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DIS Family Reunion:
Know Before You Go - Convention Portion
Thank you for your upcoming attendance at the DIS Family Reunion at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This one-of-a-kind expo will celebrate all facets of the wonderful world of Disney – from Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia. Proceeds from the event will benefit Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee that provides critically ill children and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost.
To make your experience as enjoyable as possible, below are some key details about the convention portion of the event. Information for guests who have purchased tickets to the after-hours event at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be posted separately tomorrow.
Parking
Complimentary parking for DIS Family Reunion guests will be located at Magic Kingdom Guest Parking in the Scar Lot. Please show your ticket confirmation for entry into the lot. Guests will be shuttled to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, with wheelchair-accessible shuttles running continuously from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. Due to construction restraints, there will be no parking available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for this event.
Check-In
The following are the times you may check in at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center:
Wednesday, September 8: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm(no shuttles will be available; please use existing Disney transportation to the event – ie, monorail, bus, etc.)
Thursday, September 9: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Schedule
Please use the following link to make sure you have the most up-to-date schedule at the main site (links not allowed)
As always, the schedule is subject to change.
DIS Marathon Show
The DIS will be hosting a six hour live marathon show, running from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, September 10. The live show will be taking place in the Auction Hall and limited seating is available.
Presenters
Each of the presentations and panels will last around 45 minutes, allowing you to not miss anyone.
Vendor Hall
Guests can visit 26 vendor stalls featuring Disney art, toys, memorabilia, offers from travel partners, and more! The Vendor Hall will be open as follows:
Thursday, September 9: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Auction Hall
More than 1,500 items will be on display for you to see and bid on, with 100% of the proceeds
benefiting Give Kids The World.
Online auction: The auction opens online at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 3, and closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 10. Guests may pick up their items at no charge to save on shipping and handling expenses.
Walk-through hours:
Thursday, September 9: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Auction item pick-up:
Friday, September 10: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 11: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The link to view and bid on the items will be available this Friday.
Photos and Autographs
Most of the presenters at DIS Family Reunion will be available for photos and autographs, with the purchase of every item benefiting GKTW. To ensure we schedule enough time for the presenters, please consider pre-purchasing these offerings using the following link: go to DIS Fam site (links not allowed on this post)
Dining
Walt Disney World will be serving grab and go entrees and snacks for an additional cost on-site at the Convention Center, with seating at the porte-cochère during the event, providing you with an outdoor, shaded dining experience with a variety of delicious options. The resort’s existing dining locations will also be open for normal operation.
Safety
Guests must follow all Walt Disney World safety policies, which require that ALL guests, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks while indoors. Additional steps have been taken to ensure the health and safety of all guests, including additional distancing between chairs, outdoor dining options and increased hand sanitizer stations. You will also be receiving an email from Walt Disney World with a guest waiver for you to fill out for the event.
We look forward to seeing you at the DIS Family Reunion and truly appreciate your support for Give Kids The World Village by attending this event!
Know Before You Go - Convention Portion
Thank you for your upcoming attendance at the DIS Family Reunion at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. This one-of-a-kind expo will celebrate all facets of the wonderful world of Disney – from Disney, Marvel and Pixar animation to film, television, theme parks, music and memorabilia. Proceeds from the event will benefit Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee that provides critically ill children and their families with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost.
To make your experience as enjoyable as possible, below are some key details about the convention portion of the event. Information for guests who have purchased tickets to the after-hours event at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be posted separately tomorrow.
Parking
Complimentary parking for DIS Family Reunion guests will be located at Magic Kingdom Guest Parking in the Scar Lot. Please show your ticket confirmation for entry into the lot. Guests will be shuttled to and from Disney’s Contemporary Resort, with wheelchair-accessible shuttles running continuously from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. Due to construction restraints, there will be no parking available at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for this event.
Check-In
The following are the times you may check in at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center:
Wednesday, September 8: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm(no shuttles will be available; please use existing Disney transportation to the event – ie, monorail, bus, etc.)
Thursday, September 9: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Schedule
Please use the following link to make sure you have the most up-to-date schedule at the main site (links not allowed)
As always, the schedule is subject to change.
DIS Marathon Show
The DIS will be hosting a six hour live marathon show, running from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, September 10. The live show will be taking place in the Auction Hall and limited seating is available.
Presenters
Each of the presentations and panels will last around 45 minutes, allowing you to not miss anyone.
Vendor Hall
Guests can visit 26 vendor stalls featuring Disney art, toys, memorabilia, offers from travel partners, and more! The Vendor Hall will be open as follows:
Thursday, September 9: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Auction Hall
More than 1,500 items will be on display for you to see and bid on, with 100% of the proceeds
benefiting Give Kids The World.
Online auction: The auction opens online at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 3, and closes at 4:00 pm on Friday, September 10. Guests may pick up their items at no charge to save on shipping and handling expenses.
Walk-through hours:
Thursday, September 9: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, September 10: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Auction item pick-up:
Friday, September 10: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday, September 11: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The link to view and bid on the items will be available this Friday.
Photos and Autographs
Most of the presenters at DIS Family Reunion will be available for photos and autographs, with the purchase of every item benefiting GKTW. To ensure we schedule enough time for the presenters, please consider pre-purchasing these offerings using the following link: go to DIS Fam site (links not allowed on this post)
Dining
Walt Disney World will be serving grab and go entrees and snacks for an additional cost on-site at the Convention Center, with seating at the porte-cochère during the event, providing you with an outdoor, shaded dining experience with a variety of delicious options. The resort’s existing dining locations will also be open for normal operation.
Safety
Guests must follow all Walt Disney World safety policies, which require that ALL guests, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, wear masks while indoors. Additional steps have been taken to ensure the health and safety of all guests, including additional distancing between chairs, outdoor dining options and increased hand sanitizer stations. You will also be receiving an email from Walt Disney World with a guest waiver for you to fill out for the event.
We look forward to seeing you at the DIS Family Reunion and truly appreciate your support for Give Kids The World Village by attending this event!