Saturday, busy, and I didn’t accomplish much, but surprisingly there were fun places to find! There was a queue to get through securiety at the UDFE that went down Convention Way and then wrapped several buildings distance down Harbor Blvd.! It has been exponential more crowded, but the UDFE attendees have patience. The “Time for Friends” by Arcy mural had mostly the figures blank. Once entering, it was basically walking, and buying a Gatorade. The reservations do cut down on activities at UDFE. Still, I was able to go to places I did not get to on Friday.
On the second level within the D23 Marketplace, a signing there was full as well as the standby. Also there was Pixar Putt, a themed miniature golf game. I also saw a mini-section for Disney Store. Then, I went to Gifts by Small Fry where I usually go for autographed items, and in this case, Margaret Kerry was there! She is the original model and inspiration for Tinkerbell. I saw a numbe of people whom once they realized who she was had to meet her! Check out more info at Tinkerbell Talks: https://www.tinkerbelltalks.com. This is the only place I got autographs from except some authors.
Mood Swings at the Inside Out 2 Headquarters, photo by the author.
Margaret Kerry is so kind and charming, I would absolutely say see her at any signing. Also at the booth was Bill Farmer, the voice of Goofy, who was just stopping by I think. I returned to the second level to go to the Inside Out 2 Headquarters. Outside of it was an acapella group singing Star Wars songs! The fun part of the headquarters was the Mood Swings. Go through the Emotions while swinging! There are Friendship Bracelets to make and a photo op with the Control Console. On the first floor, there is the A Great Big Beautiful Car Show, this had the Worlds Beyond section.
It had the black, 2014 Lexus GX 460 from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Also the futuristic 2054 Lexus Roadster from Minorty Report (2002). Through the tunnel with streaks of light is the main exhibit with the 1966 Ford GT40 MK 11 that was in Ford v. Ferrari (2019). Also cars from Disney classics like the 1915 Ford Model T Touring car from The Absent-Minded Professor (1961). Also, the 1974 Panther De Ville from Cruella (2021). A great mix of vehicles including the Disneyland tram that took guests to the park. What was missing was the scenes on screens to show the vehicles in action.
Imagineer Jack testing the HoloTile floor at Imagineering: Behind The Dreams pavilion, author’s photo.
The other pavilion that I had passed up was Imagineering: Behind The Dreams. I first noticed the HoloTile floor invented by the brilliant Lanny Smoot! The Imagineer, Jack, noted that each tile is raised and has two independenly turning parts that give motion to a very small area! Then, I noticed the BD-1 droid! It was tested out and then used in the Season of the Force, so hopefully it will be used in the future. The audio-animatronics also included the Elsa head that sang “Let It Go”, incredible detail. Three Imagineers were working on sculpting a freize of Disney characters! Also, the prototype ride vehicle for the planned Avengers attraction! The Ultimate Disney Fan Event had a few corners of fun! Also, the Disney Experiences Showcase is at the Honda Center tonight!
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