Remember watching the Mickey Mouse Club and singing along to the theme as you wished for your own Mousketeer gear? Back then the MMC was the closest thing Disney fans had to a fan club they could call their own. Well things changed this year thanks to D23, the first official community for Disney fanatics all over the world. D23 members get access to special memorabilia, discounts on events and a quarterly magazine featuring incredible articles and inside info on all things Disney.

To mark another “first” in D23 history, this year the first ever D23 Expo will take place in Anaheim, California. The D23 Expo will cover everything from Disney’s beginnings in 1923 to the present and future of the company. There are tons of great events planned for the expo as well as celebrity appearances, merchandise to buy and incredible opportunities to see films and screenings from all aspects of the Disney family—that includes Disney-owned channels like ABC.

Among the many events that will be happening at the D23 Expo are special previews of all the projects Disney has coming up. That means plenty of Alice in Wonderland and TRON: Legacy talk for the movie fanatics. Because Sleeping Beauty is celebrating its 50th anniversary, those who attend the D23 Expo will be able to view it with hundreds of other Sleeping Beauty fans.

Pin trading events as well as screenings of ABC’s newest fall shows will be part of the D23 madness. Celebrity appearances from stars like Donny Osmond, Nicolas Cage and Courtney Cox are expected as well as the Disney Legends Ceremony, which will be honoring important figures in Disney’s extended family like The Golden Girls and the voices of Donald Duck and Goofy. If you’re a fan of ABC’s LOST you’re also in for a special treat.

The show, which will be entering its final season in 2010, will also have a special section of D23 devoted to it. You will get to see props and costumes from the show as well as find out potential clues as to what will happen in the show’s final season. So whatever aspect of Disney suits your fancy, you’re sure to find something to cater to you at the enormous D23 Expo.

Make sure to look for our partner booths at the event! But, if you are not able to make the trek to Anaheim, always remember that the magic of Disney can be celebrated right here in Orlando at Walt Disney World with OrlandoFunTickets.com!

As if the What Will You Celebrate promotion at Disney was not already cool enough, a Walt Disney World resort is now offering an additional present to complete your celebration. At the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, guests can now enjoy a complimentary room on their birthday. Add in one of the great birthday gifts from Disney for your theme park adventures, and there’s no doubt now that Disney is the place to go for an all-out birthday celebration.

The Swan & Dolphin, a Four-Diamond luxury resort located in the heart of Disney World, is offering birthday guys and gals a complimentary birthday room with a minimum three-night stay. Under this offer, birthday celebrators can also purchase a second room for an additional $99 per night.

And to cap things off, when birthday guests dine in one of the Swan & Dolphin’s signature, award-winning restaurants, they’ll receive a complimentary birthday cake prepared by two-time champion pastry chef, Laurent Branlard. The resort’s restaurants include Todd English’s bluezoo, Shula’s Steak House, and Il Mulino New York Trattoria. Dinner reservations should be made at least five days in advance to allow for birthday cake preparations.

When guests book their birthday stay at the Swan & Dolphin, they should provide the rate code “BDAY.” And don’t forget to pack your ID when you go on vacation – you’ll need it to verify your birthday at the resort, but you’ll also need it to redeem your birthday treats when you visit Walt Disney World.

In case you need reminding, celebrating your birthday at Walt Disney World can earn you one of three awesome gifts: a 1-Day Magic Your Way base ticket for use any time until your next birthday; a birthday FASTPASS exchange card for a certain number of attractions at the Disney park you visit on your birthday (valid for the birthday person and up to five members of his/her party); or a birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a 1-day Magic Your Way base ticket to use for certain purchases like merchandise, recreation or tour experiences, or Disney’s PhotoPass on-site services at participating Walt Disney World locations. The birthday fun card never expires and can be used repeatedly until there’s no amount left on it.

All you have to do to redeem your three gifts is have your ID and a Walt Disney World ticket from OrlandoFunTickets.com handy, and head to the guest services line when you enter Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or Hollywood Studios.

So if you’ve got a birthday coming up, there’s one guaranteed fun way that you can celebrate with friends in style – a trip to a Walt Disney World theme park, complete with a stay at the Disney Swan & Dolphin Resort. Start by checking out Walt Disney World tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you’ll be on your way to one great celebration.

Whether it is a birthday, a graduation, an engagement, a reunion, or a first visit, there is no place like Walt Disney World to celebrate special moments. And these events have just gotten even more magical at Walt Disney World with new products, services and programs that are sure to make a special day truly spectacular. This week, we will be highlighting all the new features Disney has to offer and giving tips on how to celebrate your special event Disney-style, starting with the ultimate Disney birthday.

Beginning in 2009, birthdays everywhere will get a little more special when Walt Disney World begins to offer free admission to one of the theme parks on your birthday. This makes it even easier to take advantage of Disney’s latest features available for birthday celebrations.

One great new option is the Magical Pop-Up Party Pack, available in Spring 2009 at character dining and buffet locations inside Walt Disney World Resort. These packs include goodies, treats, activity sets, and a surprise pop-up centerpiece, and are perfect for the celebration of any special little guy or girl’s birthday.

And for the mini-princess who has gotten a year older, any fabulous princess celebration starts with a makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney's Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney, where girls three and older can be transformed, hair, makeup, nails, clothes, and all, into a princess or a star like Hannah Montana. The perfect follow up is the My Disney Girls’ Perfectly Princess Tea Party, where girls can put on their tiara, sit with Princess Aurora and Rose Petal, and enjoy princess food and tea, storytelling, and sing-a-longs.

Or, for the little Pirate, there’s Disney’s Pirate Adventure or the Island of the Caribbean Pirate Cruise, where the birthday boy can go on a two-hour hunt for treasure and adventure on the high seas of Disney’s Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Then you can end the day with a Neverland Club Birthday Party at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, which comes complete with crafts, activities, a Disney movie, and games.

And of course, no child’s birthday celebration is complete without a birthday cake! Starting in Spring 2009 at select Walt Disney World restaurants, you can order a Disney Pirate Treasure Chest or a Disney Princess Jewelry Box, each containing surprises and an individual cake.

For a special 15th or 16th birthday, Disney now provides packages for the perfect Quinceañera – whether it’s with the Belle of the Ball, Dancing With A Star, Reflection of You, or custom packages, a magical birthday filled with dinner, dancing, and fireworks is never far away! These packages are available year-round and include entertainment, food and beverages, and linens and centerpieces. You can even choose the location from a variety of choices.

And if you’re not a little pirate, princess, or 15-year old, don’t fret – you too can celebrate your birthday Disney-style with customized parties available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert for groups of 20 or more at select Walt Disney Resort locations. Customize your party however you like it – it’s your birthday, and Disney is determined to make it magical.

With all these new options available, there’s only one question left: how will you celebrate? One thing is certain – you can start your celebration by getting discount Walt Disney World tickets here at OrlandoFunTickets.com. And stay tuned for more tips on how to celebrate your special event at Disney!