Here’s to another exciting day at D23! Saturday’s schedule is as follows:
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Silent Auction Disney Dream Store
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Waffle-inator
Dr. Doofenshmirtz has set up his most evil “inator” yet in the Grand Plaza, near the D23 Expo entrance. Disney Channel Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Special guest artists from Stuller Fine Jewelry and Alex & Ani Jewelry, and Precious Moments doll artist Linda Rick Disney Dream Store
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Puppet Activities, Makeovers and Manicures by Sephora, “Find Your Voice” Karaoke, and Disney Junior Photo Opportunities Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Radio Disney Road Crew
Begin the day by rockin’ out with the Radio Disney Road Crew. Disney Channel Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Disney Store Opening Ceremony, featuring special guests Ariel and Prince Eric Disney Store
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. runDisney with Live Big Host Ali Vincent Disney Center Stage
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Disney Publishing artist sketches live Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Secret of the Wings signing with director Peggy Holmes and producer Michael Wigert Disneytoon Studios
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Direct from Downtown Disney: Alturas Disney Center Stage
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration Disney Interactive Pavilion
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Disney Interactive Demonstration of the Disney Animated App Walt Disney Animation Studios
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Product designer Ken Mataya, and character artists Stephane Kardos, John T. Quinn III, George McClements, and Dorota Kotarba-Mendez Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. The Biggest Loser winner Ali Vincent Talent Round-Up
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Disney Performing Arts Presents The Rock Guitar Ensemble from the Orange County School of the Arts Disney Center Stage
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Disney Interactive Planes videogame demonstration Disneytoon Studios
10:00 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Cast of Dog With A Blog
See Dog With A Blog stars G Hannelius, Blake Michael, Francesca Capaldi, and Beth Littleford. Disney Channel Pavilion
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dream It! Do It! author signing with Disney Legend Marty Sklar and artists Dave Pacheco and Jim Shore Disney Dream Store
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Disneyland miniatures sculptor Robert Olszewski Talent Round-Up
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Art of Ariel Collection special guest artist signing with Gerald Mendez, Enrique Pita, Quincy Sutton, and Steve Thompson Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Yo-Yo Performances, presented by Duncan Toys Disney Center Stage
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Broadcasts from Buena Vista Street
Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure is alive with the sounds of radio station KBVS and its mix of news, serials and music, circa 1930—and now so is the D23 Expo. Hear audio from Oswald’s and the second-floor windows on Buena Vista Street, performed live with members of the original voice cast.StagePass not available. Stage 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Inside the Ice: The Art of Disney’s Frozen
From Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind Tangled and Wreck-It Ralph, comes the big-screen comedy adventure Frozen. The stunning film— with its icy setting and colorful cast of characters—presented breathtaking opportunities, plus a few challenges for filmmakers. Join the team behind the movie for an exclusive look at the artistry and animation of the Thanksgiving 2013 release Frozen.StagePass not available.Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation. Stage 23
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Unannounced Disneytoon Studios film signing with the director and producer Disneytoon Studios
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Let the Adventures Begin: Live Action at
The Walt Disney Studios
Go behind the scenes at The Walt Disney Studios with this revealing look at our upcoming roster of live-action adventures from Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Fans will enjoy exclusive video clips, filmmaker discussions, and star appearances at this session hosted by Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, Disney Live Action Production President Sean Bailey, and Marvel Studios President and Producer Kevin Feige. With Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Disney’s Maleficent, Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland, and Muppets Most Wanted, coming down the pike, make sure to claim your spot for the total package—surprises included!Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation. D23 Arena
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Chief Archivist Emeritus Dave Smith Talent Round-Up
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Discover Disney Animated App
Learn about the process behind your favorite animated films with Disney’s new iPad experience. Disney Interactive Pavilion
11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. The Evolution of Tinker Bell with Author Mindy Johnson Disney Center Stage
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Disney Publishing artist signs Mickey Mouse lithographs Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Cast of Liv and Maddie
See Liv and Maddie stars Dove Cameron, Joey Bragg, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Benjamin King, and Kali Rocha. Disney Channel Pavilion
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet Jake from Jake and the Never Land Pirates Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Disney Design Group artists Alex Maher and Darren Wilson Disney Dream Store
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration Disney Interactive Pavilion
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Disney Performing Arts Presents The Rock Guitar Ensemble from the Orange County School of the Arts Disney Center Stage
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Planes demonstration with head of story Dan Abraham and story artist Art Hernandez Disneytoon Studios
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life signing with author Dave Bossert and special guest Roy P. Disney Talent Round-Up
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Disney Legend and voice of Beauty and the Beast’s Belle Paige O’Hara and Tinkerbell: An Evolution author signing with Mindy Johnson Disney Dream Store
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Broadcasts from Buena Vista Street panel Talent Round-Up
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Planes signing with director Klay Hall and producer Traci Balthazor-Flynn Disneytoon Studios
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Charles Phoenix Presents
For his D23 Expo debut, pop culture humorist Charles Phoenix (Conan, Martha Stewart Show, NPR) guides you on a fun-filled time-travel tour of the granddaddy of all theme parks. Experience the backstories and glories of the early days of Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland—all in dazzling Kodachrome color. With his gracious wit and keen eye for oddball detail, Charles shares spectacular views of beloved and gone-but-not-forgotten Disneyland attractions, as well as Anaheim’s midcentury motels and a side trip to the ill-fated Disneyland wannabe theme park, Freedomland, U.S.A. Be prepared for your imagination to be inspired and your spirit to soar! Stage 28
12:15 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. Cast of Kickin’ It
See Kickin’ It stars Jason Earles, Leo Howard, Olivia Holt, and Dylan Riley Snyder. Disney Channel Pavilion
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Frozen presentation with visual development artist Brittney Lee Walt Disney Animation Studios
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. A panel from Walt Disney Animation’s Frozen,
featuring the film’s art director Michael Giaimo and Disney Consumer Products creative designer Amie Lim Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Harveys Seatbeltbag Collection founders and designers Dana and Melanie Harvey and artist Noah Disney Dream Store
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Product designers Gabe Maldonado and Sohyun Park,
and character artists Rich Tuzon, Dave Pacheco, and Anthony Whitfield Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Discover Disney Animated App
Learn about the process behind your favorite animated films with Disney’s new iPad experience. Disney Interactive Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. My Family Recipe Rocks with Joey Fatone Disney Center Stage
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ABC’s Once Upon a Time: Behind the Fairy Tale
Catch a special sneak peek of the upcoming season of ABC’s Once Upon a Time and all-new series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, followed by a Q&A with show creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. Stage 23
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Disney Publishing artist sketches live Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Frozen signing with directors Chris Buck and Jenn Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho Walt Disney Animation Studios
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Performance by Raini RodriguezSee a special performance by Raini Rodriguez from Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally Disney Channel Pavilion
1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brad Bird, the director of Pixar’s The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and Disney’s upcoming film Tomorrowland Disney Dream Store
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Disney Design Group artist Costa Alavezos, and Precious Moments sculptor Hiko Maeda Disney Dream Store
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Graphic designer and paper sculptor Dave Avanzino, artist Larry Dotson, and designer Art Lewis Disney Dream Store
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cast of JessieSee Jessie star Skai Jackson and Karan Brar Disney Channel Pavilion
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ‘NSYNC and Dancing With the Stars singer/actor/dancer Joey Fatone Talent Round-Up
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Dooney & Bourke Ian Ray and artist Manny Hernandez Talent Round-Up
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration Disney Interactive Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Downtown Disney violinist Drew Tretick Talent Round-Up
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Disney Performing Arts Presents The Company Kids from Orange County Song and Dance Company Disney Center Stage
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mickey Mouse in Get a Horse! animation demonstration with animators Eric Goldberg and Adam Green Walt Disney Animation Studios
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Secret of the Wings presentation with 3D artist Vladimir Sierra Disneytoon Studios
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Voices of the Disney Parks
The men and women who provide voices for the Disney parks are back with more stories, more humorous asides, and new faces you probably won’t recognize this time either. So remain seated, keeping your hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the theater, as you meet more Voices of the Disney Parks. Moderated once again by Imagineer Brian Nefsky, this year’s cast is scheduled to include Yeni Alvarez, Corey Burton, Camille Dixon, Peter Renaday, Fabio Rodriguez, Bill Rogers, Mark Silverman, Stephen Stanton, and BJ Ward. Stage 28
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Steamboat Wille Redux special guest artist signing with Robert Farrell, John T. Quinn III, Jeff Shelly, and Becky Wong Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Violinist Drew Tretick Talent Round-Up
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
The 2013 Disney Legends Awards, hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger and noted television personality Tom Bergeron (host of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos), is a tradition that pays tribute to the talented people who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy. Since 1987, 249 men and women have been named Disney Legends in honor of their work at The Walt Disney Company. This year, Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and four others—Tony Baxter, Collin Campbell, Glen Keane, and Ed Wynn—will be named and honored as official Disney Legends. D23 Arena
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join in some Disney Dream Party Fun!, Hosted by Cakes.com, Hallmark, and Walmart Disney Center Stage
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Unannounced Disneytoon Studios film signing with the director and producer Disneytoon Studios
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Mickey Mouse in Get a Horse! signing with animators Eric Goldberg and Adam Green Walt Disney Animation Studios
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pop-culture humorist Charles Phoenix Talent Round-Up
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Performance by Bridgit MendlerSee a performance by actress and Hollywood Records recording artist Bridgit Mendler. Disney Channel Pavilion
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Start Telling Your Story: Disney’s Story App Demo and Meet-Up Disney Interactive Pavilion
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Direct from Downtown Disney: Violinist Drew Tretick Disney Center Stage
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Art of The Good Dinosaur
What if the cataclysmic asteroid that forever changed life on Earth actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? Explore the world of possibility in Disney•Pixar’s upcoming original feature film The Good Dinosaur, directed by veteran filmmaker and longtime Pixar artist Bob Peterson. Take a closer look at the artistry and production design behind this remarkable film and immerse yourself in Pixar’s imaginative world where dinosaurs live on. Stage 23
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disney Publishing artist signs Mickey Mouse lithographs Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Artist Tim Rogerson and designer and former Walt Disney Imagineer Valerie Edwards Disney Dream Store
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Walt Disney Imagineering Vinylmation Artists Talent Round-Up
3:10 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Cast of Good Luck Charlie
See Good Luck Charlie stars Bridgit Mendler and Leigh-Allyn Baker. Disney Channel Pavilion
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disney Performing Arts Presents The Company Kids from Orange County Song and Dance Company Disney Center Stage
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn how to draw Muppets characters with George McClements Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Frozen presentation with effects supervisor Marlon West Walt Disney Animation Studios
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Disney Animated: Bringing Disney Animation to Life Through the Power of the iPad
Discover how the timeless stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios are brought to life through the new iPad app, Disney Animated. Join celebrated animators and artists as they debut the app and discuss what it took to bring the art, technology and legacy of their studio to life as never-before-seen in this immersive environment. App co-author and animator Dave Bossert, Eric Goldberg, Amy Smeed, Mike Kaschalk, Brittany Lee, and Darin Hollings will discuss the art form, legacy, and future of animation. Guests will have the opportunity to leave with exclusive limited-edition giveaways and more from this can’t-be-missed panel. Stage 28
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Voices of the Disney Parks panel Talent Round-Up
3:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Disney Design Group artists Caley Hicks, Thomas Scott, and Ron Cohee Disney Dream Store
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Digital artist Anthony Mai and character artist Jeff Shelly,
Mi Ran Kim, and Kim Kha Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Yo-Yo Performances, presented by Duncan Toys Disney Center Stage
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Artists John Coulter and Michelle St. Laurent Disney Dream Store
4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Performance by R5 , Featuring Ross Lynch
See a performance by Hollywood Records’ R5 band, featuring Ross Lynch. Disney Channel Pavilion
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Disney Classic Songs: A Magical Performance by Bill Cantos Disney Center Stage
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Disney Classic Songs A Magical Performance by Bill Cantos Disney Center Stage
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fantasia: Music Evolved On-Stage Demonstration Disney Interactive Pavilion
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The 3 Magical Elements of a Disney Dream Party, sponsored by Cakes.com, Walmart, and Hallmark Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Walt Disney Animation Studios behind-the-scenes presentation with animator Darrin Butters Walt Disney Animation Studios
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Downtown Disney Violinist Drew Tretick Talent Round-Up
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Unannounced Disneytoon Studios film signing with the director and producer Disneytoon Studios
5:00 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. The Disney Junior opportunity sweepstakes winner is announced Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Performance by Acapella Group Vybration Disney Center Stage
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Toy Story OF TERROR! and the Motivation Behind Pixar’s Short Form Content
From toys on vacation to tow-riffic four wheelers, Pixar keeps some of their most beloved characters alive and well through much of its short-form content. This fall, Pixar debuts its first-ever television special, Toy Story OF TERROR!, a new adventure with Woody, Buzz, and the gang. Hear from Toy Story OF TERROR! Director Angus MacLane, Producer Galyn Susman, and a few more of Pixar’s short-form filmmakers as they share their experiences and favorite moments and talk about the exciting challenges of expanding the worlds of these characters loved by audiences across the globe. Stage 28
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101
Discover the rich history of the Star Wars saga and how cinematic storytelling, deep mythology, and enthusiastic fans have transformed it from hit movies to a worldwide phenomenon. With new adventures coming to the big and small screens, immerse yourself in where Star Wars has been and how it changed the world with Lucasfilm’s resident authority, Pablo Hidalgo. Whether you’re taking your first step into this larger world or are a seasoned Jedi Master, there are many secrets of the Force to discover. Stage 23
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Little Mermaid signing with directors Ron Clements and John Musker Walt Disney Animation Studios
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cast of Teen Beach Movie
See Teen Beach Movie stars Ross Lynch, Grace Phipps, Garrett Clayton, John DeLuca, Chrissie Fit, Jordan Fisher and Mollee Gray. Disney Channel Pavilion
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Disney Publishing artist sketches live Disney Consumer Products Pavilion
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Direct from Downtown Disney: Violinist Drew Tretick Disney Center Stage
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fairies films animation demonstration with animator Mike Greenholt Disneytoon Studios
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Artists Rodel Gonzalez and Rob Kaz Disney Dream Store
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Violinist Drew Tretick Talent Round-Up
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs presentation with Animation Research Library’s Lella Smith Walt Disney Animation Studios
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Mobile Phone Voicemail Greetings Recorded by the Voice of Disneyland Bill Rogers Disney Center Stage
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Richard M. Sherman and Alan Menken: The Disney Songbook
For one night only, two of the world’s most celebrated songwriters and composers will take to the stage. Richard Sherman and Menken have won a combined 10 Academy Awards for their work with Disney, and have composed music and songs for more than three dozen Disney feature films, over two dozen Disney Park attractions, and half a dozen Disney musicals on Broadway. D23
Michele also contributes theme park news for Fox 35 Orlando 11pm news and on the radio on WDBO.
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