ARENA SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE D23
EXPO: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY

FAN EVENT AUGUST 19 – 21 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

Star-Studded Presentations Include Regis
Philbin, the Cast of Disney Channel’s “Shake It Up,” Disney Princesses and
Countless Surprise Appearances

ANAHEIM, Calif. – July 7, 2011 – The
D23 Expo 2011 is proud to announce the Arena schedule for The Ultimate Disney
Fan Event. From August
19 – 21, Expo guests will have exclusive access to presentations from The Walt
Disney Studios, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Channel and Marvel
Comics – plus they will be able to experience
the 2011 Disney Legends Ceremony. In addition to the spotlight arena
presentations, this year’s Expo will feature screenings, celebrity panels and
autograph signings, eye-popping pavilions, exclusive
insights into TV shows, theme parks, animation, Disney history and more, to be
announced in the coming weeks.  Arena presentations will include:

Friday, August 19, 2011

11:00 a.m.
– 12:30 p.m.          2011
Disney Legends Ceremony – Hosted by Tom Bergeron. Honorees Regis Philbin; Jim
Henson; Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Lea Salonga, Linda
Larkin and Anika Noni Rose; Bo Boyd; Jack and Bonita Wrather; Guy Williams and Ray Watson will
be inducted as Disney Legends for their contribution to the creative legacy of
The Walt Disney Company in a special presentation
exclusively for D23 Expo guests.

3:30 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.              Walt Disney Parks and Resorts – Join Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney
Parks & Resorts, as he gives D23 guests a special behind-the-scenes glimpse
into some of the exciting projects currently underway at Disney’s parks and
resorts around the world. 

Saturday, August 20, 2011

11:00 a.m. – 12:30
p.m.          The
Walt Disney Studios – A
fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the exciting roster of projects on the
horizon at The Walt Disney Studios. From exclusive video clips and live
performances to filmmaker discussions and star appearances, this session will
be hosted by Rich Ross, Chairman,
The Walt Disney Studios; Sean Bailey,
President of Production, The Walt Disney Studios; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer, Walt Disney Animation
Studios and Pixar Animation Studios; and Kevin
Feige, President of Production, Marvel Studios.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30
p.m.           The Lion King 3D Exclusive D23 Screening – Disney
fans will have access to an exclusive advance screening of The Lion King
in Disney Digital 3D™, ahead of the film’s highly anticipated theatrical and
home entertainment releases. "The Circle of Life" takes on a new
dimension as Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa grace the screen once again,
this time in breathtaking 3D.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

10:00 a.m. – 11:30
a.m.         Marvel Comics – An exclusive and unprecedented
experience that will take you through the evolution of Marvel from its first
comic book in 1939 to its current position as one of the most important
creative forces in the world. During this presentation, which will include interactive
Q&A segments, you will not only get an inside glimpse of the history of
Marvel and its iconic Super Heroes but also discover why Marvel truly is the
House of Ideas. This session will be hosted by Joe Quesada, Marvel's Chief Creative Officer and one of the most
respected and sought after writers and artists in the entertainment industry.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.              Disney Channel – Fans are invited to experience the
excitement of a spectacular live performance, featuring stars of Disney
Channel’s hit series Shake It Up. From
meeting the cast of television's first dance-driven
sitcom and learning moves from a Disney Channel dance master to a
special panel, autograph session and more, this unforgettable experience awaits
Disney fans of all ages.

These
presentations add to the already robust schedule of experiences, presentations
and pavilions that will make up the D23 Expo 2011, including the Ultimate
Disney Trivia Tournament presented by Hasbro's Trivial Pursuit, the Treasures
of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit – including the Fan Art Gallery, the D23
Expo Live Auction and the D23 Expo Dream Store. Additional schedule, pavilion
and talent announcements will be made in the coming weeks. 

Tickets to the D23 EXPO are available at http://www.D23Expo.com.  Admission
includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO,
including the Disney Legends Ceremony, and can be purchased for single days or
for the full three days of festivities. Admission is $47 for a one-day adult
ticket and $37 for children 3-12. Three-day passes are $136 for adults and
$106 for children. Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan
Club will receive a discount for up to four admissions, as well as early
entry to each day of the D23 EXPO for themselves and their guests.

About D23 Expo 2011

The D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Event for Fans
and Families brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing guests
with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks.

About D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the wonder and
excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in
Hollywood.  D23 is the first official community for fans in Disney’s
88-year history. D23 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 www.Disney.com/D23; a collectibles line,
The Walt Disney Archives Collection; and special events for D23 Members
throughout the year, highlighted by the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, August
19–21, 2011.

Fans
can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, select shops at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World
Resort and www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with
all the latest D23 news and events, follow us “DisneyD23” on Twitter, YouTube
and Facebook.