D23 Expo 2015 Tickets On Sale Thursday, August 14
On Thursday, August 14, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will take place August 14–16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The largest Disney fan event in the world, the D23 Expo celebrates all the wonderful worlds of Disney entertainment, uniting all parts of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm); Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Disney Consumer Products; Media Networks (including ABC, Disney Channel, and Radio Disney) and Disney Interactive. D23 Expo 2015 marks the fourth bi-annual event held in Anaheim. Visit D23.com for more information and ticketing information.
Save the Date!
Be sure to mark these upcoming Disney events on your calendar:
| D23 and Walt Disney Archives Summer and Fall 2014 D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration August 24 Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Celebration September 13 From the Vaults: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad September 27 D23 Member Night at Aladdin on Broadway November 8 Walt Disney Studios and Archives Tour November 11 The Hunchback of Notre Dame VIP Experience November 22-23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World Through January 4, 2015 Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago August 14-16, 2015 D23 Expo 2015 returns to Anaheim, California Television August 15 How to Build a Better Boy premieres on Disney Channel (8 p.m. ET/PT) |
Parks August 23 Villains Unleashed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios September 1, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, and 28; and October 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 31 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties at Magic Kingdom Park September 26, 30; October 3, 6, 8, 10, 14, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31 Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort November 7, 10, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, and 30; and December 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, and 19 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties at Magic Kingdom Park Studios October 10 Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day opens in theaters. November 7 Big Hero 6 opens December 25, 2014 Into the Woods opens in theaters March 13, 2015 Cinderella opens in theaters June 19, 2015 Inside Out opens in theaters (along with the short Lava) |
Bring On the Princess! Bring On the Street Rat! Bring On… The Duck!
The “whole new world” of Disney Infinity 2.0 continues to grow with the announcement that Donald Duck, armed with his trusty mallet, will be bringing some “duck-feathered fun” to the Toy Box this fall. Disney Interactive also announced this week that Aladdin, his scimitar sword, and magic lamp will help you stay one jump ahead of your enemies when the character joins Disney Infinity 2.0 in the fall, while Jasmine will be able to summon desert winds upon her release in early 2015. You’ll also be able to soar around the Toy Box with Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Power Disc, or use the Rags to Riches Power Disc to transform Aladdin into Prince Ali. Each character is sold separately and has unique abilities only playable in the 2.0 edition of Disney Infinity.
Frozen Summer Fun Continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is keeping the summer cool by extending Frozen Summer Fun LIVE! through September 28, four weeks longer than originally scheduled. Most entertainment and features will continue daily, though the Frozen Fireworks Spectacular will switch to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 5–28.
Dress Like A Villain
Just in time for “Villains Unleashed” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Neff’s Disney Villains Collection lets you wear your villainous heart on your sleeve—or on your head—with a new collection of items that include sweatshirts, T-shirts, watches, and caps. The collection of street-inspired apparel captures the spirit of Never Land and Captain Hook and is available at Tilly’s and tillys.com.
Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Medals Revealed
More than 12,000 runners will take on the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon this November 14–16 at Disneyland Resort, and runDisney has unveiled the finisher medals for the half marathon, as well as the Avengers Super Heroes 5K and the runDisney Kids Races. The Inaugural Mission finisher medal for the Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon features a spinning inner medallion with a signature “A” for “Avengers” on one side, and symbols that invoke the spirit of Captain America, Thor, and the Hulk on the other side. The races are sold out, but a limited number of spots may still be obtained through runDisney charities and travel providers. Visit runDisney.com for the most up-to-date information and details.
Get Ready to Meet Baymax at Disney Parks
Big Hero 6 hits theaters November 7, but you’ll be able to meet the film’s hero, robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, and his closet companion, a robot named Baymax, at both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney Resort this fall. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
ABC Family’s “Fun Day” to Spotlight Fan-Favorite Movies
ABC Family is about to introduce “Fun Day,” a monthly programming event that allows viewers to kick back, grab some snacks, and spend the weekend enjoying fan-favorite films. Mulan, Tangled, The Little Mermaid, and Pocahontas will all air Saturday, August 16, beginning at 6 p.m. ET/PT (and repeat Sunday, August 17, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET/PT). Fans can also visit fundayapp.com to decorate their social media profile photos with beach-themed images, and use the app to upload photos and videos—which they just might see on-air.
