Tuesday, August 2, 2011

ABC Announces Plans for D23 Expo 2011 and Updated D23 Expo Schedule


  ABC announced that they will have exclusive screenings and Q&A sessions at the D23 Expo. On Friday, August 19 at 12:45 P.M. on Stage 23, ABC will host an exclusive screening of Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice. On Saturday, August 19 at 12:45 P.M. on  Stage 23, Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz will take part in a Q&A session about their new show, Once Upon a Time. Following the Q&A session, there will be an exclusive screening of Once Upon a Time. D23 also announced more events for the D23 Expo 2011. Below is the current schedule for the D23 Expo.

Friday, August 19, 2011
9:00 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW (D23 MEMBERS ONLY)

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
9:30 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.

HISTORY OF THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL

See vintage film footage, featuring Walt, the Mouseketeers, Annette Funicello, and more!
Stage 28
10:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m

JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES

Character appearances by Disney Channel's Jake, Captain Hook, and Mr. Smee.
Disney Channel Pavilion
10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Dream Store miniaturist and sculptor Robert Olszewski.
Welcome Center
11:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
11:00 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.

2011 DISNEY LEGENDS CEREMONY

D23 Expo kicks off the first day by honoring the latest recipients in Disney's 24-year tradition.
Arena
11:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Precious Moments Doll artist Linda Rick.
Welcome Center
12:00 p.m. -
1:00 p.m.

THE NEVER LAND PIRATE BAND

The Never Land Pirate Band from Jake and the Never Land Pirates rocks out!
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:00 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT AND STORYTELLING EVENT

Meet authors Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, and David Arquette for story time.
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:00 p.m. -
2:00 p.m

THE MAKING OF THE LITTLE MERMAID — ARIEL'S UNDERSEA ADVENTURE

Imagineers Lisa Girolami, Larry Nikolai, and Chris Crump take you behind the scenes.
Stage 28
1:30 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.

CAST OF GOOD LUCK CHARLIE

Meet Good Luck Charlie's Jason Dolley, Leigh-Allyn Baker, and Bradley Steven Perry.
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:30 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with graphic designer Thomas Scott and artist Alex Maher.
Welcome Center
2:00 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with authors Ridley Pearson and Dave Berry.
Welcome Center
2:00 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.

WARREN SPECTOR MEET AND GREET

Join us for a meet and greet with Disney Epic Mickey videogame designer Warren Spector.
Disney Interactive Media Group Pavilion
2:30 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
3:00 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

RADIO DISNEY'S N.B.T. PERFORMANCE

Performances from Tay Barton, Zack Montana, Shealeigh, Ladina Spence, and Hollywood Ending.
Disney Channel Pavilion
3:30 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.

WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS

Glimpse into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney's parks and resorts.
Arena
4:00 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.

PERRY-OKE

Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang.
Disney Channel Pavilion
4:15 p.m. -
5:15 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with filmmaker and author Don Hahn.
Welcome Center
4:30 p.m. -
5:45 p.m.

CAST OF LEMONADE MOUTH

Meet Lemonade Mouth's Adam Hicks, Hayley Kiyoko, Blake Michael and Chris Brochu.
Disney Channel Pavilion
5:30 p.m. -
6:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Walt Disney Archives founder and Disney Legend Dave Smith.
Welcome Center
5:45 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.

CAST OF SO RANDOM!

Meet Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Allisyn Ashley Arm, and more!
Disney Channel Pavilion
6:00 p.m. -
7:30 p.m.

ULTIMATE DISNEY TRIVIA TOURNAMENT

One very knowledgeable individual will be crowned Ultimate Disney Trivia Champion.
Stage 23
6:45 p.m. -
7:45 p.m.

VOICES OF THE PARKS

Meet the men and women who provide voices for the Disney parks.
Stage 28
8:15 p.m. -
9:15 p.m.

DICK VAN DYKE & THE VANTASTIX

Hear songs from Dick Van Dyke's varied entertainment career and various Disney hits.
Stage 23
Saturday, August 20, 2011
9:00 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW (D23 MEMBERS ONLY)

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
10:00 a.m. -
11:00 a.m.

PHINEAS AND FERB

Character appearances by Phineas, Ferb, and Perry, too!
Disney Channel Pavilion
10:00 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow.
Welcome Center
11:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.

CAST AND CREW OF PHINEAS AND FERB

Meet Dan Povenmire, Swampy Marsh, Vincent Martella, Alyson Stoner, and Dee Bradley Baker.
Disney Channel Pavilion
10:30 a.m. -
1:00 p.m.

THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS

Exclusive video clips, live performances, filmmaker discussions, star appearances and more!
Arena
11:40 a.m. -
12:40 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with ABC Family's Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence.
Welcome Center
12:00 p.m. -
12:30 p.m.

PERRY-OKE

Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang.
Disney Channel Pavilion
12:30 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.

CAST OF KICKIN' IT

Meet Leo Howard, Dylan Riley Snyder, Alex Christian Jones, and Olivia Holt.
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:00 p.m. -
2:00 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with filmmakers Gregg and Jeff Sherman.
Welcome Center
1:30 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
2:00 p.m. -
3:00 p.m

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with D23 Expo Dream Store artist Noah.
Welcome Center
2:00 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.

WARREN SPECTOR MEET AND GREET

Join us for a meet and greet with Disney Epic Mickey videogame designer Warren Spector.
Disney Interactive Media Group Pavilion
2:30 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.

PERFORMANCE BY COCO JONES

Performance by Radio Disney's guest and Hollywood Records recording artist Coco Jones.
Disney Channel Pavilion
2:45 p.m. -
3:45 p.m

A GOOD LOOK AT BUENA VISTA STREET

Sneak a peek at the new entrance to Disney California Adventure with Imagineers.
Stage 28
3:00 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

CAST AND CREW OF FISH HOOKS

Meet Noah Z. Jones, Chelsea Kane, and Kyle Massey.
Disney Channel Pavilion
3:00 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with filmmakers Ted Thomas and Kuniko Okubo.
Welcome Center
4:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.

CAST OF A.N.T. FARM

Meet China Anne McClain, Jake Short, Sierra McCormick, Stefanie Scott, and Carlon Jeffery.
Disney Channel Pavilion
4:00 p.m. -
5:00 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Larry Nikolai.
Welcome Center
4:30 p.m. -
5:30 p.m.

LEGENDS OF WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING

Disney Legend Marty Sklar will lead a celebration of Imagineering careers and accomplishments.
Stage 28
5:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
6:00 p.m. -
7:45 p.m.

THE LION KING 3D

Get an exclusive advance screening of the Disney Digital 3D version of The Lion King.
Arena
6:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.

PERRY-OKE

Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang.
Disney Channel Pavilion
6:30 p.m. -
8:30 p.m.

IMAGINEERING'S GUIDE TO CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

A panel of Imagineers discuss how they use storytelling and technology to make Disney magic.
Stage 28
8:00 p.m. -
9:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO LIVE AUCTION

Bid on unique experiences, tours, artwork, props, and one-of-a-kind Disney treasures.
Stage 23


Sunday, August 21, 2011
9:00 a.m. -
10:00 a.m.

RADIO DISNEY ROAD CREW (D23 MEMBERS ONLY)

Pump up the music with a dance session and Radio Disney fun for kids and families.
Disney Channel Pavilion
9:00 a.m. -
9:45 a.m

IMAGINEERING THE DREAM AND THE FANTASY

Imagineers Joe Lanzisero and Bob Zalk talk about the design of Disney's latest cruise ships.
Stage 23
10:00 a.m. -
11:15 a.m.

HANDY MANNY

Meet the voice of Manny, Wilmer Valderrama, with character appearances from the show.
Disney Channel Pavilion
10:00 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Disney artist Mike Clitherow.
Welcome Center
10:15 a.m. -
11:45 a.m.

MARVEL

Hear about the evolution of Marvel, beginning with its first comic book in 1939.
Arena
11:15 a.m. -
12:30 p.m.

SPECIAL AGENT OSO

Meet the voice of Oso, Sean Astin, with character appearances from the show.
Disney Channel Pavilion
11:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with graphic designer Thomas Scott and artist Alex Maher.
Welcome Center
12:30 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.

CAST OF PAIR OF KINGS

Meet Doc Shaw, Kelsey Chow, and Geno Segers.
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:30 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.

RADIATOR SPRINGS REALITY

Pixar's John Lasseter and Roger Gould join Imagineers for a sneak peek look at Cars Land.
Stage 23
1:30 p.m. -
2:30 p.m.

SHAKE IT UP CAST PHOTOS

Snap a photo of Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, and more!
Disney Channel Pavilion
1:30 p.m. -
3:00 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Precious Moments doll artist Linda Rick.
Welcome Center
2:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

DISNEY CHANNEL

A spectacular live performance, featuring stars of Disney Channel's hit series Shake It Up.
Arena
2:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m.

PERRY-OKE

Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang.
Disney Channel Pavilion
3:30 p.m. -
4:30 p.m.

THE MAKING OF STAR TOURS — THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE

Find out how Imagineers updated the attraction, hosted by Imagineering's Tom Fitzgerald.
Stage 23
3:30 p.m. -
5:30 p.m.

D23 EXPO TALENT ROUND-UP

Join us for a meet and greet with Dream Store miniaturist and sculptor Robert Olszewski.
Welcome Center
4:00 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.

CAST OF SHAKE IT UP

Meet Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, and more!
Disney Channel Pavilion
5:15 p.m. -
6:15 p.m.

MORE OF THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF VINTAGE DISNEYLAND AND WALT DISNEY WORLD

Film preservationist Ed Hobelman and Imagineer Tony Baxter look back at vintage footage.
Stage 23
6:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.

PERRY-OKE

Head on over to the Platy-Bus for karaoke with the Disney Channel gang.
Disney Channel Pavilion