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D23, the biannual Disney convention held in Anaheim, California, attracted over 100,000 enthusiastic fans in 2021. The event spanned three days and took over the 170,000-square-meter convention center, located about an hour south of Los Angeles. D23 featured over 60 themed panels showcasing everything from National Geographic documentaries to the 35th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast.
Costumes, immersive spaces, pin-trading areas, and photo opportunities at recreated sets from various shows and movies provided endless entertainment for attendees. VIP park tours, themed baseball games, and special events added to the excitement. Notable announcements included first looks at Frozen 3 and the next Star Wars film, as well as the unveiling of a new Villains-themed land at Disney's Orlando resort and the world's first Lion King attraction at Disneyland Paris.
The convention's main attraction was the marquee presentation at the nearby Honda Center, which drew around 13,000 attendees. D23 celebrated the induction of the latest Disney Legends, now totaling 329 members, including actors Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
For Disney employees, D23 served as a platform to showcase their work and make themselves heard, with some employees even demonstrating outside the convention center to demand better pay. The convention also provided a significant boost to the local economy, with visitors spending millions of dollars on their trip to Anaheim.
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