D23 Expo 2019 Centerstage highlights

Magical Moments Take Center Stage at D23 Expo 2019

By Savannah Salazar D23 Expo 2019 may have come and gone but the magical moments live on. Last week, fans gathered at the ultimate Disney fan event to experience fantastic panels, shopping, surprises and more. From Hall D23 to the vast fun of the show floor, excitement could be found in every corner of the …

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D23 Expo top moments

Check Out the Top 23 Moments from D23 Expo 2019!

D23 Expo 2019 must have been sprinkled with a whole lot of pixie dust, because we’re still thinking about all the fantastic panels, incredible surprises, and special guests galore we saw over the Expo’s three magical days.

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Ewan, Mary Poppins, and Hilary D23 Expo

The Most Fantastic News from D23 Expo 2019

By Beth Deitchman For a Disney fan, it’s hard to find a more exciting place to be than Anaheim, California, during a D23 Expo. Last week, fans filled the Anaheim Convention Center to celebrate the magic, wonder, and adventure of Disney—and to find out what’s next—during D23 Expo 2019. And what does the future hold, across …

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Celebrity Scrapbook Photos

You Have to See These Celebrity Photos from D23 Expo 2019

By Karina Schink While we were all privy to jaw-dropping announcements at D23 Expo 2019, we were also treated to celebrity sightings galore! From your favorite Star Wars cast members, to brand-new casts from upcoming films and series, there were so many amazing actors and creators to meet. We went backstage, where we had the …

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Disney Parks presentation recap

Practically Perfect Parks Announcements from D23 Expo

On Sunday, August 25, D23 Expo Guests gathered in Hall D23 as Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Ann Morrow, Executive Producer and Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering; and Joe Rohde, Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering, took the stage to announce the new and exciting attractions, pavilions, parades, and more coming to Disney Parks.

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D23 Expo 2019 Cosplay

You Have to See These D23 Expo Cosplays

Download high resolution photos from the cosplay photo shoots here. By Karina Schink Sadly, D23 Expo 2019 has come to an end. It was a weekend filled with magical announcements, surprise guests, exclusive items to buy, and of course, the most fantastical cosplays to gasp at around every corner. From life-size Baymaxes, to groups representing …

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Disney+ trailers

Watch All the Disney+ Trailers Unveiled at D23 Expo 2019

By Zach Johnson During the Disney+ First Look Showcase at D23 Expo 2019 Friday, attendees were the first to see trailers for original movies and series premiering on Disney+, the ultimate streaming destination for films and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Disney+ will launch in the U.S. November 12, available …

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Disney Character Voices D23 Expo 2019

5 Magical Moments from D23 Expo’s Unforgettable Characters Presentation

By Zach Johnson Tonight at D23 Expo, the talented actors who voice some of Disney’s most beloved characters, from Mickey Mouse to Moana, came together for Disney Character Voices, Inc: The 30th Anniversary Celebration in Hall D23 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Rick Dempsey, SVP of Character Voices, led the presentation, praising those who currently …

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D23 Expo Daily Download - Sunday

D23 Expo 2019 Daily Download – Sunday

D23 Expo 2019 is officially over! It’s been a whirlwind weekend of show-stopping announcements—from a magical transformation making its way to Epcot, to an exclusive look at the galaxy far, far away we all know and love, to many more moments that can only happen at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

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D23 Expo’s Swinging Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Tarzan

By Jim Frye It was a wild end to a fantastic D23 Expo 2019 as “Two Worlds, One Family: The Making of Tarzan,” gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Disney’s 1999 animated classic. Hosted by Wayne Knight, who voiced Tantor the Elephant in the film, the panel featured directors Chris Buck and …

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Brain Games

Keegan-Michael Key Plays Some Lively Brain Games

By Bruce C. Steele Keegan-Michael Key has always kept television viewers on their toes. With the National Geographic series Brain Games, he’s now aiming a little higher on the body. An enthusiastic Key previewed the show, which challenges viewers to question their perceptions of the world, Sunday at D23 Expo with battles of the sexes …

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Heroines of the Disney Galaxies Team Up at D23 Expo

By Zach Johnson Some of the most powerful women in entertainment joined forces today at D23 Expo 2019 for Heroines of the Disney Galaxies – Presented by BoxLunch. Hosted by Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, and creator of the Her Universe fashion company and …

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Disney Movie Insiders

Disney Movie Rewards’ New Name and App Revealed During D23 Expo Weekend

By Zach Johnson Fans flocked to Anaheim, California, ready to be delighted and surprised, and Disney Movie Rewards delivered during D23 Expo weekend, when it announced its new name and program: Disney Movie Insiders! The news was revealed during a special member celebration at Disney California Adventure park. On September 26, 2019, Disney Movie Insiders …

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt

D23 Expo 2019 Daily Download – Saturday

The second day of D23 Expo 2019 has come to a close, but it proved to be every bit as magical, exciting, and full of surprises as day 1! From all the A-list celebrity appearances and latest movie announcements from The Walt Disney Studios and a big D23 Expo welcome to The Simpsons, to panels and appearances celebrating entertainment from every corner of Disney, this was a day for the memory books. Check out the highlights from Saturday below.

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Disney on Broadway presentation

On with the Show! Disney on Broadway Takes to the D23 Expo Stage

By Courtney Potter Disney on Broadway has brought fan-favorite stories to life on stages around the world—and for one night only, most of those incredible stories (and a company of talented performers!) took over the Hall D23 stage at D23 Expo 2019 for Disney on Broadway: A 25th Anniversary Celebration! An amazing six-piece band, led …

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Marvel Comics 80th

Marvel Comics Celebrates 80th Anniversary at D23 Expo

By Jim Frye It’s Marvel Comics’ birthday party, but all the guests are the ones who got the gifts! Super Heroes, Barbarians, Dinosaurs, and a very famous punch to the face of Hitler (go, Captain America!)—this panel had it all as Marvel Comics packed 1,600 eager fans into Stage 28 at D23 Expo to celebrate …

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Disney's Aladdin

“The Musical Journey of Aladdin” is a Wish Come True

By Beth Deitchman Tonight, the D23 Expo Arena was seemingly transformed into a veritable Cave of Wonders, as Scott Weinger and Disney Legend Linda Larkin—voices of Aladdin and Jasmine in the 1992 animated classic—led Disney fans on “The Musical Journey of Aladdin.” The one-of-a-kind event brought a host of Aladdins to the stage, as Weinger …

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Haunted Mansion 50th panel D23 Expo

D23 Expo’s Spirited Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Jim Frye Shhhh. In the quiet of night and under a pale-white moon, if you listen closely outside the gates of the grand, stately mansion in New Orleans Square on the banks of Disneyland’s Rivers of America, you might just hear some “goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween” throwing a party. Of course, they’re …

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5 Questions Answered About One Day at Disney

By Bruce C. Steele, author of One Day at Disney What’s it like to be one of just 76 people—from more than 200,000 cast members worldwide—selected to represent The Walt Disney Company? “I didn’t really understand what I was getting myself into,” said Lucasfilm’s Este Meza as part of the One Day at Disney panel …

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The Walt Disney Studios Presentation

12 Fantastic Live-Action and Animated Films Showcased at D23 Expo 2019

By Beth Deitchman “You’re not just fans, you’re family. And there are 7,000 of you in this audience today. It’s because of you that we keep working so hard to make great films—and we love the D23 Expo because it’s where we can share them with you first,” said Alan Horn, co-chairman and chief creative …

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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Marvel’s Moon Girl to Launch on Disney Channel

By Bruce Steele Disney Channel will soon have a new smartest character when Marvel’s Moon Girl lands on the network. Executive producer Laurence Fishburne announced the new original animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Saturday at the Disney Television Animation panel at D23 Expo 2019. The show is based on the hit Marvel …

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The Simpsons panel D23 Expo 2019

7 Cool Moments From The Simpsons! Panel at D23 Expo 2019

By Jim Frye Bart Simpson finally has his Mickey ears! The long-running Simpsons TV series joined the Disney family this year, so it was a natural fit for the first family of TV animation to show up at D23 Expo 2019. Creator Matt Groening, executive producer Al Jean, supervising director Mike B. Anderson, writer Matt …

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Robert Downey Jr.

D23 Expo 2019 Disney Legends Ceremony Recap

Welcome, 2019 class of Disney Legends! The first event at Hall D23 helped kick off a magical morning at D23 Expo 2019 with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, honoring 12 amazing visionaries and artists across the worlds of Disney from film, television, music, and more.

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