D23 Announces Special D23 2017 Expo Perks and Benefits For Members

D23 has just released several "special perks and benefits" that will be available for guests at this year's Expo.

• The D23 Fan Lounge will be returning this year. This year the lounge will feature Oswald inspired decor and will offer members a free place charge their phones, take photos and relax. The lounge will be located directly in front of Center Stage this year.

• This year's D23 Gold Member Benefits include priority presentation seating in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena. There will also be special offers and discounts from select Disney partners and a "complimentary Expo-exclusive print." This lounge will be open to Gold and Gold Family members.
  Per D23 
• "There are a limited number of priority seats available to D23 Gold and Gold Family members in Hall D23 and the D23 Expo Arena during the weekend. These seats will be made available on a first come first serve basis via a separate line. Gold Members will be allowed to bring up to (one) guest into the line with them. Gold Family Members will be allowed to bring up to (three) guests into the line with them. Members will be required to show Valid ID and active D23 Gold Membership Card prior to line access. Once all priority seats have been accounted for in that separate line, D23 Gold and Gold Family members will be advised to join in the general seating line."
• All current D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will have the opportunity to redeem a special Expo-exclusive print. Guests may pick up this complimentary gift at the StagePass booth during event weekend. Hours of redemption and more details regarding this special gift are forthcoming. Please note: You must redeem your gift in person during the designated hours of operation at D23 Expo 2017. One gift per membership card. This gift will not be made available or shipped out to any guests for any reason. A valid ID, your active Gold Membership Card and 2017 event ticket will be required for pickup.
• A complete list of special offers such as member only discounts, gift with purchase opportunities, and exclusive merchandise will be made available to members within the D23 Expo 2017 Official Souvenir Guide, Mobile App, and on D23expo.com prior to the event. Examples of this year’s participating D23 Expo Disney Partners includes Havaianas, Ozobot, Steiff, and Thomas Kinkade. Members will be required to show Valid ID and active D23 Gold Membership Card to redeem these special offers. Offers are subject to change. 
• Also returning this year is the D23 Charter Member Lounge for those that have been paying members of D23 since 2009. This private lounge will be off the show floor and will sell food and beverages. Per D23 "Charter Members who are D23 Gold Members will be allowed to bring up to (one) guest into the lounge with them. Charter Members who are Gold Family Members will be allowed to bring up to (three) guests into the lounge with them. Members will be required to show Valid ID and active D23 Gold Membership Card to receive access into the lounge."

Reminder to take your D23 Membership card with you to D23 Expo 2017 in order to take part in the above benefits. Benefits are for the one named D23 Gold or Gold Family Card-holder and will not be extended to card-holder’s guests, regardless of membership type. As notes in all instances above, a valid ID will also be required.