GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR, MARVEL,
STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2015
Fan-Favorite
Events, Including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, Take Center Stage
in New 7,500-Seat “Hall D23” Venue at the Anaheim Convention Center
BURBANK, Calif., May 7, 2015
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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announces the lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at
D23 EXPO 2015, August 14–16.
The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO
Bob Iger, will kick off the Expo on Friday, August 14. Later that same
day, The Walt Disney Studios will give fans a sneak peek
at all the latest from Disney Animation and Pixar. On Saturday morning, The Walt Disney Studios will preview the coming slate of live-action films from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Then on Saturday afternoon, fans will get a preview of what’s in store at
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during a presentation hosted by Parks Chairman Bob Chapek.
To
showcase these Expo favorites, Disney is creating “Hall D23,” a new
7,500-seat venue located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center, so
that more guests than ever can see the presentations live and in
person.
The
Schedule of Hall D23 Events and Presentations includes the following
(times and additional announcements forthcoming; all events subject to
change):
The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
will take place Friday, August 14.
The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once
again honor those who have made significant contributions to the Disney
legacy. The creativity and innovation of these visionaries and artists
have earned
them a place among such names as Dame Julie Andrews, Howard Ashman,
Annette Funicello, Sir Elton John, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin, Alan
Menken, Hayley Mills, Fess Parker, Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Walters, and
Robin Williams. At the D23 EXPO in 2013, Tony
Baxter, Collin Campbell, Dick Clark, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve
Jobs, Glen Keane, and Ed Wynn were inducted.
In two separate Hall D23 sessions,
The Walt Disney Studios will unveil an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming film slate. At Friday’s
session, fans will go in-depth with the talented filmmakers at Walt
Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios to get a sneak peek
at films such as Zootopia and Finding Dory. On Saturday, live-action titles such as Alice Through the Looking Glass
and The Jungle Book and films from Marvel and Lucasfilm, along with some very special guests, take center stage.
On the afternoon of Saturday, August 15, join
Bob Chapek, Chairman,
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, for a behind-the-scenes peek at the magical experiences and entertainment coming to
Disney’s parks and resorts around the world.
Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. Until June 30, 2015,
tickets are $67 for a one-day adult admission
and $48 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official
Disney Fan Club are $58 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for
children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members
can save as much as $188 off the price of admission,
based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate.
For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for
D23 Members and general admission, visit
D23EXPO.com.
About D23 EXPO 2015
D23
EXPO—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of
Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions,
experiences, concerts,
sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with
unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks,
and celebrities.
For the latest D23 EXPO 2015 news, visit D23EXPO.com. To join the D23 EXPO conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 on Twitter and use #D23Expo.
About D23
The
name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when
Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first
official
club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a
greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the
middle of the magic through its quarterly publication,
Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and
special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
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