Disney fans, take note!
The House of Mouse has announced the lineup for its annual D23 Expo, which will be held from August 23-25 in Anaheim, California.
The D23 Expo is a huge event for Disney fans, because it’s where the company makes announcements about all things Disney, from new movies on the horizon to changes coming to the company’s iconic theme parks.
Highlights of the 2019 D23 Expo include the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, presentations on the Disney+ streaming service, and upcoming projects from Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
Check out Disney’s full description of the 2019 D23 Expo lineup below:
Friday, August 23:
The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 23. The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen and Hans Zimmer.
On Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., the highly anticipated streaming service Disney+ will give guests a first look at some of its original content, including Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and many more during this star-studded presentation.
Saturday, August 24:
The Walt Disney Studios will present a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films on Saturday, August 24, at 10 a.m. Fans will see what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and get a peek at the exciting slate of live-action projects, from Disney to Marvel Studios to Star Wars. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!
Sunday, August 24:
On Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m., step into the magical world of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and what’s next for resorts around the globe, including more about the transformational plans for Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children 3–9. Single-day Saturday tickets and three-day passes are both sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.
