D23 Walt Disney Studio Tours - Burbank

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If you are a D23 member [or know one] and love Disney history/animation- D23 is offering walking tours of the Burbank office. You get the chance to learn about Disney, walk through Walt's office, see the Disney legends plaza, get a peek at archives, at shop at a store usually exclusive to employees.

How to book/cost: D23 Members can book online: https://d23.com/upcoming-events/. 

Tip - if you paid for a gold membership and wait for your D23 coupon book - you get a coupon for $25 off an event. 

Length: 3 hours (not including shopping time). Dress comfortably with comfortable walking shoes.

Experience: 

Highlights included: seeing how animation is made, Walt's Office, Disney legends plaza, and archives! You also get a few Disney pins.












































































































Store Merch: 


Clearance section













Ran into one of my favorite Disney artists - Keith Lapinig! 



Overall thoughts: 

The tour guide was impressive and really made the experience a lot better, and although there was no exciting live action filming, the tour was very educational and I'd say a must for Disney fans and aspiring animators.

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