Disney’s D23 Expo

Next week, thousands of Disney fans will gather in Anaheim, CA for Disney’s D23 Expo which brings the entire world of Disney under one roof, providing attendees with unprecedented access to Disney films, television and theme parks as never before.

On FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 in the Disney Channel booth, fans of all ages are invited to join Pulitzer Prize-winning humor columnist Dave Barry and noted New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson, Disney Publishing Worldwide co-authors of prequels to the classic Peter Pan, the “Peter and the Starcatchers” book series, along with beloved “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” characters Jake, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee, for a celebration of the power of imagination and the magic of Disney storytelling. This event also includes an appearance by actor David Arquette (the voice of Skully in the hit Disney Junior series “Jake and the Never Land Pirates”) and a special announcement from The Walt Disney Company Corporate Citizenship team. There will also be a performance and meet & greet with The Never Land Pirate Band.

On SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, there will be appearances by the Handy Manny character along with the voice of Manny, Wilmer Valderrama (10:00 – 11:15 a.m.) and the Special Agent Oso character along with the voice of Oso, Sean Astin (11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) in the Disney Channel booth.

For more information and tickets to the D23 Expo, go to http://www.D23Expo.com. For schedules, live updates, interactive features and tools, polls and much more, check out the D23 Expo mobile app at www.D23mobile.com!

· SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 is “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” Day at Dodger Stadium! During the game against the Colorado Rockies, there will be special appearances by Jake and The Never Land Pirate Band. The first 10,000 kids 14 & under will receive a free pirate bandana. Game starts at 1:10 p.m. For more info and tickets, please visit http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com

Info provided by PR.  I wish I was in California, because my kids would LOVE to meet Jake and the Neverland Pirates and I would just love to be near Disney!!