Disney announced today that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will debut in Singapore in 2027, making it the first time the D23 fan convention experience has been held in the Asia Pacific region. No specific dates have been set yet, and ticketing and programming details will be announced at a later date.
The event will follow the same format as D23 in Anaheim — live stage presentations, exclusive announcements, interactive experiences, and specially curated merchandise — but built specifically for Asia Pacific audiences. Disney has also confirmed that D23 Asia will include exclusive previews of APAC original content for Disney+ and direct access to creative talent from those productions, which gives it a programming angle distinct from the U.S. event.
D23 Asia expands on the global momentum that includes the recent D23 Brazil event and the upcoming D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim in 2026. The “D23” name connects to 1923, the year Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood.
For fans hoping for a Destination D23 at Walt Disney World in 2027, this announcement should not affect those plans. Disney has a well-established history of running international D23 events alongside its U.S. schedule rather than in place of them. D23 Expo Japan ran in October 2013 and November 2015, both years that also had full D23 Expos in Anaheim. More recently, D23 Brazil was held in November 2024 at Transamérica Expo Center in São Paulo — the same year as the Anaheim expo that August. The pattern is consistent: international events expand the calendar, they do not replace what is already on it.
For Asia Pacific Disney fans, this is a significant moment. D23 in Anaheim draws attendees from around the world, but having a dedicated event in the region means fans who have never been able to make the trip to California will have a genuine D23 experience closer to home. We will cover D23 Asia as more details are released. Stay with Fantasy Land News for all D23 coverage. Join the Realm at fantasylandnews.com/the-realm.
