NEW DETAILS Revealed For Disney’s Biggest Event of the Year
We are getting closer and closer to the ULTIMATE Disney fan event!
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In case you missed it, we are just over two months away from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in California! This event happens every other year, and it is where Disney reveals some of their biggest news, special behind-the-scenes moments, and more for fans of the brand. As we eagerly await exactly what surprises Disney will have in store, the company is giving us MORE details on what you will be able to see (and buy!) at the convention.
On August 14th, 15th, and 16th, Anaheim, CA, will be the spot to be if you’re a fan of Mickey Mouse! The popular event has all kinds of fun from Pixar, Marvel, Disney, and Star Wars. If you’re heading to the event or you just like to see what it offers, D23 is finally giving us NEW details on what fans can expect, starting with The Disney Experiences Auction.
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This event will let fans bid on verified items straight from the Disney theme parks and resorts. The event will be hosted by Bret Iwan, Disney Fine Artist and the Official Voice of Mickey Mouse! Guests can bid live and online for the exciting items so you can bring a bit of the magic home with you. This event will take place on August 16th.
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The next big reveal from D23 is that the Disney Rewind Concert is back! This concert will showcase the Disney Hits from the 80s and 90s. It’s intended for fans to “relive the magic of VHS,” and it will include songs from Powerline, Disney Afternoon, and Muses brought to life by Disney Broadway and Animation performers. The cast includes Jared Dixon (Broadway’s “Simba”), Alyssa Fox (Broadway’s “Elsa”), Arielle Jacobs (Broadway’s “Jasmine”), Josh Strickland (Broadway’s “Tarzan”), and Raena White (Broadway’s “Sarabi”). The special will also have appearances from Disney Legends Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson, and 2026 Legend recipient Susan Egan. The concert will be at 7:00 PM on Friday, August 14th, with an encore performance at 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 15th.
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D23 also revealed a second afternoon schedule item called A Whole New World of Alan Menken! Disney Legend Alan Menken will share his songs and stories behind them during a one-man concert event. It will include some of his most famous hits, like “Beauty and the Beast,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Go the Distance.” Even if you don’t know the name Alan Menken, you definitely know his work! This show will take place at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 16th.
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Not only did they reveal some NEW program events, but they also gave us a sneak peek at a new exclusive collection. Mickey’s of Glendale is returning to D23 (which just so happens to be our favorite shop), and they are bringing a NEW collection with them.
Mickey’s of Glendale from Destination D23
This new collection is called The Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection, and it’s safe to say that we are going to spend a LOT of money on this. The collection includes new canvas tote bags…
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… the return of the Sorcerer Mickey Mini Face Tote…
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… a new Walt Disney Imagineering sweatshirt…
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…exclusive pins…
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… plush character key chains…
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… exclusive shirts…
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..and more!
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Disney has already revealed tons of different events and a rough schedule of the weekend, including:
Friday, August 14th
- 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!
- Ink & Paint at Disney Animation
- Watch the magic behind the Ink & Paint Department at Disney Animation come together before your eyes—from an animator’s drawing to an inker transferring the image onto a cel, and then a painter bringing it to life with vibrant color, there is magic with every stroke of a pencil and brush.
- 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney
- Join co-hosts Nina West and Kevin Lima (director, A Goofy Movie, Tarzan, Enchanted) 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.
- The Quests Ahead for Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game
- The Disney Lorcana TCG team at Ravensburger can’t wait to tell fans about all-new events coming to Disney locations, upcoming set releases in 2027, and more stories to play into from the realm of Lorcana. Join the team as they cover all the highlights of bringing this amazing card game to life and wow the audience with exciting announcements!
- 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 with museum executive director Kirsten Komoroske and Carolwood miniature model-maker Mark Hurt.
- Disney Lorcana Speed Puzzling Team Events
- Piece together a perfect pastime and participate in Ravensburger’s first-ever speed puzzling events at D23! Guests will race to put together one of three brand-new Disney Lorcana 300-piece puzzles, with each competitor also taking a puzzle home at the end. These one-hour-long speed puzzling events will take place on Friday, August 14, at the Ravensburger Gaming Area at three different times—9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Tickets will be available through Ravensburger and will be communicated to D23 Event ticketholders at a later date.
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Saturday, August 15
- Worlds of Tinker Bell: Never Land to Pixie Hollow
- Join host Ashley Eckstein (Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as we explore the magical evolution of Tinker Bell from Peter Pan (1953) to her own enchanting universe in this lively celebration of a favorite Disney fairy.
- Disney | Marvel: A Legacy of Stories presented by M&M’S
- Discover the rich legacy of Disney and Marvel storytelling through classic comics, unexpected crossovers, and production insights from Marvel creatives and Disney archivists.
- Disney Style Around the World
- Enjoy a showcase of iconic Disney fashion and some fan-favorite collaborations from around the globe, plus hear from panelist Bobby Kim, Vice President, Global Creative Director for Disney Consumer Products.
- Great Moments with Walt Disney
- Disney historian Tim O’Day and editor of Disney Files magazine Ryan March share humorous stories and rare video footage of Walt Disney, showing the comedic side of the man behind the magic!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Sunday, August 16
- The Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds
- Through live and online bidding, discover select, verified pieces from Disney’s theme parks and resorts that are ready for their next chapter with the fans who treasure them most. Hosted by Bret Iwan, Disney Fine Artist and the Official Voice of Mickey Mouse!
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians 65th Anniversary
- Celebrate Disney Animation’s pioneering feature film with a look back at rarely seen art from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library.
- Searching for the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House
- Join Disney artist Kevin Kidney as he shares about his journey to the tropical island to visit the original filming locations from Swiss Family Robinson (1960)—including the legendary tree house that inspired the Disneyland Park attraction!
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We can’t WAIT to explore the convention and get all of the latest and greatest Disney news. As always, be sure to keep following DFB for more.
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