DISNEY TWENTY-THREE TAKES
READERS BEHIND THE SCENES
OF THE SPECTACULAR DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE EXPANSION IN ITS ALL-NEW FALL
ISSUE
Disney Fans Also See
the Making of D23's 'Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives,' Preview Tim
Burton's Frankenweenie, and Get a
Sneak Peek
of Once Upon a Time's New Season
BURBANK, Calif. – July
27, 2012 – From the high-octane thrills of Cars Land to the immersive beauty of
Buena Vista Street, the fall issue of Disney
twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club,
offers a complete insider's guide to the spectacular expansion of Disney
California Adventure.
Available nationwide
on Aug. 14, the fall issue of Disney
twenty-three takes readers on a journey through the stunning reimagining of
the park with exclusive interviews, breathtaking photography, and surprising
details straight from Disney Imagineers, who designed the new buildings,
attractions and entertainment featured in the park. Along with the new issue, D23 Gold Members
will receive a special member-only gift: a colorful, commemorative magnetic
postcard celebrating Disney California Adventure's incredible expansion.
"Disney fans around
the world are flocking to Disney California Adventure to experience the
extraordinary transformation of the park," said Steven Clark, head of D23: The
Official Disney Fan Club. "With the fall issue of the magazine, we decided to take
D23 Members more deeply than ever into the making of 20 new attractions and
shows that have been added to the park during the five-year expansion."
The fall issue also
celebrates ABC's hit series Once Upon A
Time, looking at the show's roots in Disney mythology and offering a sneak
peek at its upcoming second season. The story features exclusive interviews
with the show's creators and stars, including Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas
and Ginnifer Goodwin – a D23 Member who opens up about her love of all things
Disney.
Disney twenty-three also explores the most exciting new
developments throughout Disney – while offering new insight into fan favorites. In its pages, Disney fans will be able to:
- Unlock the doors
of D23 Presents Treasures of the
Walt Disney Archives and see some of the iconic pieces now on display
at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum - Get early details
from director Tim Burton on his latest monster of a movie, Frankenweenie - Pay tribute to groundbreaking
author and futurist Ray Bradbury with a heartwarming remembrance by Disney
Legend Marty Sklar - Celebrate Disney
Legend Alice Davis, who just received a window on Disneyland's Main
Street, U.S.A., next to her late husband, Marc, one of Walt's Nine Old Men - Get answers to "23
Questions" with Newsies star
Bill Pullman
In conjunction with
the release of fall issue of Disney
twenty-three, for the first time www.D23.com
will feature original and exclusive stories that complement the contents of
D23's beautiful, glossy magazine. Only
available on D23.com, beginning August 14:
- With exclusive artwork, Imagineer Kevin Rafferty reveals
the initial plans and ideas for "Carland" – the car-themed land that was
in development for Disney California Adventure before Cars Land - Once
Upon a Time showcases 23 "hidden"
Disney references embedded in its first season - Once
Upon A Time stars Jennifer Morrison, Lana
Parrilla, Raphael Sbarge and Josh Dallas reveal their favorite Disney
movies, characters, theme park attractions and memories - Exclusive outtakes from Disney twenty-three's interview with Frankenweenie director Tim Burton
Disney twenty-three is delivered directly to the doorstep
of all D23 Gold Members, along with a special gift. Disney twenty-three magazine is
also available at retail locations across the country for $15.95, and can also
be purchased online at DisneyStore.com and throughout the Disneyland® and Walt
Disney World® Resorts.
D23:
The Official Disney Fan Club celebrates the remarkable past, present and future
of Disney, taking its name from 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his
world-famous company. D23 brings its members a host of exclusive benefits,
including a weekly e-mail newsletter; an array of discounts and special offers;
free gifts throughout the year; and exclusive, member-only special events.
Disney
fans can join the world's only
Official Disney Fan Club by visiting www.D23.com,
or at select shops at the Disneyland® Resort, the Walt Disney World® Resort and
www.DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up
with all the latest D23 news and events, follow "DisneyD23" on Twitter, YouTube
and Facebook.