Showing Soon at Disney Springs: Celebrate 35 Years of "Beauty and the Beast" with D23 and Disney Legend Mark Henn

The event joins a stacked weekend lineup of D23 events at Walt Disney World.

Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the first animated film to ever receive a Best Picture nomination from the Academy Awards with a special screening presented by D23 and Disney Legend Mark Henn. 

What’s Happening:

  • The beginning of October is a busy time for D23 members!
  • Earlier today, we reported that a special lunch with Joe Rohde and a Walt Disney World 55th deep dive with the Walt Disney Archives were announced for October 2nd and October 4th, respectively. 
  • Well, for those looking for something to do on October 3rd (that isn’t watching Mean Girls), Disney’s official fan club announced a special screening of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. 
  • Taking place in celebration of the film’s 35th anniversary, D23 members are invited to the AMC Theatres location at Disney Springs for an early morning 9:30 AM event. 
  • The real magic arrives in the form of Disney Legend Mark Henn!
  • Ahead of the screening, the Belle supervising animator will host a behind the scenes, moderated discussion fans won’t want to miss. 
  • NOTE: The itinerary lists the discussion as happening after the screening, with check in beginning at 9:30 AM and the movie beginning at 10:30 AM. 
  • The experience also includes a complementary popcorn and beverage, an event credential, and a limited-release 35th anniversary pin. 

  • Tickets for the experience go on sale this Friday, August 28th at 10 AM PT. 
  • Gold Members and General Members are both eligible to purchase tickets, however Gold Member tickets will run for $52 each and General at $62. 
  • For those looking for more information or to purchase tickets, visit the official D23 website. 

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Maxon Faber
Based in Los Angeles, California, Maxon is a roller coaster and musical theatre nerd. His favorite dinosaur is the Parasaurolophus, specifically the one in Jurassic World: The Ride.
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