D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is officially here! This is truly the most epic weekend, bringing together the most creative and fashionable fans in one electric place as we celebrate the power of fandom across the worlds of Disney.
Everywhere you look throughout the Anaheim Convention Center, you’ll spot intricate hand-made cosplay, Disney merchandise from different decades, carefully organized group costumes, and lots of subtle nods to beloved attractions, characters, and even Disney Parks food items. When speaking to guests, it’s clear that so much passion, patience, and a pinch of pixie dust goes into planning and creating all of these pieces, and we couldn’t resist compiling some of our favorites.
In addition to all the biggest news and announcements revealed at D23 2026, our team will be sharing some of the most memorable looks we spot on the show floor throughout the weekend, so keep checking back here on Disney Parks Blog for more updates!
Friday, August 14
From Disney Parks icons like the beloved celebration buttons and Mickey Mouse pretzels (with cheese, of course) to character outfits from parades past, day one has been full of stylish surprises.
Giana H.
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Giana H.
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Michelle M.
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Michelle M.
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Steve W.
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Steve W.
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Anny D.
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Anny D.
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Andrea S.
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Andrea S.
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Alyson and Caitlin B.
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
Alyson and Caitlin B.
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
April P. and Julie R.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
April P. and Julie R.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
Rob B., Carlos Z., and Ben D.
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Rob B., Carlos Z., and Ben D.
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Allie R. and Ryan. W
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Allie R. and Ryan. W
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Allison W. and Melissa M.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
Allison W. and Melissa M.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
Giana H.
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Giana H.
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Michelle M.
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Michelle M.
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Steve W.
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Steve W.
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Anny D.
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Anny D.
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Andrea S.
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Andrea S.
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Alyson and Caitlin B.
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
Alyson and Caitlin B.
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
April P. and Julie R.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
April P. and Julie R.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
Rob B., Carlos Z., and Ben D.
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Rob B., Carlos Z., and Ben D.
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Allie R. and Ryan. W
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Allie R. and Ryan. W
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Allison W. and Melissa M.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
Allison W. and Melissa M.
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
