Presenters
and panelists include Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Tony Baxter; Walt
Disney Imagineers Joe Rohde, Chris Merritt, Jason Grandt, and Wyatt
Winter; producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast);
and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline—plus more to be announced.*
Mickey’s
of Glendale, the famed Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns with a
pop-up shop at the event for attendees, featuring a selection of
exclusive Walt Disney
Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, apparel, and
collectibles themed to the event.
Highlights of D23
Destination D: Amazing Adventures will include*:
- New Walt Disney World Adventures: From Soarin’ Around the World to Rivers of Light—Get an insider’s glimpse into the latest experiences across Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Imagineers provide a behind-the-scenes look at new and upcoming entertainment.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Evolving a New Species of Theme Park—Explore the origins and incredible evolution of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, from early concepts to new experiences to be discovered at the park.
- Magic Journeys: 45 Years of Walt Disney World Adventures—Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort with a nostalgic journey through some of the Vacation Kingdom’s most unique and fondly remembered adventures!
- A Look Back at Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures—Join Disney historians on an expedition through the landmark True-Life Adventure series, which earned the Disney Studio eight Academy Awards®!
- The Art and Adventures of Marc Davis—Discover the adventurous artwork of artist, animator, and Disney Legend Marc Davis with Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Production Designer Chris Merritt, who is authoring a new book on the Disney Legend.
The
weekend event will take place in the convention center at Disney’s
Contemporary Resort. Tickets go on sale April 21, 2016, and are $190
each for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Tickets are
also available to D23 General Members for $250 per ticket. All guests
will receive a special gift created exclusively for the event, and
attendees are guaranteed seats at all panels and presentations. A
limited number of Wilderness Explorer VIP tickets will
be available, which includes early shopping, an exclusive evening
experience on November 18, reserved seating for all presentations, a
special gift bag, unique collectibles, and more.
Further details about the program and tickets for
D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures, can be found at
D23.com/Events. Additional schedule announcements will be made in the coming months.
*Source D23 Press Release
