GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR,
MARVEL, STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY
PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2017
Fan-Favorite
Events, Including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, Plus a New Concert by
Alan Menken, Take Center Stage in the 6,800-Seat “Hall D23” Venue at the
Anaheim Convention Center.
BURBANK,
Calif., April 26, 2017 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced the
lineup of the most highly anticipated presentations at D23 Expo 2017, July 14–16. The Disney Legends
Awards Ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will kick off the
Expo on Friday morning, July 14. Later that same day, The Walt Disney Studios
will give fans a sneak peek at all the latest from Walt Disney Animation
Studios 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 and Resorts Chairman
Bob Chapek. Sunday afternoon, Disney Legend Alan Menken will take fans on a
musical journey during an all-new concert.
These Expo favorites will take place in “Hall D23,” the
6,800-seat venue located in Hall D of the Anaheim Convention Center. The schedule
of Hall D23 Events and Presentations are as follows (all events subject to
change):
The Disney
Legends Awards Ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14. The
ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor
those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the
Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Carrie Fisher, Clyde “Gerry”
Geronimi, Manuel Gonzales, Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry
Marshall, Julie Taymor, and Oprah Winfrey.
The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its
blockbuster collection of upcoming films in two jam-packed Hall D23 sessions.
At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, fans will discover what’s on the drawing board for the
acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation
Studios. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm showcase the
Studios’ exciting slate of live-action films. As always, attendees will be
treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!
On Saturday, July 15, at 3
p.m., step
into the worlds of magic of Walt Disney
Parks and Resorts with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and
what’s next for resorts around the globe.
To
round out the weekend, Disney Legend Alan Menken will perform his exciting new
one-man show, A Whole New World of Alan Menken. The eight-time Oscar®-winner introduced new generations to
musicals through such box office hits as Beauty
and the Beast, The Little Mermaid,
Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of
Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, and A Bronx Tale, as well as the ABC television
series Galavant. Menken will perform his own music and share
entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career during the show, which will
be performed Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. in Hall D23 at the
Anaheim Convention Center.
Tickets for D23 Expo 2017 are available for $81 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 3–9. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $72 for a one-day adult admission and $53 for children 3–9. Multi-day tickets are also available. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2017, visit D23expo.com.
About D23 Expo 2017
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, which will take place July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention
Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television,
games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest
D23 Expo 2017 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent,
and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo
conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest,
Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #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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