D23 live updates: Here's every major announcement from Disney's ultimate fan event

ByKimberlee Sakamoto OTRC logo

Last updated: Friday, August 14, 2026 4:23PM GMT

D23, Disney's official fan club, kicks off in Anaheim, California on Friday.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.

The Honda Center will be home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase tonight, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night, and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

Check back tonight at 7 p.m. PT for the latest announcements from the entertainment showcase.

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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 (Ariel) and Lea Salonga (Jasmine).

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.

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Welcome to the D23 live blog!

We'll be capturing all the best moments from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which runs now through Sunday in Anaheim, California. That includes panels during the day, the best costumes spotted around the Anaheim Convention Center, exclusive merch, and the showcases at night!

Be sure to bookmark or save this page and check back for all the fun from D23, including the Disney Entertainment Showcase tonight, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday, and the the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday.