Details Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 in Anaheim
Hi everyone!
Details have been revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 in Anaheim., California. New for this year, there is a D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8th; D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Sunday, August 4th; D23 FAN-tastic Prizes Sweepstakes and much more!
Here is a look at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 sizzle reel, with much more information below.
Keep reading for details on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024 in Anaheim., California.
BURBANK, Calif – March 19, 2024 – Disney fans around the world will once again gather
in Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan
Event presented by Visa®, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the very best in
creative storytelling and innovation from across The Walt Disney Company. This year,
D23 has been revamped to be more expansive and more immersive than ever before,
offering fans access to more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney at an
amazing value. With returning fan favorites and new surprises, this extraordinary event
will feature three days of marquee showcases and presentations, an expanded show floor
with the latest from Disney brands and partners, increased shopping opportunities, and a
week-long celebration of Disney fandom leading up to the event. Today, Disney shared
a sneak peek at programming, logistics, ticketing, and D23 Member benefits in
anticipation for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. D23 also debuted the key art for the
event featuring Sorcerer Mickey, a nod to the very first event in 2009.
“This August at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we’re excited to give tens of
thousands of our biggest fans an experience like no other,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand
Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Disney has the most powerful brands and passionate
fans in the world, and we’re taking D23 to a whole new level this year to give them more
of what they love from across the worlds of Disney in one incredible weekend.”
EVENT PROGRAMMING
Honda Center
This year D23 is introducing a new venue for some of the programming, allowing bigger
shows with more magic to the biggest audience of Disney fans in the world. For the first
time ever, the Honda Center will be home to three nights of marquee showcases. Friday
night will begin with the star-studded Disney Entertainment Showcase, featuring
exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows fans love and a glimpse of what’s
next. Saturday night will showcase Disney Experiences, featuring the latest on new and
highly anticipated projects in development around the world for Disney parks,
experiences, and beyond. The weekend will conclude Sunday evening with a special
ceremony to celebrate the 2024 class of Disney Legends, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
This year, the Walt Disney Archives is honoring Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha
Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko,
Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams.
D23 Day at the Disneyland® Resort
Before the magic of Disney comes to life during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,
guests can kick off the weekend’s festivities at the first-ever D23 Day at the Disneyland
Resort on Thursday, August 8. Disneyland Resort will welcome D23 fans from rope drop
to late night featuring unique offerings for fans including a custom cavalcade and an
energetic dance party at Disneyland Park, and special photo opportunities, specialty
foods, themed merchandise, and more at both parks. Disney Junior will also join the
festivities and host a music-filled celebration at Disney California Adventure® Park. Learn
more at https://d23.com/d23-event/d23-day-at-disneyland/.
Show Floor
The Anaheim Convention Center will once again showcase the best of Disney storytelling
and innovation with an immersive and expanded show floor full of great experiences and
activities for all ages. Fan-favorites will return including pavilions from Pixar, Walt Disney
Animation Studios, Disney+, Marvel Studios, Disney Experiences, Lucasfilm, and a first-
of-its-kind exhibition from the Walt Disney Archives entitled “A Great Big Beautiful Car
Show.”
Fans can take advantage of great shopping opportunities including a dedicated space to
shop and experience limited-edition merchandise and collectibles. Other fan-favorite
shopping destinations will return including Mickey’s of Glendale, The Hollywood Studio
Store, and The Emporium. Plus, The Walt Disney Company Store will make its debut
and feature exclusive D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event branded products.
Guests will also have the opportunity to attend specially curated shows, panels, and
presentations, along with conversations with storytellers, creators, and talent. These
presentations will feature distinctly Disney content that will entertain fans of all
generations on five different stages at the Anaheim Convention Center.
D23 Day at Angel Stadium
The first ever D23 Day at Angel Stadium will take place on Sunday, August 4, as the
stadium comes to life with D23 fun. The first 23,000 fans through the gate will receive a
commemorative and one-of-a-kind D23 Mickey Mouse bobblehead.
The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes
Fans can also enter an unparalleled sweepstakes, one of the most expansive in Disney
history. D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes – FANtastic Prizes is a spectacular
lineup of exclusive prizes and engaging experiences that only Disney can deliver! One of
the spectacular prizes includes a sailing on the seven-night maiden voyage of the newest
Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure.
TICKETING INFORMATION
To allow for fans to have as much flexibility and choice when it comes to accessing the
multiple opportunities at multiple venues throughout the weekend, D23 is offering several
ticketing options that allow fans to build the itinerary that works best for them at a great
value:
• D23 Ultimate Fan Pass 3-Day Ticket includes a 3-day assigned seat for evening
shows at the Honda Center and 3-day access to all experiences at the Anaheim
Convention Center—starting at $297/ticket.
• D23 Ultimate Fan Pass 1-Day Ticket includes a reserved seat for that date’s
evening show at the Honda Center and same-day access to all experiences at the
Anaheim Convention Center—starting at $99/ticket.
• D23 Preferred Ultimate Fan Pass 3-Day Ticket, exclusive to D23 Gold Members,
includes a 3-day floor seat for evening shows at the Honda Center (same seat
each night), and 3-day access to all experiences at the Anaheim Convention
Center—starting at $999/ticket.
• D23 Fan Pass provides access to the Anaheim Convention Center only:
o 1-Day Pass
▪ Gold Members: $79/ticket
▪ General Members: $89/ticket
o 3-Day Pass
▪ Gold Members: $209/ticket
▪ General Members: $259/ticket
D23 Gold Members will have first access to a number of 1-day and 3-day tickets for a
limited time beginning March 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT. D23 Gold and General Members
who are also Visa cardholders—and who pay with their Visa card—will have pre-sale
access to a number of 1-day and 3-day tickets, for a limited time, beginning March 27,
2024, at 12 p.m. PT. Tickets for all D23 Gold and General Members will go on sale
beginning March 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT, while supplies last. Attendees must be a D23
Member to purchase tickets. Fans can join as a complimentary General Member or
upgrade to Gold Membership at JoinD23.com.
D23 GOLD MEMBER BENEFITS
In addition to an exclusive pre-sale window and discounted tickets, D23 Gold Members
will also have access to additional benefits, discounts, and offers from various groups
across the show floor and throughout Downtown Disney District. D23 Charter Members
who joined D23 in 2009 will have exclusive access to a private lounge off the show floor.
And, for the first time ever, D23 Gold Members attending the event will receive a
commemorative and collectible pin.
TRANSPORTATION
Fans will have access to several transportation options to maximize their time at the
different venues. Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be available between the
Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center before and after the evening shows.
Parking at the Anaheim Convention Center will also be available as it has been in previous
years on a first come, first served basis. Additional transportation and parking details will
be provided closer to the event.
About D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a one-of-a-kind, multi-day fan experience
showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across the worlds of
Disney. D23 in 2024 has been reimagined to be more expansive and more immersive
than ever before, with three packed days of showcases with stars and storytellers, sneak
peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and
more. For the latest news on D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit
ultimatefanevent.d23.com. Presentations, talent, and schedules are subject to change.
Join the D23 conversation online by following DisneyD23 on X
(Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.
About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt
Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s
over 100-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of
Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic year-round through special
experiences; member-exclusive offers and discounts; its quarterly publication, Disney
twenty-three; the D23 Inside Disney podcast; and the latest news and stories on
D23.com.
Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99/year), Gold Duo Membership
($129.99/year), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up
with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on X (Twitter), Facebook,
Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
About The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes
Starting July 8, fans can enter for a chance to win this and even more FANtastic prizes!
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to legal residents of the
50 U.S./D.C., 18+, who are current D23 Members (D23 General Plan is free). Void where
prohibited. Begins 7/8/24 and ends 8/11/24. For Official Rules including prize and odds,
visit fantasticprizes.d23.com.