D23 has announced a virtual event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland. The event will be taking place on February 27th at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET with Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt. The two are the authors of The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneyland. This book will be officially released on July 15, 2025, and is also one of the premium options for D23 Gold Members in 2025. The event, called D23 Gold Theater – The Happiest Place on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland With Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt, will be held here.
Official Details About D23 Gold Theater – The Happiest Place on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland With Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt
D23 Gold Members are invited to a special evening at the virtual D23 Gold Theater featuring: “The Happiest Place on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland With Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt”!
This magical evening will be hosted by Disney Legend Don Hahn and former Imagineer Christopher Merritt, who also co-authored the upcoming book The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneyland coming out on July 15, which is also among our D23 Gold Member premium item offerings for 2025!
Join Don and Christopher as they take you land by land and share stories, rarely seen photos, videos, and more about the creation and early years of Disneyland Park. Throughout the evening, interact with fellow D23 Gold Members, and participate in polls and quizzes themed to the event.
We invite you to join us in celebrating 70 years of The Happiest Place on Earth during the second installment of our new monthly virtual event series in the D23 Gold Theater, which will only be available to watch HERE as it airs on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. PT.
DETAILS
This is a complimentary virtual event exclusive to D23 Gold Members.
- D23 Gold Members must have internet access to experience this event.
- The event will begin at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
- You may log in starting at 4:45 p.m. PT / 7:45 p.m. ET for a pre-show experience.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS & SUPPORTED DEVICES
- We recommend joining the virtual screening using Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer, smartphone or tablet with a reliable internet connection of at least 10 mb/s. If you are experiencing an unstable internet connection or connection at a speed lower than 10 mb/s, you may need to connect an ethernet cable to hardline your connection or connect via data/hotspot.
- Supported browsers for PC users are Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera on Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Amazon Silk are not supported as they are not compatible with content security and Digital Rights Management for this exclusive screening.
- Supported browsers for Apple users are Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera on Mac OSX 10.12 or higher. If you’re using an iPad/iPad Pro/iPhone, use Safari as your browser.
- Please use the latest version of your browser, whichever one you choose. This may necessitate an update. We cannot guarantee that previous versions of browsers will support the experience.
- For enhanced viewing, you may cast to a TV using AirPlay or by connecting an HDCP-compliant HDMI cable to your TV. Please note: as this is a web-based experience, it is not designed to work directly on your TV set via smart TV web browsers.
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
- D23 Gold Members must have internet access to experience this event. You will be responsible for such services and paying any associated charges related to the services. Please check with your internet provider and/or wireless service carrier for information on possible data usage charges or other fees. We are not responsible if you are unable to participate in the virtual event for any reason.
- You agree that no other person who is not a D23 Gold Member will participate in or be present during the virtual event.
- By participating in the virtual event, you acknowledge and agree that other individuals may also be participating in the virtual event with you. Such participants will be able to see any statements you make and information you provide in the virtual event chat and see your first name on the screen. You understand that you should not disclose any information during the virtual event that you do not want to be shared with other participants.
- Video or audio recording of any kind will not be permitted during the presentation and screening. By participating in the virtual event, you agree you will not record, take screen captures or otherwise copy, reproduce or display the virtual event or any portion thereof.
- By participating in the virtual event, you agree you will not record, take screen captures or otherwise copy, reproduce or display the virtual event or any portion thereof.
- By participating in the virtual event, you acknowledge and agree that we will not be liable for the conduct of the other individuals participating in the virtual event, including, without limitation, any content transmitted or displayed by such individuals.
- We reserve the right to revoke access for any reason and without warning.
- Please note the event will only be available at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on February 27, 2025.
All D23 events are subject to change without notice. Access for D23 Gold Members to the virtual event is not transferable.
PLEASE BE ADVISED – Permission to Film/Photograph/Record: Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. (“Disney”), and its affiliates, vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (together, “Producer”), may be participating in, observing, and/or listening to the virtual event with you, and may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings during the virtual event you will be attending. By participating in the virtual event, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph, make audio and/or video recordings of your participation in the virtual event in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.
What do you think of this event celebrating 70 years of The Happiest Place on Earth? Will you be watching it on February 27th? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
