We have just received new details for what will be featured at this year's Destination D23 event! In years past, Destination D23 has included a big Disney Parks news presentation, but this year it will be moving away from that with expanded offerings. This year's Destination D23, exclusive to D23 Gold Members, “will mark the biggest of its kind yet!”
This year's Destination D23 takes place from August 29-31, 2025, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Disney World. Keep reading for more highlights of this year's Destination D23 and what it will include as well as ticket sale details!
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Destination D23 Highlights Announced
During the event, there will be over 25 presentations from across the Walt Disney Company, featuring the creatives behind popular shows and films, Imagineers, archivists, and Disney Legends, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at entertainment and experiences.
This year's Destination D23 will feature some big highlights, including a D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon, a Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, and a new exhibit, The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations.
Here are the descriptions of these event highlights, according to D23:
D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon: Saturday, August 30 — Boom, baby! All Destination D23 2025 ticket holders are invited to celebrate 25 years of Disney Animation’s The Emperor’s New Groove with a splash at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park! Following the day’s presentations, be sure to lever-age this after-hours exclusive celebration of the cult classic, including special tributes to Disney’s water parks. Look out for complimentary snacks, photo opportunities, special activities, and exclusive entertainment at this ultra neat, squeak squeakin’ member-only party!
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, presented by Disney+, caps off the weekend’s journey with the ultimate throwback experience showcasing the very best hits of these fan-favorite decades. Dig out those flip phones and grab some shoulder pads as Broadway and Disney Animation stars flashback through a defining generation of films and TV shows, with showstopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life projections. It’s a fan-inspired, Disney+ extravaganza as we go from “Zero to Hero” and see it “I 2 I” with musical moments from: Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Lion King, The Disney Afternoon and more! Specially presented by Disney+ at Destination D23 2025, in partnership with Disney Concerts and 10th & Main Productions, this live concert event is sure to spark nostalgia in any Disney fan.
The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations — Disney storytelling is a vibrant tapestry woven from global inspiration. An all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives celebrates that influence by exploring how the world around us sparks creativity. Through a thoughtfully curated selection of photography, artwork, and dimensional artifacts, we follow Disney creatives on an artistic journey— watching black-and-white reference images evolve into vivid concepts. The experience culminates in a dynamic showcase, featuring models, props, and costumes inspired by diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes, all reflecting the enduring legacy of Disney’s storytelling.
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During the week before the event, there will also be D23 Nights at Disney Springs, featuring a variety of activities and offers. On Thursday, August 28, D23 will host A Goofy Movie Throwback Premiere, which is available to all D23 members. This will be a special 30th anniversary screening of A Goofy Movie at the same theater as the Florida premiere. Tickets will go on sale at a later date. There will also be another “spooktacular event” happening the evening of Friday, August 29, but more details have not been shared for this yet.
D23 Shopping Spree will be available starting Friday, August 29 and will run throughout the weekend. The Walt Disney Company Store and Mickey's of Glendale will be returning, and the Disney Studio Store Hollywood will be new this year. These three locations will offer special merchandise and limited-edition trading pins available through a Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunity. Ink & Paint Marketplace will also be returning.
Destination D23 Tickets Information
Tickets for Destination D23 will go on sale on April 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT, exclusively to D23 Gold Members. D23 Gold Members will be able to reserve a ticket for themselves and one guest for General, Preferred, or Premier seating (see details and pricing below). These tickets will be available at D23.com.
General admission will be $299. A limited number of Preferred tickets (costing $549) and Premiere tickets (costing $799) will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, which will include dedicated queues for reserved seating areas. See the seating chart above.
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