Today at Destination D23, Michael Vargo (the head of D23) revealed details and dates for the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! This event will be seeing Disney fans from around the globe descending on Anaheim for a weekend that is chocked full of magic. This includes a D23 Disneyland Day once again, taking over the Honda Center at night, and of course all of the offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center as well. The 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place from August 14, 2026 through August 16, 2026.
“D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event offers fans from around the globe a chance to experience the very best in storytelling and innovation in a way that only Disney can deliver,” said Michael Vargo. “We are already hard at work dreaming up ways to continue raising the bar for Disney fans next year when we return to Anaheim, and we can’t wait to bring them a truly unforgettable event.”
Vargo also shared that Disney Legend Jodi Benson will be the first official D23 FAN-bassador, engaging with fans and making appearances with D23 throughout the year leading up to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026. The news that Benson, a Disney fan favorite, was taking on this new role was met by great enthusiasm by those in attendance.
Tickets for this ultimate Disney fan event will be going on sale in the spring of 2026. More details will be shared leading up to the event as well. Be sure to follow Daps Magic for more announcements from Destination D23 throughout the weekend!
Are you excited about the return of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event? Are you going to attend? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
