First Look at World of Disney The Product Experience Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Cade Handley

A colorful exhibition display with a central sign reading "World of Disney: The Product Experience," surrounded by hanging spherical decorations and vivid lighting.

First Look at World of Disney The Product Experience Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

We have our first look the World of Disney product experience pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Fan Expo ahead of the convention’s official start.

World of Disney The Product Experience Pavilion

D23 The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Product Experiences Pavilion 12
A display in a museum showcasing the history of a cartoon character with memorabilia from 1928 to 1934, including a stuffed toy, vintage books, and informational panels.

This exhibit features a comprehensive look at the history of Disney merchandise, starting all the way back in the late 1920s up to the present day.

Exhibit showcasing "The Magic of Disney Merchandise" with displays detailing Disney products from 1934, 1935, 1937, and 1941. Various Disney-themed items are in glass cases against a dark purple backdrop.
Exhibit display with a vintage Donald Duck toy on the left and a can of Donald Duck Orange Juice on the right, both encased in clear protective boxes with informational text in the background.
Exhibit showcasing Disney's publication history with notable dates and events, including displays of Dumbo and Mickey Mouse memorabilia enclosed in glass cases against a magenta background.

A fantastic assortment of merchandise is on display, along with the history of the items. Key pieces of merchandise are selected to represent the company throughout the decades.

Display showing vintage lunch boxes from 1961 and 1965. Highlighted items include a Mickey Mouse Club lunch box and a yellow Peanuts lunch box, both in glass cases with descriptions.
Display featuring a biography of Walt Disney from 1976 and a Bell Telephone Design line Mickey Mouse phone from 1977. The exhibit includes descriptions and the book cover.
Exhibit display showing text panels with information about the years 1982 and 1999 along with glass cases containing various toys and collectible items from those years, including Winnie the Pooh Lego sets.
Three vintage Nintendo Game & Watch devices are displayed in a glass case: one red and black, one green, and one cream-colored, along with their original packaging and an instruction booklet.

Disney’s first foray into the world of video games is on display here.

Display of Disney merchandise through the years, including dolls, books, and other items, from 2000 to the present, with text describing key milestones in the development of Disney products.
A display of Disney merchandise from 2010 and 2011, featuring figurines, with information panels describing the significance of each year in Disney’s merchandise history.
A display showcases the history of Funko Pop! figures featuring milestones from 2011 and 2012 against a backdrop of colorful panels and illuminated cases containing various collectibles.
A display featuring National Geographic signage with informational text and two glass case exhibits, one containing colorful shoes and the other housing a framed item, against a purple background.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event officially kicks off at the Anaheim convention center on August 8, and will run through August 11. We will have coverage of all the pavilions and experiences at the expo over the next few coming days, so stay tuned.

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