D23 (Disney)#D23 Expo

Bob Iger introduced D23 on March 10, 2009, during the company's annual meeting.{{cite news |last=Todé |first=Chantal |title=Disney launches fan membership program |url=http://www.dmnews.com/dataanalytics/disney-launches-fan-membership-program/article/128614/ |access-date=September 19, 2016 |work=DMNews |publisher=Haymarket Media |date=March 11, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006010705/http://www.dmnews.com/dataanalytics/disney-launches-fan-membership-program/article/128614/ |archive-date=October 6, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Chmielewski |first=Dawn C. |title=Disney shareholders want say on executive compensation |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-mar-10-fi-cotown-disney10-story.html |access-date=September 21, 2016 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=March 10, 2009}} D23 had a booth at San Diego Comic-Con in 2009 and held the first D23 Expo from September 10 to 13, 2009. In March 2010, D23 announced that the expo would be biennial instead of annual, and Destination D events would be held in the off year.{{cite news |last=Chmielewski |first=Dawn C. |date=March 10, 2010 |title=Disneyland history event will replace D23 Expo this year |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/hero-complex-blog/story/2010-03-10/disneyland-history-event-will-replace-d23-expo-this-year |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Los Angeles Times}} In February 2013, the Walt Disney Company Japan announced the first D23 Expo Japan would be held from October 12 to 14, 2013.{{cite news |last=Milligan |first=Mercedes |title=D23 Premieres Japan Event This Fall |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/d23-premieres-japan-event-this-fall/ |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Animation Magazine |date=February 25, 2013}}

In April 2013, D23 and Turner Classic Movies Festival teamed up for the 75th anniversary showing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Kirk Douglas hosted the showing of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea newly restored from original camera negatives.{{cite news |last=Zahed |first=Ramin |title=TCM Plans 75th Anniversary Screening of 'Snow White' |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/tcm-plans-75th-anniversary-screening-of-snow-white/ |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Animation Magazine |date=March 21, 2012}}

Steven Clark stepped down as head of D23 in late September 2013. In January 2014, Adam Sanderson took over as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications with oversight of the Disney Archives.{{cite web |url=http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2014/01/07/adam-sanderson-is-named-as-the-new-head-of-d23-the-official-disney-fan-club.aspx |first=Jim |last=Hill |title=Adam Sanderson is named as the new head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club |website=Jimhillmedia.com |date=January 7, 2014 |access-date=January 20, 2014}} At the November 21, 2014, weekend event, Destination D, Sanderson indicated that the silver level of membership was being discontinued.

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In October 2018, Disney Cruise Line began showing Disney at Sea with D23, a 30-minute entertainment news show that covers the many Disney subsidiaries with input from D23, starting with the ship {{ship||Disney Wonder||2}}.{{cite news |last=Tuttle |first=Brittani |title=Disney Cruise Line debuts new live news show, 'Disney at Sea with D23' |url=https://attractionsmagazine.com/disney-at-sea-d23/ |access-date=September 9, 2019 |work=Attractions Magazine |date=October 21, 2018}}

Events include:

• D23 Expo (2009–present) biennial
• Destination D (2010–present) a smaller biennial event alternating with the Expo.
• Disneyland '55 (September 24 and 25, 2010) Disneyland Hotel's Grand Ballroom
• Attraction Rewind (November 21–23, 2014) Disney's Contemporary Resort; Mickey's of Glendale (the Walt Disney Imagineering store located at their Grand Central Creative Campus HQ) pop-up shop and Treasures of Walt Disney Archives, containing Disney Parks collectibles and memorabilia and New York World's Fair Disney collectibles; Tomorrowland sneak peek
• Advance screening
• Disney studio lot screening of past animated films with panel discussion
• Lunch with a Legend (2014–present)
• D23 Day: Walt Disney Studios and Archives members tours held three times a year
• Member VIP studio tours (2015) available to Gold members and are during the work week and include a Disney Legend lunch and a unique VIP gift
• Light Up the Season (2015) original an annual event for employees to mark the start of the holiday season, D23 members have their own version on the studio lot which consists of carols, cocoa, and a tree lighting.
• Member Night at Newsies—On Tour (2015–present){{cite news |last=McLean |first=Tom |title=D23 Sets Full Year of Fan-Oriented Events |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/d23-sets-full-year-of-fan-oriented-events/ |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Animation Magazine |date=February 9, 2015}}
• Behind-The-Scenes Experiences (2015–present)
• Member mixers at Disney stores, 2nd time in 2016, member only mornings of shopping, discounts, games and goodies
• Disney Fanniversary Celebration{{cite news |last=McLean |first=Tom |title=D23 Fan Club Details 2016 Lineup of Special Events |url=http://www.animationmagazine.net/events/d23-fan-club-details-2016-lineup-of-special-events/ |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Animation Magazine |date=December 1, 2015}}

The expo is biennial featuring:

• Disney Legends award ceremony
• Exclusive first looks at projects
• Upcoming attractions
• Celebrity appearances
• Pop-up stores with exclusive merchandise
• Presentations on Disney history
• Mousequerade fan costume contest
• Emporium for fan trading of memorabilia
• Walt Disney Archives curated exhibit{{cite news |last=McClendon |first=Lamarco |title=Disney Sets Dates for D23 Expo 2017 |url=https://variety.com/2016/biz/news/d23-dates-2017-star-wars-marvel-1201740320/ |access-date=September 20, 2016 |work=Variety |date=March 28, 2016}}
• Fan art contest (2013–present)

The New York Times has called the expo "both awe-inspiring and terrifying to witness because it showcases how deeply the company's products, mythmaking and characters are woven into the cultural fabric."{{cite news |last=Barnes |first=Brooks |title=At Corporate Pep Rally, Disney C.E.O. Pitches Warmer, Fuzzier Side |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/11/business/media/bob-chapek-disney-expo.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=September 17, 2022 |work=The New York Times |date=September 12, 2022 |page=B1}}

The first D23 Expo was held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from September 10 to 13, 2009.{{cite web |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/disneys-d23-expo-in-anaheim-may-be-the-start-of-something-special/ |title=Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim may be the start of something special |website=Hero Complex |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=August 24, 2009 |first1=Geoff |last1=Boucher |first2=Dawn |last2=Chmielewski |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307061307/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/disneys-d23-expo-in-anaheim-may-be-the-start-of-something-special/ |archive-date= March 7, 2014}} It featured pavilions from Walt Disney Imagineering, showcasing models and tests for future attractions, Corporate Responsibility, which feature a photo op, as well as projects for overseas troops and homeless shelters, Disney Consumer Products, showing the many products being sold by Disney within the next few years, a Disney Dream Store, costumes and props from the Walt Disney Archives, a Collectors Forum, where people from all over the country showcased and sold memorabilia.

Events were held in the D23 Arena, Stage 23, Storytellers Theatre, and Walt Disney Studios Theatre. Many future projects were announced, including an expansion of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, an extensive re-hauling of Star Tours for Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios,{{cite web |last=Peters |first=Jayson |title=D23 Expo: Star Tours II, Fantasyland expansion |website=Nerdvana |url=http://nerdvana.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/12/d23-star-tours-ii-fantasyland-expansion/29709/ |publisher=EastValleyTribune.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090919111504/http://nerdvana.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/12/d23-star-tours-ii-fantasyland-expansion/29709/ |archive-date=September 19, 2009 |date=September 19, 2009}} a film based on the Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides being revealed as the title for the fourth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise with a "Summer 2011" release, a new Muppet film,{{cite web |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/johnny-depp-jack-sparrow-disney-costume/ |first1=Geoff |last1=Boucher |title=Johnny Depp (in Jack Sparrow costume) surprises Disney D23 Expo audience |website=Hero Complex |publisher=Los Angeles Times |date=September 11, 2009 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140114225307/http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/johnny-depp-jack-sparrow-disney-costume/ |archive-date= January 14, 2014}} as well as clips and sneak previews promoting projects such as Prep & Landing, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast in 3-D, a set of viral Muppet videos, and a film series with Guillermo del Toro.

Celebrity appearances included John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Patricia Heaton, Kelsey Grammer, Tim Burton, Selena Gomez, Donny Osmond, Tom Bergeron, Kym Johnson, Betty White, Robin Williams, Joseph Fiennes, Johnny Depp (as Captain Jack Sparrow), as well as live performances by Miley Cyrus,{{cite web |url=http://x17online.com/celebrities/miley_cyrus/miley_takes_the_stage_at_the_d23_expo-09122009.php |title=Miley Takes The Stage At The D23 Expo |publisher=X17online |date=September 12, 2009 |access-date=August 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915202257/http://x17online.com/celebrities/miley_cyrus/miley_takes_the_stage_at_the_d23_expo-09122009.php |archive-date=September 15, 2009}} Honor Society, and The Muppets.

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The D23 Expo returned for a second time at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from August 19 to 21, 2011.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/three-days-of-magic/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421042110/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/three-days-of-magic/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Three Days of Magic |publisher=D23 Disney |access-date=August 29, 2013}} The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives has expanded by {{convert|12,000|sqft|m2}} since the Inaugural D23 Expo.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/treasuring-the-past/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421063016/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/treasuring-the-past/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Treasuring the Past |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}} The show floor also featured a new pavilion, similar to the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion from D23 Expo 2009, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts's Carousel of Projects which shows the highlights of the developing projects coming soon in Disney Parks around the world.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/just-a-dream-away/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421062956/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/just-a-dream-away/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Just a Dream Away |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}}

Shopping opportunities included the D23 Expo Dream Store returning from the inaugural Expo. Other D23 Expo-exclusive stores included Mickey's of Glendale from Walt Disney Imagineering headquarters in Glendale, California and the Walt Disney Archives Treasure Trove from the Walt Disney Archives in Burbank, California. Other stores include A Small World Village and a Disney Store in the Disney Living Pavilion. Another popular area was the Collectors Forum,{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/collectors-paradise/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421063402/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/collectors-paradise/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Collectors' Paradise |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}} where guests could buy Disney Collectibles and connect with the Disneyana Fan Club,{{cite web |url=http://disneyanafanclub.com |title=Disneyana Fan Club |publisher=Disneyana Fan Club |access-date=August 29, 2013}} Mouse Planet,{{cite web |url=http://mouseplanet.com |title=MousePlanet – your resource for all things Disney |work=mouseplanet.com |access-date=August 16, 2015}} Mice Chat,{{cite web |url=http://micechat.com/ |title=is Disney and Theme park news, tips, planning and more |publisher=Micechat.com |access-date=August 29, 2013}} Hidden Mickey author Nancy Temple Rodrigue, and artist Brian Rood with his one-of-a-kind The Rocketeer.{{cite web |url=http://www.brianrood.com |title=The Art of Brian Rood |work=brianrood.com |access-date=August 16, 2015}}

Events took place at the D23 Arena, Stage 23, Stage 28, the "red carpet" at the Talent Round-Up area, Storytellers Stage at the Disney Living pavilion, and at the Disney Channel/Radio Disney stage. The Disney Channel stage held performances from Coco Jones, China Anne McClain, a first look for Radio Disney's N.B.T. (Next Big Thing), and a karate exhibition from Leo Howard. Guests also had the chance to meet and greet the cast of Good Luck Charlie, Jake and the Never Land Pirates and The Never Land Band, Lemonade Mouth, So Random!, Phineas and Ferb, Kickin' It, Fish Hooks, A.N.T. Farm, Handy Manny, Special Agent Oso, Pair of Kings, and Shake it Up.

Stage 23 hosted many events involving sneak peeks to projects from Walt Disney Studios and ABC Studios including The Avengers, The Muppets, Brave, Monsters University, Once Upon a Time, and Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, and the celebration for the 25th Anniversary of Pixar.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/conversations-with-pixar/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421062941/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/conversations-with-pixar/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Conversations with Pixar |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/celebrating-25-years-of-pixar/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421062935/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/celebrating-25-years-of-pixar/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Celebrating 25 Years of Pixar |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}} Stage 28 hosted Walt Disney Imagineering panels for the Disney Cruise Line, Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Undersea Adventure, "The Voices of the Parks", and vintage photos and videos of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/whats-your-bid/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421063027/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/whats-your-bid/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=What's Your Bid |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}}{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/imagination-plus-engineering-equals-incredible/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421042051/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/imagination-plus-engineering-equals-incredible/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=Imagination Plus Engineering Equals Incredible |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}}

The first rounds of the UDTT were held on August 18, 2011 (one day before the D23 Expo), which narrowed from thousands to one hundred and from one hundred to 20. It was hosted by Dan Roebuck (guest starred in Lost and Wizards of Waverly Place) who narrowed down the final round from 20 people to 3. After two full days of trivia questions, John Kurowski was declared the winner of the inaugural Ultimate Disney Fan Trivia Tournament. His name was engraved on a Ludwig Von Drake trophy which was preserved in the Walt Disney Archives. Kurowski also won a preview cruise on the Disney Cruise Line's Disney Fantasy ship which set sail to the public in 2012.{{cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/a-fantasy-come-true/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421063336/http://d23.disney.go.com/news/2011/08/a-fantasy-come-true/ |archive-date=April 21, 2013 |title=A Fantasy Come True |publisher=D23 Disney |date=August 22, 2013 |access-date=August 29, 2013}}

The D23 Arena hosted many milestone events only at the D23 Expo. This was the second time that the Disney Legends ceremony had taken place in front of guests at the D23 Expo; it had originally been held at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. At the expo, the company honored 12 people who contributed to The Walt Disney Company. This included Jodi Benson, Barton Boyd, Jim Henson, Linda Larkin, Paige O'Hara, Regis Philbin, Anika Noni Rose, Lea Salonga, Ray Watson, Guy Williams, and Jack and Bonita Wrather.[http://www.insidethemagic.net/2011/06/2011-disney-legends-awards-honorees-at-d23-expo-to-include-regis-philbin-jim-henson-disney-princess-voices/ 2011 Disney Legends Awards Honorees at D23 Expo to include Regis Philbin, Jim Henson, Disney Princess voices] Retrieved August 17, 2015

The D23 Expo returned for a third time from August 9 to 11, 2013, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Disney officials later estimated attendance to be around 65,000.{{cite news |last=Pimentel |first=Joseph |title=Tens of thousands expected to flood Anaheim Disney's D23 Expo 2017, including Oprah, Mark Hamill; here's what you need to know |url=http://www.ocregister.com/2017/07/06/disneys-d23-expo-2017-expects-thousands-at-anaheim-convention-center-model-of-star-wars-land-will-be-on-display/ |access-date=July 18, 2017 |work=Orange County Register |publisher=Southern California News Group |date=July 12, 2017}} Walt Disney Studios presented exclusive looks at live-action films including Saving Mr. Banks, Maleficent, Muppets Most Wanted, Tomorrowland, and Thor: The Dark World, as well as animated productions such as The Good Dinosaur, Frozen, Party Central, Get A Horse!, Finding Dory, and Inside Out.{{cite news |first=Brooks |last=Barnes |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/12/business/media/disney-fans-get-a-sneak-peek-at-coming-films.html?pagewanted=all |title=Disney Fans Get a Sneak Peek at Coming Films |work=The New York Times |date=August 11, 2013}}{{cite news |url=http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/08/walt-disney-studios-reveal-live-action-films-at-2013-d23-expo-marvel-maleficent-tomorrowland-muppets-saving-mr-banks/ |title=Walt Disney Studios reveal live-action films at 2013 D23 Expo: Marvel, Maleficent, Tomorrowland, Muppets, Saving Mr Banks |work=Inside the Magic |date=August 10, 2013 |access-date=August 17, 2015 |last=Brigante |first=Ricky}} Lucasfilm had its first appearance at the expo with the panel "Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101" hosted by Pablo Hidalgo.{{cite news |title='Star Wars' Set To Make Disney Debut At D23 Expo |url=https://deadline.com/2013/07/star-wars-disney-d23-expo-2013-537502/ |access-date=July 27, 2013 |newspaper=Deadline |date=July 9, 2013}}{{cite web |last=Curran |first=Brian |title=D23 Expo: Crash Course in the Force |url=http://www.endorexpress.net/2013/08/d23-expo-crash-course-in-the-force/ |publisher=EndorExpress.net |access-date=January 12, 2017 |date=August 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116145036/http://www.endorexpress.net/2013/08/d23-expo-crash-course-in-the-force/ |archive-date=January 16, 2017}} Walt Disney Parks and Resorts showcased pavilions relating to Avatar Land, future Star Wars attractions, Marvel's Avengers Academy on the Disney Magic, Disney Springs, and Shanghai Disneyland.{{cite web |last=Vejvoda |first=Jim |title=Disney D23 Expo to Include Previews of Star Wars, Avatar Theme Park Attractions |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/24/disney-d23-expo-to-include-previews-of-star-wars-avatar-theme-park-attractions |work=IGN |date=July 24, 2013 |access-date=July 27, 2013}}{{cite news |title=60 YEARS OF IMAGINEERING THE IMPOSSIBLE |url=https://ohmy.disney.com/insider/2013/07/24/60-years-of-imagineering-the-impossible/ |access-date=July 27, 2013 |newspaper=Disney Insider |date=July 24, 2013}}

The fourth D23 Expo was held from August 14 to 16, 2015, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.{{cite web |title=The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Returns to Anaheim August 14–16, 2015 |url=https://d23.com/ultimate-disney-fan-event-returns-anaheim-august-14-16-2015/ |access-date=March 19, 2014 |url-access=subscription |publisher=D23.com |date=March 18, 2014}} Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios presented first looks of The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory, Zootopia, Moana, Toy Story 4, and Coco. Marvel Studios presented footage from Captain America: Civil War and concept art from Doctor Strange, while Lucasfilm presented a look at Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Walt Disney Pictures showcased Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Pete's Dragon, The Finest Hours, and Queen of Katwe.{{cite magazine |last=Sollosi |first=Mary |title=Disney enchants with live-action movies at D23 expo |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/15/disney-beauty-beast-alice-looking-glass-d23 |access-date=August 17, 2015 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |date=August 16, 2015}}{{cite news |last1=Couch |first1=Aaron |last2=Kit |first2=Borys |title=Disney Shows off 'Pirates 5,' 'Beauty and the Beast' at D23 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/disney-shows-pirates-5-beauty-815626 |access-date=August 15, 2015 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=August 16, 2015}} In addition, the logos for Incredibles 2 and Cars 3 were revealed.{{cite news |title="The Incredibles 2" Updates: Disney Unveils Official Logo At The D23 Expo; Edna Mode Another Superhero? |url=http://www.vcpost.com/articles/86457/20150830/incredibles-2-updates-disney-unveils-official-logo-d23-expo-edna.htm |access-date=September 8, 2015 |publisher=Venture Capital Post |date=August 30, 2015}}{{cite web |last=Zacuto |first=Ben |title=D23 Expo 2015: Pixar Presents 'Good Dino, Finding Dory, Toy Story 4, and Coco!' |url=http://www.everythingpixar.com/blog/d23-expo-2015-pixar-presents-good-dino-finding-dory-toy-story-4-and-coco |publisher=Everything Pixar |access-date=March 12, 2016 |date=August 18, 2015}} Disney Interactive held presentations on several video games, namely Star Wars: Battlefront, Disney Infinity 3.0, and Kingdom Hearts III. The presentations featured new in-game footage, trailers, and reveals.{{cite web |url=https://d23.com/disney-interactive-d23-expo-2015/ |title=Disney Interactive Is Bringing "Infinite" Gaming Possibilities to D23 EXPO 2015 |url-access=subscription |work=D23 |date=July 13, 2015 |access-date=August 16, 2015}} The presentations also included surprise announcements and special guests.{{cite news |title=D23 EXPO: Disney Animation Announces Panels, Exhibits and More |url=http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-d23-expo-disney-animation-announces-panels-exhibits-75558/ |access-date=June 17, 2015 |work=Stitch Kingdom |date=June 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617143050/http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disney-d23-expo-disney-animation-announces-panels-exhibits-75558/ |archive-date=June 17, 2015}} At the conclusion of the Walt Disney Studios presentation, Bob Iger made a surprise announcement that Disney was developing a new Star Wars themed land for both Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios.{{cite news |title='Star Wars' Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks, Says Bob Iger |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/d23-star-wars-land-disneyland-1201571059/ |access-date=August 15, 2015 |work=Variety |date=August 15, 2015}} Additional presentations included "Disney on Broadway: The Originals" celebrating the stage adaptations of Disney films by Disney Theatrical Productions, "FROZEN FANdemonium – A Musical Celebration!" which celebrated the music of Frozen, and a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of Toy Story.

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The fifth D23 Expo was held from July 14 to 16, 2017, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios presented first looks at Ralph Breaks the Internet, Incredibles 2, and Coco. Lucasfilm presented a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Marvel Studios presented a first look at Avengers: Infinity War, and Walt Disney Pictures presented first looks at A Wrinkle in Time, Mary Poppins Returns, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, and the live-action remake of The Lion King. The cast for the live-action remake of Aladdin was also announced. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts revealed that both new Star Wars-themed lands in Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios would be called Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and presented a scale model of the land in its pavilion on the expo floor. There were additional presentations for Tangled: The Series and Olaf's Frozen Adventure, as well as a presentation celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of Hercules. The New York Times estimated attendance for the 2017 expo at around 100,000 people.{{cite news |last=Barnes |first=Brooks |title=Disney Vows to Give Epcot a Magical, Long-Overdue Makeover |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/15/business/media/disney-epcot-theme-parks.html |access-date=July 18, 2017 |work=The New York Times |date=July 15, 2017 |location=New York}}

The sixth D23 Expo was held from August 23 to 25, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.{{cite web |last=Sisselman |first=Lauren |title=D23 Expo 2019 Dates Announced |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/03/26/d23-expo-2019-dates-announced/ |publisher=Bleeding Cool |access-date=March 26, 2018 |date=March 26, 2018}} Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios presented extended looks at Frozen II, Onward, Soul, and announced Raya and the Last Dragon. Marvel Studios presented first looks at Black Widow, Eternals, and announced Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Lucasfilm presented a behind-the-scenes preview at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Finally, Walt Disney Pictures presented first looks at the live-action remake of Mulan, an extended clip of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Jungle Cruise, and the live-action prequel Cruella. This expo also marked the first time that Disney showcased projects from 20th Century Fox, with clips of upcoming films from Ford v Ferrari, Spies in Disguise, and The King's Man. Alan Horn stated that they were not going to announce anything about Fox at the expo, but also noted that more news about Fox would be forthcoming in the future.{{cite news |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |title=Everything Announced and Showcased at Disney's D23 Movies Panel |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/24/disney-movies-d23-panel-pixar-marvel-animation-announcements?amp=1 |access-date=August 27, 2019 |work=IGN |publisher=IGN |date=August 24, 2019}}

The seventh D23 Expo was held from September 9 to 11, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The event was originally expected to be scheduled for 2021, but was pushed back a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. D23 Expo 2022 saw the debut of the new production logo of Walt Disney Pictures, created by the Disney Studios Content and Industrial Light & Magic and accompanied by a new arrangement of "When You Wish Upon a Star" composed by Christophe Beck and conducted by Tim Davies. Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios presented a first look at Elemental and Strange World, and also announced Inside Out 2, Elio, and Wish. Walt Disney Pictures presented first looks at The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan & Wendy,{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni63752460/ |access-date=August 21, 2024 |title='Peter Pan & Wendy' Footage Debuts at D23: 'Wendy and Peter Are Equals' |website=IMDb}} Disenchanted, Snow White, and Haunted Mansion, and also announced Mufasa: The Lion King.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Every Major Announcement from Disney and Pixar at D23 Expo 2022 |url=https://d23.com/first-looks-at-elemental-strange-worlds-and-more-at-d23-expos-disney-studios-showcase-day-1/ |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=D23}} Marvel Studios announced Werewolf by Night and presented exclusive looks at Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Ironheart, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Loki, Echo, Secret Invasion, and The Marvels. Lucasfilm presented an exclusive first look at Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny along with trailers for Tales of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, and Willow.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2022 |title=All the Magic from Studio Showcase, Day 2: Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios |url=https://d23.com/magical-moments-from-studio-showcase-day-2-marvel-studios-lucasfilm-and-20th-century-studios/ |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=D23}} 20th Century Studios announced an Assassin's Creed TV series for Netflix and presented a first look at new scenes from Avatar: The Way of Water.{{cite news |last=Baysinger |first=Tim |title=Disney Delays Next D23 Expo Until 2022 |url=https://www.thewrap.com/disney-delays-next-d23-expo-until-2022/ |access-date=September 28, 2020 |work=TheWrap |publisher=The Wrap News Inc. |date=September 28, 2020}}{{cite web |last=Tapp |first=Tom |title=Disney To Kick Off 100th Anniversary Celebration At D23 Expo In September |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/disney100-100th-anniversary-celebration-d23-1235041792/ |access-date=June 9, 2022 |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=June 9, 2022}} Disney Branded Television presented first looks at multiple shows, including upcoming Disney+ exclusives American Born Chinese, The Muppets Mayhem, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2022 |title=Disney Branded Television Presents Upcoming Slate of Films and Series at D23 Expo 2022 |url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-branded-television-presents-upcoming-slate-of-films-and-series-at-d23-expo-2022/ |access-date=September 12, 2022 |website=The Walt Disney Company}} Disney also presented panels and exhibits on "Disney100", the then-upcoming yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of the company, as well as a "Celebration of Encanto" and a Disney Princess concert featuring Susan Egan and Anneliese van der Pol. The New York Times estimated attendance for the 2022 expo at around 140,000 people.

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The eighth D23 fan event was held from August 9 to 11, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2023 |title=D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—Coming to Anaheim Next August |url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/d23-2024-date/ |access-date=September 9, 2023 |website=The Walt Disney Company}} Disney dropped the word "Expo", resulting in the name "D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event". On August 8, the D23 kickoff celebration took place at Disneyland Resort. From August 9 to 11, shopping pop-ups, exhibits, panels, and presentations were held at the Anaheim Convention Center during the day, and then the largest marquee shows were held at Honda Center in the evening: the Disney Entertainment Showcase (August 9), the Disney Experiences Showcase (August 10), and the Disney Legends Ceremony (August 11). The Guardian noted that the prices of three-day tickets for the event started at just under $300 and went up to $2,599 for the best seats at Honda Center.{{cite news |last1=Beckett |first1=Lois |title='How Disney adults recharge their magic': inside Disney's epic – and expensive – superfan event |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/12/disney-superfans-d23-conference-prices |access-date=August 19, 2024 |work=The Guardian |date=August 12, 2024}}

Part of the Experiences showcase was viewable in-game on Fortnite[https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/how-to-watch-disney-d23-live-in-fortnite-and-get-a-wolverine-item/ How to Watch Disney D23 Live in Fortnite and Get a Wolverine Item] CNET and showed a trailer for the next Battle Royale season featuring Doctor Doom.[https://variety.com/2024/gaming/news/marvel-doctor-doom-fantastic-four-d23-fortnite-epic-games-1236100375/ Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom Coming to ‘Fortnite’ as Disney and Epic Games Reveal Details of Gaming Collaboration Plans] Variety

The first D23 Expo Japan was held from October 12 to 14, 2013, in the Maihama area at the Tokyo Disney Resort. This expo celebrated multiple anniversaries, 90th anniversary of the company, Tokyo Disney Resort's 30th, Disney Channel's 10th, Disney Mobile's fifth, the Disney–JCB Card's fifth and Dlife's first.

The second D23 Expo Japan was held from November 6 to 8, 2015 at the Tokyo Disney Resort.

The third D23 Expo Japan was held from February 10 to 12, 2018, at the Tokyo Disney Resort.

The first D23 Brazil was held from November 8 to 10, 2024, at Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. On January 11, 2024, during the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, Disney announced that the event would be going global, with D23 heading to São Paulo, Brazil, in November of that year. This was the first time that a Disney convention was held in Brazil.{{Cite web |last=Frank |date=January 11, 2024 |title=Tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Go on Sale this March |url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/d23-2024-tickets-date/ |access-date=April 12, 2024 |website=The Walt Disney Company}}{{Cite web |last=Sohrab |date=October 21, 2024 |title=Details Revealed for D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience |url=https://d23.com/details-revealed-for-d23-brazil-a-disney-experience/ |access-date=October 29, 2024 |website=D23}}{{Cite web |last=Mike |date=October 21, 2024 |title=More Details Announced for D23 Expo Brazil Including Walt Disney World Pavilion |url=https://blogmickey.com/2024/10/more-details-announced-for-d23-expo-brazil-including-walt-disney-world-pavilion/ |access-date=October 29, 2024 |website=BlogMickey.com - Disney World News, Photos, and Info}}

As announced at the annual shareholders meeting in 2010, the D23 Expo did not return in 2010. A then-new event called "Destination D" was held at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom in Anaheim, California from September 24 to 25, 2010. Each year Destination D would have a new theme, with the 2010 event's theme being "Disneyland '55." It is likely that these events would alternate each year.{{Cite web |url=http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/031010_NF_FEAT_D23ExpoDestinationD.html |website=D23 |title=D23 Announces Dates for D23 Expo 2011 and Brand-New Destination D 2010 Event! |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125055137/http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/031010_NF_FEAT_D23ExpoDestinationD.html |archive-date= November 25, 2010}}

The Destination D event was held from May 14 to 15, 2011, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort, in honor of Walt Disney World's 40th anniversary.

The Destination D event was held from August 11 to 12, 2012, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom in Anaheim, California, to celebrate 75 years of Disney Animated features, which was a celebration of the art, storytelling, music, voices, imagination, and innovation of Disney's benchmark films.

The Destination D event was held from November 22 to 23, 2014, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.

The Destination D event was held from November 19 to 20, 2016, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.

The Destination D event was held from November 16 to 18, 2018, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.

The first Destination D23 virtual event was held from November 16 to 20, 2020, online. The full lineup of virtual events and presentation has been announced for the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration, which had gone digital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Destination D23 event was held from November 19 to 21, 2021, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort and online.

The Destination D23 event was held from September 8 to 10, 2023, at Disney's Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort and online.

The Destination D23 event is scheduled to be held from August 29 to 31, 2025, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World Resort and it will be double the size from the previous events.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-25 |title=BREAKING: Destination D23 2025 Dates Announced for Walt Disney World - WDW News Today |url=https://wdwnt.com/2024/11/destination-d23-2025-dates-announced-for-walt-disney-world/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=wdwnt.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney |url=https://d23.com/d23-event/destination-d23-a-journey-around-the-worlds-of-disney/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=D23 |language=en-US}} In addition, it was announced that attendees will be able to participate in several events around Walt Disney World, including D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney Animation's The Emperor's New Groove (on August 30), Disney '80s-'90s Celebration in Concert (on August 31), and The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course – Disney's Global Stories & Inspirations, along with "A Goofy Movie Throwback Premiere" and D23 Nights at Disney Springs (on August 28) during the week of the event.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-07 |title=Destination D23 2025 Presentations & Events Announced, Including Kuzcotopia at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon |url=https://wdwnt.com/2025/04/destination-d23-2025-presentations-events-announced-including-kuzcotopia-at-disneys-typhoon-lagoon/ |access-date=2025-04-08 |website=WDW News Today |language=en-US}}

• Disney+ Day
• DC FanDome
• Tudum

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