D23 Destination D 2016: Amazing Adventures - FULL AGENDA post 132 (pg7)

[BlueFairy]

The Archives exhibit at Destination D last time was nowhere near the D23 Expo versions. Literally one small room with two glass cases of small objects and about four or five old Audio Animatronics lined up against the wall. I think was in there for about 5 minutes.

Mickey's of Glendale is pretty picked over by Sunday. I wouldn't advise anybody to wait until then. Likewise, the lines to get in and especially check out were so long that if you went during lunch break on session days, you'd probably miss out on some presentations or at least have a seat all the way in the back. I'd suggest shoppers to use the fact they open on Friday to get the big shopping done. Keep in mind that last time, VIPs had a two hour head start on shopping and pretty much wiped out the LE pins and exclusive Destination D merch before the regular folks got in (as opposed to the regular MOG stuff, which they had a lot of up until Sunday).

Very helpful. Thanks.

So for regular folks, what time would you suggest lining up for access on Friday, and how long do you think it will take to get through the whole process?

 

[Flounder89]

The Archives exhibit at Destination D last time was nowhere near the D23 Expo versions. Literally one small room with two glass cases of small objects and about four or five old Audio Animatronics lined up against the wall. I think was in there for about 5 minutes.

Mickey's of Glendale is pretty picked over by Sunday. I wouldn't advise anybody to wait until then. Likewise, the lines to get in and especially check out were so long that if you went during lunch break on session days, you'd probably miss out on some presentations or at least have a seat all the way in the back. I'd suggest shoppers to use the fact they open on Friday to get the big shopping done. Keep in mind that last time, VIPs had a two hour head start on shopping and pretty much wiped out the LE pins and exclusive Destination D merch before the regular folks got in (as opposed to the regular MOG stuff, which they had a lot of up until Sunday).

I would definitely also not suggest to wait till Sunday, but if you come in later on Friday (if you don't want LE pins) it will still be fine.
Also, I was not a VIP last time, though I did line up early (don't remember the exact time but I think I was within the first 50 after VIPs), and I had no trouble getting all the LE Pins and event exclusive merchandise, and when I went back Saturday, some of the very popular pins (Tangled Sorcerer hat characters) were also still there, so it is not true that VIPs wiped everything out, not even regular guests did that on Friday.
Still, I also recommend getting shopping done on Friday, because as you said you might not find enough time Sat or Sun to do so. How early to line up depends on what you are looking for (and what merch is even released) and when VIPs and regular ticket holders are even let in, it is hard to say without more info right now.
I would still suggest planning in 3 hours unless you want to line up super early (when I went to the MoG shopping day in May they forbade people from lining up before a certain time, although it was not as strictly enforced as it should have been).

 

[swfmco]

I would definitely also not suggest to wait till Sunday, but if you come in later on Friday (if you don't want LE pins) it will still be fine.
Also, I was not a VIP last time, though I did line up early (don't remember the exact time but I think I was within the first 50 after VIPs), and I had no trouble getting all the LE Pins and event exclusive merchandise, and when I went back Saturday, some of the very popular pins (Tangled Sorcerer hat characters) were also still there, so it is not true that VIPs wiped everything out, not even regular guests did that on Friday.

The Adventurers' Club shirt and messenger bag got wiped out by the VIPs and they announced they would take orders for a rerun to be shipped to guests after the conference.

 

[swfmco]

Very helpful. Thanks.

So for regular folks, what time would you suggest lining up for access on Friday, and how long do you think it will take to get through the whole process?

If it's like the last time, registration starts at 10 AM & MoG access starts at 1 PM. If shopping is a priority and you want first crack (especially for pins), I'd register as early as you can, then proceed immediately to the MoG line. There will be two: one for the VIPs entering at 11 AM & one for the general public entering at 1 PM. Check out in MoG can take as long as a half hour or 45 minutes.

 

[vcjtx]

Got my DME luggage tags yesterday! I am so ready for some Disney Magic, shopping at Mickey's of Glendale, and checking out the new/here for a limited time Champagne & Wine lounge at the Grand!

 

[Flounder89]

This is a bit OT but I didn't find a subforum for D23 membership questions - so I have been a member since 2012, and my renewal date is each year in November. Yet I think something went wrong when I renewed earlier than usual last year with the magazines, as I received last year's fall issue twice and this year's none at all (I emailed D23 member services about that recently to have it replaced but have not yet heard back). My online account on DS.com though still says "renew Nov 30". I wanted to renew now for this year (to get this payment out of the way before my WDW trip) but I am hesistant to do so now as not to cause more mixups - I think what must have happened is that for some reason their system counted last year's fall issue as my first one and not like a proper renewal although the expiration date on my membership was not affected by that. Has anyone else had these troubles when renewing early? Should I just wait till end of November to do so? Thank you!

 

[Simba001]

If it's like the last time, registration starts at 10 AM & MoG access starts at 1 PM. If shopping is a priority and you want first crack (especially for pins), I'd register as early as you can, then proceed immediately to the MoG line. There will be two: one for the VIPs entering at 11 AM & one for the general public entering at 1 PM. Check out in MoG can take as long as a half hour or 45 minutes.

Any recollection on how long registration took?

I am thinking I would rather wait until later in the day on Friday to register and go into MOG than standing in a long line in the morning. Hit the MK in the morning and then head over. Yes. I might miss some special LE items, but it sounds like that might be a possibility anyway. I'm OK with that.

One month out.... Hoping more information is coming soon.

 

[Flounder89]

Any recollection on how long registration took?

I am thinking I would rather wait until later in the day on Friday to register and go into MOG than standing in a long line in the morning. Hit the MK in the morning and then head over. Yes. I might miss some special LE items, but it sounds like that might be a possibility anyway. I'm OK with that.

One month out.... Hoping more information is coming soon.

I was there as soon as it opened and it took 2 minutes. I don't think there will be long lines...

 

[Flounder89]

We have an almost full schedule!!! And there are 2 evening activities!
https://d23.com/d23-event/destination-d-2016/

 

[BlueFairy]

We have an almost full schedule!!! And there are 2 evening activities!
https://d23.com/d23-event/destination-d-2016/

Sure looks like we'll be having to tack on a 1-day ticket for 2 hours in a theme park. I had a feeling this was coming.

ETA - regardless - super pumped!! An evening at the Poly sounds wonderful. As does the rest of the program.

 

[BlueFairy]

Here is what I noted about tickets in a previous post -



There is a link for park tickets once you have purchased Destination D admission. To answer your question, no, they are good for other days besides Saturday and Sunday. As convention guests you can buy longer multi-day tickets or multiple after 3pm or single day admissions. Sunday begins a blackout period from 11/20 - 11/26 though for after 3pm tickets. The website has all the details. Multi day tickets expire 14 days after first use. All tickets expire 12/31/2017. Tickets are for use by convention attendees and their guests during your stay.

Y'all! I goofed. I am so sorry!!!

I was looking at upgrading my 1 day ticket to a 2 day. In my re-read I realized that the above quote is wrong. The blackout dates for after 3pm tickets are for 2017. They do not affect this meeting. Read the fine print and don't listen to me!!!

 

[BlueFairy]

D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures Event Program*

Friday, November 18
10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Registration Open
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open
Walt Disney Archives Exhibit
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

2–8 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Sorcerer’s Apprentice Room

Saturday, November 19
7 a.m –1 p.m. — Registration / Guest Services Open
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

7–9 a.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open
Walt Disney Archives Exhibit
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

7 a.m.–5 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Sorcerer’s Apprentice Room

8:15–9 a.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom
General Admission Seating

9 a.m — Welcome!

9:10 a.m. — A Conversation with Bob Chapek. Bob Chapek,
Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, will sit down with D23’s Jeffrey Epstein to share his insights on the parks.

9:50 a.m. — A Look Back at Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures
Join film producer Don Hahn and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline on an expedition through the landmark True-Life Adventure series, which earned the Disney Studio eight Academy Awards®!

10:45–11 a.m. — Break

11 a.m. — Albert Schweitzer, Harper Goff, Bill Evans, and “The Wonderland of Nature’s Own Design”
Welcome to Adventureland! Disney Legend and Imagineering ambassador Marty Sklar presents a tour through the earliest concepts for the themed realm and how Harper Goff, Morgan “Bill” Evans, and other legendary designers brought Walt Disney’s vision to life.

12–2 p.m. — Afternoon Break
Walt Disney World Resort restaurants will be open, and snack carts will available. Please note that all seating in the ballroom will be cleared. No reserved seating upon return.

12–2 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open
Walt Disney Archives Exhibit
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

1:30–2 p.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom
General Admission Seating

2 p.m. — A Special Announcement from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment

2:05 p.m. — Disney Adventurelands Around the World
Set off on a journey through exotic realms at Disney theme parks around the globe, as Imagineers Tony Baxter, Jason Grandt, and Luc Mayrand explore “Adventurelands” from Florida to Shanghai.

2:45 p.m. — Tales from the Jungle Cruise
Fans of “the backside of water” unite! Discover the legendary history of the world-famous attraction with a panel of experts and designers, including archivist Justin Arthur and Imagineers Alex Grayman, Chris Merritt, and Wyatt Winter.

3:30–3:45 p.m. — Break

3:45 p.m. — Disney’s Polynesian Resort 45th Anniversary
From tropical hideaways to enchanting entertainment, celebrate the spirit of aloha as D23 looks back at 45 years of the classic South Pacific-themed getaway.

4:40 p.m.— MOANA: Building a Legend
For centuries, the greatest sailors in the world masterfully navigated the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, 3,000 years ago, their voyages stopped for a millennium—and no one knows exactly why. Screenwriter Jared Bush (co-director/co-screenwriter, Zootopia) shares how that question became the jumping-off point for the story of Moana, and presents exclusive footage from the film.

5:30–7:30 p.m. — Evening Break

7:30 p.m. — An Evening at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Join us for a special celebration of the 45th anniversary of Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

10 p.m. — Conclusion of today’s adventures.

Sunday, November 20
7 a.m.–1 p.m. — Guest Services Open
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—East Registration

7–9 a.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open
Walt Disney Archives Exhibit
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

7 a.m.–5 p.m. — Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Sorcerer’s Apprentice Ballroom

8:15–9 a.m. — Doors Open to Fantasia Ballroom
General Admission Seating

9 a.m. — It All Started with a MapDiscover details on why and how Disney theme park maps have changed over time with historians Kevin Neary and Susan Neary, two co-authors of Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai (Disney Editions, 2016).

9:20 a.m. — New Walt Disney World Adventures Get an insider’s glimpse into the latest experiences across Walt Disney World Resort with behind-the-scenes looks at new and upcoming entertainment!

10:05–10:20 a.m. — Break

10:20 a.m. — Magic Journeys: 45 Years of Walt Disney World AdventuresAs we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, join Imagineers Jason Grandt and Alex Wright for a nostalgic journey through some of the Vacation Kingdom’s most unique and fondly remembered adventures!

11:05 a.m. — Pandora – The World of AVATAR
AVATAR creators James Cameron (writer, director, producer) and Jon Landau (producer) and Imagineer Joe Rohde unveil new details about the immersive, 12-acre land coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

12–2 p.m. — Afternoon Break
Walt Disney World Resort restaurants will be open and snack carts available. Please note that all seating in the ballroom will be cleared. No reserved seating upon return.

12–2 p.m. — “Walt’s Great Adventures” Exhibit Open
Walt Disney Archives Exhibit
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center—Olympus A & B

2 p.m. — The Art and Adventures of Marc Davis From Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room to Pirates of the Caribbean, discover the adventurous artwork of artist and animator Marc Davis with Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Production Designer Chris Merritt, who is co-authoring a new book on the Disney Legend.

3:05 p.m. — The Imagineering Adventure In this two-part session, discover how Imagineers bring adventurous Disney experiences to life, with an in-depth look at attractions from Indiana Jones Adventure with Disney Legend Tony Baxter, to Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, with Shanghai Disneyland Portfolio Creative Executive Luc Mayrand.

4:15–4:30 p.m. Break

4:30 p.m. — Guiding Animals Through Change With brand-new evening experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, how does one prepare animals for changes to the nighttime ambience of the park, and how does one know if these animals are happy with the changes? Animals, Science and Environment Vice President Dr. Mark Penning will talk you through the process they followed and share stories of the great care our animals get.

4:55 p.m. — Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Evolving a New Species of Theme Park Imagineer Joe Rohde shares the origins and incredible evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, from early concepts to new experiences to be discovered at the park!

6 p.m. — Farewell

6–8 p.m. — Evening Break

8 p.m. — In-Park Gathering (Optional)
-Walt Disney World Resort theme park admission required.- (struck through in original)
Walt Disney World Resort theme park admission NOT required.
Details forthcoming.



9:30 p.m. — Conclusion of Destination D’s amazing adventures.

A printed event program will be distributed to attendees upon check-in.

Wilderness Explorer VIP attendees will receive a separate agenda with event details soon.

*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.

 

[Dundmcg]

Got my DME luggage tags yesterday! I am so ready for some Disney Magic, shopping at Mickey's of Glendale, and checking out the new/here for a limited time Champagne & Wine lounge at the Grand!

What is the champagne and wine lounge?

 

[Simba001]

While excited for the evening events, now I need to change those ADR dinner plans that were made 5 months ago ...
Wondering when they will let us know for sure which Park we will be in on Sunday evening. The Park could influence where to eat....

Just keep swimming

Overall it will be an awesome weekend!

 

[Simba001]

I was there as soon as it opened and it took 2 minutes. I don't think there will be long lines...

Thank you. Good to know... quick through reg and then onto the wait @ MOG

 

[KayKayJS]

Hi all,

We just decided today that we'd like to attend this event. If I upgrade my D23 membership to Gold , does it happen immediately and i can purchase the tickets to the event?

Also - we're local. Would it be advisable to take a half day of work for this event in order to get registered on Friday and shop?

Thank you.

 

[vcjtx]

Got my DME luggage tags yesterday! I am so ready for some Disney Magic, shopping at Mickey's of Glendale, and checking out the new/here for a limited time Champagne & Wine lounge at the Grand!

What is the champagne and wine lounge?

I saw it on Facebook - The Garden View Champagne & Wine Lounge. There was an article on chipandco.com about it. It appears to be a 'lounge' serving drinks and appetizer-type snacks. Open from now (?) through middle or end of December.

 

[Simba001]

What do you think ?

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/10/rumor-destination-d-attendees-will-first-see-rivers-light-next-month/

AK is presently set to close that evening @ 7:30. So if this is the special evening event @ 8:00, then it would make sense that they are now stating that we do NOT need a Park ticket since the Park would technically be closed when we are there. It's a thought.....

 

[swfmco]

While excited for the evening events, now I need to change those ADR dinner plans that were made 5 months ago ...
Wondering when they will let us know for sure which Park we will be in on Sunday evening. The Park could influence where to eat....

They just announced that theme park admission will NOT be needed to attend the Sunday night event.

 

[BlueFairy]

They just announced that theme park admission will NOT be needed to attend the Sunday night event.

Seriously! I upgraded my ticket for this express purpose just today. Ugh!