UPDATED August 15, 2026

D23 is Disney’s official fan club, and as part of the fan club experience, D23 puts on a HUGE fan convention each year. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is NOW TAKING PLACE from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in Anaheim, California at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center.

Are you a Disney+ subscriber? You can enjoy select events throughout D23 AT HOME!

Disney executives, celebrities, and fans from around the globe join together in the ultimate celebration of all things Disney. The convention is comprised of special events, exclusive merchandise, unique exhibits, and fascinating presentations (including news about what’s up and coming for the Disney Parks). 

NEWS from 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

We are LIVE at D23: The Ultimate Fan Event this weekend, and bringing you ALL THE NEWS while we’re at it! Click on any of the links below to read more from D23: 

Parks News from D23: 

• Disney Releases SNEAK PEEK at Carousel of Progress Makeover!
• Disney Debuts Full Look INSIDE Magic Kingdom ‘Cars’ Expansion
• JUST REVEALED: First Look at Disney’s ‘Coco’ Ride
• NEW Look at 3 Rides Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expansion
• Disney Just Dropped BIG News for Its Avengers Campus Expansion
• We FINALLY Have a Look at Disney’s New Avatar Land
• Disney Shows Off NEW Monsters Coming to Monstropolis in Hollywood Studios!
• NEW LOOK at Disney’s “Floating” Droids For Galaxy’s Edge

Film News from D23: 

• The Newest ‘Star Wars’ Movie Will Be On Our Screens NEXT Year
• Get Ready! Disney Just Announced ‘Zootopia 3’
• NEWS: Disney Announces NEW Animated Movie Coming in 2028
• Two New Celebrities Announced for Disney’s ‘Hexed’
• Disney JUST Shared A Brand NEW Look At ‘Frozen 3’
• NEWS: Disney Reveals Cast For MCU ‘X-Men’ Movie
• NEW Trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Has Us on the Edge of Our Seats
• BREAKING: Disney Drops Release Date for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Film
• NEWS: Get a First Look at the NEW Bluey Movie
• Disney Makes Exciting Announcement for Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Sequel!
• Disney Teases Sequel for ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’
• We Just Got An UPDATE On Pixar’s Newest Film!
• ALERT! Pixar Just Announced a New Movie About GHOSTS
• Disney Just Dropped NEW Details About ‘Incredibles 3’
• BREAKING: Pixar Just Revealed the Plot for ‘Coco 2’
• We Just Got A Sneak Peek at the New Simpsons Movie
• NEWS: Disney Reveals First Look at ‘Frozen 3’
• NEW LOOK: We Got a Sneak Peek of the NEWEST Disney Animated Movie!

Disney+ Streaming News from D23:

• The Season 2 Trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ on Disney+ Just Dropped
• FINALLY! Disney Drops NEW Trailer for ‘VisionQuest’ Series
• FIRST LOOK at the New Disney+ Show Based on Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
• FIRST LOOK at Season 3 of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ on Disney+
• This Disney News Is Going To Make Kingdom Hearts Fans VERY Happy

2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

When

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is taking place from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in Anaheim, California.

Where

The Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center host D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2026.

Tickets

Tickets went on sale on April 2, 2026! There are several different ticket levels, and pricing for the event is available as low as $49 per person or as high as $2599 per person, depending on which level you choose. Going to the Anaheim Convention Center only is the least expensive way to experience the event, but you’d miss out on the showcases and ceremonies at the Honda Center.

The D23 Fan Pass allows entry to the panels, presentations, shopping, and immersive experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center, and you can select the ticket for an afternoon, a single day, or 3 days. The afternoon option is the biggest change for this year!

However, if you’d like to see the Disney Entertainment Showcase, the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, or the Disney Legends Ceremony, you’ll need to upgrade to the D23 Ultimate Fan Pass.

The D23 Ultimate Fan Pass has two levels — regular and preferred. The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass gets prime seating at the showcases and RSP access to limited edition pins. With the regular Ultimate Fan Pass, you’ll get seating for the showcases in the 200 or 400 levels.

2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Panels and Events

2026 D23 Keystone Panel Schedule

Disney has three keystone panels being presented at The Honda Center during D23. They are:

• Disney Entertainment Showcase (August 14th at 7 PM PST)
• Horizons Disney Experiences Showcase, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris (August 15th at 7 PM PST)
• Disney Legends Award Ceremony (August 16th at 1:30 PM PST)

Each Day features additional panels and special events as well, as found below:

D23 Friday, August 14th

Disney Rewind Concert 

The Disney Rewind Concert is back at D23! This concert showcases the Disney Hits from the 80s and 90s. It’s intended for fans to “relive the magic of VHS,” and it will include songs from Powerline, Disney Afternoon, and Muses brought to life by Disney Broadway and Animation performers.

The cast includes Jared Dixon (Broadway’s “Simba”), Alyssa Fox (Broadway’s “Elsa”), Arielle Jacobs (Broadway’s “Jasmine”), Josh Strickland (Broadway’s “Tarzan”), and Raena White (Broadway’s “Sarabi”). The special will also have appearances from Disney Legends Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson, and 2026 Legend recipient Susan Egan. The concert is at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 14th, with an encore performance at 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 15th.

Panels for August 14th include the following:

• Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration:
  Join D23 as we salute Walt Disney’s 125th birthday! Hear from those who knew him, legends who were inspired by Walt and continue his legacy, plus enjoy some special performances—all inspired by and in fun celebration of Walt Disney!

• Ink & Paint at Disney Animation
  Watch the magic behind the Ink & Paint Department at Disney Animation come together before your eyes—from an animator’s drawing to an inker transferring the image onto a cel, and then a painter bringing it to life with vibrant color, there is magic with every stroke of a pencil and brush.

• 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney
  Join co-hosts Nina West and Kevin Lima (director, A Goofy Movie, Tarzan, Enchanted) as we celebrate 20 years of Enchanted with a fast-paced, Easter egg-filled tribute featuring special guests and surprises from the Walt Disney Archives collection.

• The Quests Ahead for Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game
  The Disney Lorcana TCG team at Ravensburger can’t wait to tell fans about all-new events coming to Disney locations, upcoming set releases in 2027, and more stories to play into from the realm of Lorcana. Join the team as they cover all the highlights of bringing this amazing card game to life and wow the audience with exciting announcements!

• Houses Walt Built: The Walt Disney Family Museum
  See rare photos and hear intimate stories about Walt and Lillian Disney’s Woking Way, Carolwood, and Smoke Tree Ranch homes with museum executive director Kirsten Komoroske and Carolwood miniature model-maker Mark Hurt.

• Disney Lorcana Speed Puzzling Team Events
  Piece together a perfect pastime and participate in Ravensburger’s first-ever speed puzzling events at D23! Guests will race to put together one of three brand-new Disney Lorcana 300-piece puzzles, with each competitor also taking a puzzle home at the end. These one-hour-long speed puzzling events will take place on Friday, August 14, at the Ravensburger Gaming Area at three different times—9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available through Ravensburger and will be communicated to D23 Event ticketholders at a later date.

COMPLETE SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 14th

D23 Saturday, August 15th

Disney Rewind Concert 

6:30PM — Disney Rewind Concert ENCORE PERFORMANCE

Panels for August 15th include the following:

D23 Sunday, August 16th

2026 Disney Legends

The 2026 Disney Legends Award Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th, the final day of the event. For almost forty years, the Disney Legends award has been the highest honor the Walt Disney Company can offer, bestowed on performers, executives, Cast Members, Imagineers, and creatives who’ve made a lasting impact on the company’s legacy.

This year’s Disney Legends Ceremony will take place at the D23 Event and will once again be hosted by longtime Disney-affiliated host Ryan Seacrest.

The 2026 class of Disney Legend inductees includes:

• Chris Berman
• Jerry Bruckheimer
• Susan Egan
• Eric Goldberg
• Anne Hathaway
• Kim Irvine
• Dwayne Johnson
• Jonas Brothers
• Lin-Manuel Miranda
• Alan Tudyk
• Bob Iger

In a press release accompanying the announcement, Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said, “D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is where we come together to give our incredible fans an early look at what’s coming next across our company, while celebrating the legacy of the extraordinary people whose creativity has shaped Disney into what it is today. It’s an honor to celebrate our Disney Legends — their impact is felt in everything we do, and recognizing them alongside the fans who love their work is what makes this event so meaningful.”

Furthermore, according to Disney, “The event will be filled with tributes and unforgettable moments to honor and celebrate the icons behind the magic who have made a lasting impact on Disney. The ceremony will once again be available on Disney+, allowing fans around the world to experience the magic wherever they are.”

A Whole New World of Alan Menken

Disney Legend Alan Menken will share his songs and stories behind them during a one-man concert event, A Whole New World of Alan Menken.

The show will feature some of his most famous hits, like “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Go the Distance.” (Even if you don’t know the name Alan Menken, you definitely know his work!)  This show will take place at 6PM on Sunday, August 16th.

The Disney Experiences Auction

The Disney Experiences Auction will let fans bid on verified items straight from the Disney theme parks and resorts. The event will be hosted by Bret Iwan, Disney Fine Artist and the Official Voice of Mickey Mouse!

Guests can bid live and online for the exciting items so you can bring a bit of the magic home with you.

Panels for August 16th include the following:

D23 Presentations on Disney+

If you are not attending D23 in person, you can still join in on the fun! Select panels will be streamed on Disney+ throughout the weekend, including Horizons: A Carousel of Progress!

Neil Patrick Harris will be hosting the event, and he’ll be joined by the artists, storytellers, and creative leaders working to bring Disney’s new additions to the next level. We’ll get to see a series of conversations with Walt Disney Imagineering leaders and creative talent, interspersed with high-energy performances, special moments, and Disney magic.

Disney has just revealed that we’ll be getting “project updates, first looks, new artwork and renderings, behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and a closer look at how some of Disney Experiences’ most ambitious projects are progressing.”

Here is the complete D23 Disney+ streaming schedule:

• Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. Live at 7 PM PT on August 15th
• Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time 35th Anniversary Celebration – Live at 11 AM PT on August 14th
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 3 Panel – Live at 3:30 PM PT on August 15th
• Disney Rewind Encore Concert – Live at 6:30 PM PT on August 15th
• Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration – Recorded live from Disneyland Resort and begins streaming August 16th
• Disney Worldbuilders Panel with Jared Bush, Pete Docter, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Kevin Feige, moderated by Leslie Iwerks – Live at 10:15 AM PT on August 16th
• Disney Legends Awards Ceremony – Recorded live and begins streaming at 6 PM PT on August 16th

D23 Show Floor

One of the biggest things you can explore with your D23 ticket is the show floor! This is the area where you’ll find shopping and exhibits from some of your favorite brands and creators. Disney has revealed some new and returning experiences coming to the show floor in 2026, so let’s dive into the list.

At Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: A New Assignment, you’ll be able to join the TVA and step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an immersive walkthrough experience. The Lucasfilm pavilion also returns this year with an array of props, costumes, and photo ops that showcase a variety of current and upcoming stories. There, you can join fireside chats with filmmaking teams behind Star Wars projects and be among the first to see LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian at a special screening.

In special celebration of Pixar’s 40th Anniversary, Pixar and Walt Disney Studios will have a joint offering on the show floor. Disney says, “Artist demonstrations, autograph signings with some top filmmakers, fan giveaways, and interactive displays featuring the latest films from these iconic animation studios—including the upcoming Disney’s Hexed and Disney Animation’s Frozen 3, as well as Disney and Pixar’s Gatto and Incredibles 3—make this pavilion one to visit again and again.”

The Disney+ Hulu Experience will bring streaming to life with a 4D theater, exclusive merchandise, a collectible pin quest, and personalized subscription support. There will also be immersive photo opportunities for some of your favorite shows. Speaking of your favorite things to watch — the Avatar Experience will allow you to “step into a lush, bioluminescent world, experience an immersive 4D moment, and explore a gallery of film artistry that showcases the craftsmanship behind bringing the Na’vi culture and Pandora to life.”

To get a sneak peek of an upcoming touring exhibition, visit Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience. This area will have photo ops, merchandise, and life-size sets inspired by favorite Pixar films, and it’ll be touring globally soon!

At select times throughout the day, you can find Bluey and Bingo in The Bluey Movie booth. They’ll pose for photos and reservations are required.

Of course, it wouldn’t be D23 without the Disney Experiences pavilion! “Imagineering: Horizons invites fans to explore their largest pavilion ever showcasing the progress shaping Disney Parks around the world. This exclusive experience gives an up‑close look at the people, the process, and the possibilities brought to life by Imagineers.”

Other show floor offerings you’ll want to check out include:

• Special photo ops to celebrate the release of the new Simpsons movie — in theaters September 3rd, 2027.
• An all-new exhibition called Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, where you can see iconic props, costumes, and puppets from some beloved films, television series, and theme parks.
• The new “We’re Going to the Super Bowl!” activation, where you can check out photo ops, stadium-inspired environments, confetti celebrations, and keepsake digital content and giveaways.
• Disney Theatrical Group will spotlight its portfolio of theater experiences based on Disney IP. You can get a first look at upcoming projects and behind-the-scenes peeks at current Broadway offerings.
• The Disney VoluntEARS pavilion will invite guests to participate in various charity projects as volunteers. Stop by and make a difference!
• The Disney Music Group booth will be a classic radio booth set-up with interviews and the opportunity to record your own segment of “Be Our Guest,” which will appear on the Disney Hits SiriusXM channel. You’ll also find a dedicated Disney Concerts area with behind-the-scenes peeks at touring performances.
• Go to Lights, Camera, Sparkle! Presented by Disney Consumer Products for an immersive walkthrough. This will feature “photo opportunities across two exciting themes—one filled with unique Mickey & Friends and snack-inspired elements and another inspired by Stitch and Angel’s hit “Glitter Glide” music video. “

D23 Merchandise

The D23 Expo features a show floor featuring exclusive stores and merchandise.

Eight stores are at the Expo offering exclusive merchandise:

• Mickey’s of Glendale
• The D23 Marketplace
• Disney Store
• The Walt Disney Company Store
• Mickey’s of Glendale
• Disney Studio Store Hollywood
• Disney Publishing
• The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds is a new store coming to D23. On Sunday, August 16th, fans at D23 and globally online will be able to be a part of this experience

PLEASE BE AWARE that shopping experiences may be utilizing virtual queues and may require pre-registration for select experiences. You can find EVERYTHING you NEED to know to shop at D23 HERE.

EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Shopping at D23 This Year

The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds

The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds is a new store at D23. On Sunday, August 16th, fans at D23 and globally online will be able to be a part of this experience. Fans attending D23 can preview items up for auction throughout the event weekend by visiting The Disney Experiences Auction Showroom.

Fans can learn more, register, and bid early on items at Heritage Auctions. The showroom will also include a shopping experience that will allow fans a unique opportunity to shop rare and remarkable limited-quantity props, artwork, and themed items found within Disney’s Parks, Resorts, and ships.

Additional 2026 D23 Events

Select fan-favorite offerings from previous D23 events are returning, like the D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest, as well as “opportunities to get up close with the latest from Disney Experiences and Walt Disney Imagineering; dive into the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic; experience favorite movies and series with Disney+ and Hulu; and explore the very best of Disney shopping, products, and more.”

New offerings include the premiere of a new feature-length documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, giving a peek inside Disney from her unique lens. Also, Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience will feature life-size sets of favorite Pixar films, ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl will showcase the intersection of sports and entertainment, and there will be activations for fans of Bluey, Camp Rock 3, and The Simpsons. Mickey Mouse will even have a special display with a Formula 1 car.

Another first-of-its-kind experience will be the Disney Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier. The winner will earn a seat at the 2027 Disney Lorcana North American Championship.

For Disney history buffs, Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated is a new exhibit that “invites intrepid fans to uncover an unforgettable journey into the vast and hidden warehouses of the Walt Disney Archives — spaces previously reserved for access to Disney archivists, alone.” You’ll be able to see iconic props, puppets, costumes, and more.

Disney has announced that cosplay meet-ups are returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! These meet-ups allow those who go all-out to gather together, take photos, and celebrate their love of costuming and cosplaying, and you can see the full D23 Cosplay Meet-up Schedule here.

D23 Events on August 12th and 13th

Special events are taking place in the days preceding the official D23 convention!

THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED — August 13th: D23 Day at Disneyland Resort

On August 13th, the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort is delivering a “one-day event where all guests visiting Disneyland Resort can discover magical surprises, themed moments, and fan-favorite experiences that celebrate the worlds of Disney.”

Special D23 Day offerings and experiences can be found at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney.

This kickoff to the D23 weekend includes a Disney Legends Cavalcade, a giveaway of complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats, and a special showing of Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party.

THIS EVENT HAS CONCLUDED — August 12th: D23 Day at Angel Stadium

D23 Day at Angel Stadium is August 12th, and tickets are available through the D23 website. The game will feature a lot of Disney fun with special trivia, photo shoots, and more. You’ll cheer on the Angels as they take on the Texas Rangers and experience D23-exclusive areas in the stadium. The first 23,000 people to enter the stadium will receive a themed D23 Mickey Mouse Bobblehead, with 2,300 of those figures being an exclusive gold variant that will be randomly distributed.

Stay tuned for BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS as we bring you ALL THE NEWS from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!