D23′s 2014 Events

January 21, 2014

From the D23 blog:

DaleIn 2014, the Official Disney Fan Club will travel to New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and other cities as well as Walt Disney World Resort.

January 31 D23′s Lunch with a Legend — Marty Sklar Burbank, California
February 15 The Jungle Book Screening Burbank, California
March 22 D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives Burbank, California
April 26 Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Glendale, California
May 31 D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives Burbank, California
June 21 Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Glendale, California
July 26-27 Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H20 Plus Walt Disney World Resort
August 2 D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives Burbank, California
August 24 Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Celebration Los Angeles Area
Fall D23′s 2014 Disney Fanniversary Celebration Locations to be announced mid-2014
September 13 The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad Screening Burbank, California
October 11 Sleeping Beauty Screening Burbank, California
November 8 D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives Burbank, California
November 15 The Little Mermaid Screening Burbank, California
December Disney and Dickens Burbank, California

Destination

Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H20 Plus
Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” It’s in that spirit that guests this summer will have the opportunity to visit—or revisit—some of the most beloved Disney attractions of yesteryear.Destination D: Attraction Rewind, held July 26 and 27 at Walt Disney World Resort, will bring Disney archivists, Imagineers, Legends and luminaries together to celebrate fan favorites such as Adventure Thru Inner Space, If You Had Wings, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with rarely seen concept art and images; vintage video clips; and revealing stories. In addition, several presentations will be dedicated to the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, which spawned beloved attractions like it’s a small world and Carousel of Progress.

Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Screening
On August 24, 2014—nearly 50 years to the day on which this beloved classic premiered—D23 will celebrate with a very special screening event.

FanniversaryD23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration
For the third year in a row, D23 will hit the road, visiting cities across the U.S. to commemorate dozens of magical Disney milestones celebrating landmark anniversaries this year. Hosted by Disney archivists and the D23 Team, D23′s Disney Fanniversary Celebration events will be held in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orlando, New York City, Seattle, and other cities in fall 2014.Fanniversary 2014 will revisit some of the most beloved theme park attractions, animated and live-action films, characters, TV series, and more than 90 years of Disney history including Donald Duck, the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, Sleeping Beauty, Haunted Mansion, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid, and many more. Fanniversary events will be open to the public, with special admission prices and surprises created for D23 Members in attendance.

Lunch with a LegendD23′s Lunch With a Legend
A limited number of D23 Members will join Disney Legend Marty Sklar for a private luncheon on The Walt Disney Studios lot, where Marty will talk about his extraordinary 54-year career with Disney. Look for additional “legendary” lunches later this year.

Disney Store Member MixersDisney Store Member Mixers
After giving members a peek at the reimagined stores in Florida, Kansas, New Jersey, California, and Nevada in 2013, Disney Store will once again invite D23 Members for exclusive mornings of shopping, discounts, games, and goodies.

Mickey's of Glendale

Mickey’s of Glendale
The Walt Disney Imagineering employee store in Glendale, California, will open its doors to D23 Members on April 26, June 21, and other dates throughout the year, with special guests and surprises. Members will have an opportunity to purchase limited-edition merchandise and view the park-like grounds at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ creative “think tank.”

Screenings on the Disney Studio Lot
Throughout the year, D23 will continue its popular movie screenings inside the historic Studio Theatre at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The 2014 roster includes Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, and The Little Mermaid.

Screenings on a Disney Lot

D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
D23′s members-only tours of the historic Studio Lot and Walt Disney Archives in Burbank return, highlighting historic moments from Disney film, television, and theme parks—as well as showcasing many of the external locations used for filming Saving Mr. Banks. Tours will take place March 22, May 31, August 2, and November 8.

Signature Events
Look for the return of some favorites, including the popular holiday offering Disney and Dickens (in Burbank in December), as well as other D23 traditions. Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year.

Scott

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