Get the latest updates and announcements at the D23 Expo, the world’s biggest Disney Fan event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Now marking the seventh biennial Expo in Anaheim, fans will gather to explore all things Disney – including Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars.
When Is Disney’s D23 Expo 2026?
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is next set to take place in Anaheim, California August 2026.
Approximate Timeline
D23 Expo is held biennially.
- D23 Expo dates are typically announced 1 year in advance so expect the announcement for the D23 event to happen in August of 2025.
- Tickets for D23 are anticipated to become available in March of 2026, with various ticketing options to be unveiled later for access to both the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center.
- Admission for D23 Day at Angel Stadium and the D23 kickoff celebration at Disneyland Resort are offered as separate ticketed events.
This fan event features dazzling shows, new venues, and multiple days filled with entertainment under the realms of Disney. This encompasses all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and beyond.
Stay tuned for more updates and additional details regarding D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, set to be revealed in early 2026.
D23 kicks off with a celebration at Disneyland Resort, followed by an immersive experience including shopping, exhibits, panels, presentations, and more at the Anaheim Convention Center. The festivities will extend into the evening at the Honda Center, providing a larger stage for marquee shows.
D23 is the official Disney fan club, with D representing Disney and 23 representing 1923, the year the company was founded by Walt Disney. In addition to the Expo, D23 members receive a quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three, annual gifts, invites to members-only events, access to exclusive merchandise, plus early access and discounts at the D23 Expo. It’s estimated that 100,000 people attended the 2017 event. A smaller event, Destination D is held on non-expo years.
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2026 Dates: TBA
2024 Dates: Friday, August 9 – Sunday, August 11, 2024
2022 Dates: September 9-11, 2022
9AM – 7PM Daily
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
D23 Expo Tickets
- 3-Day Tickets: TBA
- D23 Gold Member: TBA
- Non D23 Gold Member: TBA
- Children’s tickets are for ages 3 – 12. Children under 3 are admitted free.
Download the D23 Expo App on Apple App Store or Google Play for full access to all-things Expo including making and managing your reservations, getting all the latest updates, and getting pre-event reminders.
Ticket holders will receive D23 Expo Badges enabled with RFID tech. Before heading to the Expo, activate your badge online or on the D23 Expo Official Mobile App. Your D23 badge is your key to securing advance reservations for shows and stores, participation is Disney and Friends of Disney opportunities, pick up photos taken at D23 experiences, redeem D23 Gold Member gifts, and more. Badges will be mailed beginning August 5th. Your badge will be required for admission to activities, sessions, and booths, and to check in for StagePass, TalentPass, and StorePass reservations. You must also scan your badge when you leave the event or you may not be able to re-enter.
What Does D23 Mean?
D23 stands for “Disney twenty-three,” which is Disney’s D23 fan club. The name “D23” is derived from “D” for Disney and “23” in reference to 1923, the year Walt Disney founded the company.
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