Disney has revealed the full scope of its D23 fan event for 2023, and it is truly massive.
The company announced at CES earlier this year that it would break new ground this year with its biennial D23 fan convention, streaming portions of it on Disney+ for the first time and expanding to international markets, but the just-revealed schedule gives the first substantial overview of exactly how big the August 9, 10 & 11 confab will be. The list of events that dropped today is easily two-times larger that it has been in recent years.
Among the highlights at the Anaheim Convention Center are interactive floor experiences including a new Avatar pavilion, a Marvel TVA walkthrough experience, a Parks Imagineering pavilion, a Disney+ pavilion, talent photo ops with casts of such shows as Percy Jackson and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a demonstration of Lucasfilm’s ILM Stagecraftä technology, and more.
The Honda Center is a new addition this year and Disney says it “will be home to three nights of marquee showcases—Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, and Disney Legends—allowing us to bring bigger shows with more magic to the biggest audience of Disney fans in the world.”
On Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. the Disney Entertainment Showcase will offer “a star-studded… exclusive look at the movies, series, and shows fans love, and a glimpse into what to look forward to from Disney’s film studios, television and streaming services, live stage shows on Broadway, and beyond.” The company promises “surprise announcements and special guests, musical performances, and exclusive new content coming to the big screen, to smaller screens, and to the stage.” In the past, the event has included revelations from Marvel, the Star Wars universe and James Cameron’s Avatar movies.
On Saturday at 7 p.m., Disney Experiences takes the center stage for Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro’s presentation featuring the latest on projects in development around the world for Disney Parks and experiences,” including special announcements, surprises and performances.
Finally, on Sunday at 5 p.m., Ryan Seacrest will host the induction of the 2024 class of Disney Legends. They include Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rodhe, and John Williams.
This year’s event will feature Disney+ integration with some presentations streamed live, musical performances with world-class artists, special content presentations, a new interactive app, and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences.”
To begin with, see the schedules for the Honda Center and Convention Center stages below and ticket details below that.
The ticket tiers present a dizzying array of price points and options, starting at $79 for a single-day entry and running to $2,599 for the 3-Day Ultimate Preferred Pass with premium seating. The event typically sells out and you must be a D23 member to purchase tickets.
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