D23 First Anniversary Party

nemofinder22

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More details have been pushed out about the DL D23 first anniversary party, see below. To bad both Matterhorn and King Arthur Carousel will be down for refurbishment during the party.

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/010410_EE_DLAnniversary.html


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D23's First Anniversary Party at Disneyland: Wednesday, March 10, 2010

01.29.10 - Ever dream that Disney's biggest fans could take over Fantasyland for one night? We do, too! To grant that wish, D23 is taking over all of Fantasyland for a once-in-a-lifetime bash to celebrate our first anniversary.

The magic begins in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle — after the park has closed to the general public — as D23 Members and their guests are led into the most magical realm of all, Fantasyland! Enjoy your favorite Fantasyland attractions alongside your fellow D23 Members — from Peter Pan's Flight to it's a small world — open to enjoy over and over again! And at our members' request, guests will mix and mingle with beloved, classic Disney characters, as well as a few friends you may not have seen strolling through the park in a while! We know our members love Disneyland nostalgia, so guests will have the chance to get an up-close look at the "Electric Runaround" (designed by Disney Legend Bob Gurr after a turn-of-the-century Oldsmobile) Walt used to escort VIPs throughout Disneyland — and grab a bibbidi bobbidi beauty shot with Cinderella's Crystal Coach!

And, speaking of VIPs, In addition to D23 Members — major stars in their own right! — the D23 First Anniversary Party at Disneyland will play host to a number of VIPs who have contributed significantly to Disney's legacy, including:

Bob Gurr. Named a Disney Legend in 2004 for his decades of innovative work at Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob specialized in vehicle design and worked on the designs of the Autopia automobiles and the antique cars and double-decker buses used on Main Street, U.S.A. He also played a lead role in the design of the Monorail, Matterhorn Bobsleds and Flying Saucers attractions and more.

Tony Baxter. A legendary Imagineer, Tony has played a key role in the design and creation of many Disney attractions and theme parks of the last 40 years, including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash Mountain, the Indiana Jones Adventure and the overall creative role for Disneyland Paris.

Kevin Corcoran. Named a Disney Legend in 2006, Kevin has enjoyed a long and distinguished acting career with Disney, starring in such classic films as Old Yeller, The gy Dog, Swiss Family Robinson and more.

Bill Farmer. Named a Disney Legend at the inaugural D23 Expo in 2009, Bill's voice is familiar to cartoon fans around the world as the voice of Goofy and Pluto. He has also lent his talents to a long list of Disney favorites, including Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Beauty and the Beast and such Disney·Pixar films as a bug's life, Toy Story and Toy Story 2.

Margaret Kerry. Margaret was the original live-action model for Tinker Bell.

Dave Smith. Named a Disney Legend in 2007, Dave Smith, chief archivist, the Walt Disney Archives, founded the Disney Archives in 1970.

Dan Roebuck. For more than two decades Dan has enjoyed a successful acting career. He currently shines in the role of Dr. Leslie Arzt on the hit ABC series LOST.

David Stollery. Named a Disney Legend in 2006, David Stollery enjoyed a solid acting career before he came to the Walt Disney Studios but it was there that he made his biggest mark. He played Marty Markham, the spoiled rich boy in The Adventures of Spin and Marty, and Dan Thompson in Westward Ho The Wagons!

Denny Newell. A senior show director at Disneyland, Denny is a 24-year Disneyland Cast Member who has played a directorial role for Celebrate! A Street Party, Disney's Electrical Parade, A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Drawn to the Magic and Pixie Hollow.

D23 Members and their guests will savor specialty coffee and an array of tantalizing Disney-inspired desserts including pastries, cookies, cupcakes, and of course, Mickey-shaped krispies! A "no host" beverage bar will also be available to toast this memorable affair.

And, naturally, there will be a few D23 surprises, including a special, limited-edition commemorative pin in honor of D23's first anniversary, the perfect gift to remember this enchanting event.

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Location: Disneyland, Anaheim, California
Check In: Begins at 4 p.m. at a registration table to the west side of the park entrance. Check In will end promptly at 9:30 p.m. Disneyland closes to the public that night at 8 p.m.
Party Begins: 9 p.m.; Check in information for the party will be provided at registration
Event Ends: Midnight
Cost: $65 per person
Tickets: Click here for tickets.

Included with the cost of your ticket:

  • Private dessert party in Fantasyland after park closing
  • The chance to ride many Fantasyland attractions including Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Storybook Land Canal Boats, it's a small world, Mad Tea Party, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White's Scary Adventures and Casey Jr. Circus Train
  • Photo opportunities with beloved Disney characters
  • Commemorative, limited-edition pin (one per guest)
 

Exprcoofto

New Member
Did they add this after it was announced to the public?

They just announced those guests today. The tickets for DL's event still haven't sold out. I think WDW's has a lower capacity to it's even though.

I'm really thinking they got these people for this event in order to sell out the tickets, seeing as the event is less than two weeks away.
 

EPCOT Explorer

New Member
They just announced those guests today. The tickets for DL's event still haven't sold out. I think WDW's has a lower capacity to it's even though.

I'm really thinking they got these people for this event in order to sell out the tickets, seeing as the event is less than two weeks away.

Sounds about right. :lol:


They should have no problem now...
 

nemofinder22

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Rumor has it that Captain EO will also be open for the event, and that theres one more surprise celebrity not yet announced.:shrug: grain of salt:)
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
Hmm maybe it will be Paul Pressler! :lol::rolleyes::cool: No but I'm not sure how true another surprise celebrity is...



A few note worthy items from the Around Disney Blog-
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com/2010/03/01/win-tickets-to-exclusive-disneyland-party/36041/
The March 10 party will take place in Fantasyland, where up to 1,500 people can ride attractions, get free drinks and desserts and meet with Disney celebrities from 9 p.m. to midnight. “Captain EO” also will be open in Tomorrowland.

Dressed-up Disney characters, who are usually not in the park, will make appearances. Guests also will get “birthday” presents. D23 officials say that visitors should expect other surprises.
 

sponono88

Well-Known Member
DLDocumentary is providing live updates via their twitter. Sounds like it'll be a great event.. wish I was there!

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- D23 members waiting in front of the castle for the event to start as Lion King music booms http://twitpic.com/17upv6

- Fireworks welcomes members and the draw bridge is opened "to follow in Walt's footsteps"

can't remember the last time they raised the drawbridge.. very cool!
 

nemofinder22

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Original Poster
Disney Parks Blog-
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/d23-celebrates-first-anniversary-at-disneyland/
Hi everyone…D23, the Official Community for Disney Fans, celebrated its first anniversary in style this week at Disneyland Park, as more than 1,500 D23 Members and their guests took over Fantasyland for an after-hours blow out with classic attractions, beloved characters, scrumptious desserts, and some very special guests!

After Disneyland theme park closed to guests on Wednesday night, D23 Members were welcomed into the happiest land of all with a burst of pyrotechnics from Sleeping Beauty Castle. From there, guests—who had traveled from 25 different states as well as from places like New Zealand and Japan to be at the event—crossed the drawbridge to enjoy the event.

Around Disney Blog
http://ocresort.freedomblogging.com...ebrities-at-exclusive-disneyland-party/37153/
Bill Farmer usually goes unnoticed. But not at an exclusive party at Disneyland for Disney fans.

They know him as the voice of Goofy.

“Here, they know who I am. That’s a little different than normal,” Farmer said in his human voice, as fans lined up to get autographs.

About 1,500 people flocked Wednesday night to Disneyland for an exclusive party to celebrate the first anniversary of D23, the official Disney fan club.

MouseInfo
A bunch of photo from the night, looks like Captain EO was open and Richard Sherman was in attendance too. I love the video Mouseinfo took of the opening/closing announcements, and the use of "Fantillusion for the fireworks:sohappy:
http://www.mouseinfo.com/forums/dis...niversary-party-disneyland.html#content_start

Disneygeek
http://disneygeek.com/updates/disneyland_update.php?page_id=1&update_dir=2010_03_10_d23
 

cdunbar

Active Member
Gah, I really gotta buy that D23 membership now...
Ehh the benefits of D23 are really all in the eye of the beholder. A good friend of mine, EPCOTExplorer and another member EPCOTServo founded D64, they have their own group on here and have a facebook page they are kind of the anti-D23, you should check them out! :)
 

ABigBrassBand

Well-Known Member
Ehh the benefits of D23 are really all in the eye of the beholder. A good friend of mine, EPCOTExplorer and another member EPCOTServo founded D64, they have their own group on here and have a facebook page they are kind of the anti-D23, you should check them out! :)

Well its not that I'm against it, I've just been too lazy to set 75$ aside for a membership :p
 

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