2026 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim - August 14-16

[LKing]

D23 will be back in Anaheim August 14-16 2026

Including: D23 Day at Disneyland and D23 Day at Angel Stadium

 

[LKing]

Jodi Benson will be the first official "Fan-bassador." She will make appearances throughout the year leading up to the Ultimate Disney Fan Event at Disneyland.

 

[LKing]

Book your hotel rooms now.

https://d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/

Thursday, August 13: D23 Day at Disneyland
Friday August 14 - Sunday August 16: Anaheim Convention Center & Honda Center

 

[AquaDame]

Not sure I’ll do the Honda center again… the experience was a downgrade from previous years in my opinion for a lot more money. It took a lot of time getting to and fro, not as many giveaways and the food options at the center were terrible.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I'm excited that that it is in mid-August. I didn't do the Honda center last time so I don't know if I will this time either. It is nice that there will be a D23 at the Park again too.

 

[FrozenCrown]

So excited for this I already booked my hotel! I am definitely dreading the ticket purchase though I didnt get the 3 day for honda and had to settle for a one day and ended up paying more. I knew they'd keep the Honda center experience since its more money for them. I hope I get into the movies panel since that's the one I care for most.

 

[HeadNerd]

Got my hotel room. Nothing available at the Hilton in the convention center, those must have been snapped up quick or they don’t have the rooms released for them yet.

At Destination D23 right now, for the first time Other than the silly long lines to pick up pre-ordered pins, it’s been great so far. 4,000 vs >100,000 people makes a huge difference.

I’ll likely do Honda Center again. Last time all that was left by the time I fought my way through the queue were expensive floor seats. I did it, but definitely not worth the extra $$$. I’m still shocked for all that money they did absolutely nothing more for people in those premiere seats - some giveaway or even a dedicated set of bus/shuttles or something. Not trying to be elitist but wow it was way off. Now if they bring back Sorcerer Passes or something with a lounge and trinkets and shopping access, I’ll have my credit card ready to be maxed out on 100 browser windows.

 

[LKing]

I'm hoping that they learn from last year and make improvements. Personally, I liked having a reserved seat at Honda Center. Regarding food.... I thought the convention center food was worse than the Honda Center.

D23 has an upcoming event at the studios where they are going to offer expedited entry (aka Lightning Lane) for an additional fee. I wouldn't be surprised if they added that to the Ultimate Fan Event as well.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Got my hotel room. Nothing available at the Hilton in the convention center, those must have been snapped up quick or they don’t have the rooms released for them yet.

Book your hotel rooms now.

https://d23.com/ultimatefanevent2026/

Thursday, August 13: D23 Day at Disneyland
Friday August 14 - Sunday August 16: Anaheim Convention Center & Honda Center

Does anyone know if more hotels were available earlier, e.g. the Hilton, and sold out or if we just need to keep checking daily?

 

[LKing]

Does anyone know if more hotels were available earlier, e.g. the Hilton, and sold out or if we just need to keep checking daily?

I should have taken a snapshot of the page when they first announced the date. I don't think there were all that many more (maybe one).