Disney's Official Fan Club Offers Exclusive Perks for Devoted Fans
D23, the official Disney fan club, provides members with access to exclusive events, discounts, and behind-the-scenes information about Disney parks, movies, and TV shows.
Disney's most devoted fans belong to D23, the official Disney fan club. The club serves as a connection to what fans love most about Disney, whether they visit Disney theme parks every week or only once a year. A D23 membership offers perks like access to studio tours, movie screenings, and other events, as well as discounts on dining, merchandise, and theme park tickets.
## What is D23? D23 celebrates Disney's beloved characters, stories, and experiences, providing a new way for fans to connect over their shared love of Disney. The club has more than 1.8 million members worldwide who receive exclusive benefits, including access to special events, sweepstakes, and a newsletter with the latest news and behind-the-scenes details.
## How to join D23 Becoming a member of D23 is easy and potentially free. There are two basic membership types to choose from: General and Gold. The General Membership is free and comes with select discounts and events, sweepstakes, and a weekly email newsletter. The Gold Membership includes additional discounts, special event access, and a welcome gift. Disney+ members may be eligible for a free Gold Membership.
## D23 Membership benefits The following table outlines the benefits of each D23 membership level: | Membership Level | Benefits | | --- | --- | | General | Free, select discounts and events, sweepstakes, weekly email newsletter | | Gold | Additional discounts, special event access, welcome gift | | Gold Member Monthly Plan | Most perks of Gold Membership, exclusive to Disney+ members | | D23 Gold Charter Member | Priority access to D23 events, exclusive benefits | | D23 Gold Essential, Choice, and Complete | Varying levels of benefits, including special event access and discounts |
To get a free D23 Gold Membership, Disney+ members can sign up through the 'Perks' section of their account. However, this membership level does not include physical pins, magnets, and other gifts and events open only to Gold Members.
The D23: The Ultimate Fan Event is a biannual event where Disney announces new lands and attractions coming to its global theme parks. Tickets to the event are typically open to D23 members at any level, but this year, only Gold members were eligible to purchase tickets. Ticket prices range from $49 for a one-day afternoon-only pass to $2,600 for a three-day pass.
The event features panels with authors, filmmakers, Imagineers, composers, and stars from Disney entertainment, as well as interactive photo ops, opportunities to trade Disney pins, and cosplay meetups. As a huge fan of Disney parks, one can spend most of their time browsing memorabilia or strolling through the Imagineering Pavilion, speaking with Imagineers involved in the development of various projects.
D23 is a place where people can celebrate, connect, and come together to honor Disney's wide-reaching legacy. With its exclusive perks and events, D23 is the perfect community for devoted Disney fans.
