Ticket prices, details announced for D23 Expo 2022
Tickets will go on sale D23 Expo 2022 starting 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Jan. 20 for the general public. There will be an exclusive presale for Visa cardholders who are also D23 Members starting Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET for Visa cardholders.
D23 Expo 2022, “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center Sept. 9-11, 2022. The event celebrates Disney entertainment past, present, and future and kicking off Disney100, the centennial celebration of The Walt Disney Company. All of Disney’s wonderful worlds—including Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars—will unite under one roof to showcase what’s new and what’s on the horizon from Disney theme parks, streaming, television, music, products, and films.
For D23 Gold Members, a 1-day ticket is $89 and a 3-day ticket is $229.
For D23 General Members, a 1-day ticket is $99, and a 3-day ticket is $279. A 1-day ticket for a child aged 3-12 is $79, and a 3-day ticket is $209, regardless of member tier.
There is also a special Hall D23 Preferred Seating ticket only for D23 Gold Members. This 3-day ticket includes preferred seating for all Hall D23 presentations for $899.
The event will feature more than 50 shows, presentation and panels, including:
• The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, which honors the talented individuals who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy.
• An all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives highlighting the 100th anniversary of Disney.
• The Mousequerade costume contest will return, hosted by Nina West and featuring a star-studded panel of judges including Yvette Nicole Brown (Big Shot, Disenchanted), Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano and creator of Her Universe), and Ally Maki (Toy Story 4, Home Sweet Home Alone). The contest will feature new categories including “Off the Screen,” “Imagine That!,” “Magical Mashups,” and “Cast of Characters,” as well as a fan-favorite award voted on by the audience and a “Best in Show” prize of $2,300.
• Visa cardholders will have access to additional benefits and one-of-a-kind Disney experiences.
• A special exhibit Mickey Mouse One: Walt’s Plane presented by Amazon will showcase Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I company airplane. Currently housed backstage at Walt Disney World, the plane is being transported to Anaheim and restored. The iconic aircraft was seen for years as part of the Studio Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Guests can also enjoy numerous shopping opportunities, many featuring D23 Expo-exclusive collectibles, at an assortment of Disney and partner pop-up shops including the D23 Expo Emporium, where the ultimate Disney fans can find their ultimate treasures.
• The 7,000-seat Hall D23 returns and will be joined this year by the 3,000-seat Premiere Stage, the 1,200-seat Backlot Stage, and the expanded, 700-seat Walt Disney Archives Stage for more presentations curated by the staff of the Archives. On the main show floor, the D23 Expo Live! Stage will feature performances, appearances, demonstrations, and more all weekend long, many of which will be livestreamed to guests at home.
In addition to an exclusive discount on tickets, D23 Gold Members will enjoy special benefits at the Expo, including on-site discounts from select retail locations and a complimentary gift. And guests will be able to visit the D23 Ultimate Fan Lounge presented by Amazon on the show floor.
