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D23 Celebrates 20 Years of Duffy and Friends
D23 Gold Members receive an exclusive invitation to commemorate two decades of Duffy and Friends! This beloved group, originating from Walt Disney Imagineering’s imaginative tales, has captured hearts globally, spreading joy and narrative richness throughout numerous Disney Parks and Resorts.
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Delve into the enchanting origins of Duffy and Friends with this special D23 Spotlight Series! A captivating Walt Disney Imagineering panel, featuring Imagineers Charlie Watanabe, Laura West, Xiao Qing Chen, and others, will reveal the fascinating stories behind the creation of these beloved characters—Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou, CookieAnn, ‘Olu Mel, and LinaBell.
Beyond the panel, attendees will enjoy exclusive access to the Walt Disney Imagineering Preview Center, offering sneak peeks of upcoming attractions and the innovative technology that powers them. The experience culminates with a unique shopping opportunity at Mickey’s of Glendale, the Imagineering campus store, where guests can discover a curated selection of Imagineering and Disney Parks merchandise.
“D23 Spotlight Series & Walt Disney Imagineering: 20 Years of Duffy and Friends” will include:
- A special Walt Disney Imagineering presentation about Duffy and Friends featuring a panel of Imagineers at the historic Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale.
- A visit to the Walt Disney Imagineering Preview Center, including two new additions.
- Shopping opportunity at Mickey’s of Glendale on the Walt Disney Imagineering campus.
- A D23 Gold Member commemorative event gift.
- A Starbucks event-exclusive drink, available for purchase at the Walt Disney Imagineering location!
- Fan photo meet-up: Guests are encouraged to come dressed in theme and bring their Duffy and Friends plush to the event! At 11:15 a.m., guests are encouraged to gather for a group photo in front of the Grand Central Air Terminal.
- Entry into the visitor center of the Grand Central Air Terminal, featuring historical exhibits curated by Walt Disney Imagineering.
- Saturday, May 3 – Walt Disney Imagineering Campus visit first – SOLD OUT
- Guests with this itinerary will enter the Walt Disney Imagineering campus first, where—between the hours of 10 a.m. PT and 11:30 a.m. PT—they can enjoy the campus’ greenspace; receive a window of time to shop at Mickey’s of Glendale, as well as an assigned window of time for the Walt Disney Imagineering Preview Center; and have the opportunity to purchase a special themed Starbucks drink! Then, guests will head over to the Grand Central Air Terminal for the D23 Spotlight Series presentation.
- Saturday, May 3rd – Presentation first – SOLD OUT
- Guests with this itinerary will first attend the D23 Spotlight Series presentation at the Grand Central Air Terminal. Then, guests will head over to Walt Disney Imagineering, where—between the hours of 11:30 a.m. PT and 1 p.m. PT—guests can enjoy the campus’ greenspace; receive an assigned window of time to shop at Mickey’s of Glendale as well as an assigned window of time for the Walt Disney Imagineering Preview Center; and have the opportunity to purchase a special themed Starbucks drink!
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