ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disney is kicking off its 100th anniversary early with the annual D23 Expo fan event scheduled between Sept. 9 to 11. The weekend event to be held at Anaheim Convention Center will celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary ahead of 2023 by hosting 50 shows, presentations, and panels, according to MiceChat. The history of the expo stems from the original D23 Fan Club established in 2009. D23 was created with the intention to bring more “magic” into Disney fans’ experience by providing exclusive content and special event offerings, according to the fan club’s official website. One must be a D23 member to purchase tickets for this year’s expo. Prospective expo participants can join the fan club for free—with the option of upgrading to a paid membership for additional benefits and expo discounts. Leading up to the three-day convention, Disney fanatics can participate in the Mousequerade costume contest open for entry between …