DISNEY PUBLISHING
WORLDWIDE PRESENTS
BEST-SELLING
AUTHORS, EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAYS, AND INTERACTIVE SURPRISES AT DISNEY’S D23
EXPO
NEW
YORK, NY – August 9, 2011 –
Disney
Publishing Worldwide (DPW) invites families and fans to experience The Wonderful
Words of Disney. Guests have the opportunity to attend exclusive sessions with
renowned children’s authors, listen to timeless stories read live, and explore
the ultimate Disney fan’s dream library at the ultimate Disney fan event, D23
Expo, taking place at Anaheim Convention Center from August 19–21,
2011.
Guests will be
able to immerse themselves in The Wonderful Words of Disney (booth #702), where
classic tales and new adventures come to life. With beanbag chairs, great reads,
and kiosks featuring loaded tablets and smartphones, fans can peruse Disney’s
vast library of books featuring beloved characters from Mickey Mouse to Buzz
Lightyear—and series including Percy Jackson & the Olympians and The Kingdom
Keepers. Disney Publishing Worldwide’s latest books and magazines—including the
brand-new It’s a Small World publishing program, Phineas and Ferb magazines, the
Captain America special interest publication, learning products including School
Skills workbooks, and the recently launched Cars 2 Read and Race app—will be on hand
for guests to read and enjoy.
On Friday, August
19, in the Disney Channel booth, fans of all ages are invited to join Pulitzer
Prize-winning humor columnist Dave Barry and noted New York Times best-selling author Ridley
Pearson, co-authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers series of prequels to
Peter Pan, along with beloved
Jake and the Never Land Pirates characters Jake, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee, for
a celebration of the power of imagination and the magic of Disney storytelling.
This event also includes an appearance by actor David Arquette (the voice of
Skully in the hit Disney Junior series Jake
and the Never Land Pirates) and a special announcement from The Walt
Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team.
In addition,
storytellers will read Disney favorites on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. in the Disney Publishing booth, including the Winnie the Pooh and Cars 2 Read-Along digital books, The Ballad of Nessie by Kieran Lachlan,
and The Little Golden Book Tangled.
Exclusive
giveaways include a high-quality print in honor of the late Disney artist Mary
Blair, a chance to win two parks passes through the Disney English referral
program, and a special card to download a “Build-a-Roller-coaster”
app.
Additional
highlights of DPW’s lineup at D23 Expo 2011
include:
·
Don Hahn Reveals “Why We Create”
(August 19, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
– In a
fascinating discussion, filmmaker, Academy Award-nominated producer, and author
Don Hahn reveals insights into the
creative process using classic Disney images, world-renowned art,
advertisements, and music to share his inspirations and
knowledge.
·
Behind the Page with Dave Barry
and Ridley Pearson (August 20, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.)
– These highly
entertaining best-selling authors will discuss the blockbuster series Peter
& The Starcatchers, with focus on the new book, The Bridge to Never Land.
·
Ridley
Pearson Presents Kingdom Keepers
(August 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
– In
this presentation, Ridley will discuss the series and reveal his
behind-the-scenes experiences at the Disney Parks while researching the New York Times best-selling
books.
·
It’s a Small World Story Time and
Pen Pal Program
(August 19, 11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.) –
Listen to a
live reading from the It’s a Small World
picture book and the Hello
World! book, followed by a very special opportunity to become pen
pals with a Disney English student based in China.
Tickets to the
D23 Expo are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission
includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 Expo, including
the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the
full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and
$37 for children 3–12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for
children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount
for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 Expo
for themselves and their guests.
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