D23, The Official Community for Disney Fans

DisneyDaniel · 03-10-2009, 01:06 PM

Are you 23?

Following months of mystery and Internet buzz, Disney today launched "D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans."

It looks like Disney is playing catch up to the massive and unofficial Disney fan communities, Websites, boards, blogs and meet ups everywhere.

D23 is a Website, membership club, magazine, expo, special events sponsor, and merchandise/collectibles seller.

The D23 Expo scheduled for September 10–13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center looks like a potential "can't miss" event for Disney fanatics, and will top NFCC (National Fantasy Fan Club) events in scope and size.

A D23 Charter Membership is $74.99 (plus $5.82 tax) for $80.81. I signed up today!

Check out all the details HERE.

The "Disney Shopping" section of the site might be slow if a zillion Disney fans are trying to browse or sign up right now.

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 01:08 PM

Hey stranger. Welcome back.

You really need to visit more often.

Are you involved with this project at some level?

DisneyDaniel · 03-10-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Hey stranger. Welcome back.

You really need to visit more often.

Are you involved with this project at some level?

Thanks, I know ... I really need to hang out at LoT more frequently like before. Well, today is a start!

No, I am not part of D23 in any official capacity. Well, they have my $80.81 now, so that makes me a member at least. Perhaps Disney's marketing efforts will work on other Disney addicts, too -- they got my money within 30 minutes of launching this latest Disney money maker!

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 01:22 PM

Humm...

Membership cards and "secret gifts" are cool and all but since I would never be able to attend the convention (the one big ticket item in the package) I can't see the dollars to benefits equation working out for me.

So it looks like, No. I'm not 23.

Plus I don't see any "community" features like a discussion forum or twitter clan.

Out of curiosity, Did you use "Disney Daniel" as your name? Did they allow it?

DisneyDaniel · 03-10-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Humm...

Membership cards and "secret gifts" are cool and all but since I would never be able to attend the convention (the one big ticket item in the package) I can't see the dollars to benefits equation working out for me.

So it looks like, No. I'm not 23.

Plus I don't see any "community" features like a discussion forum or twitter clan.

Out of curiosity, Did you use "Disney Daniel" as your name? Did they allow it?

As with practically all things Disney, I do not expect them to offer too many "free" things (not counting birthday theme-park admission in 2009). Being a D23 member only provides a discounted admission to the D23 Expo with the cost not announced yet.

Yeah, you're right ... for an official "community," there is not any place to openly discuss and post things, so far. Can you imagine the strict moderator's standards if Disney ever did have a place for people to post comments?!

And, I signed up using my real first and last name.

katiesue · 03-10-2009, 01:20 PM

I tried to register earlier but shockingly - their website was down.

Disneyphile · 03-10-2009, 01:54 PM

ARGH!!!

Come on, state tax refund!

Moonliner · 03-10-2009, 01:58 PM

DD did you see the special Launch Day T-shirt?

JWBear · 03-10-2009, 01:58 PM

No thanks.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-10-2009, 01:59 PM

Per year?!

Going to pass on this one.

03-10-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	D23, The Official Community for Disney Fans Are you 23? Following months of mystery and Internet buzz, Disney today launched "D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans." It looks like Disney is playing catch up to the massive and unofficial Disney fan communities, Websites, boards, blogs and meet ups everywhere. D23 is a Website, membership club, magazine, expo, special events sponsor, and merchandise/collectibles seller. The D23 Expo scheduled for September 10–13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center looks like a potential "can't miss" event for Disney fanatics, and will top NFCC (National Fantasy Fan Club) events in scope and size. A D23 Charter Membership is $74.99 (plus $5.82 tax) for $80.81. I signed up today! Check out all the details HERE. The "Disney Shopping" section of the site might be slow if a zillion Disney fans are trying to browse or sign up right now. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-) Last edited by DisneyDaniel : 03-10-2009 at 02:03 PM.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Hey stranger. Welcome back. You really need to visit more often. Are you involved with this project at some level? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Humm... Membership cards and "secret gifts" are cool and all but since I would never be able to attend the convention (the one big ticket item in the package) I can't see the dollars to benefits equation working out for me. So it looks like, No. I'm not 23. Plus I don't see any "community" features like a discussion forum or twitter clan. Out of curiosity, Did you use "Disney Daniel" as your name? Did they allow it? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I tried to register earlier but shockingly - their website was down. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	ARGH!!! Come on, state tax refund!
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	DD did you see the special Launch Day T-shirt? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	No thanks. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Per year?! Going to pass on this one. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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