Guests Will Get a Sneak Peek at the
Much-Anticipated Star Wars-themed Lands Coming to Disneyland Park
and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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 ParksFriday, July 14, 3:30 p.m., D23 Expo
ArenaFrom 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 ImagineeringSunday, July 16, 12:15
p.m., Stage 28Meet 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 ParksSunday, July 16, 2:30 p.m., Stage
28See—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
ResortsWalt 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 2017D23
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 D23The 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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