D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is coming soon. The expo will begin on August 14th at the Honda Center, but before that, we have to kick off D23 with D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on August 13th!

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

D23 Day will bring so many exciting new offerings to Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney. Here’s every reason why you need to visit Disney on Thursday, August 13th!

To celebrate D23 Day, you can snag a free pair of Mickey Mouse ears! These ear hats are available exclusively on D23 Day, first-come, first-served, while supplies last.

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The Disney Legends Cavalcade features 23 iconic characters as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A., with the Disneyland Band and select Disney Legends, recognized for the unique and impactful legacies they have created at Disney. It will happen at Disneyland at 1:30 PM!

Disney Legends Cavalcade

For other entertainment offerings, Disney announced that some rare characters will make an appearance on D23 Day. Keep your eyes peeled for Merlin from The Sword and the Stone and Blue Fairy from Pinocchio, whom you may encounter while wandering through Fantasyland in Disneyland.

Merlin

Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland will feature music from day to night! From 2 PM to 6 PM, young kids and families can boogie down with Stitch and some of his friends at Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Bash. In the evening, keep those dance moves grooving during the Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Dance Party from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

Stitch!

The brand-new Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket is a limited-edition popcorn bucket modeled after the iconic Hatbox Ghost in both Disneyland and Disney World. It’s available for purchase while supplies last beginning on August 13th, so run to Disneyland or Disney California Adventure to get your hands on one!

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While you’re getting your Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket, you can also grab some D23 Weekend-exclusive treats, like this adorable Sorcerer Apprentice Mickey Cake Pop. It’s available for a limited time at Candy Palace in Disneyland, Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure, and Disney Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney, while supplies last.

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Plus, you can get this Family Gold Ube Cheesecake from Parkside Market in Downtown Disney.

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Or, you can get this Berry Bliss & Choco Crunch Duo from Beignets Expressed, also in Downtown Disney. Yum!

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And to wash it all down, specialty drinks made just for D23 weekend are also available at Ballast Point Brewery Co., Céntrico, Vista Parkside Market, and Paseo.

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And to commemorate your D23 Day, there will be some exclusive PhotoPass locations across the Disneyland Resort. Pose in front of one of multiple D23 Day icon photo locations, located at Town Square at Disneyland, Pixar Pier in California Adventure, and in Downtown Disney. As part of the festivities, all park guests with valid park admission and theme park reservations on August 13th, 2026, will receive complimentary unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken that day!

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We’ll be sure to keep you updated on even more D23 festivities as Disney announces them. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for even more Disneyland news!

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