D23 Expo Discount And Prices Aug. 9-11, 2013

D23 Expo 2013 Early Bird Discount Prices
End December 31, 2012

Attention Disney Friends!
Don't miss your LAST CHANCE to purchase 
2013 tickets at 2011 Prices.

Purchase Your D23 Expo2013 Tickets Today!

The highly anticipated D23 Expo 2013: The Ultimate Fan Event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9 – 11, 2013, once again bringing the entire world of Disney under one roof, and offering attendees unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as only D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can!

Highlights of D23 Expo 2013 will include:

• Disney Legends Awards–a stirring biennial event that pays tribute to the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy
• The 2013 Fan Art Contest themed to the upcoming 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins
• And all-new 12,000 square-foot Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit featuring costumes, props, and set pieces from Disney’s rich history
• Plus amazing live events, celebrity appearances, panels and presentations, sneak peeks, and unique experiences that celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney

Read more details on specific prices on the D23 Web site:  www.D23Expo.com

D23 Membership makes the perfect Holiday Gift!

In addition to great savings on D23 Expo tickets, members enjoy valuable discounts & special events throughout the year.

Highlights of D23 Membership include:

• Disney twenty-three. A one-year subscription (4-issues) to D23’s exquisite magazine created exclusively for Disney fans. Each issue comes with a surprise collectible gift. (Gold Membership level only)
• Special Offers and Discounts just for D23 Members
• Annual Membership Gift from the Walt Disney Archives Collection. 2011’s gift is From Concept to Classic: A 23-Month Calendar Drawn From 75 Years of Disney Feature Animation
• Special Events. The opportunity to attend exclusive member events
• D23 FanFare. Bi-weekly e-newsletter sent just to D23 Members
• Personalized Membership Certificate and D23 Membership Card

What is D23 Expo?

The grandest fan event of them all will take place August 9–11 at the Anaheim Convention Center when the D23 EXPO 2013: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT brings all the wonderful worlds of Disney together under one enormous roof for three days. From The Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts to Disney Consumer Products and our numerous media networks, guests will revel in new discoveries, special panels and presentations, movie screenings, celebrity appearances and autograph signings, and gain fresh insights into movies, television, theme parks, animation, Disney history, and more. Special “early bird” discounted tickets are available through December 31, 2012, and D23 Members receive an additional discount on tickets as well as special perks at the Expo. 

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In the coming months, we'll be reviewing some of the fun we brought you in 2011... And of course, we'll be there in 2013 to share all the Disney magic with you!

Give the Gift of Magic: A D23 Membership

Are you wondering what gift to get this holiday season for the Disney Fan in your life who has everything? A picture of us in a frame holding an Oscar won by a Disney Film? Yeah, that'd be pretty cool, but you know what would be even more cool? How about a membership to D23: the Official Disney Fan Club? Give the gift of magic that keeps on giving 365 days of the year!

For those of you who still aren't sure about what D23 is: "D23 is “The Official Community for Disney Fans” — the first of its kind in the Company’s 85-year history. From our enchanting theme parks to our legendary animation studio, Disney is known for having a deep-rooted respect for the wonderful legacy we’ve built through the years and the creativity that continues to take us to new heights. But one of the most important parts of that fantastic legacy is our fans. To thank all of our fans, we have created D23 with its one-of-a-kind experiences, special events, collectibles, quarterly publication, Web site, and opportunities to meet others who share the same affection and fascination for Disney. D23 offers fans an insider peek at every corner of Disney, from the Parks, animation and stage shows to television and film to the treasures of the legendary Walt Disney Archives."

We were recently invited to the Walt Disney Studios to hear all about the D23 happenings that are planned for the upcoming year, and it all sounds pretty amazing!  We heard from the head of D23 Steven Clark who told us all about the 2012 members only events including:

• Smoke Tree Ranch Roundup: January 23-25, 2012
• Journey to Marceline: March 14, 2012 (A special visit to the hometown of Walt Disney)
• D23 Film Series: 50 & Fabulous and From The Vaults (Screenings of various Disney movies)
• D23 Fanniversary Events: Dates TBA (Taking place all across the US (including Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Palm Springs, New York, and more!)
• Destination D - 75 Years of Disney Feature Animation: August 1-12, 2012
• Walt Disney Studios Tours: Feb 11-12, April 28-29, Sept 8-9, Nov 10-11
• And don't forget the D23 Expo: Coming in 2013 (The convention where all things Disney come together under one roof)
• Look for even more D23 Events to be announced throughout the year!

Did you know that becoming a member & going to one of their special events (fees apply) is the only way to get a tour of the Walt Disney Studios, and visit the Walt Disney Archives? BTW - SO WORTH IT! PS: We fully believe in gifting to yourself as well as others, we think a D23 membership is a fantastic thing to treat yourself to during the holidays.

Here are some of our favorite shots that we took while we were on our Studio Tour. Enjoy!

Here are some of the treasured items we saw while visiting The Walt Disney Archives:

We also met some VIP guests at our day on the lot which we will be sharing with you in future posts, so stay tuned! You will not believe your ears! Hint: they were LEGENDARY!

One of the main reasons that people, like us are so drawn to The Walt Disney Company is because Disney fans are more then just a random group of people who like the same brand, we're like old friends. And when you join the club, you are more then just a member, you're like family. For us, you know it's all about family!

Disney Sisters would like to thank Steven, Laura, Becky, Lisa, John, Jeffrey, and Tim for allowing us to experience the magic from behind the scenes. It was truly a day we will always treasure in our memories. All of you from the D23 team are such shining examples of The Walt Disney Company. Congrats on the success of "The Official Fan Club." We look forward to your magical future!

To buy a D23 Membership at the Disney Store go HERE.
To learn more about D23 go to their WEBSITE.
Become a fan on FACEBOOK.
Follow them on TWITTER.
Visit our friend the DISNEY GEEK.
Visit our other buddy the ARMCHAIR ARCHIVIST.

Disclosure: This is not a paid post. We were invited to the Disney Studios to hear more about the D23 Fan Club, of which we are already members.

Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives by D23

We are sad that the D23 Expo has officially come to a close! We have finally taken our ears off. (He-He) We had such an awesome time and met so many amazing people! It was really Disney Magic at it's BEST! Now comes the fun part. We are looking forward to sharing with you all of our experiences from the Ultimate Disney Fan Event. From Interviews to Red Carpet Photos, from the Disney Products Toys and Games... Disney Sisters have got you covered!

On Thursday night, we attended a special media reception and preview of the D23 Expo. The best part was, we were allowed to go into the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives and take photos and video, which during the rest of the Expo was not permitted. (The beauty of being Press) They had so many different props, clothing, posters, set pieces that are all priceless parts of Disney history. Here are a few of our favorites including memorabilia from the Mouseketeers, Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tron, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, 101 Dalmations, Sleeping Beauty Book and more. Enjoy!

Do you have a favorite piece of Disney history you would like to see, or a question about what we've shared here? Please, leave us a comment, we want to hear from you!

We're all ears