Explore 55 Years of Walt Disney World with D23 and the Walt Disney Archives

Just a few days after a special lunch with Joe Rohde, D23 will invite fans to join in on a special Walt Disney World 55th anniversary celebration with the Walt Disney Archives. 

What’s Happening:

• D23 Spotlight Series: 55 Magical Years of Storytelling will take place on Sunday, October 4, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
• The event celebrates Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration and the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, with both panel-only and VIP tickets available.
• Disney Legend Joe Rohde will discuss the power of storytelling and reflect on highlights from his 40-year career with Walt Disney Imagineering.
• The Walt Disney Archives will explore the history and evolution of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, sharing stories, discoveries, and newly acquired artifacts from the attraction.
• Disney Imagineers working on the latest updates to Carousel of Progress will discuss their inspirations and tease what’s coming to the attraction.
• All attendees will receive a limited-release event pin featuring the classic Walt Disney World Resort logo.

• VIP ticketholders will attend a special dessert reception at Disney’s Contemporary Resort featuring two character meet-and-greet opportunities.
• The VIP experience concludes with fireworks viewing from Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
• Tickets for the Panel will run fans $62 each, regardless of what membership type. 
• The panel is set to run from 6PM to 7:30PM
• VIP, which includes a post-panel desert party, character meet and greets, and firework viewing at the Contemporary, will go for $162.
• Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 28th, at 10AM PST. 
• For more information visit the official D23 website. 

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