D23 LAUNCHES THE FIRST FANNIVERSARY
HOME EDITION, CELEBRATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF LADY AND THE TRAMP
For the First Time, Disney’s
Official Fan Club Takes Its Popular Event Global, Bringing the Fun Directly to
Fans With the Biggest Lady and the Tramp
Viewing Party Ever.
Fan Club is bringing its popular Fanniversary
event into the homes of members and Disney fans around the world, with Fanniversary Home Edition. This year’s
inaugural home event celebrates the 60th anniversary of Disney’s classic canine
love story Lady and the Tramp. Fans
can join the fun by visiting D23.com/D23Fanniversary.
Starting May 29, guests can begin
preparing for the party by downloading invitations, decorations, crafts, games,
and even a traditional spaghetti and meatballs recipe provided by the talented
chefs of The Chew.
Then from June 12-14 it’s time to
party! Throughout the weekend, D23 will unveil new and classic content on
D23.com about the animated favorite, including:
- A new video
featuring original artwork from the Animation Research Library
A series of the
original “Scamp” comics
A gallery of Lady and the Tramp items from the Walt
Disney Archives
Features full of
fun facts about the film, including a piece by Disney music historian Randy
Thornton looking at the development of the movie’s beloved songs
A story on Walt
Disney’s own dogs and how they influenced some of his movies
Plus, fans are encouraged to join
the conversation on D23’s social media using the hashtag #D23Fanniversary (follow
“DisneyD23” on all platforms). One of the many downloadables will be a “selfie
station” where fans can pose as the film’s canine couple enjoying a plate of
pasta at Tony’s Restaurant, and then upload their shots on social media. Throughout
the weekend, D23 also invites fans to post “Dogglegangers”-photos of their own
pooches who look like the dynamic dogs from the film-and share stories of dogs
they have adopted.
Lady and the Tramp, which had its premiere on June 16, 1955, tells the story of Lady, a young cocker spaniel from a “respectable” home, who falls in love with Tramp, a mutt who lives in the railroad yards. The idea for the film came from a short story by Ward Greene entitled “Happy Dan, the Whistling Dog.” The film stars such voice talents as Barbara Luddy as Lady; Larry Roberts as Tramp; and Peggy Lee as Darling, the Siamese cats, and Peg, the show dog.
Fans are encouraged to watch the
beloved film all weekend long. And for those who would like to watch as one big
group, at 5 p.m. PDT
on Saturday, June 13, D23 encourages fans around the world to hit “play” on
their DVD, Blu-ray, or digital device to kick off the largest Lady and the Tramp viewing party ever.
Follow on Twitter, as D23 will be live tweeting out fun facts, commentary, and
questions for the audience.
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 Membership ($74.99) and General
Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23.
To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on
Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube.