Disney fans, start planning your schedules! Disney has officially revealed the massive lineup of programming for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, taking place August 14-16, 2026, in Anaheim, California. From exclusive movie reveals and Disney Parks announcements to live concerts, anniversary celebrations, celebrity appearances, and fan-favorite panels, this year’s event is shaping up to be one of the biggest D23 celebrations ever.
Whether you’re attending for Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, Marvel, Pixar, Disney Animation, or Disney history, there will be something happening around every corner.
Three Nights of Can’t-Miss Honda Center Events
Each evening, D23’s signature presentations will once again take over the Honda Center.
Friday, August 14, kicks off with the Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring exclusive first looks at upcoming films and television projects, surprise celebrity appearances, musical performances, and major announcements from across Disney’s entertainment studios.
On Saturday, August 15, fan-favorite host Neil Patrick Harris returns for the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, where Disney Imagineers and creative leaders will reveal what’s next for Disney Parks, cruise ships, resorts, and experiences around the world. If you’re hoping for exciting theme park announcements, this is the presentation to watch.
The weekend concludes on Sunday, August 16, with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. This year’s Disney Legends class includes Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Jonas Brothers, Alan Tudyk, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Jerry Bruckheimer, Kim Irvine, Chris Berman, and more.
Incredible Panels Across Every Disney Fandom
Beyond the headline presentations, the Anaheim Convention Center will host dozens of panels celebrating Disney’s past, present, and future.
Music fans can look forward to A Whole New World of Alan Menken, a rare one-man concert featuring the legendary Disney composer performing beloved songs while sharing stories behind classics like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and more.
Disney nostalgia will be front and center with the Disney Rewind Concert, bringing together Disney and Broadway performers for a celebration of iconic Disney songs from the ’80s and ’90s.
Fans can also enjoy anniversary celebrations for beloved favorites, including:
- 75 years of Alice in Wonderland
- 35 years of Beauty and the Beast
- 25 years of KINGDOM HEARTS
- 65 years of Marvel’s Spider-Man
- 10 years of Zootopia
- 20 years of Enchanted
There will also be exciting presentations dedicated to Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Bluey, The Simpsons, The Muppets, Disney Lorcana, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Disney Pin Trading, Marvel Comics, National Geographic, Disney Style, and much more.
Disney Experiences Fans Have Plenty to Look Forward To
Disney Parks fans will find no shortage of exciting programming throughout the weekend.
Highlights include a first look at a brand-new Disney+ documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, a live Disney Experiences auction featuring authentic Disney Parks artifacts, conversations with legendary Imagineer Joe Rohde, Disney home decorating inspiration, Disney toy history, and panels exploring the future of Disney storytelling inside the parks.
For collectors, there are also sessions focused on Disney Pin Trading, Disney Lorcana, Disney consumer products, and exclusive merchandise reveals from around the globe.
Cosplay, Performances, and Interactive Fun
One of the weekend’s most anticipated returning events is D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest, hosted by Nina West. Guests will once again showcase incredible Disney-inspired costumes while celebrity judges, including Ashley Eckstein, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Bobby Kim, help crown the winners.
The popular Spotlight Stage also returns with trivia competitions, sing-alongs, voice acting demonstrations, sketching lessons, live performances, and interactive presentations happening throughout all three days.
Reservation Information
Guests attending D23 will once again use the Reservation Selection Process to request seats for many presentations and experiences held at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Reservations open July 20 at 12 p.m. PT and remain available through July 24 at 12 p.m. PT. Confirmation emails will begin going out on August 7. While reservations are not guaranteed, standby queues will be available for many convention center presentations.
Honda Center presentations do not require reservations but are only available to Ultimate Fan Pass and Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass holders.
Our Take
Disney has packed nearly every corner of the Disney universe into this year’s D23 lineup. Whether you’re hoping for huge Disney Parks announcements, exclusive entertainment news, nostalgic anniversary celebrations, live concerts, or behind-the-scenes conversations with the creative minds behind your favorite stories, this event promises three days of nonstop Disney magic.
If you’re attending D23 this year, you may want to start building your schedule now. With so many incredible presentations happening simultaneously, choosing what to see might be the hardest part of the entire weekend.
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