Disney Fans Descend Upon Anaheim for D23 Convention.

For three days in Anaheim, California, tens of thousands of Disney fans descended upon the city for the official fan club's biennial convention, D23.

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D23 is more than just a convention – it's an immersive experience that allows fans to escape reality and indulge in a weekend of magic and wonder.

With Disneyland itself just down the road, loyal subjects of the magic kingdom attend galas, buy unique items, trade pins, and take photos with some of their favorite costumed characters.

Passes range from $50 to $2,500, a small price to pay for a chance to leave the real world behind and enter a world of fantasy and adventure.

'Our world is so chaotic and unstable, and it seems like the bad guys are always winning,' said Monica Romero, 37. 'Even though people make fun of it because, it's like 'oh, that's not real life.''

Monica's sentiment is shared by many fans who attend D23 to remind themselves that 'good can always win.'

Thirty-eight-year-old Skyla told AFP she visits 'the happiest place on Earth' twice a week, so she looks forward to the presentation that offers updates on the park's rides and experiences.

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'You go into the park, and the real world gets to disappear for a while, and you just get to enjoy that time and have happiness,' Skyla said, dressed up as Lady from 'Lady and the Tramp.'

Celebrities, filmmakers, and creatives come to D23 to promote their projects, while commercial partners sell Disney-branded merchandise.

Some fans bring collectible pieces to trade, like 19-year-old Chase Halon, a Disneyland worker who has amassed countless pins and is still hunting for more treasures.

'It's really fun and super-addicting as well,' Chase said. 'A lot of the stuff that just came out today is pretty hard to find. But a lot of older stuff is also hard to find.'

His prized pin is of the purple dinosaur Figment, which is a limited edition that Halon believes could be worth $5,000 'give or take.'

The event is also festooned with opportunities to take photos with fantasy worlds of beloved characters, from classic princesses and witches to Homer Simpson and 'Toy Story.'