D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is about to take over Anaheim, but this year, you won’t need to be inside the convention center to experience some of the biggest moments of the weekend.
Disney+ and Hulu are going all-in for D23 2026, bringing fans live panels, major showcase presentations, exclusive subscriber perks, limited-edition merchandise, immersive photo opportunities, and an enormous Disney+ Hulu Experience inside the Anaheim Convention Center.
Whether you’re walking the show floor or watching from your couch, Disney is making sure everyone gets a seat at the table.
D23 Is Coming Home to Disney+
For fans unable to make the trip to Anaheim, Disney+ will stream a stacked lineup of D23 panels and presentations around the world.
The streaming schedule includes:
● Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time 35th Anniversary Celebration — Live August 14 at 11 a.m. PT
● Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 3 Panel — Live August 15 at 3:30 p.m. PT
● Disney Rewind Encore Concert — Live August 15 at 6:30 p.m. PT
● Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase — Live August 15 at 7 p.m. PT
● Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration — Recorded live from the Disneyland Resort and streaming August 16
● Disney Worldbuilders Panel — Live August 16 at 10:15 a.m. PT
● Disney Legends Awards Ceremony — Recorded live and streaming August 16 at 6 p.m. PT
The Disney Worldbuilders panel may be one of the most loaded presentations of the entire weekend. Moderated by Disney Legend Leslie Iwerks, the panel will feature an absolute powerhouse lineup of Disney storytellers, including Jared Bush, Pete Docter, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige.
That’s animation, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel all sharing one stage. In other words, expect the unexpected.
The Future of Disney Parks Takes Center Stage
One of the biggest presentations streaming live will be Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday, August 15.
The presentation is expected to pull back the curtain on what’s next for Disney’s theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and global experiences. For Disney Parks fans, this is the showcase to watch. New attractions, ambitious expansions, and a few jaw-dropping surprises could all be on the table.
If Disney has something massive hiding behind the curtain, Horizons is where it will likely be unleashed.
The Disney+ Hulu Experience Invades the Show Floor
Fans attending D23 in person can visit the Disney+ Hulu Experience inside Hall A of the Anaheim Convention Center.
This isn’t just another promotional booth. Disney is building a full-scale celebration of its streaming universe, complete with a signature 4D theater, immersive photo opportunities, a collectible mystery pin quest, personalized subscription support, and limited-edition merchandise.
The experience will feature activations inspired by some of the biggest titles from Disney+, Hulu, Marvel, and FX, including:
● Percy Jackson and the Olympians
● American Horror Story
● Camp Rock 3
● The Simpsons
● Only Murders in the Building
● Marvel Television’s VisionQuest
The Disney+ Hulu Experience promises to take streaming beyond the screen, allowing fans to physically step into the worlds of their favorite shows and movies.
Exclusive Disney+ Subscriber Perks
Disney+ subscribers attending D23 will also have access to special perks, activations, and new offers throughout the weekend.
The company has continued expanding Disney+ Perks beyond traditional streaming, giving subscribers access to exclusive experiences, promotions, merchandise, and other benefits connected to the Disney brand.
At D23, those perks are about to get a serious upgrade.
D23 Just Became Bigger Than Anaheim
D23 has always been the ultimate gathering place for Disney fans, but Disney+ is about to demolish the walls of the Anaheim Convention Center.
With major presentations streaming live, an immersive Disney+ Hulu Experience on the show floor, and exclusive subscriber benefits throughout the weekend, Disney is transforming D23 into a worldwide celebration.
The lights are almost on. The stages are ready. The announcements are coming.
D23 2026 is about to explode—and this time, Disney fans everywhere can join the party.
Source: Disney
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