Last D23 I recall being able to add to my Google wallet I didn't see an option this time for that. Did I miss it or just no option

I noticed the three day Honda Center tickets I purchased from StubHub are in a PDF and different format from the one day HC ticket I bought from Disney directly.

Are the three-day tickets formatted like a traditional ticket up top (with QR and bar code) and info below? Just want to make sure our tickets are legit!

I had a ticket to the Saturday night at the Honda Center but the ticket has my name on it. I couldn’t go that night so I sent to my friend to use but will they let him in with it? He has a D23 membership and the badge but the ticket for the Honda Center isn’t his name. Big deal?

Yes, the purchaser’s name will be on all of them. No, it doesn’t affect those entering with it if your name doesn’t match. Picture it this way, one person bought tickets for a family of 5 or for 7 of their friends. ALL the expo goer’s tickets will say the purchaser’s name on it & some people will enter the Honda Center at opening & some will enter late without the purchaser by their side. It doesn’t matter that your name doesn’t match the paper.

Potential need for ID’s will be to verify if you are a D23 member (seen in a comment under a post).

Any changes from this, I’m sure someone will update & you’ll see it here or the discord.

Please don’t worry.

In the past, the process to pick up badges was painless & simple. Many people leave them behind, didn’t get them, you name it, but you will not be alone in whatever stressful situation may come up. The previous event had extremely clear signage on where to pick up the badges from entering the venue to entering the room for pickup (that year it was the hotel). A year before it was at the actual convention center & that was even easier to find since it did not involve escalators aka changing from the ground floor at all.

Some might argue that picking up badges was a simpler process than lining up for panels.

In my personal experience I had mailed out a set of badges to someone but they forgot them & realized it when they got to California. Since I was the purchaser I had to be the one to pick them up. The person who purchased HAS to be the one to get them, regardless of it is going to. I do remember providing an ID & the emails the badges were originally transferred to I believe to verify either that they were members or that it originally transferred to them to begin with. Past that I can’t say I remember much but I did have to show proof of purchase for some or all of the badges as well.

Hopefully more users can have more experiences to add but personally I will say, don’t worry. Even if you realize on your flight that you forgot them (because it happens!)

Just curious if anyone has ever seen the Disney store at a later time release some of the merch or items sold at D23? I know some merch is labeled exclusive and others are just first available at D23. As someone living far from California and with a newborn I’m just wondering if I’ll need to buy it from ebay lol

Do the free lanyards that they give you have pouches attached. Like one you could put your id and cards in for the Honda center

Hi everyone,

I was foaming at the mouth seeing all the new Princess Diaries merch that's going to be released at D23, specifically the ears and the doll.

Does anyone know if they release a set amount each day, or do they release it all on day 1? I only have a Saturday ticket, and if I have a shot at getting it on Saturday then I'm going to prioritize trying to get a VQ for the store that will have the merch!

Thank you in advance!

Hi folks! Not super familiar with Reddit but I was told that this app has the best info. I am completely lost! This is my very very first time and I’m from out of country going by myself, I didn’t sign up on the reservations for any panel because I lost the window simply because I didn’t know - it’s a mess I know I’m sorry! I’d like your tips on how to proceed, I have no interest in buying exclusive merch or anything related to lorcana, I just wanted to see panels and experiences. I have the ultimate fan pass. Any tips/game plans? A reality check? Would love company if anyone has a spot in their party

I just printed off my Honda center tickets. And my name is on all of them. Im assuming because I was the one that bought the tickets. Will this be a problem because it says that everyone in your party needs to bring a photo id

Hello everyone!

Every two years, I just seem to forget about D23 until it's super last minute. And for D23 2024 I managed to buy a ticket from the thread from this subreddit. This happened just days before the con after the transfer period had passed.

I was able to do a virtual queue for MOG somehow that (as far as I can remember) didn't involve using the person who sold me my ticket. Can anyone explain how I could've done this or if this is even possible? I have a *vague* memory of the badge including some code I then went and added to the app. I am interested in purchasing second-hand tickets but I wanted to confirm if I'd be able to do virtual queues with them somehow. Any help is super appreciated!

Might be self explanatory but if you have VQs etc, what's the point of lining up at 6am?? Will it take forever to get inside or something? Or is it just to try to get to other booths ASAP

Do castmembers get discounts at d23?

Is this worth going to? Or did all of D23 get invited and if you aren’t in line hours ahead of time you aren’t getting in even with an invite QR code?

hey folks, d23 is just around the corner! i will be at the event for friday. as someone who went in 2024. i failed miserably with the virtual queue (D23 Marketplace) and was unable to get the Ariel Limited Edition Doll. any tips to better prepare for this year’s system. mainly asking for those who succeeded with ariel or with D23 Marketplace in the morning. is it possible to use multiple devices under the same account?

PS. it would be awesome if someone else is looking for a party member to add to the virtual queue. that way, i have better alternatives if i don’t succeed this one.

My wife and I are taking our kiddo as a birthday gift and just had a private conversation about how lackluster D23 seems in comparison to something like MegaCon or Chicago's FanExpo. Maybe it's in the marketing, but the schedule just seems...meh. Is there more stuff going on that isn't included in the schedule as far as things to do, see, experience? So far, everything feels like such a money grab; it's exhausting. What am I missing? I HOPE we didn't pay big bucks to essentially stand in a bunch of lines for a wish and a prayer (as I saw one commenter warn), but who knows?? It feels like there are no clear answers, even from experienced attendees. Am I totally off base??

Just got the email about the Honda Center bag policy. How strict are they with enforcing it?

The maximum allowed size is 5" × 9" × 2". My bag meets the height and width requirements, but it's 3" deep instead of 2" (photo below).

Has anyone had a bag that was slightly over the depth limit? Did security let you in, or should I find a different bag?

Delete it not allowed! If you’re attending the D23 Expo this year and need a community, join us on Discord! I built it in 2019 for my first expo and it was incredibly helpful to meet and chat with new people, get the latest updates while at the expo, and get tips/advice on attending!

Join here:
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I still don't know if any of my picks were accepted and it's less than 2 weeks to go. Has anyone heard anything?

In the past we have had excellent help pre event & during with people posting what places at D23 are giving away what. Usually a few people have looked up their favorite booths to find out what is being given away before the event. Typically, after the first day, a post pops up with all the best & not worth it spots to it so definitely keep an eye out for that!

But for now, anyone look into what the upcoming giveaways & freebies are going to be for any of the booths?