‘Aladdin’ reunion highlights Give Kids The World’s DIS Con 2022 event
An Aladdin 30th Anniversary Reunion will headline DIS Con 2022, a one-of-a-kind expo celebrating all things Disney that benefits Give Kids The World Village, an 89-acre, nonprofit resort near Disney World providing critically ill children and their families from around the world with weeklong, cost-free wish vacations at no cost.
This second annual event features more than 50 iconic Disney personalities participating in presentations, panels and meet and greets on two stages focusing on a the entire Disney universe, including, Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia
DIS Con 2022 will take place on Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. An exclusive After Hours Party sponsored by Yogibo will also be held on Oct. 1 at EPCOT.
Tickets are on sale now at www.gktw.org/discon. Proceeds will be generated by ticket sales; sponsorships; a vendor hall; and a charity auction on both days offering guests the chance to bid on hundreds of autographed items, Disneymemorabilia and collectibles – including rare and vintage items and original Disney artwork.
“Children with critical illnesses face countless appointments, treatments and hospital stays, and they are often told “no” due to the limitations of their illness. Give Kids The World offers wish children and their families a week of “yes” where they can forget their worries, experience joy, and spend priceless time together creating unforgettable memories,” says Give Kids The World President and CEO Pamela Landwirth. “We are grateful to our tremendous partners at Walt Disney World and to the many sponsors, donors and participants who are making DIS Con possible for the benefit of the precious families we serve.”
Among many others, panels and personalities participating in the event will include:
- Aladdin 30th Anniversary Panel featuring Linda Larkin and Jonathan Freeman
- Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak
- Phineas & Ferb Panel with Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, Dan Povenmire, Dee Bradley Baker, Vincent Martella and Jaret Reddick
- Walt Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter
- Screenwriter, producer and director John August
- Bear in the Big Blue House Panel with Noel MacNeal, Vicki Eibner, Tyler Bunch, Peter Linz and James Kroupa
- Tom Nabbe, the original Tom Sawyer at Disneyland
- Show writer Brian Collins
- American artist Shag
- Special guest Mark Daniel, host of Inside Disney Parks
Available at an additional cost, the After Hours Party at EPCOT sponsored by Yogibo will take place from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 1 and includes admission to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure; exclusive entertainment at the France, Morocco and United Kingdom Pavilions; rare character meet and greets; and enhanced dessert offerings. Yogibo is a worldwide lifestyle retailer of next generation furniture and gift accessories.
To purchase tickets, inquire about sponsorship or vendor hall opportunities, or make a donation to the charity auction, visit www.gktw.org/discon/.
