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D23 Expo 2015 Tickets Go On Sale August 14

Tickets for the D23 Expo 2015: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Go On Sale Thursday, August 14, 2014

Early Bird Discounted Tickets Available for a Limited Time

D23 Members Enjoy Additional Savings and Member-Only Benefits

On Thursday, August 14, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will take place August 14–16, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The largest Disney fan event in the world, the D23 Expo celebrates all the wonderful worlds of Disney entertainment, uniting all parts of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including The Walt Disney Studios (including Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm); Walt Disney Parks and Resorts; Disney Consumer Products; Media Networks (including ABC, Disney Channel, and Radio Disney) and Disney Interactive. D23 Expo 2015 marks the fourth bi-annual event held in Anaheim.

More than 65,000 Disney fans from around the world gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in 2013 for the third D23 Expo. Once again, the Expo will celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with live events, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. D23 Expo 2015 marks the return of fan favorites including the Disney Legends Awards, honoring the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy; and Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, which spotlights costumes, props, and set pieces from Disney’s rich history.

As in previous Expos, D23 Expo 2015 will showcase all of the latest stars in the Disney universe. In 2013, celebrity appearances included Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Billy Crystal, Natalie Portman, and Tom Hiddleston, with performances by Idina Menzel, R5 featuring Ross Lynch, and a once-in-a-lifetime concert with Disney Legends Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken. Additionally, Disney executives and creative talent came together to deliver special presentations, announcements, and experiences to Disney fans throughout the three-day extravaganza.

Tickets for D23 Expo 2015 are available at a discounted price for a limited time. From August 14–December 31, 2014, tickets are $61 for a one-day adult admission and $42 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $52 for a one-day adult admission and $37 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $268 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for members and general admission, visit D23Expo.com.

In addition to these special advance-purchase savings, an extremely limited number of D23 VIP Sorcerer Packages will once again be available. Based on fan feedback, even more benefits have been added this year including exclusive opportunities in the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion and Mickey’s of Glendale.

The SORCERER PACKAGE includes:

Three-day admission ticket and commemorative Sorcerer credential
Reserved seating at all presentations in the main hall, Stage 23, and Stage 28
Limited-edition D23 American Tourister boarding bag
Pre-Expo tour of the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit
Special tour of the Walt Disney Imagineering Pavilion
Exclusive shopping time in the D23 Expo Dream Store, Disney Store, and Mickey’s of Glendale
Tour of the D23 Expo show floor the day before the Expo is open to the public
Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
Exclusive entrance to the Expo each morning
A voucher for an appointment with an on-site massage therapist
Exclusive D23 Expo gift pack including gifts from D23 and the rest of The Walt Disney Company
Saturday morning Meet and Greet Coffee with a special Disney guest
“Fond Farewell” reception on final day of Expo
Plus, access to the Sorcerer Member Lounge and other benefits

Sorcerer Package tickets are available exclusively to both Gold and Silver D23 Members at $2,000 per ticket. Members have the option to purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and benefits are highlighted at D23Expo.com.

D23 Gold and Silver Members are entitled to early admission to the Expo show floor and D23 will once again give a special thanks to D23 Charter Members, providing them special access to the Expo’s Charter Member Lounge.

Visit D23Expo.com to relive some of the extraordinary experiences from the first three Expo events and get a peek at what’s to come in 2015.

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, Silver, and Free Membership levels at D23.com and at DisneyStore.com/D23. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow us @DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube.

#LastSplashOfSummer At Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Enjoy a #LASTSPLASHOFSUMMER

at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Book Now to Save on a Labor Day Getaway Starting at $129 for Florida Residents

Join the #LastSplashOfSummer fun and make a splash in Orlando’s coolest pool while celebrating the final days of summer with a Labor Day weekend getaway at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress.

Enjoy a fun-filled, entertainment-packed schedule that features activities the entire family will love including nightly beachside movies, crafts, games, contests, and more. Additionally, guests will enjoy themed, poolside dinners featuring seasonal favorites 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings for $29.95 per adults and $14.95 per child. Highlights will include:

Friday, August 29:

Resort Activities

11:15 a.m. – Corn Hole Contest
12:15 p.m. – Wheel Barrow Competition
1:15 p.m. – Family Water Balloon Toss
2:15 p.m.– Sack Race
3:15 p. m. – Cool Craft-Make a Bucket Hat
4:15 p.m. – Watermelon Eating Contest
Dusk- Beachside Movie: “Angels in the Outfield”

Beach BBQ 5-8 p.m.

Carved New York Sirloin, Barbequed Chicken, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato Salad, Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Fudge Cake, and the Grand Day at the Beach specialty cocktail

#LastSplashOfSummer Water Slide Tower Pavilion at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress SMALL

Saturday, August 30:

Resort Activities

11:15 a.m. – Fish Feeding Frenzy
12:15 p.m. – Token Treasure Hunt
1:15 p.m. – Board Walk Relay
2:15 p.m. – Cool Craft-Paint a Cedar Key Clam Shell
3:15 p.m. – Putt Off
4:15 p.m.-.Belly Flops
5:00 p.m. – Limbo Contest
Dusk-Beachside Movie: “The Lego Movie”

Summer Clam Bake 5-8 p.m.

Clam Paella with Chicken & Sausage, Fried Clam Strips, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Iceberg Wedge Salad, Pina Colada Cake with Coconut Ice Cream, and the Poolside Pucker Up Peach Punch specialty cocktail

Sunday, August 31

Resort Activities

11:15 a.m. – Family Scavenger Hunt
12:15 p.m. – Horseshoe Toss
1:15 p.m. – Rockin’ Tubin Relay
2:15 p.m. – Cola Chug
3:15 p.m. – Cool Craft-Wooden Snakes and Geckos
4:15 p.m. – Sand Sculpting Contest
Dusk-Beachside Movie: “Ratatouille”

Down Home Country Cookin’ 5-8 p.m.

Country Fried Chicken, Carved Cherry Glazed Pork Loin, Baked Corn & Cheddar Soufflé, Cornmeal Fried Green Tomatoes, Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and the Southern Kicked Iced Tea specialty cocktail

#LastSplashOfSummer Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Monday, September 1

Resort Activities

11:15 a.m.– 3-Legged Race
12:15 p.m..- Cannonball Craziness
1:15 p.m. – Hula Hoop Contest
2:15 p.m. – Penalty Kicks
3:15 p.m. – Cool Craft-Make a Rocket

“Our annual Labor Day weekend celebration is perfect to wind down summer and kick-off for the back to school season,” says Area Vice President and Grand Cypress General Manager Pat Engfer. “Featuring activities for all ages, including island entertainment, delicious poolside cocktails and meals, beach bonfires, and movie nights on Lake Windsong – there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy.”

Florida residents save 15% off the Hyatt Daily Rates with room rates starting at $129. Online reservations may be made at www.GrandCypress.Hyatt.com.

Located just one mile from Walt Disney World® and minutes from Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando, the 1,500 acre Grand Cypress resort offers guests limitless access to world-class recreation amenities including the recently renovated lagoon pool and new On the Rocks pool bar. Located along the 1,000 feet of white sandy beach of private Lake Windsong, the 800,000 gallon, half- acre, free-flowing lagoon pool boasts 12 waterfalls, heated and non-heated pools, and two whirlpools.

Additionally, the new Water Slide Tower Pavilion, Water Jet Splash Zone, and children’s Rock Climbing Stations complement family favorite activities including beach volleyball, tether ball, watersports and marked jogging, walking, and biking trails. Guests may also enjoy 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf and the award-winning Tennis and Racquet Club.

About Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

The award-winning, 1,500 acre Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is located one mile from Walt Disney World® and close to Universal Orlando® and SeaWorld® Orlando with a host of amenities and activities including 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf and the award-winning Tennis and Racquet Club. Located along the 1,000 feet of white sandy beach of private Lake Windsong, the free-flowing lagoon pool boasts 12 waterfalls, heated and non-heated pools, two whirlpools, new Water Slide Tower Pavilion, new children’s Rock Climbing Stations, new interactive Water Jet Splash Zone, rope bridge, walking paths, and expansive, wrap-around sundecks. New features complement the resort’s favorite activities including; S’mores pit, beach volleyball, tether ball, hammocks, watersports and marked jogging, walking, and biking trails.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is centrally located with convenient access to Orlando International Airport and Interstate 4 off Exit 68 in Lake Buena Vista. The resort’s address is One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, Florida, USA 32836. For more information; call 407.239.1234; visit GrandCypress.Hyatt.com; like Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress on Facebook; and follow on Twitter at @HRGrandCypress.