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[DisneyFirefly]

 

[PrincessInOz]

Good morning....still here? I wonder for how fleeting today!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

 

[franandaj]

 

[kimmar067]

 

[DisneyFirefly]

*sings* This is the thread that never ends... It just goes on and on, my friends! Some people started posting in it, not knowing what it was. And we'll continue posting in it forever just because this is the thread that never ends...

 

[LivinInTheCastle]

Wow 301 I can't believe it.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Fleetingly LAST!

(Close this thread!)

 

[DisneyFirefly]

 

[franandaj]

Wow! I can't believe we're STILL open!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

 

[franandaj]

Hi Dana! I can't believe it only 36 hours and we will be checking into the VGC. This weekend should be a lot of fun, even if it is mostly seminars.

 

[DisneyFirefly]

That'll be so much fun! I only have 30 days and 6 hours before my plane to WDW leaves!

 

[franandaj]

yay for your trip! I have to finish packing tomorrow. I want the car to be loaded tomorrow so we can leave early Thursday morning. Check in for the event begins on Thursday at noon, so I want to be there at 10:30 or 11:00 AM. If we get done with registration then we can go to Cafe Orleans for a late lunch and get a Monte Cristo Sandwich!

I have a meatloaf that I will put in the oven for dinner, so we're all set to just hang out in the room and it's the kind of room that we want to hang out in! I love the Jacuzzi tub!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

That sounds like it'll be a lot of fun I'm not sure what we're doing for dinner tomorrow. Maybe tacos. I really don't know, though.

What kind of seminars are you guys going to?

 

[franandaj]

I guess the link to the schedule never worked for you folks....

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Welcome 9:00-9:30AM

Weird Disney 9:30-10:15
From the startling visuals of the 1930's Fanchon & Marco "Mickey Mouse Idea" vaudeville shows to Disneyland's "Kap the Kaiser Aluminum Pig" and the "Crane Bathroom of Tomorrow," Disney's history has included some pretty offbeat stuff. Join Archives Director Becky Cline and Disney historian Paul Anderson as they act as your tour guides on a fun-filled, irreverent and often-surprising road trip through the wonderfully weird and wacky side of Disney.

Mickey Mouse Club 55th Anniversary 10:15-11:15
Join original Mouseketeers including Sharon Baird, Doreen Tracey, Bobby Burgess, Karen Pendleton, Sherry Van Meter (Alberoni), Tommy Cole, Cubby O'Brien and Mary Geoff (Espinosa) for a magical walk down memory lane as they recall their favorite behind-the-scenes stories from the classic Disneyland attraction Mickey Mouse Club Circus.

From Quirky to Collectible: The Wonderful World of Disneyland Merchandise 11:15-12:00PM
Curiouser and curiouser! From a Mark Twain Riverboat AM radio to a Matterhorn bank, we will present a treasure trove of timeless trinkets and unique souvenirs. Merchandise mavens Stacia Martin and Paul Anderson and Disney Archivist Rob Klein will take you to a collector's Cloud Nine, including the "Top 5 Rarest Pieces of Disneyana" and the "Top 5 Strangest Items of Disneyland Memorabilia." You won't believe what they have found!

Lunch Break 12:00-2PM

2:00-3:00PM Star Tours

The 1964 New York World's Fair and the Development of Audio-Animatronics® Characters 3:00-4:00PM
With so many incredible Disney achievements over the years, it's hard to pick one as most impressive. But one milestone — Disney's contribution to the 1964 New York World's Fair — arguably stands far and above any other for its impact on Disneyland, the dawning of Walt Disney World and now, the Disney theme park experience around the world. Hosted by historian Paul Anderson, this is a fascinating and remarkable story of how 50 years ago Walt and his Imagineers broke the barriers of technology and pioneered an entirely new chapter in the history of entertainment, and in doing so, drastically changed the course of Disney theme park history.

Imagineering the Magic of Disney 4:00-5:45PM
Disney Legend Marty Sklar hosts a prestigious panel of some of Disney's most creative minds made up of Imagineering Legends and current Imagineers. Join us as Bob Gurr, Blaine Gibson, Dave Durham, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty and other Imagineers share their memories and favorite moments about creating iconic attractions at the world's most popular theme parks.

5:45-8:00PM Dinner Break

E-Ticket: Music from the Disney Parks 8:30-10:00PM
As part of this year's inaugural Disney Legends Celebration, D23 Members are invited to join some Disney Legends for a colorful concert of music from the past and present of Disneyland Resort. Highlighting the concert will be Disney Legend Richard Sherman, who — along with his brother Robert — has contributed a multitude of songs to the Disney parks legacy, including "it's a small world," "The Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room, "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" and many more. Performing will be a host of special guests, including John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Johnny and the Sprites), Ana Ortiz (Ugly Betty), Wilson Cruz (Rent, My So-Called Life), members of the Disney Employee Choir and many more, all paying tribute to some of the most enduring tunes in the Disney canon.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Disneyland Through the Eye of Television 9:00-10:00AM
Archivist Rob Klein presents this unique look at the history of Disneyland as it was first seen by the general public — on television. This vibrant presentation includes Walt's first announcement of Disneyland, highlights from the original Disneyland television anthology series showing progress on the park and classic anniversary specials, as well as rarely seen promotional spots for Disneyland from the '60s and '70s for the Matterhorn, Main Street Electrical Parade, "New" Tomorrowland 1967 and much more!

Disney Undiscovered 10:00-11:00AM
No creative idea, no matter how marvelously imagined, is guaranteed to make it from the sketchbooks of Disney Imagineers to the parks. 2010's D23 Member gift, Disney Undiscovered, pays tribute to Disney's enduring creative spirit by celebrating the work of some of Disney's greatest dreamers and artists, whose feats of creative daring — even if never completed — will stand the test of time as masterpieces of the imagination. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the further fascinating details about these rare, never-produced park attractions and the Imagineers who dreamed them up.

Disneyland: The Way We Were 11:00AM-12:00PM
Remember the Mickey Mouse Club Circus, Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship, TWA Rocket to the Moon, The Frito Kid, or America Sings? Join Disney Chief Archivist Dave Smith as we explore some vintage images of Disneyland: first some rare color photographs taken during the park's construction, then a look at some beloved, gone-but-not-forgotten attractions, shops and restaurants. Throughout this presentation, Dave will reminisce about early visits to Disneyland, taking the audience back to some classic moments in the park's rich history.

Lunch Break 12:00-2:00PM

Disneyland: The Happiest Place in Pop Culture 2:00-3:00PM
A humorous and informative journey through 55 years of popular culture as reflected in the original Magic Kingdom. Featuring rarely seen photos and film clips, the presentation, hosted by Disney authority Tim O'Day, will take you down memory lane, narrowly escaping bad fashions, bad hair and park entertainment, and events and attractions that definitely belong in Memoryland.


A Word from the President 3:00-4:00PM
Disneyland President George Kalogridis shares a very special presentation with D23.

D23 Expo: Sneak Peak 4:00-4:45PM

Dinner Break 4:45PM-7:00PM

The Wonderful World of Vintage Disneyland — In Color! 7:00PM-8:00PM
Media Preservationist Ed Hobelman and Imagineer Tony Baxter share a trove of archival treasures and screen rarely seen color footage of Disneyland from the 1950s and 1960s.

Disneyland, U.S.A. Screening and Panel 8:00-9:30PM
A big-screen presentation of the classic 1956 People and Places featurette, Disneyland, U.S.A., followed by a panel featuring members of the film's restoration team, Disney Imagineers and Disney Legends who experienced the park first-hand during those early years, including Tony Baxter, Ed Hobelman, Dave Smith and Geri Bumpass. Hosted by Tim O'Day.

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I can't imagine missing any of these so we'll be parking ourselves at the DL Hotel ballroom for the whole thing, and the room opens up 1/2 an hour before on lunch and dinner breaks and 1 hour before in the morning so we'll be there for the opening. Of course we'll take off on the breaks and hit some of the DTD or other places to eat, but mostly we'll be focusing on being there for the seminars....

 

[DisneyFirefly]

That's a lot of seminars... I'm not sure if I could sit through all of that

 

[DisneyFirefly]

Stupid double post.

 

[franandaj]

It is, but when we were at the D23 Expo we were so riveted by most of the presentations we didn't want to leave (although Fran did fall asleep in a lot of them due to her medications), however, I thought they were totally cool!

We'll have to see how it goes, the sucky thing is that she has to the hospital (in Long Beach) on Saturday for a blood test since she had an infusion last July because of her Surgery on Monday, so we have to get up at 5:30AM on Saturday, go do the blood test and then come back to make it to the ballroom for the 8:00AM entry time!

 

[DisneyFirefly]

How long do you think the blood test will take? I hope not long That would be annoying to miss part of the day because of the test.