Disney’s Official Fan Club Will Also Present
Panels including A Sneak Peek of American Experience: Walt Disney,
A Tribute to A Goofy Movie for Its 20th Anniversary, and
More.
Members of the original Mickey Mouse Club will join the fun at
D23 EXPO 2015 during a special presentation to commemorate the
show’s 60th anniversary. Celebrating Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse
Club — 60 Magical yEARS, hosted by author Lorraine Santoli (The
Official Mickey Mouse Club Book), will take place Sunday, August 16
at 5 p.m. in Stage 23. The panel, featuring original Mouseketeers
Sherry Alberoni, Sharon Baird, Bobby Burgess, Tommy Cole, Darlene
Gillespie, Cubby O’Brien, and Doreen Tracey, along with actors Tim
Considine (Spin Evans) and David Stollery (Marty Markham), will
include a one-of-a-kind performance filled with memories, music,
and magic. D23 EXPO 2015, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan
Club, will take place August 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention
Center.
In addition to the panel, the Disney Dream Store will offer a
small collection of 60th anniversary Mickey Mouse Club items to
mark the occasion. Also, several of the Mouseketeers will be
available for a signing opportunity at D23 Autograph Central on the
EXPO show floor on Sunday from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Plus, guests will be
able to see Mouseketeer Annette Funicello’s original Disney Legend
handprints on display for the first time outside the Walt Disney
Studios lot. The handprints, taken on October 21, 1992, when
Funicello was inducted as a Disney Legend, will be presented in one
of the show floor’s “photo spots.” There will also be a collection
of props and costumes from Mickey Mouse Club Circus in Walt Disney
Archives Presents—Disneyland: The Exhibit.
D23 will also present several other engaging presentations for
guests throughout the weekend including:
Charles Phoenix: Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show!Friday,
August 14, 10 a.m., Stage 28Be prepared for your Disneyland-loving
spirit to soar when the Ambassador of Americana takes you to the
granddaddy of all theme parks when it opened. With his spectacular
collection of “found” mid-century-era Kodachrome images, unbridled
enthusiasm, and keen eye for detail, Charles shares the early days
of Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland,
and Tomorrowland. See long-gone attractions, including the Phantom
Boats, Flying Saucers, the Indian Village, PeopleMover, House of
the Future, Carousel of Progress, and the original
Tomorrowland—promoted as “The World of 1986”—and the all-new
Tomorrowland in 1967. Your imagination will be inspired!
Disneyland Home MoviesFriday, August 14, 4:30 p.m., Stage
28While Disneyland is one of the most photographed places on earth,
this collection of one-of-a-kind footage and photography offers a
unique viewpoint from another time. From the Academy of Motion
Pictures Arts and Sciences, Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director of
Preservation and Foundation Programs; Lynne Kirste, Special
Collections Curator; and surprise special guests will take guests
on a journey from Walt’s inspirations for Disneyland to the park’s
opening and evolution, as captured on film. Suzanne Lloyd joins the
presentation to showcase her grandfather Harold Lloyd’s stunning
photography of Disneyland taken the week before the opening and on
opening day.
A Goofy Movie 20th Anniversary
Reunion!Friday, August 14, 6 p.m., Stage 28Fans of A Goofy
Movie won’t want to miss this special commemoration of the beloved
Disney animated feature, which turns 20 in 2015. Film producer Don
Hahn hosts a panel of A Goofy Movie talent––including Disney Legend
Bill Farmer (Goofy), Jason Marsden (Max), Jim Cummings (Pete), Rob
Paulsen (P.J.), and writer Jymn Magon––who will share
behind-the-scenes stories and surprising anecdotes from the
fan-favorite musical.
The Making of American Experience: Walt
DisneySaturday, August 15, 4:30 p.m., Stage 28This fall, PBS
will premiere a new two-part, four-hour film exploring the life and
legacy of Walt Disney as part of the American
Experience series. Go behind-the-scenes with the team who
brought the project together for a special sneak peek of the film:
moderator Don Hahn (film producer, Beauty and the Beast and The
Lion King), Sarah Colt (director/producer, American
Experience: Walt Disney), Neal Gabler (biographer, Walt
Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination), and Becky Cline,
the Director of the Walt Disney Archives.
Best of Destination DSunday, August 16, 4:30 p.m., Stage
28Since 2010, D23 Destination D events have offered D23
Members the chance to celebrate their favorite Disney subjects with
unique and in-depth presentations from Disney Legends, Imagineers,
animators, and others who have made magic on film, at Disney theme
parks, and beyond. At D23 EXPO 2015, D23 is bringing two popular
presentations from prior Destination D events together for a
celebration of Walt Disney World® Resort—including a look back
to its construction, early development, and favorite attractions of
the past with Disney Legend and Walt Disney Archives founder Dave
Smith. Then, Imagineer Jason Grandt will provide a modern look at
Disney Parks and offer a designer’s point of view of details and
“Easter Eggs” found throughout different attractions.
Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are $74 for a one-day adult admission
and $54 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official
Disney Fan Club are $65 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for
children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23
Members can save as much as $112 off the price of admission, based
on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate.
For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure
for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.
About D23 EXPO 2015
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 2015 news, visit D23EXPO.com.
Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the
D23 EXPO conversation, make 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 Twitter, Facebook,
Pinterest, and YouTube.
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official media credential application, please visit
D23EXPOPress.com.
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