D23 Expo Japan to be held October 12-14, 2013

[ImTooExcitedToSleep]

Just announced:

Meguro-ku, Tokyo, February 25, 2012—The Walt Disney Company Japan announced today that it will stage the first-ever D23 Expo Japan, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. D23 Expo Japan, the first Expo to be held outside the U.S., will feature an array of engaging presentations, hosted by senior Disney creative executives, showcasing what’s on the horizon from across The Walt Disney Company, including theme parks, movies, television, music, and interactive gaming. Fans will enjoy unique experiences; have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind merchandise and collectibles; meet many of their favorite Disney characters; and delight in countless other surprises. D23 Expo Japan will take place October 12–14, 2013, at the Tokyo Disney Resort® in the Maihama area. Expo ticketing and program information will be announced in March.

D23 Expo Japan will also feature two special exhibitions celebrating landmark Disney milestones. First, to pay homage to The Walt Disney Company’s 90th Anniversary, D23 and the Walt Disney Archives will present Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, featuring nine decades of treasures from the Archives’ vast collection. Plus, the Tokyo Disney Resort will celebrate its 30th year with a special retrospective exhibit.　This special exhibition, presented by Oriental Land, operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, celebrates this milestone year by making D23 Expo Japan possible. Further details will be posted at http://disney.jp/D23 as they become available.

“We are thrilled to host this extraordinary, three-day event where all the wonderful worlds of Disney come together,” said Paul Candland, president, The Walt Disney Company Japan. “2013 marks The Walt Disney Company’s 90th anniversary, Disney Channel’s 10th, Disney Mobile’s fifth, the Disney–JCB Card’s fifth, Dlife’s first, and Tokyo Disney Resort’s 30th! The D23 Expo Japan allows us to show Disney’s tremendous appreciation to its fans.”

This event is supported by JCB Co., Ltd, and The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited as official sponsors.

 

[tinibee]

Holy cow! I'd better renew my D23 membership cause I'm definitely going! Thanks for sharing, that's awesome news

 

[redboxcar]

Never been to Tokyo Disney, but I just found out about this and I have to go!

 

[ethanwa]

Just a heads up... many of the presentations will be in Japanese. Make sure you know what you are getting into before you go!

Ethan

 

[tinibee]

I was looking at the sites and I think there will still be plenty to do, even if all the presentations are in Japanese. However, I was looking at the dates and it is over the sports and health holiday in Japan. We were at Tokyo DisneySea last year during that holiday and it was CRAZY!

 

[wingednike]

I don't understand much Japanese, but on the D23 website I think it says that tickets for the Expo will be done via a lottery system.