D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a month away and the full schedule has just been released.  The highly anticipated event coming to Anaheim, California on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026.  With full-day Sunday D23 Fan Passes still available, along with Afternoon Only Fan Passes for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, there’s so much for Disney fans to discover. The can’t-miss event of the year for Disney fans of all ages will have panels, highlights from upcoming Disney Park events and a look at exclusive first looks at many of Disney’s upcoming slate.

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D23 Daily Highlights

Friday, August 14 – Disney Entertainment Showcase

Friday night, the world-class storytellers of The Walt Disney Company will take center stage at the Honda Center for the Disney Entertainment Showcase. Guests can expect surprise celebrity appearances, exclusive first looks at upcoming films and series, exciting new announcements, and unforgettable musical performances. The star-studded presentation will celebrate the stories audiences love while offering an exclusive preview of what’s coming next across Disney’s movies, television, games, and live stage productions.

Saturday, August 15 – Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase

Join host Neil Patrick Harris for a journey into the stories shaping the future of Disney Experiences around the world. Building on the ambitious projects announced in 2024, this year’s showcase will take fans deeper into the creative vision behind what’s to come, hearing directly from the Imagineers, storytellers, artists, and innovators bringing these experiences to life. Inspired by the Carousel of Progress, Neil will guide the show and lead engaging conversations with the people creating the future of Disney Experiences—complete with behind-the-scenes looks, special performances, exciting announcements, and a few surprises along the way.

Sunday, August 16 – Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will feature tributes and memorable moments celebrating the lasting impact of this year’s honorees, bestowing Disney’s highest recognition to a distinguished group of creatives, performers, and leaders, including Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk.

Friday, August 14 Honda Center:

7-9 p.m. – Disney Entertainment Showcase
Friday night, the world-class storytellers of The Walt Disney Company will take center stage at the Honda Center for the Disney Entertainment Showcase. Guests can expect surprise celebrity appearances, exclusive first looks at upcoming films and series, exciting new announcements, and unforgettable musical performances. The star-studded presentation will celebrate the stories audiences love while offering an exclusive preview of what’s coming next across Disney’s movies, television, and live stage productions.
Premiere Stage:

11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time
Celebrate 35 years of Disney Animation’s classic tale Beauty and the Beast—from the screen to the stage and beyond—with filmmakers and stars from the animated feature film and the Broadway production it inspired, including Disney Legends Paige O’Hara, Susan Egan, Don Hahn, and Mark Henn, as well as incoming Disney Legend Susan Egan.

1:30-2:30 p.m. – The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield
Join the cast and creative team of The Simpsons as they explore the art of storytelling in Springfield, from character-driven comedy and cultural satire to finding fresh stories more than three decades later.

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration
Join D23 as we salute Walt Disney’s 125th birthday. Hear from those who knew him, legends who were inspired by Walt and continue his legacy, plus enjoy some special performances—all inspired by, and in fun celebration of, Walt Disney!

7-8:30 p.m. – Disney Rewind Concert
Relive the magic of VHS vibes with the ultimate throwback event showcasing some of the best Disney hits of the ’80s and ’90s, filled with nostalgic favorites performed by Disney and Broadway stars, including Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Jodi Benson, as well as incoming Disney Legend Susan Egan.

Hyperion Stage:

12:30-1:15 p.m. – Your Dream, Your Valley: Disney Dreamlight Valley
Join us to celebrate Disney Dreamlight Valley, a life-sim adventure game that lets you build and explore a world filled with Disney magic, rich stories, and beloved Disney and Pixar characters. Join the game’s creators for a retrospective and an exciting sneak peek at arrivals in 2026.

2:30-3:30 p.m. – Beyond the Magic: Disney Pin Trading
A panel discussion with the Pin Trading product design team on their role, concept design, and the innovation in pins. The panel will include a D23 talent host and Pin Trading design team with a visual presentation to go with the discussion.

4:30-5:30 p.m. – Future of Digital Comics: Disney, Marvel, & WEBTOON
Explore beloved worlds in a whole new way as Disney, Marvel, and WEBTOON come together to spotlight iconic comics stories reimagined for WEBTOON’s immersive, mobile-first vertical format.

6:15-7:15 p.m. – Houses Walt Built: The Walt Disney Family Museum
See rare photos and hear intimate stories about Walt and Lillian Disney’s Woking Way, Carolwood, and Smoke Tree Ranch homes.

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Cosplay Meet-Ups at the Grand Plaza:

9:45-10:30 a.m. – Star Wars
11-11:45 a.m. – Pixar
12:15-1:15 p.m. – Marvel
2:15-2:45 p.m. – All the Worlds of Disney

Walt Disney Archives Stage:

10:45-11:45 a.m. – Disney & Nat Geo: Capturing the Wonder of Nature
Go behind the scenes with Disney and National Geographic storytellers as they explore how animals, ecosystems, conservation, and real-world adventures have inspired some of Disney’s most beloved stories, projects, and experiences.
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Disney Music Presents: The Art of the Score
Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino shares an inside look at his creative process—across Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel—and how he develops music that supports a filmmaker’s vision, featuring a special performance by Anthony Gonzalez.
2:45-3:45 p.m. – Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements
Legendary Disney Animation director Ron Clements takes you inside his new book, Making Disney Magic, along with very special guests from his prolific legacy of animated films, including Disney Legends Jodi Benson, Susan Egan, and Mark Henn, as well as incoming Disney Legends Susan Egan and Eric Goldberg.
4:45-5:45 p.m. – 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney
Join host Nina West and director Kevin Lima as we celebrate 20 years of Enchanted with a fast-paced, Easter egg-filled tribute featuring special guests and surprises from the Walt Disney Archives collection.
6:45-7:45 p.m. – The Muppets Musical History with Seth MacFarlane
Join Grammy-nominated vocalist and Emmy winner Seth MacFarlane and other special guests for a conversation about the timeless Muppets songbook. Seth will share the inspiration behind his upcoming Muppets orchestral album.

For the full schedule and ticket information, visit: D23 

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