The Walt Disney Company just announced that the D23 Expo, now formally called “D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” will return to Anaheim in California in 2026 and the event dates will run from August 14-16!! The event will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. As far as ticket sales, at this time Disney has only announced that they will go on sale in Spring 2026. Disney: “During the first day of programming at Destination D23 presented by Lug at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Michael Vargo, head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, kicked off the festivities and revealed a number of exciting programming offerings D23 Members can look forward to over the coming year, including the return of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Anaheim, California from August 14 through 16, 2026. Vargo also shared the news that Disney Legend Jodi Benson will be the first official D23 FAN-bassador, engaging with fans and making appearances with D23 throughout the year leading up to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026. ‘D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event offers fans from around the globe a chance to experience the very best in storytelling and innovation in a way that only Disney can deliver,” Vargo said “We are already hard at work dreaming up ways to continue raising the bar for Disney fans next year when we return to Anaheim, and we can’t wait to bring them a truly unforgettable event.’ Last year, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was reimagined to be more expansive and immersive than ever before, and in 2026, the highly anticipated event will again be held at both the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center. Fans can be among the first to hear exciting announcements during marquee showcases and presentations, and can also look forward to immersive experiences, exclusive shopping opportunities, and extended magic throughout the week leading up to the event, including the return of D23 Day at Angel Stadium and D23 Day at Disneyland.”