Disney’s Marceline with D23 Takes Fans on a Journey through Walt’s Hometown
by Christy Weinberg · March 20, 2023
A special event is coming soon, providing a one-of-a-kind experience for fans. Journey through Walt’s hometown with Walt Disney’s Marceline with D23!
D23 Membership
Although D23 offers a general membership plan, free of charge, there are quite a few perks to becoming a Gold Member. One such benefit includes access to special events.
Speaking of which, this upcoming excursion is particularly enticing! Gold Members have the opportunity to purchase tickets for a blast into Walt Disney’s past.
Walt Disney’s Marceline with D23
Guests are invited on a trip through Walt Disney’s hometown of Marceline, Missouri! The iconic surroundings were the inspiration for many of his ventures, including Disney Parks.
Walt had a fondness for his childhood hometown. Once upon a time, he shared, “I’m glad I’m a small-town boy, and I’m glad Marceline was my town.”
The experience allows Guests to explore the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, Walt Disney Elementary School, and Marceline’s “Main Street, U.S.A.” If that weren’t enough, Guests will also join outside Walt’s former farmhouse for an exclusive dinner reception!
If you love Disney history, this is a fantastic opportunity to walk in Walt’s footsteps. The event takes place on June 3, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Marceline, Missouri.
Tickets will be available on Wednesday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. The D23 Gold Member fee is $350 per ticket, plus $7 processing.
Check out the details of what’s included in the trip, provided by D23:
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Motorcoach transportation for the round-trip journey from Chillicothe, Missouri, to Marceline
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Special presentation and Q&A with Bob Wilson, retired CEO, COO of Retlaw Enterprises, the Disney family’s private corporation
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Lunch at your choice of one of Marceline’s local restaurants
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Access to the Walt Disney Hometown Museum
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Ability to explore various parts of Marceline, such as the Marceline Post Office, Walt Disney Elementary School, and other locations on Main Street
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Access to a clock dedication ceremony, from CITIZEN, at the Walt Disney Hometown Museum Garden
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Visit to the property of Walt Disney’s former family farm, featuring live music and a hometown dinner
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A commemorative gift created exclusively for this special occasion
Make sure to check D23 for additional notes. Journey through Walt’s hometown with Walt Disney’s Marceline with D23!