D23 is just weeks away. It will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9 to 11, 2024. Now, we have a look at the scheduled event lineup, including the big theme park one that everyone looks forward to.
Before we look at the full schedule, let’s look at the centerpiece panel that focuses on the Disney experiences and announcements for the parks.
This year, that panel is called Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.
The panel will take place on Saturday, August 10, at the Honda Center.
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, will present updates about projects in development. Hopefully, this year, we will get some actual announcements.
“Join us on Saturday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. at the Honda Center for an immersive celebration of Disney Experiences around the world. Accompanied by a special lineup of musical numbers, surprise appearances, and a few familiar faces, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro will host this exciting showcase, woven together by the theme of music. Throughout the show, fans can expect updates on new and highly anticipated projects across Disney Experiences, along with new ways for generations of fans to connect with their favorite Disney stories.”
Here is the schedule:
Here are some of the highlights from the Disney Parks Blog:
Imagineering: Behind the Dreams – Pavilion
Imagineering: Behind the Dreams is a one-of-a-kind pavilion that gives our biggest fans unprecedented access to Imagineering’s passionate and talented team of artists, engineers, and craftspeople. Through design models, interactive demos, live prototypes, and exclusive presentations, you’ll get a first-hand view of the innovative and immersive storytelling that will fuel the growth of Disney’s parks, resorts, cruise ships, and other experiences for decades to come.
World of Disney: The Product Experience – Merchandise and presentations by those who make the products open during the event.
A must-see D23 shopping and immersive destination showcases new and limited-edition products and experiences across your favorite Disney brands and franchises, including DisneyStore.com, Mickey & Friends, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Princess.
Disney Publishing – Bookstore open during event.
Disney publishes stories that foster a love of reading, inspire a natural curiosity, and excite families and fans. Shop for first-to-market Disney books, beloved fan-favorite stories, and collectible titles in this premiere bookstore destination located in World of Disney: The Product Experience.
The Costuming Artistry Behind Disney Experiences – Friday, 10:30 Hyperion Stage.
Join Disney Live Entertainment costume designers as they share the design inspiration, creative process, and up-close details behind costumes worn at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, and more.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – The Return of a Beloved Classic – Friday, 12:15 Backlot Stage.
Wield the paintbrush once more in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed out this fall! Join Disney Games, Epic Mickey Creative Director Warren Spector, and more special guests, for a conversation that delves into how this beloved classic adventure came to life.
Disneyland Foods – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow -Friday, 2:15 Backlot Stage.
Thanks to Walt Disney himself, dining has always been an essential part of the Disneyland experience! Join the Disneyland Resort chefs and Pam Brandon―coauthor of the Official Disney Parks Cookbook series―to learn about the early days of the Disneyland food scene, today’s methods for concept creation and menu development of fan favorites, and a look toward the resort’s culinary future.
Bringing the Worlds of Disney Animation to Life in Disney Parks – Friday, 3:45 Premiere Stage.
Team members from Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios discuss bringing the worlds of Disney Animation to life in Disney parks around the world, including such projects as World of Frozen (Hong Kong Disneyland), Zootopia (Shanghai Disneyland), Fantasy Springs (Tokyo DisneySea) and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure (Magic Kingdom and Disneyland).
D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest – Saturday, 10:00 Premiere Stage.
Join host Nina West and a panel of celebrity judges to see what happens when the worlds of fandom and fashion collide with the worlds of Disney in a dazzling array of cosplay creations at The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest!
A Beautiful Tomorrow—Just a Dream Away: Disney at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair – Saturday, 10:15 Walt Disney Archives Stage.
Explore the 60-year legacy of the 1964–1965 New York World’s Fair through a hosted panel about its groundbreaking technologies, grand partnerships, and resonance across pop culture—the spirit of the Fair is as relevant today as the day it premiered!
Magic Journeys: Memories of the Sherman Brothers – Saturday, 6:30 Walt Disney Archives Stage
Gregg and Jeff Sherman, sons of composers Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman, sit down with some of Richard’s longtime friends for stories from the songwriting duo’s incredible musical legacy; insights into their unique relationship; and rare footage of Richard’s many delightful performances.
Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering – Sunday, 11:45 Walt Disney Archives Stage.
Join Leslie Iwerks, Bob Weis, and Wendy Lefkon for an intimate conversation spanning four decades of creating Imagineering projects from Anaheim to Paris, Tokyo to Shanghai. Audiences will be inspired to believe any dream worth doing is worth chasing.
60 Years of Disney Ambassadors – The Stories You’ve Never Heard – Sunday 2:00 Backlot Stage.
Take a trip down memory lane with Disney Ambassadors who’ve been a part of the 60-year legacy started by Walt Disney, as they share favorite moments ranging from unforgettable to unforeseeable!
Magic After Dark—The Story of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars – Sunday, 3:45 Walt Disney Archives Stage.
Fireworks above the castle became an iconic “kiss goodnight” at Disneyland, and every Disney park has filled the night with light, music, water, and fire. Join Disney’s nighttime magicians to hear the stories behind your favorite after-dark shows.
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony -Sunday, 5:00 Honda Center.
Since 1987, the Disney Legends Awards program has honored gifted individuals for the significant impact they’ve had on the Disney legacy. We’ll be honoring the 2024 class of Disney Legends, including Disneyland Resort’s Martha Blanding and longtime Imagineer Joe Rohde on Sunday, August 11, at 5 p.m. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
To see the rest of the schedule for meet and greets, signings and more please visit D23.com.
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Source: D23.com, Disney Parks Blog
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