NEWS: GET READY FOR STREAMING MAGIC AS DISNEY+, HULU, AND ESPN+ HEAD TO D23 EXPO

We’ve been counting down the days until the launch of Disney+ on November 12, and it looks like we’ll be getting a sneak peek of what it’s all about sooner than expected! Today, D23 announced that for the first time ever, three of Disney’s signature streaming services, Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, will showcase a variety of original and exclusive content at D23 Expo. There’s so much going on at the Disney+ Pavilion — and we’ll get to that in a second — so you should probably get a pen and paper, ready to start building out your schedule.

At the Disney+ Pavilion on the Expo floor, you’ll get to experience live demos of the Disney+ app, see costumes and props from Disney+ Originals, and even be one of the first to subscribe to the service! There’s also going to be a special offer available exclusively to Expo guests and D23 Members!

Plus — and let’s just say that from here on out, that pun is totally intended — Disney+ will hit Hall D23 and D23 Expo Arena venues for an exciting lineup of panels and experiences:

DISNEY+ PAVILION

Disney+ First Look Showcase

Friday, August 23, 3:30pm at Hall D23

We know where we’ll be on Friday afternoon! Be one of the first to see Disney+’s full slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Hosted by the lovely Yvette Nicole Brown (Lady and the Tramp, Elena of Avalor), the presentation will include stars and surprise guests, extravagant performances and reveals, and a first look at Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, plus so much more!

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Sneak Peek Screening and Panel

Friday, August 23, 5:30pm at D23 Arena

Wildcats, unite at D23 Arena for a special advance screening and panel with the cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.

And if you’re ever looking for us, we’ll probably be lingering around the Disney+ Pavilion stage, which has special programming including a Q&A with Jeff Goldblum and a conversation with the creators of Phineas and Ferb! Here’s the schedule (subject to change):

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23

10 a.m. ESPN+ Presents Peyton’s Places Special Screening and NFL 100th Anniversary Trivia

12 p.m. Walt Disney Animation Studios Panel with Eric Goldberg and Mark Henn

12:30 p.m. The World According to Jeff Goldblum Q&A with Jeff Goldblum

1:15 p.m. Phineas and Ferb Conversation with Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

10 a.m. ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Panel moderated by show director Bobbito Garcia

11 a.m. ESPN+ Presents SneakerCenter Demonstration by Mr. Cartoon

12 p.m. Stargirl Performance and Panel

1 p.m. The Simpsons Trivia with Yeardley Smith

1:15 p.m. Marvel’s Hero Project Panel with Sana Amanat, Sarah Amos and Stephen Wacker

2:30 p.m. Forky Asks a Question and Lamp Life Creative Panel with Val LaPointe, Bob Peterson, Mark Nielsen, and Marc Sondheimer

3 p.m. Secret Society of Second Born Royals Q&A with Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Skylar Astin

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

10:45 a.m. Prop Culture Movie Prop Showcase and Q&A with Dan Lanigan, Jason Henry, Tony Swatton, and Fon Davis

11:15 a.m. Be Our Chef Games with Angela Kinsey

12 p.m. Monsters At Work Behind-the-Scenes Presentation with Bobs Gannaway and Ferrell Barron

12:45 p.m. The Imagineering Story Conversation with Leslie Iwerks and Bob Weis

1:15 p.m. Short Circuit Creative Panel

3:30 p.m. Pixar’s SparkShorts Screening

5 p.m. ESPN+ Hosted DJ Wrap

ESPN+ PAVILION

At the ESPN+ Pavilion on the D23 Expo floor, guests will have the opportunity to see two interactive exhibits dedicated to two new programs debuting this summer:

Peyton’s Places is a 30-episode documentary series hosted by the one and only Peyton Manning, exclusively on ESPN+. The series will take you through 100 years of football, highlighting memorable events, teams, players, and trends that all played an important role in the making of the NFL.

SneakerCenter is a series premiering this fall devoted to sneaker culture across sports, entertainment, and more. The show promises to take fans deep into the unique sneaker movement, and you can get a glimpse of what it’s all about at the ESPN+ Pavilion on the D23 Expo floor.

HULU PAVILION

Fans should definitely plan to stop by the Hulu Pavilion during the Expo to see costumes and show props from shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Goldbergs, Castle Rock, Catch-22, and more.

We are so ready to hear about all that is new from Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at D23 Expo! See you there!

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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

NEWS: GET READY FOR STREAMING MAGIC AS DISNEY+, HULU, AND ESPN+ HEAD TO D23 EXPO