OFFICIAL D23 Membership available for all Disney fans--Will you join too? UPDATE

[*KeepMovingForward*]

I received the skyway patch.

 

[PrincessMonkey]

I got the Autopia patch.

I also made my reservations for the D23 Expo last week. Anyone else plan to be there?

I put up a poll on the Disneyland DISboard, so we can get a good head count of members especially if we want to have a D23 DIS meet!
You can access the poll with this LINK: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2249738

I am thinking about buying park tickets to visit Disneyland, but I'm not sure if the park hours will be worthwhile in terms of the D23 schedule.

I would love to go to the Walt Disney Family Museum opening for D23, but we will be at Walt Disney World. Two Disney parks in one month... that's like a dream come true!

 

[EAWildman]

I just saw this posted on the D23 web site:

"07.27.09 — You May Win All Six!
23 lucky D23 Members will be randomly selected to receive the full set of six Walt Disney Archives patches created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disneyland expansion in 1959. So watch your mail... you may be a lucky winner!"

It doesn't say when they will pick the winners or send the prize. But I guess you should check your mail boxes. It would be cool to have a complete set. (Typos and all!).

Let us know if anybody here wins!

Eric

 

[EAWildman]

Also just posted today on the D23 web site was a chance to pre-order two different CD's available only to D23 members. One is a two CD set of Sherman Brother's songs. The other is a CD called "The Story and Song of the Haunted Mansion." Apparently this is a CD of a promotional record that was distributed at Disneyland around the time the Haunted Mansion opened.

I am definitely interested in the Haunted Mansion CD. CD cover is same image as the fall issue of the D-Twenty Three magazine.

Eric

 

[Anna114]

I also got the infamous Monroail patch

 

[iluvuwdw]

Has anyone contacted Disney on the misspelled patch yet ? As I received the incorrect spelling too LOL ...

 

[JMlovesJB]

Anyone interested in trading a Matterhorn patch for a Skyway patch?
I have two Skyway.

 

[Stitch's O'hana]

Since nobody's said it yet...

I got the Submarine Voyage patch. And there are no misspellings on it.

I got the same one, maybe that means we will win( since no one else has gotten that one here, but us 2)! We can dream anyway! LOL

 

[Stitch's O'hana]

I wish I was able to go to the D23 Club event in CA, but I will be at Disney World when it is going on. Maybe next year, I hope!

Everyone that's going be sure to take lots of pictures and tell us all about it!

 

[PrincessMonkey]

I updated the DIS poll for the D23 Expo meet. Please vote in the poll and indicate if/when you would be up for an informal meet, if you haven't done so already!

Just a few weeks left!


8/19/09 EDIT: I added on the names of our newest D23 members to the list!

 

[MyMuse]

Has anyone ordered from D23 site yet?

How was the shirt sizes? I'm eyeing the women's golf tee and the small messenger bag.

Any first-hand knowledge amongst us?

 

[DisGal520]

Has anyone received their fall issue of the magazine??

 

[*KeepMovingForward*]

Has anyone received their fall issue of the magazine??

The last issue I received was the one with the Haunted Mansion on the cover and that was about a month ago.

 

[DisGal520]

The last issue I received was the one with the Haunted Mansion on the cover and that was about a month ago.

OK - just got it. And the HM issue is the fall issue.
thanks

 

[Chkultr]

Has anyone gotten the winter issue yet? I received mine Friday, but was out of town until today.

They have another surprise inside!!!!

 

[JessRabbit]

I received mine yesterday. It came with a surprise.
Haven't read it yet.

 

[MyMuse]

From D23...

We know many of you have had questions of D23's special Member events, so we created this list of Frequently Asked Questions. We realize we may not answer all of your questions, but hopefully this helps. (This FAQ may also be found on the D23 Web site. )


D23 MEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS FAQ

How many tickets are available for D23 events?
Space varies for each D23 event, in order to assure the best possible experience for our D23 Members. Some events, like the tours of the Walt Disney Archives and the Walt Disney Studio lot, are more intimate. Others, like Magic & Merriment, can accommodate a couple hundred people. Still others, like Candlelight Spectacular and our Princess and the Frog event, have space for several hundred D23 Members and their guests.

Why do tickets sell out so quickly?
Many events are in very high demand, and in our first year we are learning which hold the greatest appeal to our Members. We are truly sorry if you didn’t get tickets to an event you had your eye on, but please know we are taking these quick “sell outs” into account as we plan our 2010 calendar. We want as many people as possible to experience these memorable D23 events.

If the event is listed as “sold out,” can I still be added to the waitlist?
If an event is listed as “sold out,” it means that the waitlist for the event has also been closed. We add as many names as possible to the waitlist, but cut it off to make sure we don’t create false expectation for our Members.

Can I show up at the event and see if someone doesn’t check in?
No, please do not come to an event until you are confirmed to attend. We will not have a waitlist at the door for any events. Additionally, please do not show up at an event with more guests than you have been confirmed for as we can not accommodate additional, unconfirmed guests.

If I’m an annual passholder at one of the Disney parks and don’t need a ticket to the park, can I get a discount on events where park tickets are included?
Our friends at Disney Parks recognize the importance of Disney’s fan community, and D23 members and their guests are provided complimentary park tickets for select D23 special events. Because of this, we only offer one ticket price for these events.

Who decides the prices for D23 events?
The prices for D23 member events are determined by event production costs and guest offerings. We want to be able to provide extraordinary experiences to our Members. In some cases, we are able to offer these experiences for free or little cost; in other cases, higher ticket prices are required.

We are attending a D23 event that offers a meal. If someone in my party has special dietary needs, can they be met?
We will do everything possible to make sure options are available for guests with special dietary needs. Please alert us at feedback@disneytwentythree.com with as much specific information as possible. Please note, this applies only to events at which full meals are being served.

Does my membership entitle me to admission to events?
D23 membership includes the opportunity to attend special D23 Member events. Because some events have very limited capacities, we can not guarantee that being a D23 Member will mean you get into the special D23 Member event of your choice.

How soon can I sign up for an event after I purchase a membership?
Please allow 2-3 business days after purchase for your membership to process on the events registration website.

Whom do I contact if I need assistance with my event ticket request?
Please write to the D23 Guest Services Team at feedback@disneytwentythree.com with as much specific information as possible.

Will you continue to have free events next year?
Yes, we will continue to offer a mix of free and paid events for D23 Members

 

[Chkultr]

When do I need to renew my membership?

 

[EAWildman]

Has anyone gotten the winter issue yet? I received mine Friday, but was out of town until today.

They have another surprise inside!!!!

I have not received mine yet! Rats. I moved recently and I just got my change of address into D23. I would think if they sent the magazine out to my old address it would be forwarded to me...but it hasn't showed up yet. I think I will have to contact them to try and get them to send me my copy.

So...WHAT is the SURPRISE this time??????

Eric

 

[EAWildman]

When do I need to renew my membership?

According to the Disney Shopping web site where the memberships are first purchased, you will be notified that your membership will be expiring so that you can renew with out missing any publications, events or merchandise.

Hope that helps.

Eric