Hi Diane,
I'm a gold D23 member as well, so I was really happy to see your question. While I love reading
Twenty-Three each quarter, the discounts you get with your membership are pretty awesome as well.
(I think the discounts I've scored at Downtown Disney's Ghirardelli Chocolate Company alone have been enough to cover my membership fees!)
Speaking of discounts, you asked a great question about the World of Disney store in Downtown Disney. Unfortunately, it's not one of the participating stores in Downtown Disney that offers discounts to D23 members. You're correct in that you get discounts at the Disney Store locations around the country (or online), but that's a totally different chain of stores. Sorry!
The D23 website has a
list of discounts you can snag during you next trip to Walt Disney World.
Here's a little tip from your buddy Derek:
Did you know that you could gift a
gold or
silver D23 membership to friends and family members? If you're looking for a unique present for a fellow Disney fan, a D23 membership will certainly carry a wow factor!
I hope that helps! If you should have any additional questions, please feel free to write back and I'll be happy to help in any way that I can.
Best regards,
Derek