D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—Coming to Anaheim Next August

[vikescaper]

Dear D23 Member, We’re thrilled to have you as our guest at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 presented by Visa! Below are some important updates about transportation and parking for the event. ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER For guests visiting the Anaheim Convention Center, parking will be available for $25 (for standard sized vehicles). ART (Anaheim Regional Transportation) buses will offer complimentary transfers from Disneyland Resort hotels and 16 Good Neighbor hotels to/from the Anaheim Convention Center. Rideshare and taxi drop-off locations near the Anaheim Convention Center will also be available. For additional information and parking maps, please visit our Transportation and Parking page. HONDA CENTER For guests attending the evening shows at the Honda Center, below are several convenient transportation options that you can choose from to get you between the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center, as well as bag policy information. Option 1: Personal Vehicle D23 will offer complimentary parking in the Honda Center parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to limited availability for guests attending the evening shows. Parking lots will open two (2) hours prior to each presentation start time and close two (2) hours after each presentation ends. Option 2: D23 Shuttle D23 will offer complimentary shuttles from the Anaheim Convention Center to/from the Honda Center. Wheelchair accessible shuttles will also be available. All shuttles will operate on a continuous departure schedule, available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to limited availability. Option 3: Bus ART (Anaheim Regional Transportation) buses will offer complimentary transfers from Disneyland Resort hotels and 16 Good Neighbor hotels to/from the Anaheim Convention Center and the ARTIC Center—which is a short walk to the Honda Center—for guests that show their D23 event badge on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Option 4: Rideshare / Taxi Rideshare and taxi pick-up locations will be available near the Anaheim Convention Center.Guests using rideshare services and taxis to the Honda Center must be dropped off and picked up at the ARTIC station. BAG POLICY AND BAG CHECK OPTIONS For guests who need bag storage, there will be two options for bag check on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to limited availability: Option 1: Complimentary bag check at the Anaheim Convention Center Option 2: Bag check at the Honda Center for a nominal fee As a reminder, the Honda Center has a strict “No Bag” policy. The maximum-size bag allowed at the Honda Center is 5" x 9" x 2", regardless of whether it’s a clear bag or not. Medical and diaper bags may be a maximum of 12" x 12" x 12". Backpacks, including mini backpacks (from brands like Loungefly), are not permitted under any circumstances. YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS To better assist in helping us understand your transportation and parking needs, we ask that you take a quick 2–3 minute survey that will help us understand your plans. Take the survey by clicking here. For additional information on transportation, shuttles, and parking availability for both locations—including maps—please visit our Transportation and Parking page. We look forward to welcoming you and providing a memorable experience! -The D23 Team​

 

[Surferboy567]

It’s happening guys! Getting more and more real everyday. Shouldn’t be long till we get a schedule and panel reservations (if that even is still a thing).

EDIT: Was just about to post that email

 

[vikescaper]

Since I won’t have a car, I’m torn between either the D23 shuttle or the ART bus. There appears to be an ART bus stop right outside my hotel.

 

[Surferboy567]

Since I won’t have a car, I’m torn between either the D23 shuttle or the ART bus. There appears to be an ART bus stop right outside my hotel.

Did they list the good neighbor hotels providing this service?

 

[Surferboy567]

Some more info I dug up on the sit it’s worth noting the site got a minor influx of information. Nothing groundbreaking but maybe worth a look on finer details.

It is recommended that guests allow at least 90 minutes for travel time from the Anaheim Convention Center to the Honda Center.
Doors Open
Doors for the Honda Center will open two (2) hours prior to each presentation start time:
• Disney Entertainment Showcase: Friday, August 9, at 7 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.)
• Disney Experiences Showcase: Saturday, August 10, at 7 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.)
• Disney Legends Ceremony: Sunday, August 11, at 5 p.m. (doors at 3 p.m.)

 

[vikescaper]

Did they list the good neighbor hotels providing this service?

They did not. I am staying at the Clarion and there is an ART stop right by the hotel. It’s also not too far from the stop at the convention center’s grand plaza.

EDIT: I’m basing this off the map on the transports page.

 

[Surferboy567]

Just filled out a transportation survey Disney send out.

 

[vikescaper]

Just filled out a transportation survey Disney send out.

There was one on the email that was sent out yesterday. I wasn’t sure if it was the same.

 

[Surferboy567]

There was one on the email that was sent out yesterday. I wasn’t sure if it was the same.

They sent another email with an updated link. The first was broken.

 

[vikescaper]

They sent another email with an updated link. The first was broken.

There was a link in the email I posted yesterday. I was able to take the survey. I wasn’t sure if the link that was sent today was any different. It was the same survey.

 

[Surferboy567]

We are 65 days out from the event. Looking at the historical data from the last expo a few things happened already that haven’t happened yet.

1.) Badge management opened around 80 days before the event
2.) Reserved Panel reservations opened around 80 days before the event
3.) Badges began shipping around 72 days before the event

Major milestones further out:

1.) 50 days before the app went live with what I assume is the schedule.
2.) 44 days before we got our first details on the Disney Parks panel.

They could be waiting to get all their Brazil tickets sold next week then start the trickle of information. It has to be coming soon though. Some of this information was derived from the D23 Reddit.

 

[BrianLo]

We are 65 days out from the event. Looking at the historical data from the last expo a few things happened already that haven’t happened yet.

This whole expo has been fairly sluggish. 2022's dates were announced a full year in advance day and date. Ticket sales were in January for September if my memory serves me right.

Not exactly at the 11 month window as this was (and really 2022 had a good excuse) with March ticket sales for an early August date.

2019's dates were announced about 17 months in advance with tickets on sale a full year ahead of time!

I'm chalking this up to the logistics of the Honda Center. But I'd much prefer them to get a little more ahead of schedule for 2026. Mostly just the dates is what I care about. Though I am very thankful the keynote scramble is technically over with. That was a positive change. If there are show passes again for convention hall stuff, hopefully they do that lottery system.

 

[Surferboy567]

This whole expo has been fairly sluggish. 2022's dates were announced a full year in advance day and date. Ticket sales were in January for September if my memory serves me right.

Not exactly at the 11 month window as this was (and really 2022 had a good excuse) with March ticket sales for an early August date.

2019's dates were announced about 17 months in advance with tickets on sale a full year ahead of time!

I'm chalking this up to the logistics of the Honda Center. But I'd much prefer them to get a little more ahead of schedule for 2026. Mostly just the dates is what I care about. Though I am very thankful the keynote scramble is technically over with. That was a positive change. If there are show passes again for convention hall stuff, hopefully they do that lottery system.

This is my first expo I plan to attend in person so can only go by historical data. It does seem that way, they are waiting an awfully long time to be release information.

64 days out now and I feel we should know way more? Maybe that’s just me though, I would like to plan somethings out (namely panels/events) in advance if possible.

 

[vikescaper]

When do tickets for D23 Brazil go on sale? I feel like we should get some information at the 60 day mark.

 

[Surferboy567]

When do tickets for D23 Brazil go on sale? I feel like we should get some information at the 60 day mark.

June 10-12 for Visa
June 14 general

According to Reddit.

 

[BrianLo]

This is my first expo I plan to attend in person so can only go by historical data. It does seem that way, they are waiting an awfully long time to be release information.

64 days out now and I feel we should know way more? Maybe that’s just me though, I would like to plan somethings out (namely panels/events) in advance if possible.

Ya, the keynotes though and our seating is ahead of the game, so that's generally a positive to me.

I'm still quite interested in what they do with Hall D23 and the convention floor in general. There's a lot of extra space to use now.

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

I'm still quite interested in what they do with Hall D23 and the convention floor in general. There's a lot of extra space to use now.

DVC booths and marketing Genie+?

 

[vikescaper]

Ya, the keynotes though and our seating is ahead of the game, so that's generally a positive to me.

I'm still quite interested in what they do with Hall D23 and the convention floor in general. There's a lot of extra space to use now.

From one of the earlier press releases, Halls A-D will be used for show floor pavilions and the shops have been moved to the north hall.

 

[BrianLo]

From one of the earlier press releases, Halls A-D will be used for show floor pavilions and the shops have been moved to the north hall.

Oh right I forgot about that… that’s even more space. It’s nuts. They must just be keeping it as a stage then and moving the presentations they think will be most popular to hall D

 

[Surferboy567]

Got this email from D23 today.

“Dear D23 Member,

Since our first D23 Expo in 2009, our gatherings have come a long way. We have celebrated the magic of Disney in Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, and Paris, and we have welcomed hundreds of thousands of fans from all over the world. Now, we are ready to bring D23 to Brazil, and we want you to be part of it.

I'm pleased to extend to you a special invitation to purchase discounted tickets to attend D23 Brazil: A Disney Experience on November 8, 9, and 10, 2024, at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, Brazil. This is a limited-time offer that was created for D23 Members, and it will give you access to the ultimate Disney fan experience in Latin America.

This is our first time taking D23 to Latin America, and we are so excited to share with you the amazing lineup of events, panels, presentations, and surprises that we have prepared. You will get a first look at the latest news and sneak peeks from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, and National Geographic, as well as enjoy entertainment
and interactive experiences you won't find anywhere else.

For more information about the event, visit D23Brasil.com.

We can't wait to see you at D23 Brazil, and we thank you for being part of the D23 family. This is going to be an unforgettable event, and we hope you will join us for the aventura of a lifetime!”

The email goes on to provide a code I won’t share. Presale on June 13th. Hoping this doesn’t cannibalize the actual D23 in California it shouldn’t but just a thought I had. I need them to give us information on the actual event that’s approaching 60 days away.