D23EXPO: 6 Sensational Spots to See on the D23 Expo 2019 Show Floor

D23 Expo is finally here, and the Anaheim Convention Center has been transformed into a magical land of Disney discoveries. Yesterday, we were lucky enough to walk the show floor early, and we’re happy to share some sneak peeks of what we saw.

Disney DreamStore
Located through the Hall C entrance, the Disney DreamStore is returning to the Expo with brand-new, exclusive merchandise that feature some Dapper Disney Dans, special D23 Expo- branded swag, and a Haunted Mansion-inspired clutch we know you’ll want to snag.

D23 Gold Member Fan Lounge
The D23 Gold Member Fan Lounge, located at the back of Hall B, is a hideaway exclusively for D23 Gold Members. Just present your D23 Gold Member Card (or sign up to be a D23 Gold Member at D23 Expo 2019), and enjoy all the perks! There are charging stations for your phone, places for you to recharge, and exclusive giveaways to grab.

Please note, for members who join after August 2 and have not yet received their Gold Membership Kit and Card, temporary Gold Membership cards will be available at D23 Membership Services in North Hall, where you can also sign up as a new member. Temporary cards cannot be provided for members who may have lost or forgotten their membership cards.

Star Wars Stormtroopers on Display
Straight from a galaxy far, far away—although not a friendly one—is an up-close and personal (don’t worry, their blasters don’t work) look at the famous foes from the Star Wars galaxy. And, exclusive to D23 Expo is the unveiling of a brand-new, never-before-seen stormtrooper.

D23 Expo Photo Walls
The Expo show floor is filled with tons of Instagram-worthy locations, and while they appear in almost every corner, we’ll only give you a taste of the backdrops where you can grab a photo.

The rest you will have to discover on your own!

The Evolution of Autopia Presented by Honda
Right across from the Disney DreamStore, Honda has created a show-stopping exhibit you’ll want to speed to see. You’ll get a glimpse of the new Autopia cars that you know so well, plus a look at some of the historic ones that all helped bring this beloved attraction to the motorway at Disneyland Resort.

D23 Expo Design Challenge Exhibit
You may have already taken a look at the winners of the D23 Expo Design Challenge when we announced them last month, but you’ll want to hurrrry backkkk to the world of 999 happy haunts when you see just what the 23 ghoulishy talented artists created at the D23 Expo Design Challenge Exhibit in Hall A.

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

D23EXPO: 6 Sensational Spots to See on the D23 Expo 2019 Show Floor