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Tomorrow, the D23 Ultimate Fan Event begins! Disney’s massive bi-annual fan event is set to take Anaheim by storm. The expo is set to take over not only the Anaheim Convention Center but also the larger panels are being staged at the Honda Center, the massive arena home of the NHL’s Ducks. So what does D23 have in store?
According to Disney, the massive event “is a one-of-a-kind, multi-day fan experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across the worlds of Disney. D23 in 2024 has been reimagined to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before, with three packed days of showcases with stars and storytellers, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and more.”
The Anaheim Convention Center show floor will feature booths and floor space dedicated to Marvel Studios, Avatar, Imagineering, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu, Pixar, ESPN, and the Disney Crusie Line, among others. In addition, the floor will be home to space for retail from Disney and its partners including the D23 Emporium, Pin Store, and outposts of Disney partners including Pandora, Loungefly, BoxLunch, and RSVLTS.
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The Convention Center’s second floor will feature the Hyperion and Backlot Stages, as well as the Inside Out 2 Headquarters, while the third floor’s main feature will be the Disney Archives Stage. In addition, the building’s North 200 Level will be home to the World of Disney Product Experience, including the D23 Marketplace and areas dedicated to Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Princesses, and Mickey & Friends.
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Over at the Honda Center, there will be a major panel each night of the event.
Friday, August 9th will feature the Disney Entertainment Showcase, which will allow guests to “Enjoy the magic of Disney Entertainment in a star-studded showcase featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows you love, and a glimpse into what you can look forward to. Join some of your favorite stars as they give you a peek behind the curtain at upcoming projects, never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, and special guests, musical performances, and exclusive new content coming to the big screen, your small screens, and stages worldwide.”
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Disney Parks fans will be most interested in the Disney Experiences Showcase on August 10th. The event is described by Disney as, “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.”
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Finally, the 11th will see the Honda Center host the 2024 Disney Legends Ceremony, which will feature honorees including Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rodhe, and John Williams.
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The 2024 D23 Ultimate Fan Event has the potential to shape the Disney company – – especially its theme parks – – for years to come, and it ALL begins tomorrow. Now if you can’t make it to Anaheim, you can follow us right here for ALL the huge news drops and details — we’ll have reporters on the ground covering it for you from start to finish — so stay tuned to DFB this weekend!
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