WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS UNVEILS
“A GALAXY OF STORIES” PAVILION AT D23 EXPO, JULY 14–16, 2017
“A GALAXY OF STORIES” PAVILION AT D23 EXPO, JULY 14–16, 2017
Guests Will Get a Sneak Peek at the Much-Anticipated Star Wars-themed Lands
Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood
Studios
BURBANK, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Showcasing the creative process of bringing new Disney
park experiences to life, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts invites guests to
discover its pavilion, “A Galaxy of Stories,” at D23 Expo, July 14–16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Guests
will get an exclusive look at the new Star
Wars-themed lands currently under development for Disneyland Park and
Disney’s Hollywood Studios at this year’s pavilion. Guests to the pavilion will
also hear personal stories of cast members and Imagineers working to create
transformational experiences every day at Disney Parks.
Showcasing models,
artwork, and media, the pavilion will provide a first-ever look at some of the
locations, starships, creatures, and droids that will bring Star Wars to life at the new Star Wars-themed lands, which are set to
debut in 2019. For the first time, guests will be able to view a fully detailed
model of the overall vision for this new experience that was once “far, far
away,” but is now very, very near!
D23 Expo guests
will once again have the chance to explore Mickey’s of Glendale, an Imagineering-exclusive
merchandise store, to shop for unique souvenirs, specialty pins,
limited-edition collectibles, and merchandise not available anywhere else.
In addition to the
previously announced Hall D23 presentation of what’s new and next with Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek, which will take place Saturday,
July 15, at 3 p.m., D23 Expo guests also will be able to attend three unique
panel presentations:
Pirates of
the Caribbean: 50 Years of Swashbuckling Adventures in Disney
Parks
Friday, July 14, 3:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
From its early
origins at Disneyland Park to the latest technical achievements of Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the
Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland, Imagineers will share buccaneering
tales of developing this signature Disney Parks attraction around the globe.
Inspiring Women of Imagineering
Sunday, July 16, 12:15 p.m., Stage 28
Meet
some of the talented women of Walt
Disney Imagineering. Guests will hear personal stories and get an insider’s
look at the Imagineering process from these creative and technical
professionals building on Disney’s rich legacy of female Imagineers.
Voices of Disney Parks
Sunday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.,
Stage 28
See—and hear—the
people behind some of the most recognizable voices heard across Disney Parks.
From famed attractions to favorite characters, these talents have done it all,
and guests will hear personal stories and feel as though they’ve
stepped into a Disney Parks recording booth!
Tickets for D23
Expo 2017 are available for $81 for 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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Walt Disney Parks
and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney
created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together,
immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now
includes a collection of six of the world’s leading family vacation
destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif.; Walt Disney World Resort,
Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan; Disneyland
Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau
Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China. In
addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise
Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by
Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world’s most popular
destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all
Disney parks, resorts and attractions.
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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