D23 live updates: Here are the major announcements from Disney's ultimate fan event
ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Ryder Maldonado and Amy Becker
Last updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 8:52PM GMT
The three-day Disney fan event features hundreds of things to do with more than a hundred stars making appearances.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.
The Honda Center will be home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase tonight, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night, and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
Check back tonight at 7 p.m. PT for the latest announcements from the entertainment showcase.
Immersive experiences, shopping and more abound at D23 2026
Around the Anaheim Convention Center at D23, you can take part in immersive experiences like a trip to The Grammys' red carpet, or a visit to "American Horror Story," or pose with Paul Bettany's costume from the upcoming Disney+ series, "VisionQuest."
This three-day affair features hundreds of things to do with more than a hundred stars making appearances.
Watch the video below for a look at some of the incredible offerings at D23 2026.
The three-day Disney fan event features hundreds of things to do with more than a hundred stars making appearances.
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Shrink down to the size of a toy at "Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience"
D23 is offering fans a preview of the global touring immersive exhibition "Mundo Pixar."
Shrink down to the size of a toy in Andy's room or visit the Emotion Headquarters! The exhibition is currently running in London and Tokyo and will come to the U.S. in 2027.
This undated image shows an immersive "Toy Story" exhibition.
D23 kicks off with Disney Legends, family fun, magical park experiences
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is kicking off in Anaheim this weekend, and the fun is already taking over the Disney Parks and Downtown Disney!
Guests could grab themed treats from the Disney+ Perks treats truck and get a first look at the Sorcerer Mickey balloon ahead of its debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Sorcerer Mickey balloon is seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
And things got legendary at Disneyland! The Legends Cavalcade brought Disney Legends and this year's incoming honorees down Main Street. Jodi Benson, Susan Egan, Joe Rohde, Ming-Na Wen and more waved, smiled and greeted fans along the way.
Disney Legends are seen at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
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These are some of the best costumes from D23 in 2024
From Wolverine to Doc Ock, we saw some incredible costumes at the last D23 in 2024.
As the fan event gets underway this year in Anaheim, here's a look back.
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Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
