ICYMI: The Fans Who Bring D23 to Life

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With D23 2026 just days away, we revisit our conversation with Michael Vargo, Senior Vice President of D23, Corporate Events, and the Walt Disney Archives. Michael reflects on Mousequerade, D23’s fan costume competition, and what makes it such a powerful example of fans becoming active participants in the experience rather than just spectators.Hear the full conversation with Michael Vargo in Season 1, Episode 12 of Fandom Unpacked:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449648/episodes/17321112-from-club-to-kingdom-the-power-of-the-disney-fanbase-with-d23

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