Hey there, Disney fam! Can you feel the excitement?! I sure can, because I'm thrilled to share that D23 Expo is back and it's gonna be bigger and better than ever! And let me tell you, I'm extra hyped because I had the incredible opportunity to attend last year and cover the event as a member of the media. Running around, sharing all the magical details – it was a dream come true to share with my audience on socials, the Mousetalgia Podcast, and freelance write ups!
So, listen up because I've got all the deets you need to know about this year's D23 Expo.
Picture this: three days of non-stop Disney goodness happening on August 9th, 10th, and 11th at the Anaheim Convention Center – it's like the ultimate insider scoop to all your favorite fandoms!
D23 Day at Disneyland Resort: First things first, let's talk about the first ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort. Yep, you heard that right – a whole day dedicated to Disney fun before the Expo even kicks off! We can grab our friends and stroll through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, soaking up exclusive offerings, snapping pics with special photo ops and characters, and scoring exclusive merch.
Marquee Showcases at the Honda Center: Now, let's talk about the main events D23 Expo is known for – the highly anticipated presentations that are now the marquee showcases each night over at the Honda Center. Three nights packed with all things Disney entertainment, experiences, and legends with room for all! No more waiting in lines all day hoping for a seat and ending up on the ground in the halls. From park panel reveals to sneak peeks at upcoming movies and series to honoring Disney legends like Joe Rhoade and Angela Bassett, it's gonna be a star-studded affair you won't wanna miss and moving these to the Honda Center will allow for all fans to experience this in the same hyped up space together!
D23 Expo Show Floor: And of course, we can't forget about the show floor. Get ready to experience brands and walk throughs while you shop 'til you drop with pavilions from Pixar, Marvel, Disney+, and more. Plus, there's gonna be tons of exclusive merch and collectibles up for grabs – consider your Disney wishlist officially sorted!
D23 Day at Angel Stadium: That's right, a dedicated D23 Day at Angel Stadium! It's happening on Sunday, August 4th, and the first 23,000 fans through the gate score a commemorative Mickey Mouse bobblehead. Tickets on sale NOW.
D23 FAN-tastic Prizes Sweepstakes: But wait, there's more – the D23 FAN-tastic Prizes Sweepstakes! Enter for your chance to win some seriously amazing Disney prizes, including a sailing on the newest Disney Cruise Line ship. I'm ready to enter - you can too when prizes are announced and entries open on July 8th!
20 years of The Incredibles: Join D23 and Street Food Cinema at Pearson Park Amphitheatre in Anaheim, CA on August 5, 2024, for an exclusive outdoor screening. Indulge in delicious eats from food trucks and receive a commemorative gift. Tickets on sale in early May—don't miss out on this incredible event!
Ticketing Information: Now, let's talk tickets. D23 is hooking us up with all kinds of options, from 3-day passes to 1-day passes and exclusive passes for D23 Gold Members. So whether you're planning to go all out or just want to dip your toes in the Disney magic, there's something for everyone.
Ready to Snag Tickets? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Through The Process:
- Click "MEMBER LOGIN" to login using your D23 Member account.
- Once you’re signed in, you will be presented with several available ticket options. You will have 15 minutes to complete your transaction (timer and CART are at the top right of the screen.) Clicking CLEAR YOUR CART at any time will reset the 15-minute timer.
- Click "GET TICKETS" for the ticket type you’re interested in.
- Click "SELECT SEATS" to move to choose your own seats, or choose "FIND BEST AVAILABLE" to have the system automatically select the closest possible seat (including ADA accessible seating options) to center stage in the section of your choice.
- After choosing SELECT SEATS, you’ll be presented with the Honda Center seating chart. Click on the section you would like to select seats for. Place your cursor over the section to view available ADA accessible seats.
- Once you have clicked the section you’d like to choose seats for, you will be presented with available seats in that section (available seats are represented by colored circles).
- Clicking on the seats you choose will turn that seat color yellow and will add them to your cart.
- Click "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT" to finish your transaction and check out, or click "CONTINUE SHOPPING" to add more tickets for another event day.
- After clicking "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT", you’ll be provided with additional exclusive D23 merchandise options available to add to your order.
- If you are satisfied with the seats in your CART SUMMARY, enter all required information to check out and complete your transaction.
Ticket Purchase Dates:
D23 Gold Members: March 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT
D23 Gold and General Members who are Visa cardholders: March 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT
General ticket sales: March 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT
So what are you waiting for, my Disney-loving friends? Head over to ultimatefanevent.d23.com for all the juicy details and get ready to experience the ultimate Disney fan event of the year. I'll see you there running all around! 🎉✨
