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TICKETS FOR D23 EXPO 2015: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT, GO ON SALE THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2014

Early Bird Discounted Tickets Available for a Limited Time

D23 Members Enjoy Additional Savings and Member-Only Benefits

On Thursday, August 14, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will take place August 14–16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The largest Disney fan event in the world, the D23 Expo celebrates all the wonderful worlds of Disney entertainment, uniting all parts of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm); Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Disney Consumer Products; Media Networks (including ABC, Disney Channel, and Radio Disney) and Disney Interactive. D23 Expo 2015 marks the fourth bi-annual event held in Anaheim.

More than 65,000 Disney fans from around the world gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in 2013 for the third D23 Expo. Once again, the Expo will celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with live events, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. D23 Expo 2015 marks the return of fan favorites including the Disney Legends Awards, honoring the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy; and Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, which spotlights costumes, props, and set pieces from Disney’s rich history.

As in previous Expos, D23 Expo 2015 will showcase all of the latest stars in the Disney universe. In 2013, celebrity appearances included Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Billy Crystal, Natalie Portman, and Tom Hiddleston, with performances by Idina Menzel, R5 featuring Ross Lynch, and a once-in-a-lifetime concert with Disney Legends Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken. Additionally, Disney executives and creative talent came together to deliver special presentations, announcements, and experiences to Disney fans throughout the three-day extravaganza.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. From August 14–December 31, 2014, tickets are $61 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $52 for a one-day adult admission and $37 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $268 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

In addition to these special advance-purchase savings, an extremely limited number of D23 VIP Sorcerer Packages will once again be available. Based on fan feedback, even more benefits have been added this year including exclusive opportunities in the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion and Mickey’s of Glendale.

The SORCERER PACKAGE includes:
· Three-day admission ticket and commemorative Sorcerer credential
· Reserved seating at all presentations in the main hall, Stage 23, and Stage 28
· Limited-edition D23 American Tourister boarding bag
· Pre-Expo tour of the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit
· Special tour of the Walt Disney Imagineering Pavilion
· Exclusive shopping time in the D23 Expo Dream Store, Disney Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale
· Tour of the D23 Expo show floor the day before the Expo is open to the public
· Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
· Exclusive entrance to the Expo each morning
· A voucher for an appointment with an on-site massage therapist
· Exclusive D23 Expo gift pack including gifts from D23 and the rest of The Walt Disney Company
· Saturday morning Meet and Greet Coffee with a special Disney guest
· “Fond Farewell” reception on final day of Expo
· Plus, access to the Sorcerer Member Lounge and other benefits

Sorcerer Package tickets are available exclusively to both Gold and Silver D23 Members at $2,000 per ticket. Members have the option to purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and benefits are highlighted at D23Expo.com.

D23 Gold and Silver Members are entitled to early admission to the Expo show floor and D23 will once again give a special thanks to D23 Charter Members, providing them special access to the Expo’s Charter Member Lounge.

Visit D23Expo.com to relive some of the extraordinary experiences from the first three Expo events and get a peek at what’s to come in 2015.

About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It 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 D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts, and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold, Silver, and Free Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us @DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

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Hello everyone and welcome to the show! In Disney news today we are bringing you the latest from Downtown Disney Orlando, Disneyland’s anniversary celebrations, an exciting rumor about DVC…and our infotainment segment -our picks for  Top Walt Disney World Bakeries & Treats! First up we want to introduce you to our very special listener guest today she is the Owner/Author at ThePrincessPapers.com AND she’s also written a Disney 101 Work shop guide book called”Yes, You Can Go to Walt Disney World” and Part II called Disney Dining!

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FYI – There have been changes made to Extra Magic Hours.

Beginning July 13, the evening Extra Magic Hours for Magic Kingdom Park will switch to Saturdays. Here is the Extra Magic Hour schedule effective July 13.

– Sundays: AM at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (NEW)

– Mondays: PM at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

– Tuesdays: AM at Epcot

– Wednesdays: AM at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

– Thursdays: AM at Magic Kingdom Park

– Fridays: PM at Epcot

– Saturdays: PM at Magic Kingdom Park (NEW) and AM at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Starting July 27, Disney PhotoPass Service will no longer print dining location photos and offer them for sale at your table during select dining experiences. Photos will still be taken, but they will be associated to your MagicBand or a Memory Maker, PhotoPass or PhotoPass+ card. Photos can be purchased online or at a PhotoPass kiosk.

In the fall, one BoardWalk eatery plans to introduce a breakfast menu for a limited time.

From October 1 to December 7, 2014, Flying Fish Cafe at Disney’s BoardWalk will offer a breakfast menu to patrons.

The breakfast introduction coincides with the September 30 closing of Kouzzina by Kat Cora, a fellow BoardWalk restaurant which is currently the only Table Service restaurant in the area serving breakfast.

Advance Dining Reservations are not currently being offered during breakfast hours at Flying Fish Cafe.

Trattoria al Forno

A “trattoria” is an Italian restaurant serving simple food, and “al forno” is Italian for “food baked in an oven,” and this new spot will showcase Old World techniques, including handcrafted mozzarella made daily, cavatelli (small dumpling-shaped pasta) and a variety of Neopolitan-style pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens. Neopolitan pizzas, by the way, are pizzas in the classic style of Naples, Italy, with simple tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.

A beautiful Italian flywheel slicer slices paper-thin Italian meats, served with a variety of olives and caponata. Satisfying pastas, velvety seasonal risottos and fresh seafood and vegetables will celebrate the delectable diversity of Italian cuisine with authentic ingredients and recipes from Italy’s various regions.

Wines will be 100 percent Italian from historic wine regions including Tuscany, Veneto and Piedmont, with over 60 offerings by the bottle and more than 25 wines by the glass – Chiantis, Super Tuscans and fine Italian white wines such as Prosecco, Pinot Grigio and Moscato. Signature cocktails and Italian beers and sodas round out the drink menu, with a signature-blend Italian coffee roasted just for Trattoria al forno.

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More Downtown Disney Construction

Buena Vista Drive will have a reduced speed limit of 35mph and will be operating a reduced number of lanes in various sections. The restrictions will be taking place from Bonnet Creek Parkway to Hotel Plaza Boulevard.

Also expect changes to the entry and exit to Downtown Disney parking. It is expected that only entrances 2 and 5 will be available, which are the turns located opposite Typhoon Lagoon and the Hess Station.

Parking Lot L, which is located behind La Nouba, on the side nearest Disney Quest, will also be partially closed temporarily during July 2014.

The work taking place on Buena Vista Drive will eventually see the road expanded to 10 lanes, with dedicated bus lanes and two pedestrian bridges.

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From our friend Randy Crane – Faith and the Magic kingdom dot com

First, a new merchant is opening soon for a limited engagement beginning August 1. Adventure Trading Company will be a provisions and publications company with a knack for selling goods that send the buyers on wild adventures. At the end of these adventures are Adventureland relics known as Juju. These unique artifacts reflect the ancient traditions and importance of storytelling in Adventureland. Collect Juju! Collect adventures! Collect stories! If you were at 2013’s D23 Expo and participated in the WDI Adventureland Play Test, you’ve already had a peak at this in action!

“Each week, through August 27, 2014, Disneyland be asking for your special photo memories from a specific decade. Of course, you’re welcome to share a photo from any time in the 60-year history of the Disneyland Resort, from now through August 27, 2014, outside of the weekly, decade-focused inspiration prompts. To enter, just post your photos on Twitter or Instagram, using the hashtag #Disneyland60Contest by August 27, 2014. Let us know the decade in which the photo was taken in the description or tweet. When the submission period is complete, we’ll select the top five photos from each decade and let you decide which photos win! That’s right – Disney Parks Blog readers will vote for the top photo from each of the Disneyland Decades. Each decade winner will receive a special Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration prize. Then, we’ll give you the chance to vote for one Grand Prize winner from among the winners of each decade. This lucky fan will win a trip to the start of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration in spring 2015!”

Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages are now available to book for the 2014 holiday season. Dinner packages are offered at select Epcot restaurants.  A fixed price is charged based upon meal (lunch or dinner) and dining establishment.   Meals typically include an appetizer, entree, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage for each diner, or full buffet access at applicable locations.

Included with each dining package is guaranteed seating at that evening’s performance of the Candlelight Processional.  The Candlelight Processional is a recitation of the Christmas story featuring a celebrity narrator and accompanied by an orchestra and chior.  Among the narrators announced for 2014 are The Little Mermaid’s Jodi Benson, Ana Gasteyer and Sharon Stone.

While admission to the Candlelight Processional is guaranteed, seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

Prices start at $35 per adult for lunch and $50 per adult for dinner.  Disney Dining Plan credits can also be used.  Two credits per person are required for guests on the standard Disney Dining Plan or the Deluxe Dining Plan.

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Infotainment

Top Walt Disney World Bakeries & Treats

Name your bakery and then name your treat!

Epcot – Refreshment Port – Croissant doughnut

DHS – Writers stop – carrot cake cookie

Epcot France – macarons, chocolate mousse, all the pastries and the gelato

MK – citrus swirl, sunshine tree terrace, corn dog nuggets

Boardwalk bakery – lemon meringue tart, Peanut butter, banana, candied bacon pie

Cookes of dublin – DOH bar

AK – Churros, egg rolls yak & yeti