D23 recap: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
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Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 5:15PM GMT
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14 through Aug. 16.
The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night, the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.
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D23 attendees dressed as Maui and Hei Hei from "Moana" are seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
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D23 kicks off with Disney Legends, family fun, magical park experiences
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is kicking off in Anaheim this weekend, and the fun is already taking over the Disney Parks and Downtown Disney!
Guests could grab themed treats from the Disney+ Perks treats truck and get a first look at the Sorcerer Mickey balloon ahead of its debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The Sorcerer Mickey balloon is seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
And things got legendary at Disneyland! The Legends Cavalcade brought Disney Legends and this year's incoming honorees down Main Street. Jodi Benson, Susan Egan, Joe Rohde, Ming-Na Wen and more waved, smiled and greeted fans along the way.
Disney Legends are seen at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.
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These are some of the best costumes from D23 in 2024
From Wolverine to Doc Ock, we saw some incredible costumes at the last D23 in 2024.
As the fan event gets underway this year in Anaheim, here's a look back.
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Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
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Disney princesses gather for one magical night
Disney royalty gathered for one magical night on Thursday to film "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration."
Disney princesses perform during "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration" at the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif.
The princesses in attendance included Halle Bailey (Ariel), Jodi Benson (Ariel), Brandy (Cinderella), Aulii Cravalho (Moana), Susan Egan (Meg), Judy Kuhn (Pocahontas), Catherine Lagaaia (Moana), Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Paige O'Hara (Belle) and Lea Salonga (Jasmine and Mulan).
Watch "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration" this Sunday on Disney+ and ABC at 8/7c.
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Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan event
Fans from all over the world are traveling to Anaheim, California for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
If you have questions like: what is D23? Why is it called D23? Who's being inducted as a 2026 Disney Legend? We have you covered!
Go here for everything you have to know about Disney's fan event that's being held at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center.
D23, Disney's official fan club, kicks off in Anaheim, California on Friday.
