Its Hard to Believe we have a little less than 2 weeks to go until D23 : the Ultimate Fan Event is here. We here at the Disinsider have been Pouring over the schedule to see what we want to see beside the Honda center big presentations and thought we would share the top panels for the morning, mid day and evening of each day of the convention. This will serve as guidelines of what we think will be major panels people will try and go to.
Friday Aug 14th
11:00 AM – 12:00PM
Beauty and the Beast : A Tale as Old as Time
Celebrate 35 years of Disney Animation ‘s classic tale , Beauty and the Beast – From the Screen to the Stage and beyond – with filmmakers and stars from the animated feature film and the Broadway production it inspired.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Disney Music Presents : The Art of the Score
Composer Michael Giacchino shares an inside look at his creative process – across Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel and More – and how he develops music that supports the filmmaker’s vision.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Walt Disney: 125 years of Inspiration
Walt Disney: 125 years of Inspiration
Join D23 as we salute Walt Disney’s 125th Birthday! Hear from those who knew him and legends who were inspired by Walt and continue his legacy, plus enjoy some special performances …..all inspired by and in Fun celebration of Walt Disney.
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
The Muppets Musical History with Seth MacFarlane
Join Grammy – nominated vocalist and Emmy – winner Seth MacFarlane and other special guests for a conversation about the timeless Muppets songbook. Seth shares the inspiration behind his upcoming Muppets Orchestral album.NOTE: No Muppets will be appearing during this presentation.
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Disney Rewind Concert
Relive the Magic of VHS vibes with the ultimate throwback event showcasing the best Disney hits of the ’80s and ’90s – Filled with nostalgic musical performances and appearances by Disney Legends Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson and Susan Egan.
Saturday August 15th
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM
Camp Rock 3:The Next Generation
Fresh off the world premiere of Camp Rock 3, join the stars as they share behind the scenes stories and favorite moments from bringing a new era of the beloved Camp Rock franchise to life
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Disney Legends in Conversation
Listen in as members from the newest class of Disney Legends partake in an enlightening conversation about their storied careers.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Floating Mountains : A Conversation with Joe Rohde
Join Disney Legend Joe Rohde for an exclusive discussion of his memoir Floating Mountains. He’ll explore creativity, collaboration, and his work on Animal Kingdom, Aulani, and beyond – offering rare insights into one of Disney’s most Visionary artists.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Percy Jackson and the Olympians : Season 3
Join the cast and Producers behind Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a must see celebration packed with Behind the scenes stories and exciting teases, as Season 3 brings The Titan’s Curse to life later the year on Disney +.
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Worlds of Tinker Bell: Neverland to Pixie Hollow
Join Host Ashley Eckstein and special guests as we explore the magical evolution of Tinker Bell from Peter Pan (1953) to her own enchanting universe in this lively celebration of a favorite Disney Fairy.
Sunday August 16th
10:15 AM – 12:00PM
Disney Worldbuilders
Discover how Disney’s greatest storytellers draw inspiration from the parks where their worlds were always meant to live – at the exclusive premiere of Disney Worldbuilders, featuring a panel with top filmmakers and special guests, followed by the debut screening of Leslie Iwerks’ new feature, coming to Disney plus.
6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
A Whole New world of Alan Menken
In this rare , one man concert Disney Legend and 8 – time Academy Award Winner Alan Menken shares songs and stories behind legendary Disney films and beloved stage and screen musicals that have shaped generations of audiences around the world
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Bedknobs and Broomsticks : 55 Magical years
Join Disney Historian Jim Fanning for a multi-media presentation of rare photos and art to weave a behind the scenes spell about Disney’s dazzling 1971 Oscar winning musical masterpiece – including the involvement of Walt Disney Himself.
and Last but not least at 6:45 – 7:45 PM
Hey Jonas! Live at D23: Celebrating Disney Legends
Celebrate Disney Legends Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas during a Live Recording of their hit iHeartPodcast, Hey Jonas! Hear unforgettable Disney stories, behind the scenes memories , and special guests as they celebrate this incredible milestone together.
These are just a few of our top panels we are hoping to attend. Some overlap so I know you can’t do them all but hopefully this will be a good starting place for everyone.
Source: D23 : Ultimate Fan Event schedule
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