D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures event in Orlando announces James Cameron and more big names!

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D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures will take place on November 19 and 20, 2016 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has just announced that this crazy amazing event will feature Avatar creators James Cameron (writer, director, producer) and Jon Landau (producer) joined by Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde for Pandora – The World of AVATAR, a presentation where they will unveil new details about the immersive, 12-acre land coming soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. 

If that’s not enough, the event will include a conversation with Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Moana screenwriter Jared Bush (co-writer/co-director Zootopia). They will be on hand to provide guests an exclusive advance look at the making of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest animated feature Moana

It’s already been previously announced that the event will feature Disney Legends Marty Sklar and Tony Baxter; Walt Disney Imagineers Rohde, Chris Merritt, Jason Grandt, and Wyatt Winter; producer Don Hahn (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast); and Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline. This is really going to be a special occasion for all things Disney. 

A glimpse into the man behind the Mouse

The Walt Disney Archives will present a special exhibit created exclusively for the event: Walt’s Great Adventures, featuring photographs, props, and models that showcase Walt Disney’s personal voyages, including his trip to South America in 1941, as well as some of his most memorable creations for television, film, and theme parks, such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Additionally, during the weekend, guests will be among the first to see the new Ethan Allen | Disney home furnishing line in person.

Other amazing opportunities

  • Welcome to Adventureland: Set off on a journey through “Adventurelands” at Disney Parks around the world, beginning with a rare look at artist Harper Goff’s exotic concepts for Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
  • Tales from the Jungle Cruise: Fans of “the backside of water” unite! Discover the legendary history of the world-famous attraction with a panel of wisecracking experts, including a behind-the-scenes look at recent holiday overlays and the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
  • Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s 45th Anniversary: From tropical hideaways to enchanting entertainment, celebrate the spirit of aloha as D23 looks back at 45 years of the classic South Pacific-themed getaway.

How do I get in on this?

The weekend event will take place in the convention center at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Tickets, currently on sale, are $190 each for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members. Tickets are also available to D23 General Members for $250 per ticket. All guests will receive a special gift created exclusively for the event, and attendees are guaranteed seats at all panels and presentations. Mickey’s of Glendale, the famed Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns with a pop-up shop at the event for attendees, featuring a selection of exclusive Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, apparel, and collectibles themed to the event.

More info can be found at D23.com/Events and additional details about the schedule will be shared in the coming months.

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