D23 releases 2019 calendar of events
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2019 with two dozen events around the country, including a return to Walt Disney’s birthplace and the largest gathering of Disney fans at D23Expo 2019.
The year will include special screenings at Walt Disney Studios Lot and at Walt Disney World of Disney classics celebrating special milestones, exclusive lunches with Disney legends continue, advanced screenings of movies being released in 2019 will also take place, as well as special signature events and member mixers.
Plus, the D23 Gold Member exclusive tours of the Walt Disney Studios is expanding. Traditionally this has taken place four times a year. But starting in March 2018, these tours wil run monthly and include VIP experiences, including a visit to the Walt Disney Archives and see Walt Disney’s office suite.
Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2019 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s website at www.D23.com/events.
Here is the current calendar for 2019.
January 25: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Burbank, Calif.
January 26: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
February 16: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Sleeping Beauty, Burbank, Calif.
February 16: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Sleeping Beauty, Walt Disney World Resort
April: Lunch with a Disney Legend, Linda Larkin, New York City
April 7: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23 (Gold Family exclusive), Burbank, Calif.
May: The Walt Disney Family Museum event for Mickey Mouse Exhibit, San Francisco, Calif.
May 4: D23’s Magical Screening Series: The Lion King, Walt Disney World Resort
May 11: D23’s Magical Screening Series: The Lion King, Burbank, Calif.
June: Return to Walt’s Birthplace: TBA, Chicago: In 2016 and 2017, D23 Members had the amazing opportunity to visit Walt Disney’s birthplace in Chicago. The home, which is being restored, was constructed by Walt’s father, Elias, and designed by his mother, Flora. This June, D23 Members will have the chance to see the incredible progress made on bringing the home back to its initial glory.
June: Lunch with a Disney Legend: Legend and location TBA
June 22: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
July 20: D23 Member Mixer celebrating 90 years of Marvel Comics, San Diego, Calif.
August 23-25: D23 Expo 2019, Anaheim, Calif. This is the ultimate Disney fan event. It’s D23’s biggest event of the year, when all of Disney’s wonderful worlds come together once again August 23–25, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center for three days of once-in-a-lifetime live performances, star-studded presentations, exclusive collectibles, and more celebrating Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.
September 21: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Walt Disney World
September 28: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Burbank, Calif.
October: Lunch with a Disney Legend: Legend and location TBA
October 21: Sip & Stroll, Walt Disney World
October 26: D23 Heads to the Hollow, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. tocelebrate the 70th anniversary of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—and its infamous headless villain—there will be a screening, special guests, reception, and more.
November 9: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
November 16: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Up, Walt Disney World Resort
November 23: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Up, Burbank, Calif.
December: D23 Holiday Event at Walt Disney World
December: Light Up the Season with D23, Burbank, Calif.
