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Something big is gearing up to make a magical splash in Anaheim, California, later this year. For 2026, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event<\/a> returns just next door to The Happiest Place on Earth, celebrating the passion, imagination, and storytelling that only Disney can do.<\/p>\n

And for this year, it\u2019s coming back bigger and more fan-powered than ever before.<\/p>\n

Running August 14-16, 2026, the Anaheim Convention Center will be home to the epicenter of the entire Disney fandom once again, inviting attendees to step into immersive lands, be a part of major reveals, shop limited-edition merchandise, experience once-in-a-lifetime performances, and so much more!<\/p>\n

From the first cosplay sightings outside of Hall D, to the thunderous cheers inside the Honda Center during evening showcases, here\u2019s what you can expect from the upcoming event \u2014 and this is only the beginning of many more surprises to come.<\/p>\n

What to Expect at D23 2026 This Year<\/p>\n

Three Days of Show\u2011Stopping Storytelling<\/p>\n

Beloved franchise? Fan-favorite characters? Something new to discover around every corner? D23 2026 has it all, with more than 50 different panels and presentations across the three-day event. Fans will get to explore behind-the-scenes storytelling, meet talent who bring Disney magic to life, and dive into the stories they love like never before.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s just at the ACC! Head over to the Honda Center each evening for a presentation featuring stars, storytellers, and unforgettable surprises: the Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday, the Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday, and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday.<\/p>\n

If cosplay is more your thing, be sure to check out the return of the fan-favorite D23 Mousequerade<\/a>: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest. And don\u2019t forget to step into a whole new world of possibilities with the Walt Disney Imagineering pavilion, showcasing what\u2019s being dreamed up next.<\/p>\n

There will also be all-new 2026 experiences, including Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience (featuring life-size sets of beloved films!), ESPN: Road to the Super Bowl, and activations inspired by Bluey, Camp Rock 3, The Simpsons, and more. Anyone looking to go extra fast can check out the Mickey F1 display, featuring a full Formula 1 car.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated invites curious fans to step behind the scenes and into the vaults where Disney history is stored. Guests will have the chance to explore themed displays featuring shipments of iconic props, costumes, and puppets from some beloved films, television series, and theme parks, which span generations of history at The Walt Disney Company.<\/p>\n

A full lineup of presentations and the D23 2026 show floor will be revealed at a later date.<\/p>\n

Disney Legends Honorees<\/p>\n

Celebrating Icons Who Bring Disney Magic to Life<\/p>\n

The D23 2026 weekend concludes with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon, with a powerful tribute to the creators and figures whose contributions have defined Disney across generations.<\/p>\n

During a ceremony at the Honda Center, led by returning host Ryan Seacrest, Disney\u2019s highest honor will be presented in a celebration befitting the icons behind the magic whose impact continues to shape Disney\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

\"Icon\"<\/p>\n

Honorees for 2026 include:<\/p>\n

Susan Egan <\/p>\n

Dwayne Johnson <\/p>\n

Anne Hathaway <\/p>\n

Alan Tudyk <\/p>\n

Jonas Brothers <\/p>\n

Lin\u2011Manuel Miranda <\/p>\n

Eric Goldberg <\/p>\n

Jerry Bruckheimer <\/p>\n

Chris Berman <\/p>\n

Kim Irvine <\/p>\n

Bob Iger <\/p>\n

Anaheim Transforms for D23 Week<\/p>\n

The magic begins long before the event weekend, with Anaheim hosting D23\u2011themed celebrations across the city.<\/p>\n

The festivities begin on Saturday, August 8, with the opening of the Walt Disney Archives\u2019 newest exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live\u2011Action<\/a>, featuring rare photography, costume pieces, artwork, and interactive elements exploring the connection between live\u2011action performance and animation.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, August 12, fans can attend D23 Night at Angel Stadium, where the first 23,000 attendees will receive an exclusive Mickey Mouse bobblehead, and 2,300 of them are an exclusive gold variant.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, August 13, D23 Day at Disneyland<\/a> kicks off the weekend with a Disney Legends Cavalcade, giveaway of complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats (while supplies last), magical surprises, and more. Plus, Disney Jr. Let\u2019s Play! Party returns for a one-day special event tailored to families with young children at California Adventure, featuring live entertainment, Disney Jr. characters, activities, and fun photo opportunities.<\/p>\n

Throughout the week, Downtown Disney will also feature special offers, discounts, and themed fun.<\/p>\n

How to Buy D23 2026 Tickets<\/p>\n

New Ticket Options Make D23 More Accessible Than Ever<\/p>\n

Ready to go? Tickets are required for access to the Anaheim Convention Center and to events at the Honda Center. And new for 2026, there are even more ways for fans to attend, plus expanded floor hours, an early Sunday opening, and a new afternoon-only ticket, offering later-day entry to the convention center.<\/p>\n

For 2026, D23 Gold Members may purchase tickets, with timed presale windows beginning March 31 at 10 am PT for Gold Charter Members.<\/p>\n

That will be followed by priority purchase windows for D23 Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans on Thursday, April 2, at 10 PT, and then all D23 Gold Members at 12 PT that same day. All other D23 Gold Members will be able to join the queue at 12 pm PT on the same day.<\/p>\n

Each Gold Member may purchase tickets for themselves and up to five (5) guests (six (6) tickets total). Guests of D23 Gold Members do not need to be D23 Gold Members themselves to attend.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the official D23 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

D23 Fan Pass (Anaheim Convention Center only): available for $49 (Afternoon Only), $99 (1\u2011Day), or $297 (3\u2011Day).<\/p>\n

D23 Ultimate Fan Pass: access to both the Anaheim Convention Center and the nightly Honda Center showcases, with pricing beginning at $99 for a 1\u2011Day and $297 for a 3\u2011Day package.<\/p>\n

The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass: three days of floor seating at the Honda Center, three days of Anaheim Convention Center access, and exclusive Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunities for select limited-edition pins, with pricing ranging from $1,299 to $2,599 depending on location.<\/p>\n

Countdown to the D23 2026 Magic<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for additional announcements, reveals, updates, and more information to come! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Something big is gearing up to make a magical splash in Anaheim, California, later this year. For 2026,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":238200,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[163,165,164,107276],"class_list":["post-238199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-anaheim","tag-anaheim","tag-anaheim-headlines","tag-anaheim-news","tag-d23"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=238199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=238199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=238199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=238199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}