Disney D23 Membership Changes – Now Free Tier
There is a major change to Disney D23 Program … the most important change is that the basic tier is NOW FREE! (well, you have to wait until June 17, 2013 to sign up).
On June 17, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will launch a massive reimagining of its D23.com website, opening up the wonderful worlds of Disney like never before to its members. The website will provide access to newly digitized content that delves deeply into The Walt Disney Company’s vault of material, past and present, along with exclusive glimpses of the future.
“We’re creating a unique destination that celebrates, in all respects, the essence of Disney,” says Steven Clark, head of D23. “We believe the new site will offer one of the most engaging Disney experiences yet—with even more to come in the future. We look forward to debuting the new D23.com to our current members as well as to new ones from around the world.”
In addition to its existing gold and silver levels, this new free level includes:
- Access to all exclusive content on D23.com
- Exclusive, limited-edition merchandise and collectibles
- Subscription to Weekly D23 FanFare E-newsletter with breaking news and special offers
- Discounted tickets to the D23 Expo 2013: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
- Access to the Members Only content on D23.com
- An array of discounts and special offers
D23.com will continue to offer the latest Disney news free to all guests who visit the site. But D23 Members can unlock even more magic in each section by logging in and accessing content whenever a golden key is shown.
For D23 Expo attendees, this mean you can get in when the doors open – though now that anyone can sign up for free, I would imagine most D23 attendees will sign up – so if you were going to run in to get in line at D23 Expo, you will really, really need to run now …
So, what if you already paid for a D23 memberhsip?
“A key difference is that while free D23 members will receive a membership number as well as the Weekly D23 FanFare E-newsletter and the ability to purchase member-exclusive items from DisneyStore.com, they will not receive the physical benefits such as membership card, membership certificate and annual gift, that silver and gold members enjoy. With no membership card, free level D23 members will be unable to partake in many of the D23 member discounts with partners as well as many D23 member events. While Clark says there may be such opportunities
afforded to free level members, popular events such as Destination D, Sip ‘N Stroll and ‘probably even Fanniversaries,’ will require a paid level of membership”.
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13 June 2013
6 Comments
Well I’m glad Disney refunded me for my Silver D23 membership after they screwed up the shipping.
The paper card, certificate and $2 pen certainly don’t add up to a $35 value.
Hey Clark, THANKS FOR LETTING FREE D 23 Members gain early access the same as those that paid for it….I have called my credit card company to complain about the membership I paid for and it is useless now
I just talked to Kerri on D 23 Memberships.. THIS FREE membership DOES NOT include Early Access… Met, Tiz, you were copied on the emails as we went
(MET: I got your email – it says your tickets grant you early access as you are a D23 member but it does NOT say that new “free” D23 members do not have early access … I put in my email and if I don’t hear back, I have a PR contact. Thanks).
Will there be matty collector presales this year?
According to the following web site:
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo-2013-things-to-know/
D23 Members
D23 Members should bring their D23 Membership card with them, as well as a valid photo ID for access to early admission to the Expo, to purchase special D23 Member-exclusive merchandise and for other D23 benefits.
D23 Member Tickets
If you are a D23 Member purchasing the special discounted D23 Member tickets, you and your entire party will be afforded early entry to D23 Expo 2013 as a group. Please note that only guests with the D23 Member tickets will have this privilege.
(MET: I wonder if this was the original info and will it be updated on he 17th? Guess we’ll find out in a couple days … free members do not get the membership card so maybe it’s still correct …).
Can’t complain with free, I guess.