D23 recap: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
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Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 5:15PM GMT
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14 through Aug. 16.
The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night, the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.
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D23 attendees dressed as Maui and Hei Hei from "Moana" are seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
Aug 15, 2026, 2:52 AM GMT
First look at 'The New Simpsons Movie' shown at D23
Dana Walden, the president and chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Company, gave Springfield fans a sneak peek at "The New Simpsons Movie."
"What you're going to see is very rough," she said, "We normally wouldn't show you something this early, but Bart insisted."
The teaser showed Homer and friends at a baseball game, where they're later spotted going after a runaway ball. The chase continues through Moe's Tavern, the Duff Brewery and more. And, as expected, hilarity ensues.
The film will released September 2027.
Aug 15, 2026, 2:45 AM GMT
Anne Hathaway says they're working hard on 'Princess Diaries 3'
"Me? A princess? Shut up!"
Anne Hathaway, who will be honored during the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday, took the stage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase.
She announced they're working hard on "The Princess Diaries 3" and shared her thanks to fans.
"Please never stop reciting your favorite lines to me, because I still can't spell Gabbana," she said. "And I have come to love being told to shut up."
Aug 15, 2026, 2:37 AM GMT
Josh D'Amaro talks about love for Disney in first D23 as CEO
Josh D'Amaro talked about his love of Disney during his first D23 as CEO of The Walt Disney Company.
Leading into a personal story about a family trip to Walt Disney World, he said, "I believe that in order to lead the company, you have to know what it feels like to be a fan. And I do."
D'Amaro told the crowd that the company makes "the world more hopeful, more magical than it ever could be."
The Disney veteran became CEO in March 2026. The previous CEO, Bob Iger, will be honored as a Disney Legend during the award ceremony on Sunday.
Aug 15, 2026, 2:31 AM GMT
'Zootopia 2' stars say they're 'Disney superfans'
The stars of the box office hit "Zootopia 2" pumped up the crowd at the Disney Entertainment Showcase.
Ginnifer Goodwin, who plays optimistic rabbit Judy Hopps, and Ke Huy Quan, who plays pit viper Gary De'Snake, were all smiles and enthusiastic waves to the crowd as the showcase hosts proudly shouted, "We are Disney superfans!"
