Retro Disney fans can rejoice as D23 announced on March 26, 2014, that the awesomely anticipated Destination D: Attraction Rewind special event at Walt Disney World has had more details revealed…and it includes the Adventurers Club and other greats from Pleasure Island.
The event will be called Destination D: Attraction Rewind and it is going to be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Nov. 22-23, 2014.
Featured on the night will be Imagineers, Disney archivists, and Disney Legends that will look to celebrate the “lost” Disney.
For this event, there will be:
Join Us for a Day-Long Look at the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair
There will be a full day of presentations dedicated to the Fair, including:
- Disney Goes to the World’s Fair: A look at how Disney became a part of the landmark event
- Lost on the Way to the Fair: Pavilion concepts for the World’s Fair that never came to be
Other Highlights of D23 Destination D: Attraction Rewind presented by H2O Plus will include:
- Retro Rewind References: Nods to favorites of the past in current Disney Parks attractions
- That Was Entertainment: Revisiting beloved theme park parades, shows, and spectacles
See Disney Legends and Luminaries
Presenters and panelists include Disney Legends Marty Sklar, Bob Gurr, and Alice Davis; Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline; Disney and World’s Fair historians Bill Cotter, Stacia Martin, and Michael Kelley—and more to be announced.
View an Destination D-Exclusive Walt Disney Archives Display
During the weekend, guests will be able to explore a special exhibit designed by the Walt Disney Archives in honor of the event.
Party the Night Away With Pleasure Island: Rewind
The weekend will end with an exciting evening event—Pleasure Island: Rewind. This celebration of the Downtown Disney nightlife district will include areas dedicated to the Adventurers Club, Comedy Warehouse, Mannequins, and 8 Trax. And of course there will be a “New Year’s Eve” celebration to cap the night.
Shop at WDI’s Mickey’s of Glendale Pop-Up Shop
Plus, for the first time, Mickey’s of Glendale, the famed Walt Disney Imagineering store, will set up a pop-up shop at the event for attendees, featuring a selection of exclusive Imagineering merchandise as well as limited-edition pins, T-shirts, and collectibles themed to the event. The shop will also carry a special line from H2O Plus, whose products are featured at Disney Resort Hotels.
Tickets go on sale starting April 16, 2014, for $190 each to D23 Gold and Silver Members.
On May 28, 2014, any remaining tickets will be made available to D23 Free Members for $250 each.
“Top of the World” tickets will be made available on a very limited basis for $1,000 each. This includes reserved seating for all presentations, early shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale on Nov. 21, 2014, an exclusive evening event with a private viewing of Carousel of Progress, dinner reception and viewing of the Electrical Water Pageant, special collectibles, and more gifts.
All guests will receive a special gift in honor of Disney’s contributions to the 50th anniversary of the 1964–65 World’s Fair in New York City. A limited number of “Top of the World” tickets will be available featuring reserved seating, early shopping on November 21, an exclusive dinner reception, special collectibles, gifts from H2O Plus and Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, and more. Additional schedule announcements will be made in the coming months.
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