D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to Anaheim, California, from August 14 through 16, 2026, bringing what organizers describe as the show’s biggest exhibit floor yet along with more than 50 panels spread across the Anaheim Convention Center and the nearby Honda Center. A preview day, D23 Day, kicks off at the Disneyland Resort on August 13.
The event has historically served as the venue for Disney’s biggest theme park and cruise line announcements, and this year’s programming is expected to include updates on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Adventure, along with previews of upcoming attractions across Disney’s domestic and international parks. Past D23 events have unveiled major expansions years before they open to the public.
For travelers planning a trip around the event, Anaheim hotels and Disneyland Resort typically see a noticeable jump in demand during D23 week, and organizers note that programming will extend into the surrounding city beyond the convention center itself. Fans without tickets to ticketed panels can often access exhibit hall areas and city-wide programming separately.
Disney has not confirmed every announcement planned for this year’s event, but fan and travel media outlets expect updates on park expansions, cruise itineraries, and possibly new international park developments given recent speculation about Disney’s plans in Asia. Full daily schedules and ticket information are available through D23’s official event pages.
Sources: D23, The Walt Disney Company
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