D23 Expo App Observations and Updates (And Yes We Know Android Isn't Working And Have Info On That In The Article!)

Last night we shared with you that the 2017 D23 Expo app released iOS last night, and attempted to release on Android. Before I share my observations from the app, let me take a moment to update you on the Android app.. Yes, we know it isn't working,  yes D23 knows it isn't working. More importantly GooglePlay for Android knows it isn't working and they are working on resolving the issue. Hopefully it will be fixed in the next 24-48 hours.  (UPDATE! As of 2:45 ET the Android app is now working!)

Now on to options and interesting things we noticed in the app after we had a few moments to play with it!!

• We can now see this year's full schedule and map.
• The search function is amazing. You can enter show and names, actor and actresses names, etc. and it brings up all references.
• We also noticed a few previously announced meet and greets that were not showing up on the schedule yet. Or so we thought! After entering "Freeform" into the search function we found the missing meet and greet for The Fosters, Shadow Hunters, and Stitchers that we had received some messages on. So make sure when you are looking for an event that may fall under a "Channel" or "Event" that you also try entering that channel or event's name in search.
• Any location offering a special D23 offer or discount is marked with a round gold D23 icon on the Expo map. And when you tap on a "D23 marked"  location to see more information about that location, you can see what the D23 special is at that spot!
• The "Discover" tab has a countdown to Expo!
• The grilled cheese truck will be back on the patio between Halls A/B!!
• There will be a $2 per bag back check near Hall A in the Main Lobby.
• The "Interact" tab will take you to D23's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. 
• You can add your "Favorite" panels etc to your calendar through the Expo app as well as set reminders.
• The notes section on each event is really great. I have already found myself adding little notes to some panels to remind me who I am suppose to meet up with prior to the panel.
• Once again they very clearly note space holding will not be allowed in the "Hours of Operation and Queues" section of the "Things to Know" tab.