D23 live updates: Here are all the Disney ride, land, parade announcements
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Last updated: Sunday, August 16, 2026 4:17AM GMT
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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 was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night. It will host Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
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Aug 15, 2026, 11:07 PM GMT
'Scrubs' unveils first look at Season 2 and return of fan fave
"Scrubs" unveiled a first look at Season 2 during the "Scrubs: Scrubbing Back In" panel at D23 on Saturday.
The panel featured series regulars/executive producers Zach Braff (John "J.D." Dorian), Donald Faison (Christopher Turk) and Sarah Chalke (Elliot Reid), along with showrunner/executive producer Aseem Batra.
Panel moderator Scott Foley announced his return to the beloved series, reprising his role as Sean Kelly in the upcoming season.
The two-episode premiere of the "Scrubs" revival airs Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Aug 15, 2026, 10:52 PM GMT
Stream the Disney Experiences Showcase on Disney+
Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, D23's Disney Experiences Showcase tonight at the Honda Center will take fans deeper into the creative vision behind what's to come. Inspired by the Carousel of Progress, Harris will guide engaging conversations, behind-the-scenes looks, special performances, exciting announcements and a few surprises along the way.
Stream "Horizons: A Carousel of Progress" live tonight, Aug. 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on Disney+.
Aug 15, 2026, 10:37 PM GMT
Dance your heart out at D23 with the stars
The "Dancing with the Stars" pros hosted a mini dance class for the fans on the Spotlight Stage! They danced to "Zoo" by Shakira and met with fans in Talent Central right after.
Aug 15, 2026, 9:39 PM GMT
Neil Patrick Harris visits Imagineering pavilion ahead of showcase
Before Neil Patrick Harris suits up to host the Disney Experiences Showcase tonight at the Honda Center, he visited the Imagineering: Horizons pavilion.
Stream the Disney Experiences Showcase at 7 p.m. PT on Disney+.
