Disney Twenty-Three (D23)

One of the true Disney fan highlights at each D23 Expo is the D23 “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” as it features tons of memorabilia, costumes, and props of Disney history.

D23 today announced that this year the exhibit will feature: the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins, ABC’s hit television series Once Upon A Time, and a look at the longstanding connection between Disney and L. Frank Baum’s beloved series of books about the land of Oz.

This year's D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center will be held from August 9 – 11, 2013.

Disney Twenty-Three Magazine couldn't decide on a cover for their Summer 2013 issue so they printed two! The first promotes Disney's upcoming THE LONE RANGER flick featuring Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp. The second is a fun paper-art collage celebrating the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering.

The summer issue of Disney Twenty-Three's magazine should be shipping in the next week or so, giving readers a glimpse into Monsters University, Iron Man 3, Disney's Planes, 60 years of Walt Disney Imagineering, and an inside look of The Lone Ranger. Then, beginning May 14, only on D23.com you’ll find an exclusive video interview with Imagineer Tony Baxter on the 60th Anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering.

The summer issue will also be the first issue of Disney Twenty-Three magazine that will NOT be available in stores.

To celebrate opening day of Marvel’s Iron Man 3, D23 Members have two terrific offers—special savings on VIP tickets to see the film at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and free admission to Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

VIP tickets for D23 members are $23 (no service fee added; regularly $26 plus service fee) and include reserved seating, popcorn, and soda. Members may call 818-845-3110 to book their tickets. Make sure to have your active D23 Membership card number ready.

As an added extra, at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, all D23 Members will get in free on May 3 with a valid D23 Membership Card. At the exhibit, guests can pose with the Iron Man figure from the second film as well as with fellow Avenger Thor. Just show your D23 Membership Card at the box office to receive complimentary admission.

Last Friday, we were invited by Disney to attend the D23 Fanniversary Celebration 2013 tour which kicked off at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The nostalgic hour and a half event is perfectly catered to the ardent Disney fan covering a range of topics from films and television to the parks and collectibles.

The format of the show is linear, starting literally at the beginning in 1923 and continuing forward to the present. Hosted by two great members of the D23 team (the stop in LA was hosted by Cynthia and Rick) they take us on a tightly scripted stroll down memory lane making stops at Disney milestones that are celebrating landmark anniversaries this year.

Back by popular demand once again, D23 presents D23 Day at the Walt Disney Studios and Archives. On May 4, 2013 8 tours of approximately 25 participants will be led on a two-and-a-half-hour tour across the studio lot to the ultimate destination of the Walt Disney Archives.

As a special perk, a brand new exhibit will be available containing nine archival assets from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs that have never been displayed by the Archives until now.

Tickets are available now for $60 per D23 member.

It's no secret that we here at MouseInfo are excited for the upcoming OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL. If you're as excited as we are then you're probably a D23 member which means you can take part in a special screening opportunity at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre.

VIP tickets for D23 members are $23 (no service fee added; regularly $26 plus service fee) and include reserved seating, popcorn, and soda. Members may call 818-845-3110 to book their tickets. Make sure to have your active D23 Membership card number ready.