D23
UNLOCKS THE MAGIC OF DISNEY WITH A NEW YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEMBER EVENTS ACROSS
THE COUNTRY
In 2014, The Official Disney Fan Club
Will Travel to New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and
Other Cities as Well as Walt Disney World Resort
BURBANK,
Calif. – January 21, 2014 – This year, D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club will reach out to fans across the country with a
wide array of uniquely magical Disney experiences for members.
DESTINATION D: ATTRACTION REWIND presented by
H20 Plus:
Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to
grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” It’s in that spirit
that guests this summer will have the opportunity to visit—or revisit—some of
the most beloved Disney attractions of yesteryear. Destination D: Attraction Rewind, held July 26 and 27 at Walt
Disney World Resort, will bring Disney archivists, Imagineers, Legends and
luminaries together to celebrate fan favorites such as Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with rarely
seen concept art and images; vintage video clips; and revealing stories. In
addition, several presentations will be dedicated to the 1964–65 New York World’s
Fair, which spawned beloved attractions like it’s a small world and Carousel
of Progress.
MARY POPPINS 50th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING: On August 24, 2014—nearly
50 years to the day on which this beloved classic premiered—D23 will celebrate
with a very special screening event.
D23’S DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: For the third year
in a row, D23 will hit the road, visiting cities across the U.S. to commemorate
dozens of magical Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this
year. Hosted by Disney archivists and the D23 Team, D23’s Disney Fanniversary Celebration events will be held in
Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Orlando, Seattle, and other cities
in fall 2014. Fanniversary 2014 will
revisit some of the most beloved theme park attractions, animated and
live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney
history including Donald Duck, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion,
Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little
Mermaid, and many more. Fanniversary
events will be open to the public, with special admission prices and surprises
created for D23 Members in attendance.
D23’S LUNCH WITH A LEGEND: A limited number of
D23 Members will join Disney Legend Marty Sklar for a private luncheon on The Walt
Disney Studios lot, where Marty will talk about his extraordinary 54-year
career with Disney. Look for additional “Legendary” lunches later this year.
DISNEY
STORE MEMBER MIXERS:
After giving members a peek at the reimagined stores in Florida, Kansas, New
Jersey, California, and Nevada in 2013, Disney Store will once again invite D23
Members for exclusive mornings of shopping, discounts, games and goodies.
MICKEY’S
OF GLENDALE:
The Walt Disney Imagineering employee store in Glendale, Calif., will open its
doors to D23 Members on April 26, June 21, and other dates throughout the year,
with special guests and surprises. Members will have an opportunity to purchase
limited-edition merchandise and view the park-like grounds at Walt Disney Parks
& Resorts’ creative “think tank.”
SCREENINGS ON THE DISNEY STUDIO LOT: Throughout the
year, D23 will continue its popular movie screenings inside the historic Studio
Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The 2014 roster includes Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The
Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad,
and The Little Mermaid.
D23 DAY AT THE WALTDISNEY STUDIOS AND ARCHIVES: D23’s members-only tours of the historic
Studio Lot and Walt Disney Archives in Burbank return, highlighting historic
moments from Disney film, television, and theme parks—as well as showcasing many
of the external locations used for filming Saving
Mr. Banks. Tours will take place April 5, May 31, August 2, and November 8.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Look for the return of some favorites, including
the popular holiday offering DISNEY AND DICKENS (in Burbank in
December), as well as other D23 traditions.
Dates, ticketing
information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full
details on D23’s lineup of 2014 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s
website at www.D23.com/events. All events
and dates are subject to change.
Current event
calendar:
- January
31: D23’s Lunch with a Legend
— Marty Sklar, Burbank, Calif.
- February
15: The Jungle Book, Burbank,
Calif.
- March
22: D23 Day at The Walt Disney
Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
- April
26: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
- May
31: D23 Day at The Walt Disney
Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
- June
21: Mickey’s of Glendale shopping event, Glendale, Calif.
- July
26 & 27: Destination D:
Attraction Rewind presented by H20+, Walt Disney World Resort
- August
2: D23 Day at The Walt Disney
Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
- August
24: Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary
Celebration, Los Angeles Area
- Fall:
D23’s 2014 Disney Fanniversary
Celebration, locations to be announced mid-2014
- September
13: The Adventures of Ichabod and
Mr. Toad, Burbank, Calif.
- October
11: Sleeping Beauty, Burbank,
Calif.
- November
8: D23 Day at The Walt Disney
Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
- November
15: The Little Mermaid, Burbank,
Calif.
- December:
Disney and Dickens, Burbank,
Calif.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in
1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the
first official club for fans in Disney’s more than 90-year history. D23
gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing
them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts and
special events for D23 Members throughout the year.
Fans can join D23 at Gold, Silver, and Free
Membership levels at D23.com and at www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us
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