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•pg_13-27__BMT_pg3-58 1/8/14 6:35 PM Page 19 SITE REVIEW MEETING PLANNERS FIND WAYS TO MAKE THEIR GROUP EVENTS MORE "MAGICAL" AT DISNEYLAND RESORT B Y S OLOMON J. H ERBERT II tion center provide the ultimate meeting experience with plenty of amenities and activities that any conference attendee would be in total satisfaction with. Recently, Disney held their third D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center. This expo is known as "The Ultimate Disney Fan Event". Over the course of three days, 50,000 Expo attendees got an insider's look at new developments across The Walt Disney Company, from film and television, to theme parks and resorts, and more. As in previous expos, D23 Expo 2013 showcased all of the latest stars in the Disney universe as well as some of the upcoming projects on which they are working. This includes well-known actors along with many popular names behind the scenes in the Disney family. D23 also featured the Disney Legends Awards – a stirring biennial event that pays T he Disneyland Resort is one of the most inspirational business settings on Earth, long recognized by business and academia as being at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Disneyland hotels and theme parks offer creative settings for meetings, conventions, incentive programs and leisure travelers alike. Conveniently located just across the street from Disneyland and its neighboring properties is the Anaheim Convention Center. Meeting Planners will have a huge selection of options when it comes to planning every aspect of their meetings. The Disney properties along with the conven- Aerial view Disney's California Adventure Anaheim Convention Center tribute to the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy; an allnew Fan Art Contest themed to the upcoming 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins as well as the 12,000-sq. ft. Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit featuring costumes, props, and set pieces from Disney's rich history. A five-year transformation of Disney California Adventure has introduced an array of new private- Terry Brinkoetter, PR Director and Kari Kron Markting Manager of Disney Destinations B M & T ••• November/December 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 19