| The 2003 Disneyana
Convention was never realized. The logo above is not the
official 2003 event logo, but perhaps representative of some of the
unhappiness which led to the first cancellation since the conventions
began in 1992. Though the original plan was to hold the 2003
convention as another Epcot "Event" with a "Disney Smiles" theme, it was
officially cancelled after Disney received a large number of complaints
regarding the 2002 "Official Disneyana Mystery Event" held at Epcot.
Specifically, collectors were unhappy with the transformation of the usual
Disneyana Convention held at the Contemporary Resort to an Epcot "Event."
It was the first time Walt Disney World Event Services relinquished most
of the convention to a theme park management team (Epcot). Though
many enjoyed the 2002 Mystery Event, many were displeased with the
logistical changes which led to squeezing a large number of events into
small venues and many long lines outdoors in very hot temperatures.
After much thought, an official cancellation notice was given to
collectors (shown below). The cancellation was extended in January
2004 through the year 2005. Collectors await a 2006 announcement. For a discussion on the history of the
Official Disneyana Convention on up to this 2003 year, visit our history
page.
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