D23 live updates: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Amy Becker, Crystal Benitez and Ryder Maldonado
Last updated: Sunday, August 16, 2026 7:15AM GMT
ABC News' Ginger Zee is at Anaheim, California, sharing all of the exciting Disney experiences to come around the world.
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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 and the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night.
Check back for live updates from the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. PT.
Everything to know about the Disney Experiences Showcase
If you missed "Horizons: A Carousel of Progress," we have you covered! Watch the video below to see all the parks, rides and cruise announcements at D23's Disney Experiences Showcase.
ABC News' Ginger Zee is at Anaheim, California, sharing all of the exciting Disney experiences to come around the world.
Aug 15, 2026, 6:59 AM GMT
These are the biggest announcements from the entertainment showcase
If you missed the biggest announcements at Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase, we have you covered! Here are the ones everyone's talking about:
An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
Aug 15, 2026, 6:46 AM GMT
And with that... the Disney Entertainment Showcase has come to an end!
Jam packed with new cast announcements and exclusive sneak peeks, the Disney Entertainment Showcase did not disappoint.
Watch the video below for a recap of the biggest highlights from Friday night.
An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
Aug 15, 2026, 5:40 AM GMT
'Frozen 3' announced as stars perform at D23
Anna, Elsa and Olaf are back!
Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel speak onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel dazzled D23 attendees while singing a live rendition of "Frozen Heart" and Josh Gad performed a song called "Samantha."
In a brand new clip shown exclusively at the showcase, we got a glimpse into the new film, which will feature a royal wedding and a new villain who wears a cape made from sharp shards of ice.
"Frozen 3" will be in theaters Fall 2027.
Aug 15, 2026, 5:30 AM GMT
Special peek at Disney's animated film 'Hexed' shown at D23
Walton Goggins, Jodie Foster and Hailee Steinfeld are pure magic!
In the new animated film, "Hexed," Steinfeld plays Billie Doe, Goggins portrays the feline Beef Roger Crummchuck and Jodie Foster is Queen Celeste.
A sneak peek was shown to D23 attendees at the entertainment showcase.
"Hexed" and the world of witches comes to theaters Nov. 25.
