Disney has revealed what fans can expect on the show floor at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, and it is the largest show floor in the event’s history. The expanded lineup spans August 14 through 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with a kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort on August 13 that includes a Disney Princess concert. For full weekend planning, check our D23 2026 Complete Guide. Here is everything Disney announced, broken down by category so you can start planning your visit.
D23 DAY AT DISNEYLAND RESORT KICKS OFF THE WEEKEND
Before the show floor opens, Disney is throwing a dedicated celebration at Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 13. Highlights include:
- A Disney Legends Cavalcade at Disneyland Park
- A complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hat giveaway, while supplies last
- The return of the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure Park
- A live performance of Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park, described by Disney as the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled
- Plus, a brand new Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket!
The Princess concert requires a virtual queue confirmation, wristband, and valid Disney California Adventure admission, and attendance will be limited. If you cannot attend in person, the concert streams on Disney+ and airs on Disney Channel, Freeform, and ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday, August 16.
STUDIO EXPERIENCES ON THE SHOW FLOOR
The major Disney-owned studios are each getting dedicated activations:
- Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: Your Next Assignment, an immersive walkthrough that puts fans inside the Time Variance Authority and the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- The Lucasfilm pavilion, with photo ops, props, and costumes, plus fireside chats with Star Wars filmmaking teams and a special screening of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian. See our full Star Wars coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/star-wars/
- Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios joining forces for a shared pavilion celebrating Pixar’s 40th anniversary, with artist demos, autograph signings, and previews of Hexed, Frozen 3, Gatto, and Incredibles 3. More Pixar news at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/pixar/
- Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience, presented by Disney Rewards Visa Cards from Chase, offering a preview of the globally touring immersive exhibition with life-size sets from Pixar films
- The Avatar Experience, featuring a bioluminescent walkthrough of Pandora and an immersive 4D moment
- Disney+ Hulu Experience, including a signature 4D theater and photo opportunities inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians, American Horror Story, Camp Rock 3, The Simpsons, and Marvel Television’s VisionQuest. More Disney+ coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/disney/
FAN-FAVORITE RETURNING ATTRACTIONS
Several D23 mainstays are back for 2026:
- Imagineering: Horizons, Disney’s largest Imagineering pavilion yet, showcasing park developments happening around the world
- Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated, a new exhibition giving fans access to props, costumes, and puppets normally reserved for Disney archivists
- Talent Central presented by M&M’s, where artists and Imagineers sign lithographs and prints, including incoming Disney Legend Eric Goldberg and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter
- The Spotlight Stage, presented for the first time by Fandango, featuring panels, live conversations through the new Fandango Front Row series, and hands-on lessons in voice acting, sketching, and dance
SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS AND BRAND EXPERIENCES
Sponsor booths bring their own themed tie-ins this year, including:
- Chevrolet celebrating 20 years of Cars with wrapped vehicles and a canvas tote giveaway
- Heinz hosting a global flavor tasting experience with a limited-edition pin for early visitors
- Honda building an Encanto-themed photo experience
- M&M’s partnering with Marvel for a superhero-themed photo booth and sampling
- Topps, Wizards of the Coast, and Ravensburger bringing trading card experiences, including Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes and Disney Lorcana
Additional booths from Hasbro, Loungefly, Just Play, Little Words Project, Atari, Citizen, Crocs, and Pandora round out the show floor with exclusive merchandise and photo ops.
OTHER EXPERIENCES TO KNOW ABOUT
Disney is also marking 125 years since Walt Disney’s birth with displays from the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, and the Walt Disney Birthplace, alongside classic vehicles from the Walt Disney Archives. ESPN is bringing a Super Bowl-themed activation ahead of this year’s game on ABC and ESPN, and Disney Theatrical Group is showcasing its Broadway and touring productions with an appearance from Disney on Broadway star Ryan McCartan. More Broadway coverage at fantasylandnews.com/category/entertainment/broadway/
The Disney VoluntEARS pavilion returns as well, with attendees assembling 8,000 kits per day for charitable partners including Make-A-Wish, Blue Star Families, and the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
OUR TAKE
This is shaping up to be the most jam-packed show floor D23 has ever put together, and the Marvel and Lucasfilm walkthroughs alone are going to eat up serious time in your day. If this is your first D23, do not try to see everything. Pick two or three marquee pavilions you care about most, hit those early before lines build, and treat the rest as a bonus if you have time. The Princess concert virtual queue is also worth watching closely if you are attending D23 Day on August 13, since limited attendance means it will move fast.
For our complete guide to the weekend, including panel schedules and travel tips as they are announced, visit our D23 2026 Complete Guide at our D23 2026 Hub. More coverage is also available on our D23 news page.
