WHOOPI GOLDBERG, MARK HAMILL, LEONARD MALTIN, JOHN STAMOS, LESLEY ANN
WARREN, THE STARS OF HERCULES, AND
MANY MORE JOIN D23 EXPO’S ROSTER OF EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT AND PRESENTATIONS
And,
for the first time ever at D23 Expo, fans will get to enjoy a daily street
party, featuring celebrities, Disney characters, and live music on the show
floor.
BURBANK, Calif. (June 13, 2017) – The excitement is ramping up from “zero to hero”
for D23
Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
During the three-day spectacular, which takes place July 14–16 at the Anaheim
Convention Center, guests will have the chance to celebrate the 20th
anniversary of Hercules with members of the cast and creative team; hear from Disney Legends, including 2017 inductee Mark Hamill, during a panel hosted by Leonard Maltin; and enjoy the music of Walt Disney’s classic live-action musicals in a
remarkable stage production featuring Lesley Ann Warren and hosted by Whoopi
Goldberg. John Stamos will host a chat
with Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering. Plus, theWalt Disney Archives will host three days of presentations on its own stage. And, for the first time, guests will be able to enjoy a daily “Ultimate Fan Street Party” right
on the show floor.
Just-announced panels:
Mousequerade
Friday, July 14, 11 a.m., Stage 28
Mousequerade, the fan-favorite costume competition that invitesparticipants to create their own Disney-inspired designs, returns to D23 Expo 2017. Join judges Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars
Rebels), Kara Saun (costume
designer for Descendants 2), Yvette Nicole Brown (ABC’s The Mayor), and the contest’s host, Disney’s
Jim Babcock, to watch dozens of finalistscompete in five excitingcategories for the $2,300 grand prize!
The Golden Girls:
A Celebration of Friendship, Laughter, and Cheesecake
Friday, July 14, 2:30 p.m.,
Stage 28
In the 25 years since the final episode of The Golden Girls aired in 1992, the television series has become an enduring fan favorite that continuesto be watched throughout the world. Celebrate
with us as we bring together the show’s creators and other special guests for this unforgettable event.
Disney Legends 30th Anniversary
Friday, July 14, 4:15 p.m., Stage 28
Join film historian Leonard Maltin as he celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends
program with a remarkable lineup of individuals who have each left an indelible mark on the Disney legacy, including Bill Farmer (the voice of Goofy and
Pluto), Imagineering Legend Bob Gurr,
Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith,
and 2017 inductee Mark Hamill.
Melodies in Walt’s Time: The Music of Disney Live-Action Films
Friday, July 14, 6 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
In the 1960s, Walt Disney sought to expand his filmmaking style beyond
animation and bring music to a variety of new live-action film projects. D23 Expo will celebrate these magical,
musical movies in a live stage extravaganza—hosted by Whoopi Goldberg and featuring
Lesley Ann Warren, Karen Dotrice, and other renowned
guest stars, joined by live musical performers and a 20-voice chorus—to
showcase Summer Magic, Mary Poppins, The
Happiest Millionaire, and The
One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, as well as others.
Zero to Hero: The Making of Hercules
Sunday,
July 16, 12:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
From the heights of Mount Olympus to the depths of the Underworld,
celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Disney classic that put the “glad” in
gladiator! Join a group of legendary artists and filmmakers who brought Hercules to
life, including directors John Musker
and Ron Clements, animators Eric Goldberg (“Phil”) and Ken Duncan (“Megara”), as well as
Megara and Hercules themselves—Susan
Egan and Tate Donovan—as they recount
stories of making one of the most epic animated features of all time.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: 80th Anniversary Screening
Sunday, July 16, 3:15 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
For eight decades, Disney fans have whistled “Heigh Ho” while they worked. Now, in honor of the 80th anniversary of Walt Disney’s first-ever animated feature, D23 Expo is proud to presenta special screening of the film that startedit all: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering
Sunday,
July 16, 6 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
Join a fascinating conversation, hosted by John Stamos, with three Imagineering
Legends—Marty Sklar, Tony Baxter, and 2017 Disney Legend
inductee Wayne Jackson—as they recount true-life anecdotes and share personalstories about the celebrated artists,
designers, and technical wizards who established the foundation and guidingprinciples for groundbreaking Disney experiences around the globe.
Also coming to D23 Expo…
Walt
Disney Archives Stage
The popular Walt Disney Archives Stage returns, more than doubling
its capacity, as it hosts 17 panels and presentations throughout the weekend.
Disney notables, such as director Pete
Docter, Disney Legend Jim Cora, producer
Don Hahn, Bret Iwan (the voice of Mickey Mouse), Imagineers Diana Brost, Jason Grandt, and Chris Merritt, plus many more, will
participate in panels throughout the weekend. Fans will enjoy exploring many of
Disney’s worlds, from the incredible work of Marc Davis and the original
characters of the Disney Parks (such as Figment and the Country Bears) to the
women of Disney animation and an incredible virtual walk-through of the Walt
Disney Studios on Hyperon Avenue. Visit D23expo.com for the complete
schedule.
Center Stage
Located in the center of the D23 Expo show floor, Center Stage will be the heartbeat of the Expo and a hub of activitythroughout the weekend. AimeeCarrero, the voice of Disney’s Elena of Avalor, will perform live for the first time, and will be joined by special guests including Lou DiamondPhillips who voices series’
villain, Victor Delgado. Also performing on Center Stage will be TemeculaRoad, Tomasina, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, nerd-rock group Kirby
Krackle, and Susan Egan, who will
sing favorites from Beautyand the Beast. Disney animators, including Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn, will show aspiringartists “how to draw” throughout the weekend.
Marvel’s Brian Crosby will show fans how to draw Spider-Man and Groot. And BillRogers, the “voice of Disneyland,” will be on-hand each day to record fans’ outgoing voicemail messages in his signature dulcet tones. The comletelineup will be availablein the coming weeks on the D23 Expo app.
D23 Expo’s
Ultimate Fan Street Party
For
the first time at D23 Expo, guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind street party—right
on the D23 Expo show floor. Twice each day the cavalcade will travel down
Mickey Avenue, with a live band, beloved Disney characters, high-energy
dancers, and celebrity grand marshals! Stan
Lee and Mark Hamill will grand marshal the first cavalcade on Friday, July
14, and members of the cast of Descendants
2 will lead the second that day. Additional talent and times to be
announced in the coming weeks and will be available on the D23 Expo app.
Ticketsfor 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 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 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.
Fans can join D23 at Gold and General Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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