When you think of Anaheim, CA what comes to mind? Orange Groves or strip malls and motels? Anaheim Convention Center or clubs and other nightlife? Ducks or Angels? If you’re reading this blog the answer is almost certainly the Disneyland Resort. Disney is by far the largest draw to Anaheim,…
I arrived at the Anaheim convention center at 8:28 AM on Day 2 of Disney’s biannual D23 Expo. It started at 9, and I wouldn’t get into the show floor until 10. If you ever decide to make this insane trek for yourself, I suggest bringing sunscreen because you will…
From July 14–16, 2017, D23 Expo brings together all the wonderful worlds of Disney under one roof at the Anaheim. The show kicks off on Friday with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at 10AM. Scheduled to appear are Mark Hamill, Wayne Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Julie Taymor, and the great Stan…
With Disneyland at its center, Anaheim, CA is already the spiritual home of the Disney fan. Every two years the party moves across the street to the Anaheim Convention Center for the D23 Expo, which is a three-day spectacular chock full of ways to celebrate the fandom. This year the…
The wait is over, Disney’s official fan club, D23 has announced that its 2017 expo will be held over the weekend of July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center. There you will find aspects from all corners of Disney’s expanding universe represented; including: theme parks, television, music, gaming, and films,…
Three years ago I wrote a piece on why Disney should build a third theme park in North America—in Toronto to be specific. Alas, that hasn’t transpired—and I’m not exactly holding my breath—although it’s great to see Disney expanding the existing parks with exciting new lands and attractions. But there…
At this year’s Disney fan festival, D23 Expo, there will be more to see and do than ever. Now that Disney has added Star Wars to its lineup, it’s expanding its venue, and event lineup to accommodate more fans. As with last year, Disney has begun backing off from San…