D23 - Official Membership!

[Julia Ann]

Well - i got my D23 membership email and i can't believe they want 74.99 dollars to join. In todays economic climate i am very disappointed, what a let down all that anticipation was....never mind.

 

[Pegasus928]

And what is D23

I assume it has something to do with the 'Are you 23' posters that appeared around the sites but don't know any of the specifics.

 

[wayneg]

I found out details yesterday with a bit of Googling then Disney insider sent me email thru the night http://disney.go.com/inside/mainattraction/090311/index.html
Never been one for joining clubs and paying membership fees but $75 Not a chance from this family.

 

[wayneg]

Yes Kenny its the Are you 23? campaign, info in my link.

 

[Julia Ann]

Yes its from the "are you 23" campaign meaning Disney started (or was born) in 1923.

 

[Pegasus928]

It does seem a little excessive for little reward.
Especially as it seems to give you the 'unique' oportunity to spend even more on merchandise.
Think I may give this a miss also.

 

[granmaz]

Not much chance for many of us over here to go to the get togethers either, so they won't be getting my money for a few magazines and early info.

 

[wifey]

I've joined today it said the postage was free until the final page That's a lot of money for standard postage to the UK, our postage is way cheaper to go to USA At least it's going to be my Mothers Day Gift and Birthday present combined. Waiting to see for myself what it's like.

 

[Cyrano]

Never been one for joining clubs and paying membership fees but $75 Not a chance from this family.

Same here

 

[wifey]

By the time postage was added it came to $133 I hope it lives up to the hype

 

[orangetiggs]

i havent even got my email yet!

what do you get?

 

[Cyrano]

By the time postage was added it came to $133 I hope it lives up to the hype

I posted on UK Comm that the DIS podcast slated D23. :

 

[wickesy]

i havent even got my email yet!

what do you get?

Full details are here but basically you get:

• A quarterly 'magazine' - which by all accounts is more like a coffee table book
• A membership certificate and card
• A surprise collectible
• The chance to attend special events and purchase exclusive merchandise
• Subscription to a bi-weekly newsletter

Seems to be a bit of a 'marmite' announcement.

 

[wifey]

Actually the online features are really great I've just spent 30 minutes reading some articles there very interesting stuff and in some chronological order too.
There is a section with old cartoon strips and info on old film productions and designers accomplishments. It's a real shame they won't ship to the UK though there are some lovely art pieces on sale and I've got to say I love the pins and T-shirts. Guess I'll just have to get them when we're there in September. The website will keep my interested and I'll still be looking forward to the magazine arriving I think it's being posted from California given the time difference on the website when it was ordered. Will let you know what I think once I've read it, may even put it in a folder/ box file to keep it in good nick.

Update:-
My membership pack shipped this morning at 2.08 a.m. it's on it's way