If you’re a Disney nut, you’ll be hitting yourself in the head if you can’t make it to Anaheim for the D23 Expo, “The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience.” This event started today and ends on Sunday, September 13. Over 500,000 sq ft is used at the Anaheim Convention Center for this special event with many special guests.
Here are things to look forward to if you’re attending, from D23 Expo:
- Rolling in the actual Volkswagen Beetle that “played” the role of Herbie in The Love Bug and uncasing the costume worn by Michael Jackson as “Captain EO,” which are part of the 100-piece Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
- Creating a “magic beach,” a dazzling, brand-new effect developed by Walt Disney Imagineering that will be seen at the D23 EXPO
- Reviewing digital “prints” of such classic Disney movies as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tron, Sleeping Beauty and the 3-D versions of Toy Story and Toy Story 2, all of which will be screened for audiences during the four days of the D23 EXPO
- Making plans to host such celebrities as Nicolas Cage, Courteney Cox, Selena Gomez, Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Tommy Kirk, Cody Linley, Paige O’Hara, Anika Noni Rose, Betty White and Robin Williams, who are among the luminaries attending the incredible event
- Setting the stage for special announcements about the future of Disney theme parks
- Preparing the Arena for incredible musical events, including performances by members of the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars, including Donny Osmond; and a performance by hot new recording artists Honor Society.
Here’s what you missed if you weren’t able to attend today.
Bob Iger, CEO and President of Walt Disney Company, opened up the expo with his hour-long presentation. He talked about what’s in store for the future of Disney and also mentioned exciting projects that’s happening around the world.
After the opening presentation in the Arena, Disney presents Disney Legends Awards to the minds that helped shape the Walt Disney Company. Robin Williams and Betty White (The Golden Girls) were among the honored.
Later afternoon, ABC hosted an exclusive presentation showcasing the many hottest TV stars previewing ABC’s new series, with a special “Dancing with the Stars” performance including Donny Osmond.
Stay tuned to NERDSociety.com for more D23 Expo coverage! (Photos courtesy of D23)
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