Tag: 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
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VIDEO: Walt Disney – 125 Years of Inspiration
There were so many amazing moments, panels, and presentations throughout D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Some of these were at the Anaheim Convention Center, and some were at the Honda Center. One of the highlights was a magical look at the continued legacy of inspiration of Walt Disney. This came 125 years after Walt…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Disney to Bring Expedition Everest Yeti Back to Life
For many years, there has been an Audio-Animatronic figure that has held almost mythical status at Walt Disney World Resort. This is ironic, as this is an Audio-Animatronic figure of the Yeti. The reason it has been such a fascinating topic of conversation is that for many years it simply hasn’t worked. Instead, lights flash,…
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Time to Talk D23 – GEEKS CORNER #829
Welcome to the post-D23 episode of Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, the Geeks recap the events of the weekend. This includes events at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and perhaps most importantly, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress on Saturday night. Throughout the episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear discuss their takeaways…
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The 3 Things That Made the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23 Successful
This last weekend, thousands of Disney fans descended on the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center to experience in person D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The event was full of newsworthy moments. This ranged from experiences to panels to presentations to merchandise, and a whole lot more. For many Disney parks fans, the highlight…
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Assortment of Items From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Through DisneyStore.com
If you missed the magic of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, no need to worry because an assortment of products from Disney Store is now on sale. Fans can shop select products featured throughout this year’s event at DisneyStore.com/d23-event, while supplies last. The assortment brings together products from the D23 2026 show floor, Disney Store booth,…
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Disney Provides New Details About Coco Attraction at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Anyone who has visited Disney California Adventure recently has been able to tell there are a lot of changes coming to the park. This is especially true in Avengers Campus and the Pixar Pier/Paradise Gardens areas. In the back corner of the park, adjacent to Pixar Pier, is where the upcoming Coco attraction will be…
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New Details About Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Indiana Jones Ride Revealed at D23
New details were revealed during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress this weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event about the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction that is being built in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty came to the stage during the evening that was hosted by Neil Patrick Harris to share what…
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Disney Elevates 3 Space-Related Projects at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, thousands of fans descended on Anaheim, California, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This weekend was full of experiences, panels, presentations, opportunities to meet favorite Disney personalities, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more! And all of this was just at one of the two locations where the event took place:…
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VIDEO: Disney Honors New Class of Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Disney honored a new class of 11 Disney Legends at the Honda Center on the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Disney Legends are chosen for their lasting impact on The Walt Disney Company. Ryan Seacrest hosted the event. The ceremony included incredible performances, heartwarming speeches, touching…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Three of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
The 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has concluded! Day three brought an incredible weekend of announcements, community celebrations, and Disney magic to a close. Mr. Daps breaks down the top five highlights from the final day. These range from park walkway updates and live-action movie news to new documentary premieres and the Disney…
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VIDEO: Horizons: A Carousel of Progress D23 Disney Experiences Showcase
On Saturday, August 16, 2026, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event hosted Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at the Honda Center. This Disney Experiences Showcase wrapped up the second day of this ultimate Disney fan event in Anaheim. It was packed with updates, news, and some incredible performances by host Neil Patrick Harris and other…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Day two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was jam-packed full of fun offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center. Throughout the day, there were panels and presentations, experiences, cosplay meetups, performances, and more to enjoy at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Daps Magic team spent quite a bit of time in…
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Figment and Dreamfinder to Get New Adventure at EPCOT
There were quite a few different surprises during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. At the end of the showcase, it appeared that the show was over. However, Disney Experiences’ Thomas Mazloum had his own “one more thing” moment. During this moment, he announced that Figment…
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New Tomorrowland Announced For Disneyland at Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, thousands of guests attended Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center at the end of the second day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the evening, they were given updates and announcements about the projects that are happening in Disney Experiences around the…
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Top 5 Stories of Day One of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Day one of the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is in books. The day was full of panels, shopping, magical moments, and then a bunch of reveals during the Entertainment Showcase in the evening. Daps Magic was on hand for many of these things and was capturing content and covering stories throughout the…
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VIDEO: Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, just before the official kickoff of the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, D23 Day at Disneyland took place just across the street from the Anaheim Convention Center. The day was full of fun and Disney magic with multiple special offerings that were exclusive to the day. Along with…
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VIDEO: Comprehensive Tour of Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, select members of the media were invited to an early tour of some of the pavilions on the show floor of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This included a look at multiple pavilions on the floor, including the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion. This is a must-visit pavilion for Disney parks…
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Disney Announces Dates and Location for D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
During the media preview for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the dates and location for the next major D23 event were announced. D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place June 25-27, 2027, at the Marina Bay Sands, taking over parts of Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Tickets will go on…
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Fans Turn Out For Disney Legends at Disneyland on D23 Day
D23 Day was another hit at The Happiest Place on Earth on August 13, 2026. The event saw plenty of surprises, merchandise, characters, and other fun moments found throughout the Disneyland Resort. Along with passing out special D23 Day Mickey ears and maps, there was specialized merchandise, food, and entertainment offerings. One of the highlights…
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Take a Look at the Redd from Pirates of the Caribbean Limited-Edition Disney Doll
There are some incredible limited-edition Disney dolls. These recreate some iconic characters from the realm of Disney. One of these is Redd from Pirates of the Caribbean. This classic character has been recreated in the form of a very limited-edition Disney doll that will have only 3,000 dolls sold. This doll will first go on…
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Disney Legend Profile: Kim Irvine – Imagineering
On August 16, 2026, Kim Irvine will be among the newest class of Disney Legends who will be honored at the Honda Center during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This honor is given to those who have worked for The Walt Disney Company and made a significant impact that contributes to the legacy started…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Pavilion Collection, Horizons Collection, and Exclusive D23 Pins Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is THIS WEEK! Ahead of the start of this ultimate Disney fan event, there has been a lot of news coming out about what will be offered and also what will be sold. There is a lot to look forward to. Daps Magic is sharing all of this news…
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Leslie Iwerks Shares About Carrying Walt Disney’s Vision Forward Ahead of Release of ‘Disney Worldbuilders’
Disney Worldbuilders, the newest documentary from filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, will be arriving on Disney+ on August 20, 2026. When it does, Disney fans will get to hear from people who build worlds for Disney and share how these things come to be. These intimate conversations will include people who have led the building of worlds…