By Moss Cohen “It’s something that will never be finished. Something that I can keep developing, keep plussing and adding to. It’s alive. It will be a live breathing thing that will need change.” Walt Disney’s words about Disneyland have remained a guiding principle for the Disney Experiences segment since they were first uttered roughly 70 years ago. The summer of 2024 is just the latest example of Disney expanding its present and building towards a great, big, beautiful tomorrow. Here’s a look at some of the latest Disney Experiences developments from all around the globe: Tiana’s Bayou Adve ..read more

Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive today revealed that What If…? – An Immersive Story, the first-ever interactive Disney+ Original story, will be released on Thursday, May 30, exclusively on Apple Vision Pro as a free app for a limited time. The groundbreaking mixed reality experience sees fans step into the leading role of an hour-long, narrative-driven journey where they will meet variants from across the Multiverse, harness the power of the Infinity Stones, and be faced with reality-defining choices. Connected to the critically acclaimed Disney+ Original animated series What If…?, a tr ..read more

Where: Disney Springs What: 10% Off Your Bill Expires: April 15, 2025 Located at Disney Springs, aboard a modern steamboat, Paddlefish boasts 360 views of Lake Buena Vista... This charming restaurant’s seafood menu features a daily catch, seafood boils, scallops, and even a filet mignon for those that prefer a little turf with their surf. D23 Gold Members can dock and dine at Paddlefish and receive 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages!  To redeem your offer in-person, please show proof of D23 Gold Membership. It must be presented prior to payment to receive the discount. NO ..read more

Where: Disney Springs What: 10% Off Food and Non-alcoholic Beverages Expires: April 15, 2025 Enjoy Southern specialties—including smoked and wood-fired dishes, an impressive American whiskey collection (over 200 options!), and delectable desserts—in a quick-service environment at The Polite Pig... D23 Gold Members can receive 10% off their food and non-alcoholic beverages at this delightful restaurant, located in Disney Springs. To redeem your offer in-person, please present a valid D23 Gold Membership card at time of purchase to receive this discount at checkout. NOTE Receive 10% of ..read more

Where: Downtown Disney What: 10% Off Your Purchase Expires: April 15, 2025 Explore Pandora Jewelry’s iconic collection of contemporary bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, and signature charms, including the latest Disney-inspired looks. Primarily crafted from solid sterling silver, rose gold plated or 14K gold, each hand-finished piece features a variety of gemstones, stones, and cultured pearls that add sparkle to any outfit! D23 Gold Members can find their diamond in the rough at Pandora’s Downtown Disney or Disney Springs locations and receive 10% off their purchase. To redeem ..read more

Where: Pepe by Jose Andres What: 10% Discount Expires: April 15, 2025 Pepe by José Andrés in Disney Springs is the first brick-and mortar location of the chef’s wildly popular Spanish food truck. The restaurant offers a diverse menu of Spanish cuisine, marrying the desire for quick, easy, approachable comfort food with the very best flavors and quality ingredients! D23 Gold members can enjoy 10% off their final check at Pepe, located conveniently in Disney Springs. To redeem your offer in-person, please present a valid D23 Gold Membership card at time of purchase to receive the discoun ..read more

Where: Jaleo by José Andrés What: 10% Off Your Bill Expires: April 15, 2025 Imagined through the creative lens of Chef José Andrés and his team, Jaleo brings alive the spirit and flavors of Spain by showcasing the rich regional diversity of Spanish cuisine! Celebrating the traditional as well as the cutting-edge, Jaleo offers a taste of Spain in a festive, stylish, and casual atmosphere. D23 Gold members can enjoy 10% off their final check at Jaleo, located conveniently in Disney Springs. To redeem your offer in person, please follow the instructions below: Proof of D23 Gold Membership ..read more

Where: The El Capitan Theatre What: Discount on Tickets to Inside Out 2 Expires: July 21, 2024 Experience a burst of emotions at the iconic El Capitan Theatre as Inside Out 2 lands on the big screen! All D23 Members can enjoy $5 off regular priced tickets for Inside Out 2 at the El Capitan Theatre, located in Hollywood, CA., from June 14–July 21. You must be signed in as a D23 Gold or General Member to access offer link. You can sign in here or join D23 as General Member for free or Gold Member and then come back here to view discount offer. To redeem your offer OVER THE PHONE ..read more

By Courtney Potter It’s a tale as old as time that’s been delighting audiences around the world for three incredible, tuneful decades. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast officially opened at the Palace Theatre in New York City on April 18, 1994—bringing the iconic story and songs from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning film to life in a thrilling new way… and setting the stage, so to speak, for the entertainment juggernaut that is Disney on Broadway. To celebrate such a momentous occasion, D23 recently sat down to chat with several people who were there from the start: Natasha Ka ..read more

By Zach Johnson With more than 100 lifetime patents, The Walt Disney Company’s most prolific inventor, Lanny Smoot—the Disney Research Fellow and Imagineer behind numerous astonishing special effects at Disney parks around the world—was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame last week. Smoot is the first Disney Imagineer to receive this prestigious recognition and only the second individual from The Walt Disney Company to be inducted—the first being Walt Disney himself, honored posthumously in 2000 for the multiplane camera. “I am proud and excited, and at the same time humbled, bec ..read more