D23 Expo — Disney fan weekend (Aug 7–9)

Disney’s D23 fan convention returns to Anaheim on August 14-16, 2026, with its main show floor at the Anaheim Convention Center and its three biggest presentations at Honda Center. D23, Disney’s official fan club, bills the event as “The Ultimate Disney Fan Event” and says the weekend will span three days of programming, exhibits and fan experiences. Time Out Los Angeles reported that the convention center hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day and that the headlining showcases again move to the arena in Anaheim. ### When is the event, and where does it actually happen? August 14, 15 and 16 are the dates Disney lists for the 2026 event, with programming split between the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim. D23’s official schedule page shows stage programming across multiple convention-center venues, including the Premiere Stage, Walt Disney Archives Stage, Backlot Stage, Hyperion Stage, Talent Central and Spotlight Stage. (d23.com) Time Out Los Angeles said most panels and the show floor are at the Anaheim Convention Center, while the three biggest presentations are held at Honda Center about three miles away. The outlet said Disney used the arena setup in 2024 to accommodate larger crowds for the most sought-after sessions. ### Which presentations are the biggest draws this year? Time Out Los Angeles identified three headline events at Honda Center: the Disney Entertainment Showcase on August 14 at 7 p.m., the Disney Experiences Showcase on August 15 at 7 p.m. and the Disney Legends Ceremony on August 16 at 1:30 p.m. (d23.com) Those sessions are the marquee presentations for fans looking for film, television and theme-park announcements, plus the celebrity-heavy Legends induction event. (timeout.com) D23’s programming announcement said the weekend covers Disney “past, present, and future,” with stage sessions and all-day programming across the convention campus. The official schedule page also lists cosplay meet-ups and multiple stage tracks, signaling that the event extends beyond the three arena presentations. ### What happens outside the arena keynotes? (timeout.com) The Anaheim Convention Center hosts the bulk of the weekend’s panels and the main show floor, according to Time Out Los Angeles. The outlet said show-floor highlights include exhibits tied to the Walt Disney Archives and displays from Walt Disney Imagineering, alongside additional convention programming included with convention-center admission. (d23.com) D23’s official schedule page shows a dense lineup spread across several stages rather than a single hall. That means fans tracking specific franchises, creators or archival presentations need to use the day-by-day schedule rather than relying only on the Honda Center headliners. ### How do tickets work, and what do they include? Time Out Los Angeles said Disney is selling two main pass types: a D23 Fan Pass for Anaheim Convention Center access and a D23 Ultimate Fan Pass that adds a reserved seat for the Honda Center shows. (timeout.com) The outlet said a one-day convention-center ticket costs $99, with a $49 afternoon-only option, while a three-day convention-center pass costs $297. (d23.com) Time Out also reported that buyers need to be D23 Gold members to purchase tickets, though Disney+ subscribers can register for a complimentary Gold membership. The same report said reserved seating for the Honda Center presentations replaces the old hours-long queuing model for the biggest sessions. ### Where should attendees check before they go? D23’s main event page tells attendees to use the Disney D23 app for schedules, announcements and event information. (timeout.com) The official schedule page also offers downloadable programming guides for fans planning by stage and time slot. Time Out Los Angeles maintains a separate event guide with ticket categories, venue details and headline-session times. The next public milestone is the opening day on August 14, 2026, when the Anaheim Convention Center programming begins and the Disney Entertainment Showcase is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Honda Center. (timeout.com) (d23.com)