Disney today offered a first look at programming and ticketing for its upcoming D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event taking place in Anaheim on August 14, 15 and 16, 2026.
Note that many of the experiences take place on the show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center, while showcases are at the Honda Center and are ticketed separately. Tickets got on sale in tiers beginning Tuesday, March 31 — specifics on that are below.
Here’s the D23 week schedule in broad strokes, including community events leading up to the official opening of D23 on Friday:
Saturday, August 8 – Walt Disney Archives’ newest exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, Capturing Life, Creating Character: The Art of Live‑Action, featuring rare photography, costume pieces, artwork, and interactive elements exploring the connection between live-action performance and animation
Tuesday, August 11 – D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing District, featuring music, trivia, fan activities, and the sixth annual World Taste of the Packing District.
Wednesday, August 12 – D23 Night at Angel Stadium as the Angels take on the Texas Rangers. The first 23,000 attendees entering the stadium will receive a themed D23 Mickey Mouse Bobblehead, with 2,300 of these being an exclusive gold variant. D23 Members can receive a discount on tickets, access to special D23 event spaces on gameday, and a commemorative event gift.
Thursday – D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, which includes a Disney Legends Cavalcade and the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at California Adventure
Friday – The Disney Entertainment Showcase
Saturday – The Disney Experiences Showcase
Sunday – The Disney Legends Award Ceremony. For a full list of this year’s Legends, click here.
Disney bills D23 as an event “offering fans exclusive first access to the latest in Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation. Across three packed days, the event will bring together stars and storytellers for unforgettable moments including sneak peeks, behind-the‑scenes access, thrilling performances, immersive experiences, expanded shopping, and surprises.”
Among the events and experiences on the show floor at the Convention Center:
Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience – An “immersive walk-through experience” touring worldwide, featuring life-size sets from Pixar films; ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl, highlighting the intersection of sports and entertainment; activations inspired by Bluey, Camp Rock 3, The Simpsons; and a standout display featuring Mickey F1 and a Formula 1 car.
The Disney Lorcana Challenge Championship Qualifier – Hosted by Ravensburger, the winner will earn a seat at the 2027 Disney Lorcana North American Championship.
Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated – An all-new exhibition that offering “an unforgettable journey into the vast and hidden warehouses of the Walt Disney Archives.” The experience will include themed displays featuring shipments of iconic props, costumes and puppets from Disney films, television series and theme parks.
This year’s event features expanded show floor hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
A new D23 Fan Pass – Afternoon Only ticket, will offer late-day entry to the Anaheim Convention Center. Each ticket is subject to a $11.25 service fee, and each transaction is subject to a $16 delivery fee.
Ticket options include:
- D23 Fan Pass (Anaheim Convention Center only), is available for $49 (Afternoon Only), $99 (1‑Day), or $297 (3‑Day)
- D23 Ultimate Fan Pass, which includes access to both the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center showcases, with pricing beginning at $99 for a 1‑Day and $297 for a 3‑Day package
- D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass offers 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.
Ticket access will roll out in tiers.
Tuesday, March 31, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET – Tickets go on sale for current D23 Gold Charter Members during an exclusive 24-hour window.
Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET – A priority purchase window for D23 Gold Members on Essential, Choice and Complete plans begins.
Thursday, April 2, 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET – All other D23 Gold Members can join the queue at that same day.
D23 Gold Members who are unable to purchase tickets may join a limited-time waitlist after ticket sales close.
All D23 Gold Members may purchase event tickets, subject to availability. 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.