Get Ready for a Magical Summer: D23 Announces Epic Lineup of Events!
Guess what? Summer’s practically here, and our awesome pals over at D23 are cooking up a seriously amazing bunch of events. Seriously, get ready to dive headfirst into all things Disney, from big anniversary bashes to super cool behind-the-scenes peeks. And for those of you heading to Destination D23, hold onto your Mickey ears, ’cause there’s even more fun stuff you can snag tickets for!
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Okay, so if you’re gonna be at Destination D23 in Orlando, listen up! They’ve just announced some extra special ticketed events. First up, get ready to feel all the nostalgic feels because on Thursday, August 28th, they’re throwing a throwback premiere of the one and only A Goofy Movie! And get this – it’s happening at the AMC in Disney Springs, the exact same place it premiered 30 years ago! They’re even promising a red carpet experience and maybe even some surprise guests. Tickets go on sale super soon, this Friday, May 9th, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, so mark your calendars!
But wait, there’s more for the Destination D23 crew! On Saturday, August 30th, D23 Gold Members can hit up Typhoon Lagoon after hours for “D23 Kuzcotopia Night”! Can you believe it’s been 25 years since The Emperor’s New Groove?! They’re gonna have awesome photo ops, special entertainment, and all sorts of themed shenanigans. Tickets for this totally llama-rific event go on sale on Tuesday, May 13th at 10 a.m. PT. Get ready to say “No touchy!” to missing out!
And for all you shopaholics out there (we see you!), D23 Gold Members get a special chance to go on a “Shopping Spree at Destination D23” on either Saturday, August 30th, or Sunday, August 31st. You’ll get exclusive access to merchandise at places like Mickey’s of Glendale, Ink and Paint Marketplace, The Walt Disney Company Store, and The Disney Studio Store Hollywood. Time to treat yo’self! Tickets for this shopping extravaganza go live on Wednesday, May 14th at 10 a.m. PT.
But the fun doesn’t stop there, folks! Even if you can’t make it to Orlando, D23 has some cool virtual stuff lined up. On Thursday, May 29th, Gold Members can tune into “Magic After Dark: The Story of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars” in the D23 Gold Theater. They’re gonna revisit the awesome “Magic After Dark” panel from the big D23 event and also give us a sneak peek at the new nighttime shows hitting Disneyland and Disney World this summer. Sounds pretty dazzling!
And for all you Duffy fans (you know who you are!), get ready to celebrate 20 years of friendship on Thursday, June 26th in the D23 Gold Theater. They’re broadcasting a recent presentation all about Duffy and his pals that happened at the historic Grand Central Air Terminal. It’s gonna be a heartwarming look at how these adorable characters came to life and brought joy to Disney parks around the world.
The D23 Spotlight Series is also making a comeback in June! This time, they’re celebrating the Walt Disney Archives’ 55th Anniversary. You’ll get to dive into the history of the Archives and see how they work to keep all those amazing Disney treasures safe. They’ll have events in Glendale, CA on Sunday, June 1st, and in Orlando, FL on Sunday, June 22nd. Keep an eye out for more details on these!
Calling all fairy tale lovers! They’re having a special 75th-anniversary screening of the classic Cinderella on the Walt Disney Studios Lot on Saturday, June 7th. How magical does that sound? Experts from the Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Film Archive will be there to talk about how they’ve preserved and restored this timeless story. And after the movie, you can even do some shopping at The Walt Disney Company Store and the Disney Studio Store. If you’re a super fan, they’ll even have a limited number of VIP tickets for Gold Members that include priority seating and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Film Archives. More info on tickets is coming soon!
And guess what? “D23 On The Road: A Goofy Movie 30th Anniversary” is hitting even MORE cities this summer! It’s a whole multi-city tour bringing that iconic movie and a special D23 experience to over 20 places. You might still be able to snag tickets for some cities, so go check it out!
For all you baseball fans in SoCal, D23 is heading back to Angel Stadium on Sunday, May 25th! If you buy a ticket to the game against the Miami Marlins through their special D23 link, you’ll get a super cute commemorative Stitch pin and water bottle, plus access to exclusive D23 areas with trivia, photo spots, and music. And if you’re feeling lucky, you can enter their sweepstakes for a chance to win four tickets to the game, plus some Lilo & Stitch movie goodies! You can enter once a day until May 15th.
Last but not least, keep an eye out for the summer issue of Disney twenty-three magazine dropping on May 20th! It’s got three awesome collectible covers celebrating three decades of Pixar magic. Gold Members get a digital version and it’s packed with behind-the-scenes peeks at upcoming movies like the live-action Lilo & Stitch and Pixar’s Elio. Plus, they’re celebrating big anniversaries for Disneyland, The Muppets, and Toy Story. So much awesome packed into one magazine!
So, whether you’re a free member or a Gold Member, D23 has a ton of exciting stuff happening this summer. If you’re a super Disney fan and want even more exclusive perks, you might want to check out their Gold Membership plans. They come with cool stuff like membership kits, savings passports, collectible pins, car magnets, and even a special Disney Lorcana trading card! They’ve got different tiers to fit your fandom needs.
Looks like it’s gonna be an epic Disney summer! Get ready to join in on the fun!
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