D23 Expo a Mickey Mouse convention?

Disney's first-ever D23 Expo opened today at the Anaheim Convention Center to crowds that are a whole lot thinner (in number, not physically, sadly) than the throngs pouring into Disneyland across the street, The Disney-con takes a cue from the fanboy comics and sci fi conventions, showcasing the latest Disney products, previewing Disney films like Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland, TRON, Toy Story 3, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time and The Sorcerer's Apprentice, featuring classic Disney memorabilia and showing off Disney people and old flicks like Darby O'Gill & The Little People. It dies seem to be accompanied by a lack of... buzz? D-23 Expo runs through Sunday. Details here.

Disneyland's D23 cut to every two years

The D23 Expo, Disneyland's answer to Comic-Con, was such a flop in its debut last September that it won't take place at all this year.

The Disney people announced today that the fan convention will take place August 19th to 21st, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center across the street from Disneyland, and continue as a biennial event.

Subbing this year will be a look back called "Destination D," September 24th and 25th, focusing on "Disneyland '55" and the park's opening 55 years ago.


The Disney people have way low expectations for Destination D. They'll stage it in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. Panels and presentations are set to include "Disney Undiscovered," never-built projects and attractions, and "Weird Disney," showcasing little-known facts, people and places in Disneyland history.

Tickets for Destination D and next year's expo go on sale this summer.