D23 Expo 2011!

I got the privilege to go to the 2nd bi-annual D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center this year. And although I would've been willing to pay the discount price for being a member, Mrs. Deyarmond was kind enough to get us even CHEAPER tickets- and because I took her daughter, Jillian's, senior pictures I got them free! It was a huge blessing!

Here are some photos from the day!

Day 1, Friday, Mom and Dad woke up early (but not early enough! haha!) to get to the Expo to wait in line. A lady bug decided to join us by hopping on Mom's hair. lol.

The reason I say not early enough is because the line was looooong. And D23 members got to go in a whole hour before. So the first hour, D23 members piled in non-stop, and I didn't know at the time that because I was a member even though I didn't have a member "ticket" I still could've gone in. Haha.

Our first line of many.

I actually didn't think we'd make it into this session, but we did! God was so gracious! And right before we went in Jillian and AJ joined us (Mrs. D got 5 tickets per day). I didn't have any pictures of them this day because I had a little episode with AJ and it made the rest of the day quite rough. =\ But God worked it out.

So we got to watch the Legends Ceremony! I could say a lot about this but basically, Disney gives awards and names people as "Disney Legends" because of their involvement and achievements through the Disney company, people like Regis Felbman, Jim Henson (whom his children took the award since he's passed), Jodi Benson (Ariel's voice) and 4 other of the Disney princesses were given the award. Jodi Benson gave all glory to God and it was amazing.

After that we just walked around and looked at all of the stuff.

Day 2, Saturday, AJ and Jared joined me! It was revealed to me by a Cast Member that even if I had general tickets, I could show my membership and get us in. So we got in the first line!

It was still a line though...haha.

After the main session for the Walt Disney Studios (which was AMAZING and they didn't let us bring our cameras in. lol) we came out and met with Jillian and Daniel for a little while for lunch! Then we went out separate ways again.

Waited in more lines. lol. This one was for one of the stores.

This was the check out line for the store. Which Jared could've sat down with AJ too but he was stubborn and stayed in line with me. Weirdi!

This is China Anne McClain from the series ANT Farm.

See, Jared is pointing at her! lol!

After that we looked around some more, I shopped, and then we headed home.

Day 3, the final day on Sunday, AJ and Andrew joined me!

These are the artists for the new movie coming out called Brave. Which looks amazing!!!

This is Paige O'Hara. Belle's voice. =) She was awarded as a Legend this year as well.

Phineas and Ferb shrubs! lol!

Lightning McQueen all Lego-ed out! =D

As you can probably tell, Sammi joined us later! And so did Tess!

Again with the lines. XD

We got to watch a really neat session on how Star Tours: The Adventure Continues was made. The ride had been going through the creation and change since 1998!! That's just crazy!

Overall this year wasn't too insane...but it was very cool. Got to see stars like Billy Crystal, Robert Downy Jr. and Jennifer Garner which was cool. Fun shopping times. And good times with friends. Hopping it stays at the Anaheim Convention Center next time and doesn't move to Florida! We'll see. =)

I'm bringing Jared with me to more places. =] I love my cousin.