UPDATED April 5, 2026

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

Tickets are NOW on sale!

Disney executives, celebrities, and fans from around the globe will 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). 

2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience

When

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience will take place from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in Anaheim, California.

Where

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

Tickets

Tickets are NOW on sale (as of 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 cheapest 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 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 Experience Panels and Events

2026 D23 Panel Schedule

We await the full schedule for the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience event. However, Disney has announced three of the panels coming to The Honda Center for D23. They are:

• Disney Entertainment Showcase (August 14th at 7 PM)
• Disney Experiences Showcase (August 15th at 7 PM)
• Disney Legends Award Ceremony (August 16th at 1:30 PM)

And, for the Disney Legends Award Ceremony, Disney has already released the 2026 Disney Legends lineup!

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.”

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.

D23 Events on August 12th and 13th

Special events will be offered in the days preceding the official D23 convention!

August 12th: D23 Day at Angel Stadium

D23 Day at Angel Stadium will take place on August 12th, and tickets are available now through the D23 website. The game will feature a lot of Disney fun with special trivia, photo shoots, and more. You’ll be able to 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.

August 13th: D23 Day at Disneyland Resort

On August 13th, the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort will deliver 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.”

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

A LOOK BACK: 2025 Destination D23 NEWS

Disney hosted Destination D23 from August 29 – 31, 2025. We covered all the NEWS coming out of Destination D23 2025! Click any of the links below to learn more!

(Please be aware that Destination D23 is not to be confused with D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. DestinationD23 is the smaller of the annual Disney conventions hosted by D23.)

BREAKING: Disney World Announces Cinderella Castle Will Be Repainted To Its Old Gray and Blue Color Scheme!

NEWS: Carousel of Progress Is CHANGING at Magic Kingdom

BREAKING: Disney Imagineers Reveal Proposed VILLAINS LAND DESIGN in Magic Kingdom

BREAKING: Opening Timeline Announced for Disney’s NEW World of Frozen Land

10 HUGE Disney Movie Announcements You Don’t Want To Miss

NEWS: Disney Announces CHANGES for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom

NEWS: New Disney Villain Experience CONFIRMED on Disney Destiny Cruise Ship

NEW Concept Art Revealed for Disney’s Napa Rose Restaurant Transformation

Disney Announces NEW ‘Moana’ Themed Restaurant, and You’re Gonna Want to Book a Plane Ticket IMMEDIATELY

NEWS: Disney Villains Are Taking Over Main Street, U.S.A. Starting September 19th!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Exclusive Drinks Revealed for the NEW Disney Destiny Cruise Ship

A NEW Disney+ Film Is Coming Soon With “Footage That Has Not Seen the Light of Day…Until Now.”

As always, we’ll be sure to keep you posted on ALL THE NEWS that drops at D23 2026!