Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event

Disney offers fans an escapist bubble at D23 event

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 to escape the real world, fans say. "Our world is so chaotic and unstable, and it seems like the bad guys are always winning," Monica Romero, 37, told AFP. "Even though people make fun of it because, it's l…