Disclaimer:  Disney invited me to California on an all-expenses paid trip, in exchange for my coverage of events, which includes D23 Expo, Disneyland and more. As always, all opinions are my own. 

I’m that girl.

The one with a framed sketch of Tinkerbell in the guest room. The one everyone calls to help plan their next Disney vacation. The one who literally had to pinch herself as she walked into PIXAR headquarters just months ago.

Disney is in my blood. Just ask the railroad workers who looked on as “Disgust”, along with her little friends from Inside Out, went to catch the next train to Anaheim, California. Green hair, Mickey suitcase, and all. (Huge thanks to my friend and amazing photographer The Java Mama for her help!

Why would I be catching the next train (so to speak)? This ULTIMATE FAN is going to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event – D23 EXPO. This week!

Wouldn’t you know that the invitation has me feeling all kinds of EMOTIONS…

• Joy – Hello! This trip is going to be EPIC!
• Anger – WHAT? I can’t take all of you with me….Grrrrr!
• Fear – The new Guardians of the Galaxy, Mission: BREAKOUT ride? {{Quiver}}
• Sadness – It’s summer…there’s a little girl at home missing her mama.
• Disgust – No, no, that outfit will not do. Must go shopping now!

Luckily at the end of the day JOY takes charge, just as she always does. She doesn’t hesitate to remind me of amazing memories tucked there inside my brain.

Or the memories yet to be made.

Ultimate Disney Fan Event – D23 EXPO

This event, traditionally held every two years, is the ultimate Disney fan event which brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof! That’s a big feat, don’t you think?

For three days, there will be presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, music, products, games, theme parks and celebrities!

I said fans…that means D23 is something anyone can have access to with a little foresight. So start planning now for Summer 2019!

Disney Announcements and Presentations at D23 Expo

As part of my itinerary, I’ll have a front-row seat (not literally) to any and all Disney announcements…and we expect a lot!

In fact, with everything that is happening at Disney Parks and in the world of Disney movies, I cannot wait to share the news with you AS IT IS HAPPENING (be sure to follow me on social media)!

Highlights include:

• Disney Legends Award Ceremony –  Oprah Winfrey, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, and more will be honored. (Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger)
• Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films  – there will be surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by star voice talent. (Hosted by John Lasseter,  chief creative officer of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios)
• Disney, Marvel Studios & Lucasfilm – Live Action – there will be never-before-seen footage, surprise star appearances, and more.

Trust me, there’s so much more on my itinerary that had my jaw dropping, including a concert from none other than Disney Legend, Alan Menken. He will perform songs from beloved Disney films and share stories from his incredible career in film, TV, and theater. One can only hope that he’ll sing my favorites that he wrote, like “Under the Sea,” and“Be Our Guest”.

And if that wasn’t enough Disney magic to last a lifetime…

I’ll be joining Disney XD for a special sneak peek of the upcoming animated series “DuckTales,” followed by a Q&A with executive producer Matt Youngberg and co-producer and story editor Francisco Angones, plus I’ll get to dive into the one-and-only Scrooge McDuck’s Money Bin and ‘swim’ away with a professional 180-degree video capture to share with friends.

What? Yes, the Money Bin!

Based on the Emmy Award-winning series treasured by a generation of viewers, the new animated comedy-adventure series chronicles the high-flying adventures of Duckburg’s most famous trillionaire Scrooge McDuck, his mischief-making triplet grandnephews, Huey, Dewey and Louie, temperamental nephew Donald Duck and the trusted McDuck Manor team: big-hearted, fearless chauffer/pilot Launchpad McQuack, no-nonsense, housekeeper Mrs. Beakley, and Mrs. Beakley’s granddaughter, Webby Vanderquack, resident adventurer and the triplet’s newfound fierce friend.

But what’s a trip to Anaheim without a walk down Main Street?

I’ll be heading to both theme parks to bring you the latest and greatest at California Adventure and Disneyland (where it all began). Oh and yes, that includes a little something called Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!  The new ride is bound to be thrilling! Then it’s off to see what all our favorite superheroes have been up to!

I better get to packing!

Thursday, July 13th – Sunday, July 16th

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