Official D23 Expo schedule thread; August 19-21, Anaheim (Updated 8/17, post #179)

You should hear the uncut version. ;)

LOL..true..when I condense, I CONDENSE.

It's hard to answer HydroGuy's questions since we don't know how things will be done this year. Last year they made changes for the crowd control as they went along..it was interesting seeing them change and adjust as they went. I think the Arena will have to be done the same as last time as there is no where else to corral people. I also think we will have much larger crowds this time. Last time, I heard they had bussed in CMs the first day to fluff out the Arena.
OK..you line up at the CC doors and it stretches back, back, back. I think last time this was only for the first day so you could get your wrist band and guidebook, so other days only had the lines of those who were doing just a day or two. I think D23 get in 1 hour early? like last time? so not sure when the doors open. Really..so different than last time where they had the huge lines at the Dream Store area to get the different vouchers each day for limited items. This time they have many more shopping venues so that should help.
For the Arena line up when you see the crowd get big..we tended to watch the line, which you can see from the show floor, and when it looked about half way full we sucked it up and joined it. We liked the balcony and worked to get there.
For the smaller venues, they changed how this was done daily..by the end they had you line up in a section on the show floor then herded you up to the room before the presentation. I think this was done since just lining up outside the room caused a ton of line cutters and they couldn't figure out where to cut off the line since everytime they counted their count was off. The venues for the presentations besides the Arena are small..I think Jeffrey said 500 and 750..Steven mentioned that they were seeing about moving one of them up to the third floor for larger capacity. I am thinking this Expo, with a year to plan and sell tickets will have MUCH bigger crowds than before and for things you REALLY need to see plan accordingly.
We had no trouble bringing in string cheese, granola bars, nuts, etc., and that can get you through the day if you have a decent breakfast. Last time we made food runs while in line, but don't know how that will work this time.
Again, I really think this one will be run much different so very hard to speculate. However it is, it will be VERY worth it and just a great time.
 
DISNEY STORE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT D23 EXPO

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New Disney Store Princess Designer Dolls, 25th Anniversary Products, Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Littles and 2011 Halloween Costumes Unveiled​

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From Disney's D23 Press Release:
ANAHEIM, Calif. - August 8, 2011 – The spotlight will shine on Disney Store’s spectacular product lines at the D23 Expo, held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Calif. from August 19-21. Disney Store will treat fans to a sneak peek of its fall and holiday 2011 products, as well as offer them a chance to meet and hear from the artists and designers who created them.

Disney Store guests will also get a first look at this year’s hottest Halloween costumes, join in Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary kick-off celebration and have the first look at the Disney Princess Designer Doll Collection—expected to be one of the most wanted items this holiday season. Daily at the convention, guests will enjoy Disney Store artist signings and special guest appearances, as well as witness events such as a Halloween costume parade and hear the latest news on what’s next for Disney Store.

Guests can take home the Disney Store magic when they purchase exclusive merchandise in the 1,500 square foot pop-up store housed in Disney Consumer Product’s Disney Living Pavilion. Featured products include items created especially for the D23 Expo, limited edition 25th Anniversary items, Vinylmation, and the always unique and whimsical Kidada for Disney Store Collection. Visitors will not want to miss the daily opening ceremony, where a special attendee will be chosen to “unlock imagination” each day at 9 a.m.

In addition, these other D23 Disney Store celebrations and events are not to be missed:
  • 25th Anniversary Collection and Celebration Kick off: D23 guests will help Disney Store kick-off its celebration of 25 magical years. Since the opening of the first store in Glendale, California on March 28, 1987, Disney Store has become a global retail phenomenon with more than 350 stores in eight countries and foot traffic of more than 200 million guests per year worldwide. On Friday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m., Disney Store president Jim Fielding will kick off the celebration with remarks prior to opening the store on the first day of D23. The first 25 guests in line will receive a special limited edition 25th anniversary pin. Disney Store artist Jim Salvati will sign exclusive 25th anniversary commemorative art. The pop-up store will offer the first 25th anniversary products ever.
  • Disney Princess Designer Doll Collection: At D23, Disney Store will debut ten spectacular designer dolls just in time for the holidays. Each classic doll dressed in a glamorous runway inspired gown comes in its own special collector case with a sleeve that showcases the beautiful sketch art created for each one. A limited number of complete sets will be available for pre-purchase at the D23 event, in addition to a special limited edition 25th Anniversary silver Cinderella. As part of the worldwide debut at D23, the dolls will be given to the honorees at the Legends of Disney Awards ceremony on Friday, Aug. 19, where the extraordinary actresses whose voices brought to life many modern-day Disney Princesses including Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid), Paige O'Hara (Belle from Beauty and the Beast), Lea Salonga (singing voices of Jasmine from Aladdin and Mulan from Mulan), Linda Larkin (speaking voice of Jasmine from Aladdin), and Anika Noni Rose (Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog) will be named and honored.

    Starting Aug. 22, 2011, one new Disney Princess Designer Doll will arrive in stores each week for 10 weeks in a random order not to be revealed to guests until each Monday when they go on sale. An assortment of home products (stationery and mugs) as well as special trend items (t-shirts, cosmetics, and accessories) inspired by the beauty of the new dolls will also be available at D23. D23 guests will be the first to see these beautiful dolls.
  • Halloween Costume Parade: The Halloween Costume Parade held Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m. will unveil the hottest costumes for 2011, including a beautiful limited edition Rapunzel costume (only 2,000 will be available this fall). Visitors can watch kids modeling the best Disney Store costumes on the Disney Living Pavilion Center Stage. Five lucky guests will win the opportunity to receive a complimentary costume, courtesy of Disney Store.
  • Vinylmation Artists Signing: On Sunday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m., Vinylmation artists will sign the new Lion King inspired Vinylmation collection. Vinylmation toys are the latest pop culture phenomenon and are treasured by collectors of all ages.
  • New Kidada for Disney Store Wish-a-Littles Line: On Sunday, Aug. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Disney Living Pavilion Center Stage, celebrity jewelry designer Kidada Jones will make a special appearance to welcome her newest friends to her exclusive line of jewelry and accessories. Wish-a-Littles are Kidada’s design twist on Disney characters – each figure opens to reveal a secret jewelry charm. The new fall Wish-a-Littles include Alice, Ariel, Jasmine and Tinker Bell. Guests can make their D23 trip extra special and get their photo taken with Kidada following the reveal.

In addition to all the events and guest appearances, fans can chat with Disney Store president Jim Fielding and other surprise guests via Disney Store’s Twitter, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the D23 experience by checking Disney Store’s blog, The Buzz, at http://blog.disneystore.com

Disney Store at D23 can be found in the Disney Living Pavilion. Check the D23 Expo web site for event schedule details and locations.

To find a local Disney Store, guests can visit www.DisneyStore.com/storelocator or call (866) 902-2798. Guests can also sign up for email alerts at www.DisneyStore.com/Updates, become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/DisneyStore or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/DisneyStore to stay connected to your favorite destination.
 

for the photography when I read that, it makes it sound like you can take pictures "sometimes"...so it is worth bringing a camera. BUT if it is one that you can't take pictures..will they take up the camera ..or can you keep it in your pocket/purse.

Poking around onthe D23 Expo site and found this:

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/articles/thingstoknow.html#photography
For those who may want to run up to DTD to grab some dinner it sounds like one might be able to get a ride on the hotel shuttle... :rolleyes1
 
I don't know if anyone here reads entertainment weekly.com but they just posted a story about Disney announcing release dates for 5 films, one named and 4 unnamed. So I'm guessing we'll have at least these 4 movies announced at the studios presentation. One is a 3-D movie by the director of Coraline, 2 are Marvel movies and one is a Pixar movie.

EW put up their guesses on what the movies could be (if they were all sequels, which I'm hoping not.)
 
for the photography when I read that, it makes it sound like you can take pictures "sometimes"...so it is worth bringing a camera. BUT if it is one that you can't take pictures..will they take up the camera ..or can you keep it in your pocket/purse.

They expect you to surrender it voluntarily..last time they checked us out pretty good..wands, etc.
 
I don't know if anyone here reads entertainment weekly.com but they just posted a story about Disney announcing release dates for 5 films, one named and 4 unnamed. So I'm guessing we'll have at least these 4 movies announced at the studios presentation. One is a 3-D movie by the director of Coraline, 2 are Marvel movies and one is a Pixar movie.

EW put up their guesses on what the movies could be (if they were all sequels, which I'm hoping not.)

I'm looking forward to hearing about "the Odd Life of Timothy Green" Stitch Kingdom posted about it and I saw the trailer beofre Disney yanked it..stars Jennifer Garner...and of course Lone Ranger so Johnny Depp has a reason to return :)
 
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TAKES FANS BEHIND THE SCENES AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 19-21


BURBANK, Calif. – August 9, 2011 – Exclusively at Disney’s D23 Expo August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Disney film fans will go behind the scenes to explore the exciting roster of projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney Studios, with a variety of panel discussions, sneak peeks, and exhibits.

On Saturday, August 20, Rich Ross, chairman, The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey, president, Production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin Feige, producer and president, Marvel Studios, will present a not-to-be-missed look at The Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming film slate, which includes Disney’s The Muppets, John Carter, Disney•Pixar’s Brave, Marvel’s The Avengers, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, Oz: The Great and Powerful, and more.

With projects from Disney, Pixar Animation Studios, and Marvel Studios, this special presentation will feature never-before-seen footage and all-star appearances by Jason Segel, Kermit, and Miss Piggy (Disney’s The Muppets), Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, and Willem Dafoe (John Carter), Kelly Macdonald and Kevin McKidd (Brave), Jennifer Garner (The Odd Life of Timothy Green), Jack McBrayer and Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph), cast members from Marvel’s The Avengers, and other surprise guests.

In celebration of 25 years of moviemaking magic, five sessions will be devoted to the artistry and technical wizardry of Pixar:

* A Conversation with the Pixar Creative Team – Enjoy a rare opportunity to spend some time with the key figures responsible for Pixar’s unprecedented success, including John Lasseter (chief creative officer, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios), Jim Morris (general manager, Pixar Animation Studios), Pete Docter (director, Monsters, Inc., Up), Andrew Stanton (director, Finding Nemo, WALL-E), Bob Peterson (co-director, Up), Lee Unkrich (director, Toy Story 3), Mark Andrews (director, Brave), and Dan Scanlon (director, Monsters University).

* The Characters of Monsters University – Director Dan Scanlon and Production Designer Ricky Nierva discuss how they combine hair, horns, and a lot of heart to bring the wonderful Monsters University characters to life.

* Michael Giacchino’s Music of Pixar – In this musical presentation, award-winning composer Michael Giacchino explores his early influences through the creation of modern-day classic scores from Ratatouille, Up and Cars 2.

* The Art of Brave – Production Designer Steve Pilcher and Shading Art Director Tia Kratter show how they and their team put paint to canvas and fingers to computer keys to create the stunning visuals of Scotland for Disney•Pixar’s upcoming film Brave.

* Pixar Shorts – This retrospective screening of the animation studio’s legendary short films will be followed by a panel discussion with several of the filmmakers, including Ralph Eggleston (director, For the Birds), Andy Jimenez (director, One Man Band), Angus MacLane (director, BURN-E), Pete Sohn (director, Partly Cloudy), Teddy Newton (director, Day & Night), and Enrico Casarosa (director, La Luna).

Expo attendees will also have access to advance screenings of an all-new 3D version of The Lion King, presented by RealD 3D, coming to theaters and homes this fall, and the upcoming ABC holiday special Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Out on the Expo floor, fans can explore the world of The Walt Disney Studios at their leisure with comprehensive exhibits, including:

* Walt Disney Studios Animation Pavilion – Experience the art, technology, culture, and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios with filmmaker demonstrations, drawing classes, book signings, meet-and-greets, and art exhibits.

* Walt Disney Studios In-Home Entertainment Pavilion – Dive into cutting-edge home entertainment technology and learn what the future holds for Disney movie fans, with sneak peeks of upcoming films in breathtaking high-definition Blu-ray 3D™ and more.

* Inside Tides: Pirates of the Caribbean Film Prop Collection – Get an up-close look at an exclusive collection of detailed set pieces, props, and costumes from the billion-dollar blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
 
of course the meet and greet/unveiling of the princess dolls is at the same time as the arena presentation from the studios.
 
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DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE PRESENTS BEST-SELLING AUTHORS, EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS, AND INTERACTIVE SURPRISES AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO

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From Disney's D23 Press Release:
NEW YORK, NY – August 9, 2011 – Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) invites families and fans to experience The Wonderful Words of Disney. Guests have the opportunity to attend exclusive sessions with renowned children’s authors, listen to timeless stories read live, and explore the ultimate Disney fan’s dream library at the ultimate Disney fan event, D23 Expo, taking place at Anaheim Convention Center from August 19–21, 2011.

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in The Wonderful Words of Disney (booth #702), where classic tales and new adventures come to life. With beanbag chairs, great reads, and kiosks featuring loaded tablets and smartphones, fans can peruse Disney’s vast library of books featuring beloved characters from Mickey Mouse to Buzz Lightyear—and series including Percy Jackson & the Olympians and The Kingdom Keepers. Disney Publishing Worldwide’s latest books and magazines—including the brand-new It’s a Small World publishing program, Phineas and Ferb magazines, the Captain America special interest publication, learning products including School Skills workbooks, and the recently launched Cars 2 Read and Race app—will be on hand for guests to read and enjoy.

On Friday, August 19, in the Disney Channel booth, fans of all ages are invited to join Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist Dave Barry and noted New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson, co-authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers series of prequels to Peter Pan, along with beloved Jake and the Never Land Pirates characters Jake, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee, for a celebration of the power of imagination and the magic of Disney storytelling. This event also includes an appearance by actor David Arquette (the voice of Skully in the hit Disney Junior series Jake and the Never Land Pirates) and a special announcement from The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team.

In addition, storytellers will read Disney favorites on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Disney Publishing booth, including the Winnie the Pooh and Cars 2 Read-Along digital books, The Ballad of Nessie by Kieran Lachlan, and The Little Golden Book Tangled.

Exclusive giveaways include a high-quality print in honor of the late Disney artist Mary Blair, a chance to win two parks passes through the Disney English referral program, and a special card to download a “Build-a-Roller-coaster” app.

Additional highlights of DPW’s lineup at D23 Expo 2011 include:
  • Don Hahn Reveals “Why We Create” (August 19, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – In a fascinating discussion, filmmaker, Academy Award-nominated producer, and author Don Hahn reveals insights into the creative process using classic Disney images, world-renowned art, advertisements, and music to share his inspirations and knowledge.
  • Behind the Page with Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson (August 20, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.) – These highly entertaining best-selling authors will discuss the blockbuster series Peter & The Starcatchers, with focus on the new book, The Bridge to Never Land.
  • Ridley Pearson Presents Kingdom Keepers (August 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – In this presentation, Ridley will discuss the series and reveal his behind-the-scenes experiences at the Disney Parks while researching the New York Times best-selling books.
  • It’s a Small World Story Time and Pen Pal Program (August 19, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) – Listen to a live reading from the It’s a Small World picture book and the Hello World! book, followed by a very special opportunity to become pen pals with a Disney English student based in China.
Tickets to the D23 Expo are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3–12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests.
 
What appears to be the full schedule is now up online. Lots of difficult choices to make again this year. -- Suzanne
 
Woot Woot. Got our tickets today in the mail!! :cool1:

I thought I would share (these are general admission tix)

Friday has us at 27,000 something in the ticket #
Saturday had us at 35,000 something
Sunday was 40,000 something.

Am I presuming correctly that this means that's how many gen admission tix have been sold for those days and that friday is the lightest day?
 
Woot Woot. Got our tickets today in the mail!! :cool1:

I thought I would share (these are general admission tix)

Friday has us at 27,000 something in the ticket #
Saturday had us at 35,000 something
Sunday was 40,000 something.

Am I presuming correctly that this means that's how many gen admission tix have been sold for those days and that friday is the lightest day?

Hi, I've been lurking here to get info on the Expo. I'll be going and I bought the 3 day D23 member ticket back in Dec. for $85. About 5 weeks ago, in the mail I got my credentials, which was only a badge insert, but no tickets of any kind. Did you get a badge insert AND tickets? Thanks!!
 
I'm looking forward to hearing about "the Odd Life of Timothy Green" Stitch Kingdom posted about it and I saw the trailer beofre Disney yanked it..stars Jennifer Garner...and of course Lone Ranger so Johnny Depp has a reason to return :)
Just an FYI, we have threads for all of the upcoming Disney releases in our Disney Movies forum. I started an official thread for "The Odd Life of Timothy Green", and have all the Disney press releases, images, and links to the trailer too.

DISboards.com - Official Thread for "The Odd Life of Timothy Green"

Also, there's lots of opportunities for Johnny Depp to appear. I had this quote from a post a couple weeks ago,
Furthermore, Depp has been linked to a number of Disney films such as ”The Lone Ranger”, “Night Stalker”, and a Paul Revere period piece. So there are many opportunities for Disney Fan Favorite Johnny Depp to reprise his 2009 D23 Expo on-stage appearance.
Here's the article if you're interested.
DIS Unplugged: What Are You Hoping To See During August's Disney D23 Expo?
 
I was able to chat with Star Wars icon Billy Dee Williams on a conference call ahead of his D23 Expo appearance. He talks about the exclusive artwork he's created for the Expo, Star Wars, and his love of Disney.

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You can find the highlights of the conversation in the article here:

DIS Unplugged: Star Wars Icon Billy Dee Williams Discusses Art, Mickey Mouse, and Disney

8/11 Update from D23: We just received word that Billy Dee William's artwork will not be finished in time for the Expo. However, he will still be appearing at the event to sign autographs and meet guests.
 


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