D23 Announces Mulan 25th Anniversary Screening, X-Men Hellfire Gala, Destination D23 Updates, Halloween Events, and More for 2023

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D23 Announces Mulan 25th Anniversary Screening, X-Men Hellfire Gala, Destination D23 Updates, Halloween Events, and More for 2023

D23 has announced several 2023 events, including a “Mulan” 25th anniversary screening, X-Men Hellfire Gala, multiple Halloween events, and more.

Spring & Summer D23 Events

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MULAN: A 25TH ANNIVERSARY OUTDOOR SCREENING
Relive the epic adventure of Disney’s animated classic Mulan on the big screen with a 25th Anniversary screening! This magnificent event will take place on May 28 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park in Los Angeles, California. We promise, this is one event that won’t bring dishonor upon you—or your cow! Tickets on sale now.

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ROGERS: THE MUSICAL AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
D23 can’t wait to celebrate Rogers: The Musical with the Ultimate Disney Fans at Disney California Adventure! Polish up those shields and start your vocal warm-ups because this super-powered story is going to make hearts soar like a supersonic Quinjet. D23 Gold Members will have an opportunity to “save the city” at this smash-ing hit musical, premiering this summer! More details assembling soon.

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D23 PRESENTS – X-MEN HELLFIRE GALA
What do you get when you cross the elegant world of high fashion with the daring world of Marvel Comics? Let’s just say, something truly X-traordinary. D23 is coming to San Diego, California, on July 22 and welcoming heroes, villains, and those in between to an incredibly Uncanny event at the mysterious locale of Krakoa. Prepare your most outlandish of outfits and curious cosplays—tickets go on sale May 24!

Destination D23

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Next are a few updates on the biggest Disney fan event of the year, Destination D23 presented by Lug. While we’ve already shared some highlights of this sold-out event, we’re pleased to bring you even more details on other ways to experience this celebration—happening September 8-10 at the Walt Disney World Resort.

DESTINATION D23 LIVESTREAM
For those unable to attend in person, select presentations at Destination D23 will be livestreamed on D23.com for audiences to enjoy no matter where you are in the world.

D23 SHOPPING SPREE
While current ticketholders to Destination D23 will gain priority first access to the exclusive shopping opportunities at this event, we will be offering a separate, specially ticketed experience for D23 Gold Members who aren’t attending Destination D23 but still want to snag collectibles, exclusives, and marvelous merchandise with the D23 Shopping Spree. Fans will be offered a chance to take part in shopping at Mickey’s of Glendale, The Walt Disney Company Store, and the Ink & Paint Marketplace—all of which are creating a stellar lineup of products that allow all fans to showcase their love of Disney in a multitude of ways. Stay tuned for more information on this special shopping opportunity.

Halloween D23 Events

D23 BLACK FLAME BALL: SPELL-EBRATING 30 YEARS OF HOCUS POCUS
Just like the sinister Sanderson Sisters, D23 is heading back to Salem, Massachusetts—bringing a bombastic blowout bash to this historic town. It’s been 30 years since the Sandersons first returned to Salem, and we’re lighting the Black Flame Candle one more time to raise the dead (and the roof) at this Halloween happening.

25 YEARS OF HALLOWEENTOWN WITH D23
Return to the magic of Halloweentown with D23, in St. Helens, Oregon, where we’ll be hosting very special 25th Anniversary screenings of this DCOM classic in Halloweentown itself!

SLEEPY HOLLOW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
D23 is excited to bring a few spine-tingling classics to the film fest that’s a “celebration of outstanding genre cinema in the historic cradle of the American supernatural”—located in the storied town of Sleepy Hollow, New York.

TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Fans and stans of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, the Halloween world with D23! Relive the cult classic that has been a staple of the scary and merry seasons for generations of superfans. Much like the pumpkin king himself, we’re mapping out major plans for this skele-bration.

100 YEARS OF DISNEY

100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY
In 1923, Walt and Roy Disney started a dream that came true. All because of you. D23 is bringing the dream to life for the fans and welcoming Members to an enchanted celebration at the historic Walt Disney Studios on October 16—the actual 100th Anniversary of Disney. It’s going to be something very special, so stay connected for more details coming soon. And you’re the first to hear that the fall issue of Disney twenty-three will be a special edition commemorating this milestone.

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WISH
This year is also marked by a remarkable new story from Walt Disney Animation Studios, also celebrating its 100th anniversary. They are bringing to life an epic tale that has been a century in the making. Blending multiple styles of animation and referencing a myriad of classic Disney films, “Wish” is positioned to make every wish you’ve ever had come true. To close out the year, D23 will celebrate the debut of this fantastic new feature with special screenings and so much more.

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