For a limited time (from February 1 to March 31, 2012), annual D23 Gold membership is $54.99 for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders — a savings of 20% for the biggest fans of Disney Parks.  The offer is valid for all new D23 Gold-level Memberships, which include:

•     Four issues of Disney twenty-three magazine, the colorful, oversizedpublication created especially for D23 Member

•     Exclusive member gifts delivered along with Disney twenty-three four times a year

•     A beautiful annual member gift for new (and renewing) members of D23

•     More than two dozen discounts at retailers, online sites and attractions around the country

•     Access to special D23 Member-only events, such as the upcoming Journey to Marceline experience; this fall’s Destination D, celebrating 75 years of Disney animated films; “From the Vaults” screenings of movies like “Newsies,” “Sister Act” and “Treasure Island”; D23′s Sip and Scream and Magic and Merriment events this fall; and “Fanniversary” activities around the country

•     Plus, a D23 Membership card, personalized certificate … and more surprises that are in store this year, along with special Member pricing to the D23 Expo

**Please note, the discount info in this link is blocked so the details can be seen only by current APs.

http://disneyland.disney.go.com/special-offers/passholders/d23-gold-membership/

Press Release:

DISNEY TWENTY-THREE MAGAZINE PAYS TRIBUTE TO
75 YEARS OF DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATED FILMS

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Shares Rare Images, Exclusive Interviews and Captivating Articles Celebrating 52 Unforgettable Movies

BURBANK, Calif. – January 26, 2012 – D23 devotes its entire Spring issue of Disney twenty-three magazine to the remarkable legacy and influence of Disney animated films. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the animated classics of tomorrow, the official Disney fan club takes readers on a fantastic journey from the drawing board to the silver screen.

Available nationwide on February 14, this special issue of Disney twenty-three magazine is an extraordinary treasure trove of fascinating stories, insights and details of Disney animation’s heritage. From pre-production to music composition, every facet of making classic Disney animated features is explored—including the transcriptions from Walt’s story meetings with his animation team as they developed such classics as Fantasia, Pinocchio and Cinderella.

Plus, especially for Gold-level members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, this all-new issue also features an inventive, breathtaking cover that incorporates a removable replica animation cel from Snow White.

“It’s often been said that animation is the heart and soul of Disney, so we knew we needed to do something truly spectacular with our magazine in this milestone year,” said Steven Clark, head of D23. “Whether you’re interested in the first Golden Age of Disney animation or you’re looking forward to the next beloved classic, there’s something in this issue for every Disney fan.”

Fittingly, the magazine’s first story examines the legacy of Walt Disney himself and the vision he set forth even before Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hit the screen. FiIm historian and Academy-Award® winner John Canemaker looks at how Disney animated films have continuously raised the bar for three quarters of a century, since audiences were first enchanted by the “fairest of them all.”  Also included in the Spring issue are:

• The Six Older Men: A revealing look at the rarely seen talented artists and illustrators who helped train Disney’s legendary “Nine Old Men”;
• Ralph’s Wrecking Crew: An early glimpse at the process of producing Wreck-It Ralph, the next feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios;
• Ballyhoo and Buzz: A colorful look at some of Disney’s off-the-wall stunts for marketing new movies before the advent of broadcast and digital media;
• Striking the Right Chords: An exploration of the memorable music written for animated features, with insight from film historian Leonard Maltin;
• Still Soaring: A touching interview with talented artist Tyrus Wong, now 101 years old, who helped create the extraordinary look of Bambi;
• A Work of Art: An introduction to Disney’s Animation Research Library, home to 65 million individual pieces of original animation art.

There’s even more to discover—including spectacular photography and artwork—in the Spring issue of Disney twenty-three, which will be delivered directly to all Gold-level D23 Members beginning in early February with the limited-edition Snow White reproduction cel as their collectible gift.

Disney twenty-three magazine is available at retail locations across the country for $15.95, and can also be purchased online at DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts. Gold-level members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are treated to each issue delivered directly to their mailbox, accompanied by a special collectible gift.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter; an array of discounts and special offers; free gifts throughout the year; and exclusive, member-only special events.

Disney fans can join the world’s only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.Disney.com/D23, or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23.

D23 ADDS EVEN MORE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AND
EXCLUSIVE OFFERS TO ITS LINEUP OF NEW MEMBER BENEFITS

From Disney Artwork to Hotel Rooms, Movie Tickets to Science Centers, Dining and More, Members Have More Than Two Dozen Ways to Save

BURBANK, Calif. – January 24, 2012 – From Broadway to Hollywood, from the Big Easy to the Aloha State, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has added a bevy of new benefits and special discounts to bring new ways for its members to save when shopping, traveling, dining, entertaining… even decorating their homes.

From Disney collectibles to accommodations near the Disneyland Resort, D23’s most recently added special discounts include:

• From Thomas Kinkade, the Painter of Light™, 20% off a D23 Member’s entire order at ThomasKinkade.com, including art from the Disney Dreams Collection
• A 10% discount off of services at Niki Bryan Spas, meaning D23 Members can save at all spa locations at Disney Parks in the United States
• Special D23 rates at the famed El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, including its upcoming presentation of Disney’s classic Lady and the Tramp
• D23 Member discounts at House of Blues locations at both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
• $5 discount off any adult, child or senior ticket to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, an official NASA Visitor Center
• 20% off any single admission ticket to the famed Miami Science Museum
• From Howard Johnson Anaheim, just across the street from Disneyland Resort, 15% off an entire stay
• At LittleMissMatched, D23 Members receive 15% off all Disney merchandise online and in-store, including Downtown Disney locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
• For fashion-conscious Disney fans, 10% off of purchases made at the Apricot Lane Boutique at Downtown Disney Anaheim
• $23 off purchases of $149 or more in-store or online at collectibles boutique Charming Shoppe in Orange County, Calif.
• Savings of 20% from Fantagraphics Books, which publishes hardcover versions of classic Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck comics

In addition to these special discounts, Disney Vacation Club® — Disney’s innovative approach to vacation ownership since 1991 — is celebrating the opening of Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, with a special limited-time offer.  Starting February 1, 2012, D23 Members have an exclusive opportunity to receive a vintage work of custom-matted art from Walt Disney’s 1937 animated short “Hawaiian Holiday” by simply learning more about the magic of Disney Vacation Club membership by phone.*

The newest D23 Member discounts and offers are in addition to ongoing special deals, a full list of which can be found online at http://d23.disney.go.com/special-offers-and-discounts-by-experience/. Continuing D23 Member offers also include:

• Special pricing on the ever-popular Mary Poppins on Broadway, with orchestra-seat pricing starting at just $67 for D23 Members
• Two ways to save on admission to the renowned Madame Tussauds in Hollywood, just across the street from the El Capitan Theatre; save $5 per ticket by or buy one adult ticket and get a child’s ticket for free
• A 10% discount on purchases at Two Scoops Ice Cream Parlor in Ko Olina, just down the street from Disney’s Aulani resort
• From and to virtually any airport in the country, 10% off all services offered by SuperShuttle, including its ExecuCar private sedan service
• A 15% savings on all video game catalog titles and select hardware from game publisher THQ
• A savings of 10% at all Ralph Brennan restaurants in New Orleans and Metairie, La., including Red Fish Grill, Ralphs on the Park and Café NOMA, as well as Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney Anaheim
• 20% off all purchases made online at the ABC Store
• A savings of 20% on purchases made at Brookstone.com

This is just a sample of available the D23 Member discounts and offers–with more coming throughout 2012, saving members literally hundreds of dollars a year.

For Disney fans everywhere, becoming a D23 Member as simple as visiting www.Disney.com/D23 and selecting from a Gold or Silver D23 Membership.  Gold D23 Membership ($74.99 a year) offers a one-year subscription (four issues) to the glossy, award-winning Disney twenty-three magazine, plus four special, collectible gifts — unique surprises that accompany every issue of Disney twenty-three.

All new and renewing D23 Members, including Silver D23 Members ($34.99 a year), also receive a member-exclusive gift from the Walt Disney Archives Collection, and specially priced admission to the bi-annual D23 Expo, the largest Disney fan event in the world.

D23 Members can take advantage of the Official Disney Fan Club’s ever-increasing member benefits and offers, have full access to the D23 website (www.Disney.com/D23), and receive exclusive invitations to special, member-only events including private tours of The Walt Disney Studios and the Walt Disney Archives; D23-exclusive celebrations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts; and movie screenings of classic Disney films.

* THIS PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING SALES OF TIMESHARE INTERESTS. Exclusive merchandise – no retail value. DVC-GIFT-31-A.

D23 encompasses tens of thousands of members in the U.S. and around the globe who are passionate about the remarkable past, present and future of all things Disney.

 FOR DISNEY FANS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM,

Press Release:

Taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company, D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including:

• Disney twenty-three Magazine – our stunning, oversized, quarterly
  publication that is available with all D23 Gold Memberships

• Member-Exclusive Gifts – Four times a year, Gold-level D23 Members receive a free gift sent directly to them with their copy of Disney twenty-three … each one is a collectible surprise that celebrates Disney

• Annual Member Gift – Each new and renewing D23 Member receives a special collectible gift from The Walt Disney Archives Collection

• D23 Special Discounts and Offers – D23 Members can save hundreds of dollars by presenting their D23 Membership cards at dozens of select retailers and attractions (details can be found at www.Disney.com/D23Discounts)

• D23 Website – In-depth features and exclusive articles about Disney’s past, present and future, plus breaking news and special features from the Walt Disney Archives are highlights of www.Disney.com/D23

• Bi-Weekly ‘Fan Fare’ Newsletter – Created especially for D23 Members, this twice-a-month newsletter brings you closer than ever to the amazing past, present and future of all things Disney!

• Special Member-Only Events – D23 Members can take part in amazing tours of the Walt Disney Studios and Archives, signature events at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, special film screenings, and many other events throughout the country and throughout the year. These one-of-a-kind experiences are created especially for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.

• D23 Expo – The D23 Expo brings the entire world of Disney under one roof and is the biggest Disney fan event in the world. D23 Members can purchase special ticket discounts and receive exclusive access to this amazing, bi-annual event.

• And… there’s more to come! In 2012, D23 will offer its members even more outstanding offers, experiences and events across the country, plus an exciting line-up of films for its screening series.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Celebrates 25 Years
 of Ground breaking Animation with the Creative Minds at Pixar

BURBANK, Calif. – November 3, 2011 – It’s time to raise the curtain!  Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, Gonzo, Fozzie and friends grace the cover of the Winter 2011 issue of Disney twenty-three magazine, on stands November 15. These beloved characters return to the silver screen in the much-anticipated new film The Muppets (in theaters November 23).

Academy Award® nominee Amy Adams, star and writer Jason Segel, Oscar® winners Whoopi Goldberg, Liza Minnelli, Alan Arkin and Chris Cooper, plus many more, share the spotlight with the furry co-stars in this Thanksgiving treat from Walt Disney Studios. And, yes, even Miss Piggy does a star turn. “I really do believe that in this movie I will finally get that Academy Award®,” Miss Piggy tells Disney twenty-three magazine. “I’ve been studying with Stanislavski.”

Exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes details on the making of The Muppets and a remembrance of Muppets creator Jim Henson with hisson, Brian Henson, and famed Muppets performer Steve Whitmire are just the beginning of what Disney twenty-three has in store for readers in its latest edition.

Throughout the magazine, readers will get in-depth insight into the best of Disney, including a special feature that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Pixar, which was established in 1986. Pixar artists discuss the 25 most important lessons they’ve learned during Pixar’s first quarter century, and detail scenes that were cut from such classic films as Wall*E, A Bug’s Life and Toy Story 3.

Readers will also go on a journey through the making of Walt Disney’s classic animated film Dumbo, now celebrating its 70th anniversary, with rare concept art and development sketches recently discovered by The Walt Disney Archives and published for the first time in Disney twenty-three magazine.

A treasure trove of fascinating stories and spectacular imagery, the Winter 2011 issue of Disney twenty-three magazine also features:

•      Discoveries made by author Timothy S. Susanin as he investigated Walt Disney’s “missing decade” – the years leading up to the creation of Mickey Mouse – for his new book, Walt Before Mickey: Disney’s Early Years 1919- 1928;

•      A colorful recollection of Disney’s involvement in the fabled Rose Parade;

•      Exclusive interviews with Sarah Chalke and Chris Parnell, stars of the upcoming ABC holiday special Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice.

Disney twenty-three magazine is available at a growing number of retail locations across the country for$15.95, and can also be purchased online at DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts. Gold-level members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, are treated to each issue delivered directly to their mailbox, accompanied by a special collectible gift.

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits, including a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter; a host of discounts and special offers; free gifts throughout the year; and exclusive, member-only special events.

Disney fans can join the world’s only Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.Disney.com/D23, or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23.

Images ©Disney

There were 41 lots in the auction and “Winning bids ranged from $700 to $38,000″.

Jungle Cruise Zebra

Ride vehicle from Peter Pan’s Flight

Hitchhiking Ghosts

Star Tours Experience
with Walt Disney Imagineer, Project Manager & Producer
Steve Roach
(Bidder, plus up to FIVE (5) Guests)

Pirates of the Caribbean Parrot “Barker Bird”

Walt Disney Signed and Framed Personal Check (1941)

Additional information can be found here

D23 interview with Bruce Boxleitner

Xbox 360 Announces “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” Launch Date and New Experiences

Press Release:

Children, families and Disney fans of all ages were delighted when “Kinect: Disneyland® Adventures” was revealed at E3 2011. Today, Xbox 360 and Disney Interactive Studios are excited to announce that the magic of “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” will be available in North America on Nov. 15, 2011.

This week Xbox 360 offers another glimpse of the iconic adventures included in “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,” revealing new gameplay experiences at D23 Expo 2011, the ultimate Disney fan event, and Gamescom in Germany. Event attendees will visit the Swiss Alps and encounter the Abominable Snowman on the Matterhorn Bobsleds; see and hear macaws, toucans, orchids and totem poles singing in the Enchanted Tiki Room; join a skipper on a wild adventure to see zebras, hippos and gorillas on the Jungle Cruise as well as navigate the waters of the bayou in new chapters of Pirates of the Caribbean.
As fans venture through “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures” they will also enjoy songs from popular Disney attractions including “The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” and “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life For Me).”

For additional information on “Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,” please visit:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Disneyland-Adventures

Some screen shots from the game:

images © Disney/Xbox/Microsoft

Exciting details about the activities and events planned for the three days of Disney’s D23 Expo 2011 have been announced, and a complete, up-to-the-minute schedule can be found online at www.D23Expo.com. Tickets for D23 Expo 2011, which is open to the general public, are available at D23Expo.com, and are available for individual days or for the full three days of this Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

Highlights of the D23 Expo 2011 include:

Exclusive Screenings & Sneak Peeks

D23 Expo 2011 will offer guests the chance to get sneak peeks and screenings of upcoming Disney movies and TV shows and specials like The Avengers, Disney’s The Muppets, John Carter, Disney•Pixar’s Brave, The Lion King in 3D, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, Oz The Great and Powerful, Once Upon A Time, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, and many others. D23 Expo 2011 also will present the U.S. premiere screening of The Lion King in Disney Digital 3D™.

Special Presentations and Panels

D23 Expo 2011 will offer fascinating explorations of the past, present, and future of Disney. Throughout the three days, scores of special panels and presentations will bring new insight into Disney history, let guests go “behind the magic” of Disney theme park attractions and movies, and get fans up close and personal with Disney’s legacy of unforgettable entertainment.

D23 Expo Show Floor

A giant Show Floor filled with incredible pavilions and interactive areas assembles the entire world of Disney under one roof. From Disney’s global theme parks to the Company’s environmental initiatives, the Show Floor includes an area for collectors, a gathering of Disney licensees, a high-energy area devoted to Disney Channel, a pavilion dedicated to Walt Disney Animations Studios, and more.

Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Exhibit

The legendary Walt Disney Archives will assemble a 12,000-square-foot exhibition featuring a beachside display of props, costumes and set pieces from LOST and Pirates of the Caribbean; a “House of de Vil” featuring the finalists and winner of Disney’s Fan Art Contest; a room devoted to 1982’s Tron, a display of vintage Mickey Mouse memorabilia, and much more. Plus, the Expo Show Floor will feature three iconic pieces: Walt Disney’s limousine, a 23-foot-long model of the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean and the Dharma Initiative Volkswagen van from LOST.

Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament Presented by Hasbro® TRIVIAL PURSUIT: Disney For All Edition

For D23 Expo 2011, Disney is launching the first-ever Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament. Topics will range from classic to contemporary and from theme parks to films and everything in between. The tournament begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, August 18, the day before the D23 Expo opens. Twenty semi-finalists will compete in front of a live audience during a dynamic show at 6 p.m. in Stage 23 on Friday, August 19 to win a special preview cruise on the Disney Fantasy.

Arena Presentations

The 4,000-seat Anaheim Convention Center Arena will be home to spectacular presentations throughout the three days of the Expo.The event kicks off with the Disney Legends ceremony, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy including Regis Philbin, Jim Henson and the voices of many of the Disney Princesses. Other highly anticipated sessions include presentations from The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Marvel Studios, and a rocking performance by the cast of the Disney Channel hit Shake It Up.

Celebrity Appearances

Celebrities from both current and classic Disney projects (both on screen and behind the scenes) will be on hand throughout the Expo, and are currently scheduled to include: Jennifer Garner, Dick Van Dyke, Willem Dafoe, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Jason Segel, Marty Sklar, Alice Davis, Michael Giacchino, Tony Baxter, Tom Bergeron, Regis Philbin, Jodi Benson, Lea Salonga, Linda Larkin, Paige O’Hara, Anika Noni Rose, David Arquette, Jason Dolley, Hayley Keyoko, Sterling Knight, Tiffany Thornton, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Kelly MacDonald, Kevin McKidd, Lynn Collins, Taylor Kitsch, Wilmer Valderrama, Sean Astin, Melissa Joan Hart, Sean Astin, Chelsea Kane, Kyle Massey, cast members from Marvel’s The Avengers and many more.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

The three days of the D23 Expo are packed with excitement and activity. Below are selected highlights from the three-day D23 Expo schedule. Please note that because the D23 Expo is a live experience, schedules, talent, locations, and descriptions are subject to change—so be sure to visit www.D23Expo.com for full updates and even more schedule details and surprises.

FRIDAY, August 19, 2011

Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion

History of the Disneyland Hotel (D23 Members Only), 9:30 a.m. See vintage film footage, featuring Walt, the Mouseketeers, Annette Funicello, and more! Stage 28

Disney Living Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. Join us for a Disney Store 25th anniversary artist signing with artist Jim Salvati. Disney Living Pavilion

Jake and the Never Land Pirates, 10 a.m. Character appearances by Disney Channel’s Jake, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee. Disney Channel Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Dream Store miniaturist and sculptor Robert Olszewski. Welcome Center
2011 Disney Legends Ceremony, 11 a.m. D23 Expo kicks off the first day by honoring the latest recipients in Disney’s 24-year tradition. Arena

The Wonderful Words of Disney… Behind the Page: Kingdom Keepers, 11:30 a.m. In his presentation, author Ridley Pearson discusses the Kingdom Keepers series and reveals his own behind-the-scenes adventures. Stage 28

Disney Living Story Time, 11:30 a.m. Hear a Disney story from Disney Publishing Worldwide. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 11:30 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Precious Moments Doll artist Linda Rick. Welcome Center

The Never Land Pirate Band, 12:00 p.m. The Never Land Pirate Band from Jake and the Never Land Pirates rocks out! Disney Channel Pavilion

Christmas in August, 12:45 p.m. The world premiere screening of Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice with the creative team. Stage 23

Special Announcement and Storytelling Event, 1:00 p.m. Meet authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, as well as David Arquette, for story time. Disney Channel Pavilion

Rock Out with Rock Star Mickey, 1:00 p.m. Join us for a performance with Rock Star Mickey and American Idol’s Constantine Maroulis. Disney Living Pavilion

The Making of The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, 1:00 p.m. Imagineers Lisa Girolami, Larry Nikolai, and Chris Crump take you behind the scenes. Stage 28

Cast of Good Luck Charlie, 1:30 p.m. Meet Good Luck Charlie’s Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, and Bradley Steven Perry. Disney Channel Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 2:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with author Ridley Pearson. Welcome Center

Warren Spector Meet and Greet, 2:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney Epic Mickey videogame designer Warren Spector. Disney Interactive Media Group Pavilion

Disney Living Story Time, 2:30 p.m. Join us for It’s a Small World story time and postcard pen pals. Disney Living Pavilion

Pixar Shorts, 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pixar Animation Studios with this retrospective screening of the Studio’s legendary shorts. Stage 23

Radio Disney’s N.B.T. Performance, 3:00 p.m. Performances from Tay Barton, Zack Montana , Shealeigh, Ladina Spence, and Hollywood Ending. Disney Channel Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 3:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with original Tinker Bell model Margaret Kerry. Welcome Center

Why We Create, Featuring Author and Filmmaker Don Hahn, 3:00 p.m. Don Hahn, a filmmaker, Academy Award®-nominated producer, and author of Disney Publishing’s new book Brain Storm explores “why we create,” revealing his insights about the creative process. Stage 28
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, 3:30 p.m. Glimpse into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney’s parks and resorts. Arena

Perry-oke, 4:00 p.m. Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Disney Channel Pavilion

Artists of ACME, 4:00 p.m. Join us for a conversation with the artists of Acme. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 4:15 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with filmmaker and author Don Hahn. Welcome Center

USPS Send a Hello Stamps-First Day Issue Ceremony, 4:15 p.m. In a grand celebration, the U.S. Postal Service and The Walt Disney Company unveil the new Disney•Pixar Send a Hello stamps. Stage 23

Cast of Lemonade Mouth, 4:30 p.m. Meet Lemonade Mouth’s Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko, Blake Michael and Chris Brochu. Disney Channel Pavilion

It’s a Small World: Celebrating 45 Years, 5:00 p.m. Join us for a discussion about the art, music, fashion, and more inspired by Disneyland ‘s it’s a small world attraction. Stage 28

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 5:30 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Walt Disney Archives founder and Disney Legend and Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith. Welcome Center

Cast of So Random!, 5:45 p.m. Meet Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, and more! Disney Channel Pavilion
Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament, 6:00 p.m. One very knowledgeable individual will be crowned Ultimate Disney Trivia Champion. Stage 23

Voices of the Parks, 6:45 p.m. Meet the men and women who provide voices for the Disney parks. Stage 28

Dick Van Dyke & The Vantastix, 8:15 p.m. Hear songs from Dick Van Dyke’s varied entertainment career and various Disney classic songs. Stage 23

SATURDAY, August 20, 2011
Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9:00 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion
The Wonderful Words of Disney…Behind the Page: Peter and The Starcatchers (D23 Members Only), 9:15 a.m. Disney Publishing is so proud to present best-selling authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson as they discuss the blockbuster series Peter and The Starcatchers, with focus on the new book, Bridge to Never Land. Stage 28

Phineas and Ferb, 10:00 a.m. Character appearances by Phineas, Ferb, and Perry, too! Disney Channel Pavilion

Disney Living Meet and Greet, 10:00 a.m. Meet Disney Store Princess Designer Collection artists. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow. Welcome Center
The Walt Disney Studios, 10:30 a.m. Exclusive video clips, live performances, filmmaker discussions, star appearances, and more! Arena

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:30 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with authors Ridley Pearson and Dave Berry. Welcome Center

Cast and Crew of Phineas and Ferb, 11:00 a.m. Meet Dan Vincent Martella, Alyson Stoner, and Dee Bradley Baker. Disney Channel Pavilion

Meet and Greet, 11:00 a.m. Meet artist David Willardson. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 11:40 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with ABC Family’s Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. Welcome Center

Perry-oke, 12:00 p.m. Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Disney Channel Pavilion

Cast of Kickin’ It, 12:30 p.m. Meet Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Alex Christian Jones, and Olivia Holt. Disney Channel Pavilion

Screening of ABC’s Once Upon a Time, 12:45 p.m. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz participate in a Q&A following a screening of their bold, new series about fairy-tale characters. Stage 23

Michael Giacchino’s Music of Pixar, 1:00 p.m. In this musical presentation, Michael Giacchino provides an earful of tunes and tales about his early influences for Pixar’s modern-day classic scores. Stage 28

Disney Store Costume Preview Parade, 1:00 p.m. Hear a Disney story from Disney Publishing Worldwide. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 1:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with filmmakers Greg and Jeff Sherman. Welcome Center

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 2:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with D23 Expo Dream Store artist Noah. Welcome Center

Warren Spector Meet and Greet, 2:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney Epic Mickey videogame designer Warren Spector. Disney Interactive Media Group Pavilion

A Conversation with the Pixar Creative Team, 2:30 p.m. Join us for a rare opportunity to spend time with the key figures responsible for Pixar’s moviemaking magic. Stage 23

Disney Storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Join us for a panel discussion with artists from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Disney Living Pavilion

Performance by Coco Jones, 2:30 p.m. Performance by Radio Disney’s guest and Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones. Disney Channel Pavilion

A Good Look at Buena Vista Street , 2:45 p.m. Sneak a peek at the new entrance to Disney California Adventure with Disney Imagineers. Stage 28

Cast and Crew of Fish Hooks, 3:00 p.m. Meet Noah Z. Jones, Chelsea Kane, and Kyle Massey. Disney Channel Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 3:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with filmmakers Ted Thomas and Kuniko Okubo. Welcome Center

Cast of A.N.T. Farm, 4:00 p.m. Meet China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott, and Carlon Jeffery. Disney Channel Pavilion

Magic Secrets, 4:00 p.m. Find out how Disney Toys are made with the Disney toys creative team. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 4:00 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Larry Nikolai. Welcome Center

Legends of Walt Disney Imagineering, 4:30 p.m. Disney Legend Marty Sklar will lead a celebration of Imagineering careers and accomplishments. Stage 28

The Characters of Monsters University, 5:00 p.m. Character designers behind Pixar’s upcoming animated feature Monsters University come together to discuss how they bring these wonderful characters to life. Stage 23
The Lion King 3D, 6:00 p.m. Get an exclusive advance screening of the Disney Digital 3D version of The Lion King. Arena

Perry-oke, 6:00 p.m. Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Disney Channel Pavilion

Imagineering’s Guide to Creativity and Innovation, 6:30 p.m. A panel of Imagineers discusses how they use storytelling and technology to make Disney magic. Stage 28
D23 Expo Live Auction, 8:00 p.m. Bid on unique experiences, tours, artwork, props, and one-of-a-kind Disney treasures. Stage 23

SUNDAY, August 21, 2011

Disney Store Opening Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9:00 a.m. Start off the day in grand style with Disney Store. Disney Living Pavilion

Imagineering the Dream and the Fantasy Ceremony (D23 Members Only), 9:00 a.m. Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Bob Zalk talk about the design of Disney’s latest cruise ships. Stage 23

Handy Manny, 10:00 a.m. Meet the voice of Manny, Wilmer Valderrama, with character appearances from the show. Disney Channel Pavilion

The Lion King Vinylmation™ Series Launch, 10:00 a.m. Disney Living debuts new Vinylmation series with character artists Jim Valeri and Oskar Mendez. Disney Living Pavilion

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 10:00 a.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow. Welcome Center
Marvel, 10:15 a.m. Hear from Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada about the evolution of Marvel, beginning with its first comic book in 1939. Arena

Story Time, 11:00 a.m. Hear a Disney story from Disney Publishing Worldwide. Disney Living Pavilion

Special Agent Oso, 11:15 a.m. Meet the voice of Oso, Sean Astin, with character appearances from the show. Disney Channel Pavilion

The Art of Brave, 11:30 a.m. Join us for an afternoon of conversation and art with Steve Pilcher and Tia Kratter as we uncover the secrets behind Pixar’s detailed process. Stage 23

Style-Your-Sole Contest, 11:30 a.m. Design your own shoe in the It’s a Small World Style-a-Shoe Contest, hosted by TOMS® Shoes. Disney Living Pavilion

Cast of Pair of Kings, 12:30 p.m. Meet Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow, and Geno Segers. Disney Channel Pavilion

Kidada for Disney Store, 1:00 p.m. Disney Store debuts Wish-a-Littles, featuring actress, model, and fashion designer Kidada Jones. Disney Living Pavilion

Radiator Springs Reality, 1:30 p.m. Pixar’s John Lasseter and Roger Gould join Imagineers for a sneak peek look at Cars Land . Stage 23

Shake It Up Cast Photos, 1:30 p.m. Snap a photo of Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, and more! D23 Arena Entrance

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 1:30 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Precious Moments doll artist Linda Rick. Welcome Center

Story Time, 2:00 p.m. Hear a Disney story from Disney Publishing Worldwide. Disney Living Pavilion
Disney Channel, 2:30 p.m. A spectacular live performance, featuring stars of Disney Channel’s hit series Shake It Up. Arena

Style-Your-Sole Contest, 2:30 p.m. Design your own shoe in the It’s a Small World Style-a-Shoe Contest, hosted by TOMS Shoes. Disney Living Pavilion

Perry-oke, 2:30 p.m. Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Disney Channel Pavilion

The Making of Star Tours — The Adventures Continue, 3:30 p.m. Find out how Imagineers updated the attraction, hosted by Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald. Stage 23

D23 Expo Talent Round-Up, 3:30 p.m. Join us for a meet and greet with Dream Store miniaturist and sculptor Robert Olszewski. Welcome Center

Cast of Shake It Up, 4:00 p.m. Meet Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, and more! Disney Channel Pavilion

MORE of The Wonderful World of Vintage Disneyland and Walt Disney World, 5:15 p.m. Film preservationist Ed Hobelman and Imagineer Tony Baxter look back at vintage footage. Stage 23

Perry-oke, 6:00 p.m. Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang. Disney Channel Pavilion

Tickets to D23 Expo 2011 are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo and can be purchased for single days or for three full days of festivities. Admission is $42 for a one-day adult ticket and $32 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $121 for adults and $91 for children. Members of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans will receive a discount on admission as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests. More details about D23 Expo entertainment, events and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting www.D23Expo.com, as well as by following “Disney D23″ on Twitter and Facebook.

About D23 Expo 2011

The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks. For schedules, live updates, interactive features and tools, polls and much more, check out the D23 Expo mobile app at www.D23mobile.com! To be part of the D23 Expo conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 and tag your tweets with #D23Expo. For questions during the D23 Expo, get answers by sending tweets to @D23Expo.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923, when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood . D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 88-year history. D23 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 www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August 19-21, 2011.

NEW YORK, NY –August 11, 2011 – Marvel is coming to Anaheim this year to make its historic debut at D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, and we’re pulling out all the stops!

On Sunday, August 21, at 10:15 a.m. in the Arena, join us for Marvel: The House of Ideas, an exclusive and unprecedented experience that will take you through the evolution of Marvel from its first comic book in 1939 to its current position as one of the most important creative forces in the world. During this presentation, which will include interactive Q&A segments, you will not only get an inside glimpse of the history of Marvel and its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why Marvel truly is the House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer and one of the most respected and sought-after writers and artists in the entertainment industry.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the one-of-a-kind show that is Disney’s D23,” said Quesada. “Whether attendees are new to the world of Marvel or longtime fans, they’re going to love what we’ve planned for them!”

Also, be sure not to miss Marvel’s own President of Production Kevin Feige as he joins some of the top names in film on Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Walt Disney Studios panel to discuss Marvel Studios’ plans for 2012, including the hotly anticipated Marvel’s The Avengers!

Tickets to D23 Expo 2011 are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo and can be purchased for single days or for three full days of festivities. Admission is $42 for a one-day adult ticket and $32 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $121 for adults and $91 for children. Members of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans will receive a discount on admission as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo for themselves and their guests. More details about D23 Expo entertainment, events and special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Fans can keep up with all the news by visiting www.D23Expo.com, as well as by following “Disney D23″ on Twitter and Facebook.

About D23 Expo 2011

The D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks. For schedules, live updates, interactive features and tools, polls and much more, check out the D23 Expo mobile app at www.D23mobile.com! To be part of the D23 Expo conversation, make sure to follow @DisneyD23 and tag your tweets with #D23Expo. For questions during the D23 Expo, get answers by sending tweets to @D23Expo.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923, when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood . D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 88-year history. D23 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 www.disney.com/D23; a new collectibles line, the Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August 19-21, 2011.

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing.

For more information visit www.marvel.com