Attention everyone! The Disney Adult fan event of the year has officially arrived at the Anaheim Convention Center. That’s right, it’s time for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year’s event runs from August 14th through 16th, and we are so excited to see what is announced.
It’s time for D23!
This event includes sneak peeks, exhibits, a Disney Entertainment Showcase, and, of course, the Disney Legends Ceremony. As you might expect, this event is EXTREMELY popular, and the crowds are intense. So let’s take a look at the crowds so far this weekend!
As expected, Disney fans showed UP for D23 this year! When we arrived for day one, right around 8:30 AM PT, crowds were INTENSE.
Crowds are HERE!
We were able to successfully get our badges a few minutes before 9 AM, and then we waited in line with hundreds of other people to be let into the actual event.
Our freebies!
However, by 9:10 AM, we still hadn’t moved at all, and things didn’t seem super coordinated or organized. Finally, by around 9:15 AM, we were moving forward, but with so many people ahead of us, you can imagine that it took quite a while.
That’s a LOT of people
We were finally in the building around 9:45 AM, so it’s important to be patient at the start of each day. Of course, if you want to arrive super early and be one of the first in line for when the doors do open, that’ll save you some time when it comes to getting in, but you’ll have been sitting around for hours ahead of time.
We’re here!
Disney executives, celebrities, and fans from around the globe will join together in the ultimate celebration of all things Disney. The convention is comprised of special events, exclusive merchandise, unique exhibits, and fascinating presentations (including news about what’s up and coming for the Disney Parks).
D23
As a reminder, Disney has three keystone panels being presented at The Honda Center during D23. They are:
- Disney Entertainment Showcase (August 14th at 7 PM PT)
- Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (August 15th at 7 PM PT)
- Disney Legends Award Ceremony (August 16th at 1:30 PM PT)
Panels
We will be bringing you full coverage of all things D23, so stay tuned with Disney Food Blog so you never miss anything!
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