On Friday night, Bob Iger made a return to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event where he received a hearty welcome. The two-time Disney CEO opened the evening’s festivities at the Honda Center. During his remarks, he commented on how he was back after having not been at D23 for five years. “It is just wonderful to be back here at D23. My first time in five years, surrounded by you, the biggest Disney fans in the world. And boy, did I miss you!” This was one of several moments where the crowd in the arena went wild.
The full welcoming speech from Bob Iger can be seen here:
The remarks by Iger kicked off an evening of announcements from Disney Entertainment. This included new trailers, new movies, and some fun moments of live entertainment. There were also quite a few celebrities on hand for the event as well from many different franchises within The Walt Disney Company. The full coverage can be found here. More D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event coverage can be found at DapsMagic.com/D23.
What do you think of this start for the first evening at the Honda Center for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event? What do you think of Bob Iger’s remarks? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!