Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse Highlights have been announced!

D23 has announced some of the highlights coming to D23’s Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse being held November 17–18, 2018, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Below is the list of events they are planning. Please remember these events are subject to change without notice!

• Presenters and panelists, including Legendary Disney Animator Mark Henn, Voice Actor Bret Iwan, Disney Legend Bill Farmer, Imagineers Jason Grandt, Wyatt Winter, and Alex Wright, Animator John Pomeroy, and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline—plus more to be announced.*
• A Mouse in Shorts: Animating Mickey Through the Years—From Steamboat Willie to Get a Horse!, Mickey’s epic film career has taken him on a journey that has endeared him to fans around the world. Join Disney animators and historians as they look back at the films that defined Mickey’s career, and peek behind-the-scenes of some of his most famous roles.
• Catching Up with Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway— Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019, the first ride-through Mickey Mouse attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, will push the limits of immersion for the Disney experience. Join members of the Walt Disney Imagineering creative team for a sneak peek of the zany twists and turns of this upcoming groundbreaking attraction!
• Collecting Mickey, the True Original—From the first Mickey Mouse wristwatch to the collaborations of today, Mickey has always been in style. We wind the (Mickey Mouse) clock back to take a look at the toys, collectibles, and products that defined the mouse—and what his future has in store!
• Hidden Mickeys: Uncovering the Magic of Disney Storytelling—Chronicling some of the lesser known and “lost” adventures of everyone’s favorite mouse, Disney historians will guide guests through an exploration of rarely seen and unusual Mickey projects—including a few that never jumped off the page!
• Weird Disney: The Early Mickey Years—Fan-favorite “Weird Disney” returns with an all-new show, as the Walt Disney Archives reveals some of the wildest and wackiest Mickey moments, merchandise, and more! Included is a deep dive into Mickey’s past, featuring some of the most unique appearances, depictions, and pop-culture influences of our favorite mouse during Mickey’s runaway success in the 1930’s.
• Additionally, the weekend will feature exciting events, such as Mickey’s Animation Academy, where guests will learn to draw from master Disney animator Mark Henn, and 4 Artists Paint 1 Mouse, where four Disney artists embark upon an “Adventure in Art,” each interpreting Mickey in their individual style—live on stage!
• Mickey’s Movie Night—To wrap up a great weekend and celebrate Mickey’s birthday on the evening of Sunday, November 18, we’re throwing the ultimate Mickey movie pajama party— including a visit by Mickey himself! Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Mickey Mouse pajamas, grab a treat, sit back, and watch some of Mickey’s most iconic and rarest footage from the past 90 years!

Destination D Event Information Announced!

D23 has just announced ticket pricing and sales information for Destination D which will be held November 17–18, 2018, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. This year's D23’s Destination D is Celebrating Mickey Mouse. This event is available to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. The event will feature a pop-up Mickey’s of Glendale shopping experience full of exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, apparel, and collectibles themed to the event. For the first time every there will be a Mickey Marketplace which will will be exclusively available to Destination D attendees, a handful of retailers will offer limited Mickey-branded products.The Walt Disney Archives will have a special exhibit celebrating Mickey Mouse.
Check-in will start on Friday, November 16 with optional early check-in. Saturday and Sunday will feature special presentations about Mickey Mouse with Disney historians, cast members, Imagineers, and artists hosting panels. Presenters and panelists, including Legendary Disney Animator Mark Henn, Voice Actor Bret Iwan, Disney Legend Bill Farmer, Imagineers Jason Grandt, Wyatt Winter, and Alex Wright, Animator John Pomeroy, and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline—plus more to be announced.All ticketed guests will receive access to the following D23-exclusive experiences:

• Guaranteed seats at all panels and presentations in the Fantasia Ballroom
• D23-exclusive Mickey’s Movie Night in honor of his 90th birthday on Sunday evening
• Access to Destination D-exclusive Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop
• Access to a handful exclusive retail shops in the Mickey Marketplace
• Access to the Mickey Mouse exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives
• A specialty gift created exclusively for the event

Tickets will go on sale on April 12, 2018 on the D23 website.

• Gold and Gold Family Members: $215 per person (plus $7 processing fee) -Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 12, at 11 a.m. PT. (2 p.m. ET).
• In addition, a limited number of Mouseketeer VIP tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mouseketeer VIP Level: $1,300 per person (plus $7 processing fee)- Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, April 12, at 10 a.m. PT. (1 p.m. ET). VIP guests will receive the above listed benefits, in addition to the following: 
• Exclusive VIP dinner on Friday, November 16, inspired by Mickey Mouse
• Exclusive Mickey Birthday Breakfast with Disney luminary meet & greet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort the morning of his 90th birthday, November 18
• Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Lounge at Disney’s Contemporary Resort during event hours
• Priority seating for all panels and presentations
• Early shopping access to Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop and Mickey Marketplace on Friday, November 16
• Early access to the Mickey Mouse exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives on Friday, November 16
• Additional specialty gift
• Dedicated VIP Destination D check-in location.

Notes/Terms from D23:

• D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest; D23 Gold Family Members may reserve tickets for themselves and up to three (3) guests. D23 Gold and Gold Family Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest for the Mouseketeer VIP tickets. D23 Members will be required to provide their membership number when reserving tickets. 
• Tickets may be picked up only with a valid photo ID AND ACTIVE D23 MEMBERSHIP CARD. D23 Members who do not bring their membership card or who’s membership has expired may not be admitted to the event. Ticketed members who do not attend the event forfeit their place as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event.
• All guests without active room reservations at Disney’s Contemporary Resort must park at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) and take the Monorail service to the event.