DFC Expo Spring 2025
"Half-Day" Presentations Tickets
DFC Legends Award and Dinner Event Tickets
US Mail Registration Form (PDF)
With Disneyland’s 70th Birthday this year, we are excited for a look back at
Walt’s original Magic Kingdom with Tim O’Day.
Tim O’Day is a historian, writer, public relations executive, consultant and event producer. As a publicist with Disney and with his PR firm, Tim helped plan, design and execute many events within the parks, outside productions, and special events. Since our first Special Event gathering 40 years ago,
the Disneyana Fan Club (National Fantasy Fan Club - NFFC)
has been proud of our continuing mission to recognize
the cast members, imagineers, artists, designers, creators
and the many others who contributed toward keeping Walt's dreams alive.
As we look forward toward celebrating together for the next 40 years
and with our next DFC Expo just three months away, we are finalizing our plans for the weekend.
We will be honoring Tim O’Day and Michael Vargo
with the Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legends Award at our evening dinner event.
Walt’s original Magic Kingdom with Tim O’Day.
Tim O’Day is a historian, writer, public relations executive, consultant and event producer. As a publicist with Disney and with his PR firm, Tim helped plan, design and execute many events within the parks, outside productions, and special events. Since our first Special Event gathering 40 years ago,
the Disneyana Fan Club (National Fantasy Fan Club - NFFC)
has been proud of our continuing mission to recognize
the cast members, imagineers, artists, designers, creators
and the many others who contributed toward keeping Walt's dreams alive.
As we look forward toward celebrating together for the next 40 years
and with our next DFC Expo just three months away, we are finalizing our plans for the weekend.
We will be honoring Tim O’Day and Michael Vargo
with the Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legends Award at our evening dinner event.
For the Morning Presentations
You can relive the 90’s with a look back at “The Disney Afternoon”.
We will have Jymn Magon talk about the creation
of some of your favorites from those early years.
Jymn also plans on bringing other members from the creative team.
You can relive the 90’s with a look back at “The Disney Afternoon”.
We will have Jymn Magon talk about the creation
of some of your favorites from those early years.
Jymn also plans on bringing other members from the creative team.
Jymn Magon
Jymn Magon began his 30+ years career in the animation business with a start at the newly formed Television Animation Department at Walt Disney Productions in 1984. Jymn was senior created manager at Disney for about a decade, where he help create, develop and write for many shows and projects during the early days of Disney television animation, including “Disney’s adventures of the Gummi Bears”, “DuckTales”, “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers”, “TaleSpin”, “Darkwing Duck”, “Goof Troop” and he also developed the animated feature, “A Goofy Movie”. Jymn then went on to projects with other studios.
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With Disneyland’s 70th Birthday this year, we are excited for a look back at Walt’s original Magic Kingdom with Tim O’Day.
Tim O’Day is a historian, writer, public relations executive, consultant and event producer. As a publicist with Disney and with his PR firm, Tim helped plan, design and execute many events within the parks, outside productions, and special events.
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For our Afternoon Presentations
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Have you ever been on Social Media, saw something that caught your eye and then immediately started planning on how to get this “must-have” item for yourself? You can thank the “influencers”. Fans, just like us, who has a love to share their Disney passion with everybody. You will be able to meet and hear “in-person” some of these folks as we gather a group of them to talk about how they started their collections, their first posting, how they reacted to the sudden “fame” and how influencers are influenced by their followers.
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Guest Speaker -Jimmy Mulligan
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Guest Speaker - Sandi Little
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Evening Presentation Honoree
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Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
Tim O'Day Tim was the on-site publicist representing Walt Disney Imagineering during Walt Disney World’s 20th Birthday and during the final construction phase / Grand Opening of EuroDisney (Disneyland Paris Resort). During the next four decades, Tim continued as a senior management leader or outside consultant for many various projects within Disney. You may remember some of the creative and unique events, like the one-of-kind Disney Auction by eBay in 2002 (where a letter from the marquee in front of Disneyland was auctioned), Disneyland 50th Birthday celebration (including having Julie Andrews as the Honorary Disneyland 50th Anniversary Ambassador), the Olympic swimming pool down Main Street U.S.A., Disneyland’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, “Dumbo” attraction vehicle at the Smithsonian’s Natural Museum of American History, the White House’s Pardoned Turkeys at Big Thunder Ranch, the Halloween Tree that appears every year in Frontierland, and the National Medal of Arts to the Sherman Brothers (given by President George W. Bush). Tim also helped develop “D23: The Official Disney Fan Club” and produced many special events including Disney Legends, including Alan Menken, Richard M. Sherman, Dick Van Dyke and even Kermit the Frog (over the years, Tim has worked with almost all the Disney Legends). Tim, with his TO’Day Group PR, continues to produce many events that we have enjoyed in the past and will continue to enjoy in the future. |
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Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
Michael Vargo Michael Vargo joined Disney in 1992 at Disneyland Entertainment, and later worked in special events at the Walt Disney Special Events Group and Disney Live Entertainment. In 2004, he was named director, Corporate Special Events, where he produced a variety of experiences such as the annual meeting of shareholders and D23 Expo. In May 2016, he was named vice president of D23, Special Events, and Disney Corporate Creative Resources. (Source: https://d23.com/a-to-z/vargo-michael/ Photo Credit: Stephen Russo) |
Special Opportunity Drawing for Early Risers! - 9:30 a.m.
For attendees who are present at our first DFC Expo Spring 2025 presentation on Saturday morning (May 31st), there will be an opportunity drawing of three $50 Disney Gift Cards and one $100 Disney Gift Card... a total of FOUR GIFT CARDS!
You must be registered for either the Morning "Half-Day" ticket package or the full Expo ticket package to be eligible for this opportunity drawing. You must also be present at the 9:30 a.m. opportunity drawing to accept the gift card (no proxies or stand-ins, so plan your restroom break and coffee run accordingly.)
Special Autograph Session - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For all our registered attendees (Morning, Afternoon or Full), our presenters will be available to meet and autograph items. Autographs are free, but the presenters may bring items that you may purchase from them that they may sign. Each presenter has their own autograph policy and reserves the option not to sign an item. In order to allow everybody to get an autograph, there will be a limit of ONE item per presenter. If there is time, you may stand in line again to get a second item autographed. This is tentative, based on all our presenters' schedules, and their availability may change. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Special DFC Expo Giveaways
Thanks to artist Rick Law (DFC President Award honoree and he also drew many Disney video release covers over the years), we will be giving a special DFC pin designed by him to all registered attendees (Morning, Afternoon or Full). In honor of "A Goofy Movie" 30th anniversary, Rick designed a pin featuring Powerline.
Thank to animator Willie Ito (DFC Disney Legend honoree and animator/story developer on many features at Disney and Hanna Barbara, including in-between on the famous dinner scene in "Lady and the Tramp"), we will be giving a special DFC print designed by him to our "full" package attendees.
Some of our panelists are also planning on giving special giveaways during their presentations. We can't tell you which ones... but, it will be special! (Not everybody may receive a giveaway, but you must be present. Also, other terms and conditions may apply.)
For attendees who are present at our first DFC Expo Spring 2025 presentation on Saturday morning (May 31st), there will be an opportunity drawing of three $50 Disney Gift Cards and one $100 Disney Gift Card... a total of FOUR GIFT CARDS!
You must be registered for either the Morning "Half-Day" ticket package or the full Expo ticket package to be eligible for this opportunity drawing. You must also be present at the 9:30 a.m. opportunity drawing to accept the gift card (no proxies or stand-ins, so plan your restroom break and coffee run accordingly.)
Special Autograph Session - 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For all our registered attendees (Morning, Afternoon or Full), our presenters will be available to meet and autograph items. Autographs are free, but the presenters may bring items that you may purchase from them that they may sign. Each presenter has their own autograph policy and reserves the option not to sign an item. In order to allow everybody to get an autograph, there will be a limit of ONE item per presenter. If there is time, you may stand in line again to get a second item autographed. This is tentative, based on all our presenters' schedules, and their availability may change. Other terms and conditions may apply.
Special DFC Expo Giveaways
Thanks to artist Rick Law (DFC President Award honoree and he also drew many Disney video release covers over the years), we will be giving a special DFC pin designed by him to all registered attendees (Morning, Afternoon or Full). In honor of "A Goofy Movie" 30th anniversary, Rick designed a pin featuring Powerline.
Thank to animator Willie Ito (DFC Disney Legend honoree and animator/story developer on many features at Disney and Hanna Barbara, including in-between on the famous dinner scene in "Lady and the Tramp"), we will be giving a special DFC print designed by him to our "full" package attendees.
Some of our panelists are also planning on giving special giveaways during their presentations. We can't tell you which ones... but, it will be special! (Not everybody may receive a giveaway, but you must be present. Also, other terms and conditions may apply.)
We hope that you will join us for the full day at Saturday’s Presentation Day to help us award our Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend award to Tim and Michael. But, if you are unable to be with us for the whole day, we are planning on offering a “Half-Day Presentations Only” tickets for either the morning or afternoon presentation sessions. These tickets will not be valid for evening dinner event nor the Disneyana Fan Club’s Disney Legend Award presentation. You may purchase tickets for the complete Presentation Day package or half-day tickets on our website or by US mail by using the registration form, which is also on our website.
Check-in will be at 9:00 a.m., with our presentations beginning at 9:15 a.m. and the dinner event concluding around 9:00 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the day and the DFC volunteer team will start our exciting DFC Legends Dinner at 5:00 p.m. We are offering tickets to our DFC members for $139 and non-members for $175!. This includes a full day of presentations and the DFC’s Disney Legends dinner event.
The “Half-Day Presentation Only” tickets for our DFC members will be $50 and non-members for $70. You must select either morning or afternoon presentations at time of purchase and tickets cannot be transferred, changed or modified afterward.
If you only wish to attend our evening event, we are offering “Evening Only” tickets for DFC members at $109 and non-members for $129. This ticket package is for the Disneyana Fan Club’s Disney Legends Award presentation and dinner.
Check-in will be at 9:00 a.m., with our presentations beginning at 9:15 a.m. and the dinner event concluding around 9:00 p.m. A silent auction will be held throughout the day and the DFC volunteer team will start our exciting DFC Legends Dinner at 5:00 p.m. We are offering tickets to our DFC members for $139 and non-members for $175!. This includes a full day of presentations and the DFC’s Disney Legends dinner event.
The “Half-Day Presentation Only” tickets for our DFC members will be $50 and non-members for $70. You must select either morning or afternoon presentations at time of purchase and tickets cannot be transferred, changed or modified afterward.
If you only wish to attend our evening event, we are offering “Evening Only” tickets for DFC members at $109 and non-members for $129. This ticket package is for the Disneyana Fan Club’s Disney Legends Award presentation and dinner.
Event Details
Where
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA • 92613
When
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Panel Presentations From 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
DFC Disney Legends Award and Dinner From 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Full Saturday Package
Ticket price includes all presentations and dinner.
DFC Member - $ 139 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 175 per person
Saturday “Half-Day” Package
Morning Presentations 9:15 a.m. to 12 Noon
Afternoon Presentations 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.
DFC Member - $ 50 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 70 per person
Saturday “Evening” Package
DFC’s Disney Legends Award and Dinner Event 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DFC Member - $ 109 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 129 per person
Seating
There will be no assigned seating.
All sales are final.
Tentative Schedule
(times and guests are subject to change)
DFC EXPO SPRING 2025
Presentation Day - Saturday, May 31, 2025
MORNING PRESENTATIONS
9:00 a.m.
Check-in
Silent auction benefiting the DFC,
the Garner Holt Foundation and Ryman Arts begins
9:15 a.m.
Welcome
9:30 a.m.
Early Risers Opportunity Drawing
for one of four Disney Gift Cards
(Must be present)
9:30 a.m.
"The Disney Afternoon" and "A Goofy Movie"
With Series Developer and Writer Jymn Magon
and a few friends
10:30 a.m.
Presentations Break
10:40 a.m.
"Disneyland 70th: The Happiest Place on Earth"
Authors Tim O'Day, Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt
12:00 Noon
Presentations Break
AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Back
1:40 p.m.
Panel of "Influencers"
2:40 p.m.
Sprit Jersey
With Sandi Little, President of Sprit Jersey
and also members of the Sprit Jersey Team
3:20 p.m.
Artist James C. Mulligan
4:00 p.m.
Autograph Session with Our Presenters
Open only to all attendees
(Morning, Afternoon and Full Attendees)
EVENING EVENT AND
DISNEYANA FAN CLUB'S DISNEY LEGENDS CEREMONY
5:00 p.m.
Check-in
Silent auction benefiting the DFC,
the Garner Holt Foundation and Ryman Arts begins
5:05 p.m.
Welcome
5:15 p.m.
Dinner Service Begins
6:15 p.m.
Garner Holt Foundation
6:30 p.m.
Tim O'Day
Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
7:15 p.m.
Michael Vargo
Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
8:00 p.m.
Event Break
8:15 p.m.
Silent Auction Ends
8:15 p.m.
Live Auction
8:30 p.m.
Evening Event Ends
Where
Irvine Marriott
18000 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA • 92613
When
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Panel Presentations From 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
DFC Disney Legends Award and Dinner From 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Full Saturday Package
Ticket price includes all presentations and dinner.
DFC Member - $ 139 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 175 per person
Saturday “Half-Day” Package
Morning Presentations 9:15 a.m. to 12 Noon
Afternoon Presentations 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.
DFC Member - $ 50 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 70 per person
Saturday “Evening” Package
DFC’s Disney Legends Award and Dinner Event 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DFC Member - $ 109 per person (Up to 4 tickets)
Non-Member - $ 129 per person
Seating
There will be no assigned seating.
All sales are final.
Tentative Schedule
(times and guests are subject to change)
DFC EXPO SPRING 2025
Presentation Day - Saturday, May 31, 2025
MORNING PRESENTATIONS
9:00 a.m.
Check-in
Silent auction benefiting the DFC,
the Garner Holt Foundation and Ryman Arts begins
9:15 a.m.
Welcome
9:30 a.m.
Early Risers Opportunity Drawing
for one of four Disney Gift Cards
(Must be present)
9:30 a.m.
"The Disney Afternoon" and "A Goofy Movie"
With Series Developer and Writer Jymn Magon
and a few friends
10:30 a.m.
Presentations Break
10:40 a.m.
"Disneyland 70th: The Happiest Place on Earth"
Authors Tim O'Day, Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt
12:00 Noon
Presentations Break
AFTERNOON PRESENTATIONS
1:30 p.m.
Welcome Back
1:40 p.m.
Panel of "Influencers"
2:40 p.m.
Sprit Jersey
With Sandi Little, President of Sprit Jersey
and also members of the Sprit Jersey Team
3:20 p.m.
Artist James C. Mulligan
4:00 p.m.
Autograph Session with Our Presenters
Open only to all attendees
(Morning, Afternoon and Full Attendees)
EVENING EVENT AND
DISNEYANA FAN CLUB'S DISNEY LEGENDS CEREMONY
5:00 p.m.
Check-in
Silent auction benefiting the DFC,
the Garner Holt Foundation and Ryman Arts begins
5:05 p.m.
Welcome
5:15 p.m.
Dinner Service Begins
6:15 p.m.
Garner Holt Foundation
6:30 p.m.
Tim O'Day
Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
7:15 p.m.
Michael Vargo
Disneyana Fan Club's Disney Legend Honoree
8:00 p.m.
Event Break
8:15 p.m.
Silent Auction Ends
8:15 p.m.
Live Auction
8:30 p.m.
Evening Event Ends
Special Hotel Rates for ALL Attendees Coming Soon
We are delighted to have the Irvine Marriott as our main hotel for our DFC Expo Spring 2025 Weekend with the DFC's Disney Legend Award & Presentations on Saturday and Collectors' Day on Sunday. Hotel rate details coming soon - https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/hotel.html
We are delighted to have the Irvine Marriott as our main hotel for our DFC Expo Spring 2025 Weekend with the DFC's Disney Legend Award & Presentations on Saturday and Collectors' Day on Sunday. Hotel rate details coming soon - https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/hotel.html
DFC EXPO SPRING 2025
Collectors' Day - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Free Admission!
DFC Members:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
General Public:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Lorcana Tournament Begins
11:30 a.m.
Cosplay and Disneybounding Contest
Special Parking Rates for ALL Attendees
Saturday's DFC Expo Parking for ALL Special Event Attendees
in the main hotel parking lot will be $13.00/Day
Sunday's DFC Expo Discounted Parking for ALL Attendees
in the main hotel parking lot will be $13.00/Day
If the Irvine Marriott parking lot becomes full or unavailable,
additional parking is available at regular price across from the hotel
at the Irvine Towers and Business Complex (NO discounted parking)
Parking Rates Restrictions:
No discounted overnight parking and no in and out of the lot.
Only 1 discount per vehicle.
Information and Discount Ticket
will be available at the Registration / Ticket Desk.
Room Hopping Policy
Irvine Marriott
DO NOT allow any Room Hopping.
It is strictly prohibited. Please adhere to their hotel policies.
Collectors' Day - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Free Admission!
DFC Members:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
General Public:
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Lorcana Tournament Begins
11:30 a.m.
Cosplay and Disneybounding Contest
Special Parking Rates for ALL Attendees
Saturday's DFC Expo Parking for ALL Special Event Attendees
in the main hotel parking lot will be $13.00/Day
Sunday's DFC Expo Discounted Parking for ALL Attendees
in the main hotel parking lot will be $13.00/Day
If the Irvine Marriott parking lot becomes full or unavailable,
additional parking is available at regular price across from the hotel
at the Irvine Towers and Business Complex (NO discounted parking)
Parking Rates Restrictions:
No discounted overnight parking and no in and out of the lot.
Only 1 discount per vehicle.
Information and Discount Ticket
will be available at the Registration / Ticket Desk.
Room Hopping Policy
Irvine Marriott
DO NOT allow any Room Hopping.
It is strictly prohibited. Please adhere to their hotel policies.