D23 Expo 2024 – Schedule, Ticket Prices, NEW Changes
The D23 Expo is the biggest Disney fan convention in the world and is held at the Anaheim Convention Center right near Disneyland. The 2024 D23 Expo, now renamed to just “D23,” will take place in August 9th through 11th.
You can expect all the latest news about Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel plus breaking news about any upcoming Disney Parks projects! The event will be bigger than ever and will expand to better serve all guests interested in attending with new expanded location at the Honda Center.
We recently joined D23 in person for a media event to receive all the new details for the 2024 event. We now have all the most recent updates for D23 2024 including ticket prices, schedule, and all the NEW changes for this year. Keep reading for all the new information!
When is the Next D23 Expo?
The D23 Expo will take place August 9-11, 2024. The event will also include a D23 member event inside Disneyland and an event at the Anaheim Angels baseball game. Here is the full list of D23 2024 events:
- D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Sunday, August 4
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on Thursday, August 8
- D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 9, 10, and 11
NEW- Brazil D23 2024
New this year, a special version of the event will travel to Latin America for the first time with an event in São Paulo, Brazil November 2024. Previously Disney has held other versions of the D23 Expo in Japan following the main D23 Expo in Anaheim. The São Paulo, Brazil event will likely make use of many of the props and pieces created for the D23 event in Anaheim. They also said that this would be the first expansion of the event and hinted that the D23 offering could be expanded and travel to other cities also.
D23 2024 Anaheim Event Changes
The D23 event is being expanded dramatically this year to offer an entire week of events! Along with these expanded offerings come some big changes including an additional venue for the major presentations to hold more fans, a D23 celebration at Disneyland, larger than ever show floor, a name change plus a NEW Disney sweepstakes.
NEW D23 Venue- Honda Center
Photo Credit: Honda Center Facebook Page
The biggest change to the actual event setup is that the major presentations will be held at the Honda Center rather than at the Anaheim Convention Center. These events will be held in the evening each night of D23. On the Honda Center website, it states that the arena can hold 13,793 when setup in a stage-end capacity. This is almost double the capacity of the Hall D23 setup that has been used in recent years. At the D23 Expo preview, we heard that roughly 12,000 guests will fit in the set up for this new event.
The major panel events will now take place in the evenings and guests will be moved from the Anaheim Convention Center to the Honda Center to enjoy. The result should be that all attendees get to experience the major presentations without having to wait long into the night to attend.
Disney has been clear that the Anaheim Convention Center would still play a key role with “daytime fun” which will likely include smaller presentations and the show floor. You can read more about this experience below.
D23 Transportation to Honda Center
Don't worry, Disney has thought through how guests can easily get from the Anaheim Convention Center to the Honda Center before the showcases.
There will be access for D23 attendees to several transportation options including a complimentary round-trip shuttle service between the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center before and after the evening shows.
There will also be parking available at the Anaheim Convention Center like in years past. Disney has said more transportation and parking details will be provided closer to the event. They specifically told us that they don't want to release more information now because there could be small tweaks to the offering as they fine tune the best way to move the roughly 12,000 people who will fit into the Honda Center.
Personally, I will be most interested to see how early these shuttles will begin running to transport guests to avoid a mad shuffle right before the presentations begin. This might be a situation where the cost of rideshare around Disneyland might be worth it!
D23 2024 Schedule Announced
The newly announced 2024 Disney major presentations that will take place at the Honda Center include:
Disney Entertainment Showcase: Friday, August 9th at 7PM
The first major event will kick off with the Disney Entertainment showcase featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows along with a glimpse of “what's next.”
Disney Experiences Showcase: Saturday, August 10 at 7PM
Disney Experiences will feature the latest news on highly anticipated projects in development around the world for Disney parks, experiences, and beyond. This is the showcase we are looking forward to the most especially as Disney as been teasing big changes coming to Animal Kingdom, the potential for a new land at Magic Kingdom, and the possibility for Avatar at Disneyland along with the DisneylandForward expansion.
Disney Legends Ceremony: Sunday, August 11 at 5PM
The last major showcase of the event will be the Disney Legends Ceremony hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Walt Disney Archives are honoring an exciting list of Disney icons this year including 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. You can see all the 2024 Disney Legends here.
The Honda Center will be the host to just these three showcase events. In the past these events were so popular that guests would camp out for hours! Since then Disney has navigated different techniques to give guests access but ultimately, many attendees would be left out since the demand outpaced the availability of seats. This switch to the Honda Center for these showcases should help solve that problem so more guests can attend.
D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort
For the first time ever, Disneyland Resort will celebrate D23 Day on August 8th 2024, the day before the official D23 fan event kicks off. The event will take place throughout the day from “rope drop” to “late night” featuring unique offerings for D23 fans like a custom cavalcade and a dance party.
The event will also include special photo ops, speciality foods, themed merchandise, and more at both Disneyland and California Adventure. Disney Junior will also celebrate D23 Day with a musical celebration at California Adventure.
D23 Day at Angel Stadium
The first ever D23 Day will take place at Angel Stadium on Sunday, August 4th. The first 23,000 fans through the gate will receive a commemorative and one-of-a-kind D23 Mickey Mouse bobblehead.
D23 2024 Show Floor
The show floor is one of the best parts of any convention and D23 is no exception! The show floor will once again showcase the best of Disney storytelling and innovation this year with an expanded show floor with experiences for all ages.
Pavilions on the show floor will include Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney+, Marvel Studios, Disney Experiences and Lucasfilm.
There will be plenty of shopping opportunities including the chance to get limited-edition merchandise and collectibles. Returning stores include Mickey’s of Glendale, The Hollywood Studio Store, and The Emporium. New this year will be The Walt Disney Company Store will feature exclusive D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event branded products.
There will also be specially curated shows, panels, and presentations taking place on all five different stages at the Anaheim Convention Center.
“A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” NEW from the Walt Disney Archives
New this year will be an exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives entitled “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show.” We got a preview of some of the cars that will be featured in this upcoming exhibit including the car from Cruella!
Other cars featured include Sharpay's 2008 Honda from High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
And classic vehicles from Disney Parks history!
This exhibit will be available to all D23 attendees.
The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes: Fantastic Prizes
There will also be a huge sweepstakes to enter called the D23: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes. The prize is one of the most expansive in Disney history including a sailing on the seven-night maiden voyage of the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure.
D23 Name Change
Disney has also changed the name of the event to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This is a correction that I am sure is based on ease for all to say but particularly because stars always referred to the event on stage as D23. Much easier to change the event name than to try to change what's easiest for Emma Watson or Oprah.
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D23 2024 Sale Dates
A select amount of 2024 D23 tickets will be available for presale:
- D23 Gold Members: March 26, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT.
- Visa Cardholders & D23 General & Gold Members: March 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT.
Tickets for all D23 General Members will go on sale March 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. PT.
You need to be a D23 General Member to get tickets if you do not have a D23 Gold Membership. This is true for those that are also Disney Visa Cardmembers. It is FREE to sign up to be a D23 general member so make sure you do that prior to the sale date.
D23 Gold Membership Perks
As for D23 Gold Members, this is a paid membership which comes with a discounted D23 ticket along with invitations to other events throughout the year, ability to purchase special merchandise plus a welcome gift. D23 Gold Memberships cost $99 per person or $129 for a dual membership.
D23 Gold Members this year will receive discounts from various groups across the show floor and in Downtown Disney. All D23 Gold Members attending the event will receive a commemorative and collectible pin.
D23 Charter Members who joined D23 in 2009 will have access to a private lounge off the show floor.
2024 D23 Ticket Prices
D23 2024 ticket prices have been announced and with this comes another big change to the 2024 D23 event. Access to the three panels at the Honda Center will come at an additional cost.
The below tickets include access to D23 plus the evening shows at the Honda Center:
- 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.
For guests only interested in events at the Anaheim Convention Center, the D23 Fan Pass provides access only to the events at this location.
D23 Fan 1- Day Pass
- Gold Members: $79/ticket
- General Members: $89/ticket
D23 Fan 3-Day Pass
- Gold Members: $209/ticket
- General Members: $259/ticket
This is a change from past years but this might be a benefit for guests not interested in the larger showcases to enjoy the event at a lower cost.
D23 2024 Tips
For the next D23, we will share some tips that will help you navigate the event and make the most of your experience. Keep these in mind if you are planning on attending the event!
Arrive early. This is especially on the first day, as exclusive items will sell out faster, so make sure you get in line as soon as possible if there are certain merchandise exclusives you’d like to grab.
Come prepared with essential items you'll need. We recommend bringing hand sanitizer, a battery pack for your phone, a Sharpie with paper for autographs in case you run into celebrities or industry icons on the show floor, a water bottle to stay hydrated (with refill stations available around the center), and a poster tube if you are planning on purchasing prints.
Wear comfortable shoes. Because you'll be doing lots of walking on the hard floors of the Anaheim Convention Center, make sure your shoes are comfortable and supportive.
Make a list of things that are your priority. With so much to do and see at the D23 Expo, you won't be able to get to everything. With panels overlapping, you might need to make some hard choices, but as information is released, you can start to make a list of which experiences you'd like to prioritize and backups.
Explore the D23 Expo show floor. Between the exhibits, shops, and more, there is so much to see that you don't want to miss!
Look out for giveaways from the Walt Disney Animation / Pixar Animation booth. In past years, this booth has given away posters and other exclusive, limited-edition items and merchandise.
Add a day to Disneyland. Because the Anaheim Convention Center is so close to Disneyland, it's worthwhile to spend the evenings at the park.
D23 Expo Fun Facts
- The name is from Disney (“D”) and the year the Company was founded, 1923 (“23”)
- This is the 8th D23 Expo Event!
- Including the 2022 honorees, there are 304 Disney Legends. The first Disney Legend inducted was Fred MacMurray in 1987.
- Throughout the Ultimate Disney Fan Event more than 500performers and presenters will take to the stage during can’t-miss panels and presentations.
- More than 165 presentations, panels, concerts, demonstrations, meet-and-greets, and sneak peeks will take place during the Expo.
- Disney fans at home can enjoy more than26 hours of livestream content from D23 Expo [LIVE], including more than 10 hours of exclusive [LIVE] Stage programming and 16 hours of other major presentations from the event.
- Overall, D23 Expo 2022 took up over 1,000,000 square feet of the Anaheim Convention Center, including exhibit halls, stage venues, back-of-house operations, and queue space.
- A wide variety of new products curated for the ultimate Disney fan made their debut at the 2022 D23 Expo in the new D23 Expo Marketplace, D23 Expo Marketplace–Third FloorLimitedEdition Annex, Mickey’s of Glendale Main Store, Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, Disney’sPublishing, Disney Studio Store Hollywood, and Disney Music Emporium
- There were 37 vendors in the D23 Expo Emporium, from fine art dealers and toy makers to travel agencies and Disney fan sites.
- More than 70 stars from all the worlds of Disney made appearances at D23 Expo 2022, including new and fan-favorite shows and films such asThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,Grey’s Anatomy, Disenchanted, Frozen, black-ish, Home Economics,Raven’s Home, Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog,The Santa Clauses, Bob’s Burgers, and more.
2022 D23 Expo Past Announcements
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The 2022 D23 Expo took place September 9, 10 and 11. You can see our coverage from announcements from the 2022 D23 to get an idea of what kind of news you can expect at the 2024 D23 event!
- See our preview night photo tour of the D23 exhibit show floor from the D23 preview night including Walt's Plane, Disney Archives Exhibit, and more!
- Splash Mountain retheme to Tiana's Bayou Adventure NEW model and concept art!
- Disneyland's Toontown redesign model released!
- First look at Mickey & Minnie's Disney 100th Anniversary costumes!
- Details, cast announcements for Haunted Mansion Movie
- Inside Out sequel coming 2024
- INCREDIBLE Indiana Jones TRAILER, Harrison Ford Moved to Tears, Highlight of Disney Studios Presentation
Disney Parks Panel Announcements
Disney had an abundance of announcements during their Disney Parks panel for the 2022 D23 event regarding returning experiences, brand new innovations and more.
- Happily Ever After Fireworks Will Return to Walt Disney World in 2023!
- NEW Restaurant Coming to Downtown Disney
- Mandalorian and Grogu Coming to Disneyland Galaxy's Edge!
- Paradise Pier Hotel New Name Revealed, New Restaurant Details
- Avengers Campus Third Attraction Details Revealed, New Character Coming Soon
- Disney100 Celebration Coming to Disneyland, New Nighttime Spectaculars
- Magic Happens Parade Returning to Disneyland
- runDisney returning to Disneyland
- Big Hero 6 Retheme Coming to Pacific Wharf at California Adventure
- Magic Kingdom Expansion Teases Villains, Coco, Encanto Themed Land
- Moana’s Journey of Water: NEW EPCOT Attraction Details
- Figment Meet and Greet to Return to EPCOT
- Moana & Zootopia Themed Lands Replacing Dinoland at Animal Kingdom!
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2024 D23 Expo Panel List
We do not have the current 2024 panel list for the smaller panels at the Anaheim Convention Center quite yet but you can look at the last D23 event in 2022 to get an idea of what the panels look like and what to expect!
Friday, September 9
- Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers-10:30 a.m., Backlot Stage
- An inside look at the continuing development of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers — what it means in the Disney parks and how these stories continue to grow. Disney Imagineers are joined by Julie Kagawa to talk about her first two books in a series of novels that tie into the lore of S.E.A.
- Disney100– 10:30AM
- This panel kicks off the D23 Expo with a presentation that includes the Disney Legends Award Ceremony featuring Disney CEO Bob Chapek.
- “traceback”: Celebrating the People of Walt Disney Animation Studios- 2–3 p.m. on the Walt Disney Archives Stage
- The Walt Disney Animation Research Library presents “traceback,” a look at the lives and work as well as the artistic and technical contributions of women and employees of color throughout the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
- Disney Live Action, Pixar & Walt Disney Animation – 3:30PM
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- Guests will get new details, first looks, sneak peeks, surprises and announcements regarding upcoming theatrical and Disney+ titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
- Panel will include studio heads, filmakers and cast members to discuss the most exciting titles announced.
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- LOOKING AHEAD WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS- 3:30PM, D23 Hall
- Disney Animation and Pixar are teaming up with Disney Live Action on Friday afternoon, welcoming thousands of Disney fans to Hall D23 for a special look at upcoming films and series.
- Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee will present never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by all-star voice talent from the studios’ upcoming slate of original animated films and series. Fans will get an insider’s view at Pixar’s unique, perspective-shifting, long-form series Win or Lose, which launches on Disney+ next year.
- Pixar’s Peter Sohn, who helms the 2023 feature Elemental, will transport fans to a city where fire-, water-, land-, and air-residents live side by side.
- Disney Animation’s Academy Award®-winning director Don Hall will journey alongside fans deep into an uncharted and treacherous land with Strange World—releasing November 23—and Disney Animation and their collaborators from the Pan-African comic book company Kugali will reveal new details about Iwájú, a long-form sci-fi series set in Lagos, Nigeria, that launches on Disney+ next year.
- Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.
Saturday, September 10
- Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm– 10AM
- Representatives from Marvel and Lucasfilm showcase theatrical and Disney+ titles along with behind the scenes and exclusive footage from new projects.
- A Peek Behind the Curtain at the Walt Disney Imagineering Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab-10 a.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
- Learn about the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineering’s Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab, including the work created by Yale Gracey for the Haunted Mansion and other early projects, plus a behind-the-curtain look at the present-day magical process that is so unique to Imagineering.
- Uncovering Treasures from the Marty Sklar Collection- 12 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
- Join Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador Bob Weis and Leah and Leslie Sklar, the wife and daughter of the late Disney Legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar, as they discuss some of the treasures they’ve discovered while going through Marty’s collection from his more than 50 years with Walt Disney Imagineering.
- A Century of Storytelling at Walt Disney Animation Studios- 2-3PM
- The Walt Disney Animation Research Library celebrates 100 years of Disney Animation storytelling by highlighting the stories and people behind key art and artifacts in its collection.
- Dreaming, Designing and Bringing to Life the Disney Wish-4 p.m., Backlot Stage
- Disney Imagineers fresh off the launch of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet — the Disney Wish — talk about their experiences bringing this ship to life. From the wondrously themed spaces and imaginative kids clubs to the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, the ship brings to life fantastical stories you know and love like never before.
- A Celebration of Disney Animation’s “Encanto”- 3:30–4:30 p.m. on the Premiere Stage
- Join the team behind Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning hit Encanto for stories behind the making of the film—and a few surprises!
- Branded Television- 3:30PM
- Presentation of an exclusive showcase of upcoming content featuring talent appearances and sneak previews for original content for Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior. This panel will also include looks at the new Disney+ series such as National Treasure, American Born Chinese, and The Santa Claus.
- Sneak Peek at “Zootopia+” from Walt Disney Animation Studios- 6–7 p.m. on the Backlot Stage
- Get a first look at the highly anticipated animated series Zootopia+, coming to Disney+ from Walt Disney Animation Studios, with directors Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy.
Sunday, September 11
- Disney Parks, Experiences and Products- 10:30AM
- Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro will share a look at new announcements and updates for Disney Parks around the world with behind-the-scenes “big dreams of Disney Imagineers.” This panel is said to be full of exciting news and surprises for Disney fans.
- Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of Making the Impossible, Possible- 1 p.m., Premiere Stage
- For seven decades, the magic-makers at Walt Disney Imagineering have blended limitless imagination with cutting-edge technology to create groundbreaking experiences that bring together families and friends to create lifelong memories. Join Imagineers past and present as they discuss the core elements of storytelling and innovation that bring dreams to life for guests from all around the world.
- 100 Years of Treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library- 2–3 p.m. on the Backlot Stage
- Never-before-seen clips, recording sessions, and live-action reference mark 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios as the Animation Research Library unveils newly digitized media from its collection and from its Oral History Project, in which the legends of animation have been interviewed.
- Disney Parks Through the Decades: A Disney Ambassador Perspective- 4 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
- Join us for a conversation with Disney Ambassadors spanning the decades, including 1966 Disney Ambassador, Connie Lane, and 1971 Walt Disney World Ambassador, Debby Dane Browne. From representing Walt Disney at Disneyland in the 1960s, to opening Walt Disney World: experience the history of Disney Parks like never before.
- The World of Duffy & Friends Revealed-4:15 p.m., Hyperion Stage
- Disney Imagineers discuss the origin and continuing popularity of Duffy & Friends, including the newest friend who has become a global phenomenon — LinaBell!
- Princess – The Concert- 4:15PM
- Special performance of Disney Princess- The Concert featuring Tony nominee Susan Egan (Broadway’s original Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Meg in Disney’s animated feature Hercules), Broadway.com Audience Award nominee Isabelle McCalla (Princess Jasmine in Aladdin, The Prom), Disney Channel star Anneliese van der Pol (That’s So Raven, Raven’s Home, Broadway’s final Belle in Beauty and the Beast), and Broadway World Award winner Syndee Winters (Broadway’s Nala in The Lion King, Hamilton). Music director Benjamin Rauhala (Fiddler on the Roof, The Secret Life of Bees) and Prince Adam J. Levy (Moulin Rouge) will also join the quartet. The cast will perform favorite Disney Princess and Frozen songs, including classics such as “Part of Your World,” “Let It Go,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind,” and “Almost There.”
- The performers will share exclusive, hilarious, and heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.
We will share the most updated 2024 D23 Panel list as soon as we get it which will likely be closer to the event.
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