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D23 is underway and the House of Mouse kicked off the first day with a prominent panel with Vaiana – The wonderful world of love starring Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, and news on upcoming releases from Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios and 20th Century Studios.
There is also plenty of collectible merchandise for Disney fans. At the D23 Marketplace, visitors will get a first look at exclusive new merchandise inspired by the Disney Heroes & Villains series, Pixar’s HighMarvel’s Iron-Man And Captain AmericaStar Wars and more. Fans who can’t make it to the Expo can get a glimpse of the merchandise now before it arrives online at the Disney Store on Monday, August 12 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET.
The new products also include products for the 65th and 75th anniversaries of Mary Poppins And The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr Toad Anthology, alongside collectibles, home goods, clothing, accessories and decor for Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney and other limited edition goodies.
Park-ready pieces include ear headbands inspired by Mary Poppins and Maleficent, as well as swappable pins featuring the Haunted Mansion attraction, The Little Mermaid, fantasyDisney Imagineering designs and more; clothing designed by the founder of Her Universe (and Ahsoka Voice actress Ashley Eckstein and artist Ashley Taylor; and others.
Collectors can purchase signed Star Wars: Clone Wars Lightsaber hilt sets; cake toppers and serving sets with HighCarl Fredricksen and his beloved Ellie; mini lacer vinyl sneaker sets; and limited edition doll sets of Jasmine & Aladdin, Anastasia & Drizella, and Heroes & Villains; to name a few. (Shoppers can also get free shipping on orders of $75 or more with code SHIPMAGIC.)
Tens of thousands of Disney fans will flock to the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, all weekend to enjoy presentations, entertainment, immersive experiences, product launches, shopping and more. The announcements included new details on Toy Story 5, Vaiana 2 – The Great Adventurea Everything is upside down Television series entitled Dream productions and thirdly Avatar Film, Avatar: Fire and Ashes. (Stay up to date The Hollywood Reporter‘s on-site coverage on Instagram and TikTok.)
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Walt Disney Co. has certainly been busy. Ahead of the three-day expo, the company also announced its new Disney Princess campaign, “Create Your World,” which includes an augmented reality experience, exclusive new products and a new YouTube series.
Below you’ll see just a handful of the exclusive D23 items releasing next Monday. You’ll be able to shop the full range on Disneystore.com starting August 12th at 8:00 a.m. PT.
Illuminated figure Madame Leota from Haunted Mansion
R6 D23 Star Wars Droid Factory Figure
Mickey Mouse Steamed Bun Willie Disney Munchlings Plush
Disney Lacers Mystery Set
Aladdin & Jasmine Limited Edition Doll Set
Ichabod and Mr. Toad 75th Anniversary Loungefly Mini Backpack with Light Up Fanny Pack
Disney Animation Desk Pin Set
Disneyland Icons Adult Woven Shirt by Ashley Eckstein and Ashley Taylor
Disneyland Teacup and Tinkerbell Tea Strainer Set by Ashley Eckstein and Ashley Taylor
Alice in Wonderland – Illuminated Theatre Pin
Disney Princess Limited Edition Heroes and Villains MagicBand+
Plush penguin waiter for the 60th anniversary of Mary Poppins
Cake Topper “Up” by Carl Fredricksen and Ellie
Interactive Star Wars Pit Droid Action Figure
Limited Edition Disney Designer Collection Midnight Masquerade Series Pin Set
Loungefly – Mary Poppins 60th Anniversary Ear Headbands
Cake serving set “Up” by Carl Fredricksen and Ellie
Limited Edition Marvel Captain America Shield in Combat Use
Signed lightsaber hilt set from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Disney Designer Collection Midnight Masquerade Series Figures