater connection to the
entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic
through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich
website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive
discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the
year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at
D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest
D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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D23expoPress.com.
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