Go Behind the Scenes with The Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at D23 Expo 2017
April 26 2017 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
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.
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.
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.
NOT FOR PRINT: For images, press releases, and the
official media credential application, please visit
D23expoPress.com.
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