With the 2017 D23 Expo now just weeks away, today the official Disney Fan Club has announced the schedule for what panels will appear in Hall D23 — the 6,800-seat venue at the Anaheim Convention Center — between July 14th and 16th. Here’s what attendees have to look forward to at this year’s Expo:
Friday
Disney Legends Ceremony (10:00 a.m.)
As has become customary, this year’s Disney Legends Award inductees will be honored at a ceremony at the Expo. This highlight event will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14th. The ceremony, hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. This year’s recipients are: Carrie Fisher, Clyde “Gerry” Geronimi, Manuel Gonzales, Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Stan Lee, Garry Marshall, Julie Taymor, and Oprah Winfrey.
The Walt Disney Studios — Animation (2:30 p.m)
At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, fans will discover what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios
Saturday
The Walt Disney Disney Studios — Live-Action (10:30 a.m.)
On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm showcase the Studios’ exciting slate of live-action films. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more!
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (3:00 p.m)
Step into the worlds of magic of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with Chairman Bob Chapek to find out what’s new and what’s next for resorts around the globe.
Sunday
A Whole New World of Alan Menken (1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
As previously announced, Disney Legend Alan Menken will perform his exciting new one-man show to the Expo stage.The eight-time Oscar-winner introduced new generations to musicals through such box office hits as Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Enchanted, and Tangled, as well as the Broadway shows Little Shop of Horrors, Sister Act, Newsies, and A Bronx Tale, as well as the ABC television series Galavant. Menken will perform his own music and share entertaining anecdotes about his unrivaled career during the show, which will be performed Sunday, July 16, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Tickets for this year’s D23 Expo are still available. To purchase, visit D23Expo.com