Some highly-anticipated details have been revealed for the 2021 Destination D23 event at Walt Disney World. The event, taking place November 19-21 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will feature Bob Chapek, Josh D’Amaro, filmmakers of Encanto, DCappella, and a cavalcade of Imagineers. Guests will also be among the first to hear exciting announcements and see sneak peeks from the many worlds of Disney. Let’s take a look at what’s to come…
2021 Presentation Highlights
- A kickoff welcome presentation with Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
- Chairman Josh D’Amaro will share What’s New and What’s Next for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. The exclusive presentation will feature updates on some of the most anticipated projects around the world. And as Disney fans know… there is always a surprise or two in store. We’re curious what will be covered, especially as thousands of jobs in Disney’s Parks, Experiences and Products sector are headed to Florida…
- A special look at what’s new and next from Disney+.
- Musical Memories of Walt Disney World: A journey through 50 years of the Walt Disney World songbook with Walt Disney Imagineering, revealing the stories behind beloved fan-favorite melodies and a peek into the process of creating new ones.
- Destination D23 audiences will also thrill to performances from Michael James Scott, Genie in Disney on Broadway’s hit Aladdin and Disney’s acapella sensation DCappella.
- The Art and Imagery of Walt Disney World: Dive into the Walt Disney Imagineering Art and Photo collections for a look at over 50 years of the most gorgeous, stunning, and surprising artwork that inspired the Most Magical Place on Earth over the years.
- The Magical Musical World of Encanto: Join filmmakers and special guests for a melodic Saturday evening celebration of the upcoming musical, the 60th animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios!
- Weird Disney World: The fan-favorite “Weird Disney” returns, as Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline digs into Disney history to bring you a half-century of the wildest and wackiest Walt Disney World moments!
- How the (Disney) World Began: Join Kevin Kern and Steven Vagnini, authors and historians behind A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth and Disney Legend Dick Nunis for a look at how Walt Disney’s dreams were translated into the Vacation Kingdom of the World.
- Park Stars: Original Characters of Walt Disney World: Figment, Big Al, the Orange Bird, and Teddi Barra are just a few of the many Disney characters created specifically for Walt Disney World. Join Imagineers Diana Brost and Jason Grandt as they take you on a journey around the “world” to meet many of the fun personalities that appear in Walt Disney World attractions and shows.
Exciting Experiences
- The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Bringing Home the Magic: An all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives takes you through a half-century journey of merchandise memories of the Walt Disney World Resort. From figurines and fanny packs to pins and plush, relive each exciting decade through the souvenirs that brought the Vacation Kingdom of the World home!
- Mickey’s of Glendale: The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store returns with a pop-up shop at the event for attendees, featuring a selection of exclusive Destination D23 and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise.
- Special Screening: On Friday, November 19, event guests will also be invited to a special screening at Disney Springs.
- Disney+ Party: Join Disney+ for the grand finale of an incredible weekend with a special celebration you can’t miss!
More presenters and presentations are still to be announced. We’ll keep this article up to date for you.
Admission Info
All guests will receive access to the following D23-exclusive experiences:
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- Guaranteed seats at all panels and presentations
- Destination D23-exclusive Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop
- All-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives
- Special Screening on Friday
- Disney+ Party on Sunday evening
- Specialty gift created exclusively for the event
Tickets for the 3-day Destination D23 2021 event will go on sale Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 1PM EST/10AM PST.
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- General Seating: $249 (plus $7 processing fee)
- Preferred Seating: $399 (plus $7 processing fee)
In addition, a limited number of preferred seating tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These tickets will include a dedicated queue for a reserved seating area at the front of the ballroom.
Can’t make it to the event? Select segments will be live-streamed via D23.com and D23’s social media channels.
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Let’s Hear From You
This is the biggest Disney fan event since 2019, and we appreciate that it coincides with Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration. I can’t wait to see that merchandise exhibit, and hear about the surprises yet to come! It will be interesting to see what’s announced and shared at the event, given the last year of closures, shake-ups, delays, and cutbacks. Perhaps we’ll be able to figure out some of the projects which have been canceled, revised, or are back on track.
Are you planning to attend this year’s Destination D23? Is there a specific panel that you’re most looking forward to?
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