DISNEY TWENTY-THREE
CELEBRATES 60 MAGICAL YEARS OF DISNEYLAND
WITH
MORE THAN 40 PAGES OF STORIES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND IMAGES, D23 HONORS THE
PAST WHILE CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF WALT’S FIRST PARK. PLUS, LEONARD
MALTIN GIVES READERS A SNEAK PEEK OF THE SUMMER’S
BIGGEST MOVIES.
BURBANK, Calif. – MAY 14, 2015 – As Disneyland approaches its 60th anniversary,
Disney twenty-three brings readers inside the party, with an
in-depth look at how the park is celebrating this milestone with new
parades, spectaculars, and enhancements to popular attractions. In
preparation for the landmark occasion,
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club
took Disney Legend Marty Sklar—who worked at Disneyland on opening
day—and Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Creative Executive Bruce Vaughn
on a walk through Disneyland, where they reminisce about
details from the past, such as the park’s legendary opening day, and
look ahead at all the excitement yet to come.
Also in the Summer issue, available exclusively to
D23 Gold Members,
the Walt Disney Archives unveils rarely showcased ephemera from
Disneyland’s opening including a media pass and concept art for freeway
billboards promoting the world’s first theme park. And for Disney
parks foodies, there’s a look at some of the park’s signature snacks,
from Dole Whips and turkey legs to churros and Mickey Mouse ice cream
bars.
Plus,
film critic, historian, and co-producer of the Walt Disney Treasures
DVD series Leonard Maltin gives a behind-the-scenes look at Disney’s
three big summer movies
featuring exclusive interviews with Tomorrowland director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Ratatouille),
Inside Out director Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc., Up), and Ant-Man director Peyton Reed. Each director offers Maltin—who authored the book
The Disney Films—a fascinating look at the creation of the colorful, complicated, and magnificent worlds of their three films.
Also included in the Summer issue of Disney twenty-three:
- Rarely seen photos from the Disneyland Hotel’s storied history
- A look inside a Disneyland Pitch Portfolio that was used to sell East Coast investors on Walt’s vision for the park
- Fifty years of Disney Ambassadors and how they bring magic to people around the globe
- Newlyweds share the stories of their beautiful Disney-themed weddings
- An up-close look at the beloved animated feature Pinocchio with historian J.B. Kaufman
- Regular columns including A Walk with Walt, D Society, and Ask Dave
D23 Members are invited to visit
D23.com
for additional online-exclusive features, including a gallery of more
artwork from the Disneyland Pitch Portfolio, used to showcase concepts
of the park that would turn Walt’s dream
into a reality.
Other features coming to
D23.com include:
- Disney Legend Marty Sklar talking about the past and future of Disneyland as the park celebrates its 60th anniversary
- A robust gallery of images of Disneyland through the years
- A dazzling display of wedding cakes to bring a sweet finish to any Disney fan’s wedding, from classic confections to truly innovative tastes for all the senses
Disney twenty-three,
which
is delivered directly to fans’ doorsteps, is offered exclusively to D23
Gold Members as a benefit of their membership. The latest issue will
begin arriving late May.
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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