Time to Plan Your D23 Weekend!

Have you started to plan your D23 adventure? Here’s the latest schedule of events to help you make the most of Disney’s Ultimate Fan Event this week:

            SCHEDULE

Friday, August 9 · Saturday, August 10 · Sunday, August 11

New events and presentations will be added throughout the summer.

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FRIDAY

TIME	EVENT/PRESENTATION	VENUE
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Disney Store Opening Ceremony, featuring special guests Snow White and Prince Charming	Disney Store
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Radio Disney Road Crew	Disney Center Stage
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Waffle-inator Dr. Doofenshmirtzhas set up his most evil “inator” yet in the Grand Plaza, near the D23 Expo entrance.	Disney Channel Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Silent Auction	Disney Dream Store
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Special guest artists from Stuller Fine Jewelry and Alex & Ani Jewelry, and Precious Moments doll artist Linda Rick	Disney Dream Store
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Puppet Activities, Makeovers and Manicures by Sephora, “Find Your Voice” Karaoke, and Disney Junior Photo Opportunities	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Radio Disney Road Crew Begin the day by rockin’ out with the Radio Disney Road Crew.	Disney Channel Pavilion
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration	Disney Interactive Pavilion
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Character artists Rich Tuzon, Jeff Shelly, Robert Farrell, and Eric Hutchison, and product designer Jose Zamora	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Disney Performing Arts Presents The House of Rock	Disney Center Stage
10:00 a.m. – 11:20 p.m.	Cast of Phineas and Ferb See Phineas and Ferb creators/executive producers and stars Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh, plus stars Vincent Martella and Alyson Stoner, plus character appearances by Agent P, Phineas, and Ferb.	Disney Channel Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Art and Imagination: Animation at The Walt Disney Studios Fans know that animation is the heart and soul of Disney. Get an up-close look at the exciting and innovative projects on the horizon from our animation studios, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Thanksgiving release Frozen and Pixar Animation Studios’ summer 2014 feature The Good Dinosaur to Disneytoon Studios’ Disney’s Planes and far beyond. Join Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter and our filmmakers and stars for the behind-the-scenes scoop on our upcoming animated features, including exclusive film debuts, can’t-miss announcements, and thrilling live performances. Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.	D23 Arena
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Disney Fairytale Designer Collection special guest artist signing with Jess Fuchs & Gerald Mendez	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Yo-Yo Performances, presented by Duncan Toys	Disney Center Stage
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Behind the Scenes of Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins Come take a historical look behind the scenes at the origins of the 1964 film as we near its 50th anniversary with Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith. As you prepare to see Saving Mr. Banks later this year, learn the complete story of how Walt Disney first discovered the book, worked on the script with author P.L. Travers, brought in the Sherman Brothers to write a memorable score, selected the unforgettable cast, oversaw the actual filming, and celebrated at a gala Hollywood premiere. StagePass not available.	Stage 23
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Mayhem, Mischief, and Monkeys: The Magic of Mystic Manor Featuring an innovative ride system, a mysterious music box, and a mischievous monkey named Albert, Mystic Manor is an inventive new attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland that takes guests on a highly immersive adventure filled with surprises, special effects, and theatrical wonders. Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Mark Schirmer pull back the curtain on this amazing new Disney attraction. StagePass not available.	Stage 28
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Hear a story narrated by the Fairy Godmother	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration	Disney Interactive Pavilion
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Disney Performing Arts Presents The House of Rock	Disney Center Stage
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Disney Publishing artist signs Peter Pan lithographs	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Harveys Seatbeltbag Collection founders and designers Dana and Melanie Harvey and artist Noah	Talent Round-Up
11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.	Cast of Marvel Universe See Marvel Universe stars Adrian Pasdar, Drake Bell, Fred Tatasciore, Roger Craig Smith, Bumper Robinson and Laura Bailey, plus character appearances by Spider-Man and Iron Man.	Disney Channel Pavilion
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Learn how to draw Planes characters with Stephane Kardos	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Ridley Pearson and the Kingdom Keepers Quest Disney Publishing Worldwide reintroduces New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson as he embarks on a journey to write the seventh and final book in the Kingdom Keepers series—only this time, his readers are helping him write it through a brand new app—Kingdom Keepers Insider! Join the author as he reveals how deception and betrayal rock the Kingdom Keepers’ world as the merciless group of Disney villains stage an unexpected comeback. In addition, Ridley will unveil two all-new Kingdom Keepers Quests that will be published inside Birnbaum’s Official Walt Disney World Guide 2014 in September.	Stage 28
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Direct from Downtown Disney: Bluesman Brother Yusef	Disney Center Stage
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Disney Legend and voice of Beauty and the Beast‘s Belle Paige O’Hara and artist Jim Shore	Disney Dream Store
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Undiscovered Disneyland Proving you can absolutely never get too much of a good thing, creative advisor to Walt Disney Imagineering and soon-to-be Disney Legend Tony Baxter returns to the D23 Expo, along with Imagineer Josh Shipley, with still more treasures from hundreds of hours of never-before-seen color footage of Disneyland shot in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s.	Stage 23
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Digital artists Anthony Mai and Brad Andrews, and character artists John T. Quinn III, George McClements, Dorota Kotarba-Mendez	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Disney Performing Arts Presents The House of Rock	Disney Center Stage
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Introducing Mickey and Minnie Collection special guest artist signing with Oskar Mendez	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Cat’s Baton is Gone authors Joe Lanzisero and Scott Hennesy	Talent Round-Up
1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.	Crash & Bernstein See Crash & Bernstein, stars Cole Jensen, Tim Lagasse, Landry Bender, Aaron R. Landon, plus a Crash appearance.	Disney Channel Pavilion
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.	Kingdom Keepers series author signing with Ridley Pearson	Talent Round-Up
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration	Disney Interactive Pavilion
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Disney Find Your Voice Performance by Nick Pitera	Disney Center Stage
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Dave Bossert Remembers Roy E. Disney, with special guest Roy P. Disney Dave Bossert, who has enjoyed a 30-year career at Disney, had a very unique role between 1994 and 2009. During those years, Dave worked primarily on projects that were spearheaded and executive produced by Roy E. Disney. In Disney Publishing’s 45-minute session at D23 Expo, Dave Bossert, along with guest Roy P. Disney, oldest son of Roy E. Disney, will share stories, drawings, and candid photos found in his new book, Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life. Drawing a poignant and funny picture of a man revered and idolized by legions of Disney fans, the book is filled with personal memories, stories, and artifacts collected over those special 15 years. A signing will follow this presentation in the Talent Round-Up.	Stage 28
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Artist Larry Dotson, designer Art Lewis, and graphic designer and paper sculptor Dave Avanzino	Disney Dream Store
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.	Dooney & Bourke Ian Ray and Precious Moments sculptor Hiko Maeda	Disney Dream Store
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Disney Performing Arts Presents Momentum Performing Arts Troupe	Disney Center Stage
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Hear a story narrated by the Fairy Godmother	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Join in Some Disney Dream Party Fun!, Hosted by Cakes.com, Hallmark, and Walmart	Disney Center Stage
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Disney Publishing artist signs Peter Pan lithographs	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Learn how to draw Mickey and other characters with John T. Quinn III and Jeff Shelly	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Join in some Disney Dream Party fun, hosted by Cakes.com, Hallmark, and Walmart	Disney Center Stage
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Cast of Gravity Falls See Gravity Falls star Kristen Schaal, plus creator/executive producer and star Alex Hirsch.	Disney Channel Pavilion
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Walt Disney Imagineers Tony Baxter and Josh Shipley	Talent Round-Up
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Heroes and Villains à la Mode: The Official D23 Expo Costume Contest, Sponsored by Party City The à la Mode Costume Contest invites fans to dress their best for fun and the chance to win a very collectible—only five were made!—Edna Mode (The Incredibles) bronze trophy.	Stage 23
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life author Dave Bossert and special guest Roy P. Disney	Talent Round-Up
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Live Big with Ali Vincent	Disney Center Stage
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Start Telling Your Story: Disney’s Story App Demo and Meet-Up	Disney Interactive Pavilion
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Artists Rodel Gonzalez and Rob Kaz	Disney Dream Store
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Disney Imagineering Legend Marty Sklar Presents… Dream It! Do It! Disney Legend Marty Sklar presents a fascinating half-century journey creating Disney’s magic kingdoms in his new book, Dream It! Do It!, launching exclusively at D23 Expo by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Marty will take guests through a presentation that recounts his epic Disney adventure, including working as Walt’s literary right-hand man for the Disney parks, writing a film expressing Walt’s philosophy for Walt Disney World project and Epcot, and helping to open nine of the 11 Disney parks around the world. A signing will follow this event.	Stage 28
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exclusive Screening of Disney’s Planes Be among the first to see Disney’s Planes on its opening day! An action-packed 3D animated comedy adventure from Disneytoon Studios, Disney’s Planes will take flight in theaters nationwide August 9, but D23 Expo guests are invited aboard for this special 3D presentation featuring an introduction by some very special guests. Dusty Crophopper dreams of competing as a high-flying racer, but he’s not exactly built for racing—and he happens to be afraid of heights. So he turns to a seasoned naval aviator who helps him train to take on the defending champ of the race circuit. Dusty’s courage is put to the test as he aims to reach heights he never dreamed possible, giving a spellbound world the inspiration to soar.	D23 Arena
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Disney Performing Arts Presents Momentum Performing Arts Troupe	Disney Center Stage
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	The 3 Magical Elements of a Disney Dream Party, sponsored by Cakes.com, Walmart, and Hallmark	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.	Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith	Talent Round-Up
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Product designer Gabe Maldonado, digital artist Steve Andrews, and character artists Stephane Kardos, Jeff Shelly, and Anthony Whitfield	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
3:40 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.	Cast of Lab Rats See Lab Rats stars Tyrel Jackson Williams, Billy Unger, and Spencer Boldman.	Disney Channel Pavilion
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.	The Biggest Loser Winner Ali Vincent	Talent Round-Up
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Yo-Yo Performances, presented by Duncan Toys	Disney Center Stage
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration	Disney Interactive Pavilion
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.	Artists Michelle St. Laurent and former Walt Disney Imagineer Valerie Edwards	Disney Dream Store
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Dream It! Do It! author signing with Disney Legend and former Imagineering creative executive Marty Sklar	Talent Round-Up
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Pixar’s Small Fry director Angus MacLane signs Buzz Lightyear Small Fry action figures	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Magician Todd Migliacci	Disney Center Stage
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	The Art and Artistry of Aulani Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand-in-hand with locals to create Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai’i, that celebrates Hawaiian culture, history, and traditions and immerses guests in the legends of the islands. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this fabled new Disney resort with Imagineers Joe Rohde and Jeanette Lomboy.	Stage 28
5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.	See the Winners from the Heroes and Villains à la Mode: The Official D23__ Expo Costume Contest, Sponsored by Party City	Disney Center Stage
5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m.	The Disney Junior opportunity sweepstakes winner is announced	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Learn how to draw your favorite Muppets character with George McClements	Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.	Miniatures sculptor artist Robert Olszewski and artists Manny Hernandez, Tim Rogerson, and John Coulter	Disney Dream Store
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Cast of Shake It Up See Shake It Up stars Roshon Fegan, and Adam Irigoyen.	Disney Channel Pavilion
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Pixar: Doing Our Homework Learn from Pixar filmmakers why research is such an integral part of the filmmaking process. Once a story idea is seeded, Pixar filmmakers set out to become experts, embarking on research trips to immerse themselves in places, people, and experiences that inspire and inform their filmmaking. Whether it be spirited Scots, delectable French cuisine, or deep sea adventures, Pixar always focuses on creating an authentic film that captivates audiences with a new world to explore.	Stage 28
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Mobile Phone Voicemail Greetings Recorded by the Voice of Disneyland Bill Rogers	Disney Center Stage
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Broadway & Beyond… Celebrating the Stars of Disney on Broadway Join Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions, for a musical journey into Disney’s history on Broadway and beyond. This one-night-only performance features an all-star lineup, including Heidi Blickenstaff (The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast), Merle Dandridge (Tarzan and Aida), Josh Strickland (Tarzan) and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King), who will sing beloved songs from the award-winning musicals they starred in as well as classic tunes from the Disney on Broadway catalog.	Stage 23

Schedules, appearances, and times are subject to change without notice

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