First details about D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 are starting to roll in. We now know so much more about what this year has in store for us, including expanded venues, more events, and more ways to celebrate our love for all things Disney. This year, storytelling and innovation from across The Walt Disney Company will be front and center and this can’t miss event.
Highlights of What’s New
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8
- Three nights of marquee showcases at the Honda Center
- DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 AT 7 P.M.
- DISNEY EXPERIENCES SHOWCASE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 7 P.M.
- DISNEY LEGENDS CEREMONY: SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 AT 5 P.M.
- The largest, most expansive show floor in D23 history at the Anaheim Convention Center
- Expanded shopping experience
- D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Sunday, August 4
- D23 FAN-tastic Prizes Sweepstakes – the biggest company-wide sweepstakes in Disney history
First Details About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024
Disney fans around the world will once again gather in Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa. This is a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across The Walt Disney Company. This year, D23 has been revamped to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before.
With returning fan favorites and new surprises, this extraordinary event will feature three days of marquee showcases and presentations, an expanded show floor, increased shopping opportunities, and a week-long celebration of Disney fandom leading up to the event.
Now, we have a sneak peek at programming, logistics, ticketing, and D23 Member benefits in anticipation for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 also debuted the key art for the event featuring Sorcerer Mickey, a nod to the very first event in 2009.
Event Programming
Honda Center:
This year D23 is introducing a new venue for some of the programming, allowing bigger shows with more magic. For the first time ever, the Honda Center will be home to three nights of marquee showcases.
Friday night will begin with the star-studded Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows fans love and a glimpse of what’s next. Saturday night will showcase Disney Experiences, featuring the latest on new and highly anticipated projects in development around the world for Disney parks, experiences, and beyond. The weekend will conclude Sunday evening with a special ceremony to celebrate the 2024 class of Disney Legends, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. This year, the Walt Disney Archives is honoring Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.
D23 Day at the Disneyland® Resort:
Guests can kick off the weekend’s festivities at the first-ever D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8. Disneyland Resort will welcome D23 fans from rope drop to late night featuring unique offerings for fans including a custom cavalcade and an energetic dance party at Disneyland Park. There will also be special photo opportunities, specialty foods, themed merchandise, and more at both parks.
Show Floor:
The Anaheim Convention Center will once again showcase the best of Disney storytelling and innovation with an immersive and expanded show floor full of great experiences and activities for all ages. Fan-favorites will return including pavilions from Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney+, Marvel Studios, Disney Experiences, Lucasfilm, and a first-of-its-kind exhibition from the Walt Disney Archives entitled “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show.”
Shopping:
Fans can take advantage of great shopping opportunities including a dedicated space to shop and experience limited-edition merchandise and collectibles. Other fan-favorite shopping destinations will return including Mickey’s of Glendale, The Hollywood Studio Store, and The Emporium. Plus, The Walt Disney Company Store will make its debut and feature exclusive D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event branded products.
Panels and Presentations:
Guests will also have the opportunity to attend specially curated shows, panels, and presentations, along with conversations with storytellers, creators, and talent. These presentations will feature distinctly Disney content that will entertain fans of all generations on five different stages at the Anaheim Convention Center.
D23 Day at Angel Stadium:
The first ever D23 Day at Angel Stadium will take place on Sunday, August 4, as the stadium comes to life with D23 fun. The first 23,000 fans through the gate will receive a commemorative and one-of-a-kind D23 Mickey Mouse bobblehead.
The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes
Fans can also enter an unparalleled sweepstakes, one of the most expansive in Disney history. D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes – FANtastic Prizes is a spectacular lineup of exclusive prizes and engaging experiences that only Disney can deliver! One of the spectacular prizes includes a sailing on the seven-night maiden voyage of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure.
Ticketing Information
To allow for fans to have as much flexibility and choice when it comes to accessing the multiple opportunities at multiple venues throughout the weekend, D23 is offering several ticketing options that allow fans to build the itinerary that works best for them.
- D23 Ultimate Fan Pass 3-Day Ticket includes a 3-day assigned seat for evening shows at the Honda Center and 3-day access to all experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center—starting at $297/ticket.
- D23 Ultimate Fan Pass 1-Day Ticket includes a reserved seat for that date’s evening show at the Honda Center and same-day access to all experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center—starting at $99/ticket.
- D23 Preferred Ultimate Fan Pass 3-Day Ticket, exclusive to D23 Gold Members, includes a 3-day floor seat for evening shows at the Honda Center (same seat each night), and 3-day access to all experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center—starting at $999/ticket.
- D23 Fan Pass provides access to the Anaheim Convention Center only:
- 1-Day Pass
- Gold Members: $79/ticket
- General Members: $89/ticket
- 3-Day Pass
- Gold Members: $209/ticket
- General Members: $259/ticket
- 1-Day Pass
D23 Gold Members will have first access to a number of 1-day and 3-day tickets for a limited time beginning March 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT. D23 Gold and General Members who are also Visa cardholders—and who pay with their Visa card—will have pre-sale access to a number of 1-day and 3-day tickets, for a limited time and while supplies last, beginning March 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT. Tickets for all D23 Gold and General Members will go on sale beginning March 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT. Attendees must be a D23 Member to purchase tickets. Fans can join as a complimentary General Member or upgrade to Gold Membership at JoinD23.com.
D23 Gold Member Benefits
In addition to an exclusive pre-sale window and discounted tickets, D23 Gold Members will also have access to additional benefits, discounts, and offers from various groups across the show floor and throughout Downtown Disney District. D23 Charter Members who joined D23 in 2009 will have exclusive access to a private lounge off the show floor. And, for the first time ever, D23 Gold Members attending the event will receive a commemorative and collectible pin.
Transportation
Fans will have access to several transportation options to maximize their time at the different venues. Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available between the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center before and after the evening shows. Parking at the Anaheim Convention Center will also be available as it has been in previous years on a first come, first served basis. Additional transportation and parking details will be provided closer to the event.
Can you believe that these are just the FIRST details about D23 Expo 2024?! There will be so many more announcements rolling in over the next few months and weeks and we will be here to share it all!
Are you heading to D23 Expo this year in Anaheim? Let us know in the comments below.
Primeros detalles sobre la convención D23 2024
Tenemos ya los primeros detalles de la convención D23 a llevarse a cabo en Anaheim del 9 al 11 de Agosto de 2024. Sabíamos que esta sería más grande y llena de actividades extra y definitivamente el aviso no decepciona. Algo de lo que encontraremos para asistir en esos días sera:
- Día D23 en Disneyland Resort el jueves 8 de Agosto
- Tres noches de exposiciones en el Honda Center
- DISNEY ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE: Viernes 9 de Agosto 7 pm.
- DISNEY EXPERIENCES SHOWCASE: Sábado 10 de Agosto 7 pm.
- DISNEY LEGENDS CEREMONY: Domingo 11 de Agosto 5 pm.
- Día D23 en el Angel Stadium el domingo 4 de Agosto
Boletos disponibles a la venta a partir del 26 de Marzo 2024 al medio día PST.
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