D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Sets August 2026 Dates

Looking forward to this as it is always a great show.
DATES ANNOUNCED FOR D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT 2026 WHERE INNOVATION AND
STORYTELLING WILL TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND

During the first day of programming at Destination D23 presented by Lug at Disney’s
Coronado Springs Resort, Michael Vargo, head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club,
kicked off the festivities and revealed a number of exciting programming offerings
D23 Members can look forward to over the coming year, including the return of D23:
The Ultimate Disney Fan Event<https://d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/> to Anaheim,
California from August 14 through 16, 2026. Michael Vargo also shared the news that
Disney Legend Jodi Benson will be the first official D23 FAN-bassador, engaging with
fans and making appearances with D23 throughout the year leading up to D23: The
Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026.

“D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event offers fans from around the globe a chance to
experience the very best in storytelling and innovation in a way that only Disney
can deliver,” said Michael Vargo. “We are already hard at work dreaming up ways to
continue raising the bar for Disney fans next year when we return to Anaheim, and we
can’t wait to bring them a truly unforgettable event.”

Last year, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event<https://youtu.be/_tgwmmDqVwM> was
reimagined to be more expansive and immersive than ever before, and in 2026, the
highly anticipated event will again be held at both the Anaheim Convention Center
and the Honda Center. Fans can be among the first to hear exciting announcements
during marquee showcases and presentations, and can also look forward to immersive
experiences, exclusive shopping opportunities, and extended magic throughout the
week leading up to the event, including the return of D23 Day at Angel Stadium and
D23 Day at Disneyland.

Tickets for the spectacular event will go on sale in Spring 2026. Stay connected
with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club on social media and through their weekly
newsletter to be among the first to hear all of the exciting news to come.

In addition to the dates for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, Michael Vargo
announced even more things for fans to look forward to in 2025, including:

• Exciting new offerings from the D23 Spotlight Series such as a D23
  Spooktacular Spotlight event with Walt Disney Imagineering coming to Orlando, FL;
  a Halloween “Boo-nanza” event in California, featuring a panel of some
  Imagineering and Walt Disney Archives favorites, themed activities, a DJ, and
  more; and an event celebrating the second season of the Disney+ Original series
  Percy Jackson and the Olympians this December in California.
• The next D23 On the Road series, kicking off November 1 and celebrating 35
  years of the family holiday classic Home Alone with immersive, interactive
  screenings in over 18 U.S. cities—bringing D23 directly to the fans.
• The fan-favorite “A Jolly Holiday on the Lot” will be returning to The Walt
  Disney Studios lot in Burbank, CA on Sunday, December 14.
• The next D23 Gold Theater virtual event, hosted by Disney Legend Don Hahn and
  featuring a never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes look at the Haunted Mansion’s
  transformation overlay that occurs each year as it becomes Haunted Mansion
  Holiday.
• Details for the all-new Walt’s Los Angeles Tour for D23 Gold Members that will
  include visits to the Walt Disney Studios lot, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt
  Disney’s Carolwood Barn, the location of Walt’s first studio on Kingswell Ave, and
  so much more, ending with dinner at one of Walt’s favorite restaurants. More
  information on Walt’s Los Angeles Tour coming soon.
• Additional dates to be released soon for The Official Walt Disney Studios
  Walking Tour – Presented by D23, which will feature new interactive tour elements
  and expanded ticket opportunities allowing D23 Members to purchase up to four (4)
  tickets as well as full tour buy outs.

Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney is bigger than ever before
with an expanded footprint in an all-new location at Disney’s Coronado Springs
Resort, offering fans three days of exclusive programming, limited-edition shopping,
and specialty events.

Stay tuned for more announcements and exciting moments coming out of Destination
D23. Fans can join D23 at D23.com<https://d23.com/> and keep up with all the latest
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