Arena Schedule Announced for the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event August 19 - 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center

Arena Schedule Announced for the D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event August 19 - 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center

Star-Studded Presentations Include Regis Philbin, the Cast of Disney Channel's "Shake It Up," Disney Princesses and Countless Surprise Appearances

ANAHEIM, Calif., July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. From August 19 - 21, Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations from The Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Channel and Marvel Comics - plus they will be able to experience the 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony. In addition to the spotlight arena presentations, this year's Expo will feature screenings, celebrity panels and autograph signings, eye-popping pavilions, exclusive insights into TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history and more, to be announced in the coming weeks. Arena presentations will include:

Friday, August 19, 2011
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2011 Disney Legends Ceremony - Hosted by Tom
Bergeron. Honorees Regis Philbin; Jim Henson;
Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O'Hara,
Lea Salonga, Linda Larkin and Anika Noni Rose;
Bo Boyd; Jack and Bonita Wrather; Guy Williams
and Ray Watson will be inducted as Disney
Legends for their contribution to the creative
legacy of The Walt Disney Company in a special
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. presentation exclusively for D23 Expo guests.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts - Join Tom Staggs,
Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, as he
gives D23 guests a special behind-the-scenes
glimpse into some of the exciting projects
currently underway at Disney's parks and
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. resorts around the world.

Saturday, August 20, 2011
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The Walt Disney Studios - A fascinating behind-
the-scenes glimpse at the exciting roster of
projects on the horizon at The Walt Disney
Studios. From exclusive video clips and live
performances to filmmaker discussions and star
appearances, this session will be hosted by
Rich Ross, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios;
Sean Bailey, President of Production, The Walt
Disney Studios; John Lasseter, Chief Creative
Officer, Walt Disney Animation Studios and
Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin Feige,
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. President of Production, Marvel Studios.

The Lion King 3D Exclusive D23 Screening -
Disney fans will have access to an exclusive
advance screening of The Lion King in Disney
Digital 3D(TM), ahead of the film's highly
anticipated theatrical and home entertainment
releases. "The Circle of Life" takes on a new
dimension as Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and
Pumbaa grace the screen once again, this time
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in breathtaking 3D.

Sunday, August 21, 2011
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Marvel Comics - An exclusive and unprecedented
experience that will take you through the
evolution of Marvel from its first comic book
in 1939 to its current position as one of the
most important creative forces in the world.
During this presentation, which will include
interactive Q&A segments, you will not only get
an inside glimpse of the history of Marvel and
its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why
Marvel truly is the House of Ideas. This
session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel's
Chief Creative Officer and one of the most
respected and sought after writers and artists
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the entertainment industry.

Disney Channel - Fans are invited to experience
the excitement of a spectacular live
performance, featuring stars of Disney
Channel's hit series Shake It Up. From meeting
the cast of television's first dance-driven
sitcom and learning moves from a Disney Channel
dance master to a special panel, autograph
session and more, this unforgettable experience
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. awaits Disney fans of all ages.

These presentations add to the already robust schedule of experiences, presentations and pavilions that will make up the D23 Expo 2011, including the Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament presented by Hasbro's Trivial Pursuit, the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit - including the Fan Art Gallery, the D23 Expo Live Auction and the D23 Expo Dream Store. Additional schedule, pavilion and talent announcements will be made in the coming weeks.

Tickets to the D23 EXPO are available at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO, including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and $106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early entry to each day of the D23 EXPO for themselves and their guests.

About D23 Expo 2011

The D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Event for Fans and Families brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing guests with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks.

About D23

The name "D23" pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney's 88-year history. D23 gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at www.Disney.com/D23; a collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August 19-21, 2011.

Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, select shops at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us "DisneyD23" on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

Contacts: Lisa Scalzo Beth Eyler Castle
The Walt Disney Company / Carl Samrock Public
D23 Relations, Inc.
818-560-3117 818-260-0777

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