Disney+ Coming to D23 Expo

Welcome to For Love of the Mouse. We are so excited that you stopped by. On our blog, we cover all things Disney and beyond. Come for the Disney, stay for the lifestyle, health, beauty and more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at ForLoveOfMouse, on Facebook at For The Love of The Mouse and on YouTube at For Love of The Mouse. Let’s get started!

The D23 site has just announced that Disney+, the new Disney streaming service is coming to the D23 Expo.

Those attending the D23 expo in August will find themselves surrounded by Disney+ in the form of panels, experiences and pavilions dedicated to Disney+.

Expo attendees will get a first look and be able to experience Disney+ before it launches to the public on November 12.

Here is a rundown, courtesy of D23, on what expo goers can expect to experience and have the opportunity to be a part of at this year’s exciting D23 expo.

Disney+ First Look Showcase
Friday, August 23, 3:30 p.m., Hall D23

Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive preview of Disney+ and its exciting slate of original films and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Yvette Nicole Brown (Lady and the Tramp, Elena of Avalor) will host this star-studded presentation packed with never-before-seen content, surprise guests, performances, and reveals, including a first look at Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and many more.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Sneak Peek Screening and Panel
Friday, August 23, 5:30 p.m., D23 Arena

Before the global phenomenon returns in a brand-new series on Disney+, Expo guests are invited to a special advance screening of the first episode and panel with the talented new cast on the arena stage.

Disney+ Pavilion
On the Expo show floor, the Disney+ Pavilion will offer guests demonstrations of the live Disney+ app as experienced across mobile and connected TV devices, showcasing the unprecedented collection of entertainment from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Guests will also see costumes and props from Disney+ Originals and have the opportunity to subscribe to the service with a special offer available exclusively to Expo attendees and D23 Members.

Hulu Pavilion
The Hulu Pavilion will be home to more than 20 iconic costumes and artifacts, including the famous red robe worn by the likes of Elisabeth Moss in The Handmaid’s Tale, paintings featured in season one of Castle Rock,and George Clooney’s Catch-22 costume. In addition to costumes, visitors to the interactive exhibit will be able to get a closer look at show props from upcoming Hulu Originals like Little Fires Everywhere and select shows found in Hulu’s streaming library, such as The Good Doctor, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Goldbergs.

Disney+ Pavilion Stage Programming
Additionally, the Disney+ Pavilion Stage will host three full days of panels, highlighting the service’s diverse originals and its collection of beloved movies and shows, along with special ESPN+ panel programming.

Here is a breakdown of the itinerary for many of the expo events so that you can plan your time accordingly. This expo is chock full of panels, star-studded experiences and events. Some of these lines are expected to be long and many of the panels and events are offered on a limited basis so visit the D23 website to help plan out your days. Everything from cosplay, live performances, exclusive merchandise and more will be available to guests at this exclusive event.

Friday, August 23

10 a.m.            ESPN+ Presents Peyton’s Places Special Screening and NFL 100th Anniversary Trivia

12 p.m.            Walt Disney Animation Studios Panel with Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn

12:30 p.m.       The World According to Jeff Goldblum Q&A with Jeff Goldblum

1:15 p.m.         Phineas and Ferb Conversation with Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

Saturday, August 24

10 a.m.            ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Panel moderated by show director Bobbito Garcia

11 a.m.            ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Demonstration by Mr. Cartoon

12 p.m.            Stargirl Performance and Panel

1 p.m.              The Simpsons Trivia with Yeardley Smith

1:15 p.m.         Marvel’s Hero Project Panel with Sana Amanat, Sarah Amos and Stephen Wacker

2:30 p.m.         Forky Asks a Question and Lamp Life Creative Panel with Val LaPointe, Bob Peterson, Mark Nielsen, and Marc Sondheimer

3 p.m.              Secret Society of Second Born Royals Q&A with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Skylar Astin

Sunday, August 25

10:45 a.m.       Prop Culture Movie Prop Showcase and Q&A with Dan Lanigan, Jason Henry, Tony Swatton, and Fon Davis

11:15 a.m.       Be Our Chef Games with Angela Kinsey

12 p.m.            Monsters At Work Behind-the-Scenes Presentation with Bobs Gannaway and Ferrell Barron

12:45 p.m.       The Imagineering Story Conversation with Leslie Iwerks and Bob Weis

1:15 p.m.         Short Circuit Creative Panel

3:30 p.m.         Pixar’s SparkShorts Screening

5 p.m.              ESPN+ Hosted DJ Wrap

Many tickets have already sold out for the 2019 D23 expo but single-day tickets for Friday and Saturday available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children ages 3-9.

Thank you for stopping by and for the love of the mouse, never forget, that it all started with a mouse.