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What Is the D23 Expo Like?

July 24, 2017 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This was my very first time to attend the D23 Expo and it’s impossible to describe in one post. So I’ve been writing about the different panels or my favorite parts from each panel over the past week and I feel like I have enough material that I could write about it for two more weeks. The D23 Expo is like the most amazing convention fans of Disney will ever experience.

If you ever plan on going to the D23 Expo you have to be prepared for one thing. LINES! Everything you might want to do there will be a line. But yes it’s completely worth it, you will enjoy, no I take that back, you will LOVE every single part of D23 Expo. The D23 Expo is a fantastic journey through all things Disney.

D23 EXPO 2017 – Friday, July 14, 2017 – The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. (Disney/Image Group LA)
ROBERT A. IGER (CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY)

Our Expo adventure began with the Disney Legend Awards Ceremony. 11 new Disney Legends were named and honored. So far I have only had time to highlight, Disney Legend Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey, Disney Legend Mark Hamil I hope to also write about Disney legends Whoopi Goldberg, Carrie Fisher even though there are still five more people that were named.

We had a little time on the D23 Expo hall floor where all kinds of exhibits surrounding us. There was so much to see and do it took a little time every day to get it all done. My highlights were the Pirates of the Caribbean Exhibit where you could see all the inspiration for Disney Pirates over the years and all the costumes from the movies including Disney’s Descendants and Once Upon a Time. Also really interesting to me was the Pixar Exhibit and the Marvel Exhibit. There were also many different toys, and other products that I’ve never seen before but to D23 members this was exclusive stuff that fans live for. Oh and I can’t forget to mention that Star Wars The Galaxy Edge was a huge exhibit that wasn’t to be missed.

I’ve also already shared with you stuff from other panels that we sat though. We learned what live action films are coming out, what’s new with Marvel and Star Wars. We saw what’s new with Pixar and Disney animation. We learned what’s new at all of the Disney parks around the world. And we finished the D23 Expo with a concert by Alan Menken. Alan Menken was the perfect ending to a crazy three days. If you are any kind of Disney Fan you would love the D23 Expo lines and all.

Alan Menken

New Footage A Wrinkle In Time Teaser Trailer & Teaser Poster

July 17, 2017 by Momstart 1 Comment

This past weekend we saw brand new footage of A Wrinkle in Time when the D23Expo released the A Wrinkle in Time Teaser Trailer for everyone to see. New Disney Legend Oprah Winfrey came out on stage to talk about the movie along with all the other A Wrinkle In Time Cast, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine and newcomer Storm Reid, also included on the D23Expo stage was the director Ava DuVernay. Ava DuVernay’s adaptation is based on the beloved novel by Madeleine L’Engle.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: (L-R) Actors Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Storm Reid of A WRINKLE IN TIME, director Ava DuVernay of A WRINKLE IN TIME, and President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. A WRINKLE IN TIME will be released in U.S. theaters on March 9, 2018. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Reese Witherspoon; Oprah Winfrey; Mindy Kaling; Chris Pine; Storm Reid; Ava DuVernay; Sean Bailey

Storm Reid commanded the stage with her poise and grace as she talked about working on the film. Chris Pine complemented her acting ability and she said that everyone was accepting encouraging and amazing to work with. She is a beautiful tall young girl and I expect we will be seeing a lot of her in the near future. Check out this A Wrinkle In Time Teaser Trailer.

My family is super excited about A Wrinkle in time, my daughter just read the book. I’m looking forward to reading the book with my son this year so we are both ready for the movie next year. “A Wrinkle In Time hits theaters March 9, 2018. Also released at the D23Expo was the new A Wrinkle In Time Teaser Poster.

Just in case you have no idea what A Wrinkle in Time is about here is the A Wrinkle In Time Synopsis:

Meg Murry (Storm Reid) is a typical middle school student struggling with issues of self-worth who is desperate to fit in. As the daughter of two world-renowned physicists, she is intelligent and uniquely gifted, as is Meg’s younger brother Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), but she has yet to realize it for herself. Making matters even worse is the baffling disappearance of Mr. Murry (Chris Pine), which torments Meg and has left her mother (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) heartbroken. Charles Wallace introduces Meg and her fellow classmate Calvin (Levi Miller) to three celestial guides—Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling)—who have journeyed to Earth to help search for their father, and together they set off on their formidable quest. Traveling via a wrinkling of time and space known as tessering, they are soon transported to worlds beyond their imagination where they must confront a powerful evil. To make it back home to Earth, Meg must look deep within herself and embrace her flaws to harness the strength necessary to defeat the darkness closing in on them. “A Wrinkle in Time” opens nationwide March 9, 2018.

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Exclusive Behind the Scenes of Star Wars The Last Jedi

July 17, 2017 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This past weekend at D23Expo, we saw exclusive behind the scenes Star Wars The Last Jedi Footage, yes that’s right, Behind the scenes of Star Wars The Last Jedi and I had chills watching the footage. We also saw the major actors on stage, Director Rian Johnson surprised fans with on-stage appearances by cast members Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro, and they gave little anecdotes of what they have been through while filming. Mark Hamill was cut short because he was on the verge of spilling a top secret spoiler.

ANAHEIM, CA – JULY 15: (L-R) Actors Gwendoline Christie, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Director Rian Johnson, actors Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio del Toro of STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI took part today in the Walt Disney Studios live action presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2017 in Anaheim, Calif. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI will be released in U.S. theaters on December 15, 2017. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Gwendoline Christie; John Boyega; Daisy Ridley; Rian Johnson; Kelly Marie Tran; Laura Dern; Benicio del Toro

Also during the behind the scenes footage each of the actors had a few behind the things to say. Carrie Fisher said in regards to the story behind the Star Wars saga, “it’s a story about a family”. We’ve heard that many times, but who is Rey’s family because obviously we’ve also been told that this new addition to Star Wars is about the “new kids”, which would be Rey, Fin and Poe Dameron And Mark Hamill said that, they keep throwing things at me that I never saw coming, or something along the lines of that. You have to watch this behind the scenes footage of Star Wars The Last Jedi.

Didn’t that give you chills?

I could watch that video over and over again. I’m pretty sure that based on a few things that were said and not said but acted out on stage at D23, Fin will be having an epic battle with Captain Phasma. While they were on stage, John Boyega said he would have an Epic battle, much better than the movie before with a certain evil villain. Then he walked over to Gwendoline Christie tried to stare her down in the eyes and give her the showdown on stage. She is so tall you know? So that was like revealing a secret without really revealing a secret.

Watching these people on stage, fans throughout the room were “CRAZY”. It was so exciting that I highly recommend keeping up with all things D23. And if you get the chance to go you should go. Be prepared to wait in line but it’s worth it. When else are you ever going to be in a room with the major actors of the next Star Wars film. (And other movies in the Disney family. I have to give you my update on all things Marvel, but that has to be for another blog post. Marvel and Star Wars are two different worlds guys. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is in theaters December 15, 2017!