It’s only Friday, and this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is already shaping up to be an action-packed weekend. When fans first stepped onto the show floor this morning at the Anaheim Convention Center, they were greeted by a truly spectacular sight – shopping, experiences, activities, and fellow passionate Disney fans as far as the eye could see. And one of the most highly anticipated events of day one was this evening’s Quests Ahead for Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game panel.
Head of Category, TCG Elaine Chase kicked things off, celebrating the three-year anniversary of Disney Lorcana TCG and over 2.8 billion cards sold since its launch. She shared that Disney Lorcana is often commended for its mass appeal to both established TCG competitors and first-time players discovering the game as a result of their Disney fandom, and we’ve seen firsthand this widespread excitement here on Disney Parks Blog.
The Ravensburger team is actively planning sets through 2029 and beyond, and during tonight’s panel, we heard about some of the projects in the pipeline for the rest of 2026 and through 2027. Elaine, alongside Senior Narrative Manager Jenna Giuffrida and International Project Manager Naomi Kim, took the audience on a thrilling journey as they shared sneak peeks into new card artwork, set details, and Disney Parks activations that fans can look forward to.
Hyperia City Card Reveals
We first learned more about Hyperia City, the newest Disney Lorcana TCG set scheduled for pre-release on October 16, 2026.
Jenna, who is essentially an architect that helps to shape stories and characters throughout the Disney Lorcana TCG sets, described Hyperia City as “a bustling place bursting with creativity and music.” It was actually named in honor of Hyperion Studio, which was the home of Walt Disney Studios from 1926-1940 and is where the character of Mickey Mouse was born.
Hyperia City is divided into distinct neighborhoods celebrating the individual attributes of the various Illumineers and glimmers that can be found within its metropolitan landscape. It is a fast-paced and dynamic urban world for gameplay, with glimmers showing off their passions and skills in the form of things like street food or fashion. Concerts, singers, and song cards also bring to life a symphony of sounds – this reminds me so much of New York City, another lively place that has rich Disney roots.
The biggest news that Jenna shared is that a new energy source will be revealed in Hyperion City. Ink drops are one-time bursts of ink power that can be utilized by both heroes and villains alike – it is the talk of the town in this set, and fans are definitely in for a treat.
The Ravensburger team had five location cards to share for the first time today, including:
- Land of the Dead – Marigold Bridge
- Merlin’s Shop and Smithy – Magical Market
- Khan Industries – Greenway Landmark
- Institute of Technology – Honey Lemon’s Lab
- Khan Stadium – State of the Art
These striking scenes depict the different areas players can explore throughout Hyperion City, from the lush Greenway and enchanting Old Towne Hyperia to the vibrant Marigold District and bustling City Center.
And like a city that never sleeps, the team just kept on sharing more snippets with the audience, including three character glimmers – Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Mickey Mouse.
Minnie Mouse takes on the role of Urban Visionary, carefully plotting and planning the cityscape, while Donald Duck – Taxi Driver can be seen speeding through the streets to (safely) transport passengers. And the Mickey Mouse – Best in Town card (which comes in an Enchanted variant) is a tasty tribute to the first words ever spoken by the character: hot dog!
We even got a glimpse of iconic Disney Princess characters being reimagined as they explore their passions, and the alebrije from Disney and Pixar’s Coco, Pepita, in her various fierce forms.
Into the Inkdark Set
Moving into 2027, the team shifted focus to the fearsome and frightful set Into the Inkdark. We know there are plenty of fans out there who tend to gravitate towards the more dark and wicked characters within the worlds of Disney, and this set spotlights a variety of villains, including Hades. He is hatching an evil plan, so it’s up to players to squash his schemes, while exploring the environment and discovering the Dark Illuminary.
One of the most fascinating features of this set is the introduction of brand-new Collector Boosters. Designed for those on a quest to find the rarest cards, these new packs include 12 randomized premium foil cards, each with a special foil treatment. This does not change anything about standard Disney Lorcana TCG booster packs that fans know and love, but higher-rarity cards will appear more often in these new boosters, which will be part of every new set release beginning with Into the Inkdark.
Quantities of the Collector Booster and Collector Booster Display Boxes will be limited and are only available for purchase at Ravensburger Play Hub stores, the Ravensburger Online Store, and select Disney locations.
The first card reveal from this set happened today at D23 2026 with Maleficent – Biding Her Time. It’s classified as an Illustrious card, which gives notable card artists an opportunity to bring their unique style and vision to the table, marking the first serialized cards with 6 Illustrious cards per set, and only 23 of each will be printed.
Similarly to other high-rarity cards, these will be extravagantly embellished with premium foiling and bespoke accents, so they’re quite a catch.
Cosmic Quest Set
The panel then prepared for lift off, with Jenna providing an out-of-this-world sneak peek into Cosmic Quest, a set coming later in 2027.
This set transports players from the surface of the Inklands to a star-studded adventure in space, with a galactic journey featuring cosmic-inspired glimmers, like Ariel in her astrosuit.
As the team wrapped up the recap of what we can expect from year four of Disney Lorcana TCG, it was clear that Cosmic Quest and the other spotlighted sets will take players to new worlds and heights like never before.
Beauty and the Beast Curator’s Collection Set
We learned in July after the release of the very first Curator’s Collection that each one would celebrate a unique theme, which started with the Heroines Edition. Ravensburger sees bringing more alt art cards to fans is a priority for them, and the cards in these collections are always created with an impressive level of care and attention to detail. Naomi shared today that the next edition joining the lineup in October 2027 celebrates a tale as old as time – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.
As the beloved film gears up for its milestone 35th anniversary, it feels like the perfect time to honor the adventures of Belle, the Beast, the enchanted objects, and fan-favorite villain Gaston. The artwork takes inspiration from the film’s stained-glass motif, resulting in vivid, spirited glimmers that each clearly tell a story and seem to be pulled right from the screen. As a longtime Beauty and the Beast fan, this is definitely the upcoming release I am most looking forward to!
Cards that were shown during today’s panel include:
- Song Card: “Be our Guest”
- Mrs. Potts – Enchanted Teapot
- Belle – Hidden Archer
- Lumiere – Fiery Friend
- Gaston – Intellectual Powerhouse
- Beast – Tragic Hero
Disney Lorcana Visual Guide
Also announced today was the Disney Lorcana Visual Guide, a breathtaking new book and companion to all of your Disney Lorcana TCG quests coming February 1, 2027. The visual guide is perfect for those looking to dive deeper into the Lorcana lore and learn something new about the ever evolving story, or just admire the stunning art style that has become so signature of the game.
You’ll feel fully immersed in the magical realm of Illumineers and glimmers unlike ever before, with the guide giving fans a chance to see the art from so many sets compiled and displayed at a larger scale to admire.
For those here at D23 2026, you can preorder your copy at the Ravensburger Store booth all weekend!
Disney Lorcana Returns to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
For Disney Parks fans, maybe the most major announcement was the return of Disney Lorcana TCG to EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Following the success of last year’s activities, Elaine and the Ravensburger team expressed their excitement to return to the festival again in 2027.
And for the first time ever, Figment will be highlighted on a Disney Lorcana TCG card! This curious (and mischievous) character embodies everything that Festival of the Arts is about, boundless creativity and optimistic imagination, so he feels like the perfect face to feature on the exclusive EPCOT card.
As always, we’ll have everything you need to know about Festival of the Arts here on Disney Parks Blog, so stay tuned for dates, the artist and performer lineups, merchandise, food, and more.
Disney Lorcana Expands on Disney Cruise Line
Ravensburger was thrilled to announce they are expanding the Disney Lorcana TCG experience, including the popular Collection Quests, across the Disney Cruise Line fleet in 2027 and beyond! Be sure to return here on the Disney Parks Blog for future details, updates and more.
A Digital Version of Disney Lorcana TCG is in Development
To conclude the panel, the Ravensburger team revealed some big news fans have been asking for since the trading card game was first announced at D23 2022 – a digital version of Disney Lorcana TCG is in the works.
In the future, not only will players have the ability to play and compete using physical cards, but, this new digital platform will bring fans together on mobile and desktop, making it feel even more accessible to those around the world and beginning a whole new chapter for Disney Lorcana.
The team at Ravensburger is working hard to make the digital iteration of Disney Lorcana TCG the best it can be, bringing the magical and captivating experience of the physical cards to a new medium. For those wanting to follow along on the adventure, they can sign up here to receive developer updates and be notified of when the game is ready to try out.
Where to Find Disney Lorcana at D23 2026
Disney Lorcana TCG has a highly anticipated presence at D23 2026, and attendees here at the Anaheim Convention Center can join the virtual queue for a chance to purchase the special 2026 D23 Collection, containing a curated selection of glimmers and artwork that have resonated with fans the most. We learned during the panel that this purchase includes a card from the upcoming Hyperia City set, featuring a character glimmer from a story being introduced to the game for the first time – Héctor Rivera from Disney and Pixar’s Coco.
Also available here at the event is the Winnie the Pooh – Hunny Wizard Premium Foil Playmat, with premium hunny foil details and stitched edges. It’s a great way to take your Disney Lorcana TCG experience to the next level, while protecting your cards from wear and tear as you play. And it feels perfectly fitting as we celebrated Pooh Bear’s 100th anniversary earlier this year.
The team shared that an exclusive pre-launch product they were most eager to bring to D23 2026 is Quest of Wonders: An Illumineers Lorebook. This first-of-its-kind novel takes readers on an epic journey, helping to expand the worldbuilding and lore establishment we have seen throughout other Disney Lorcana stories and products. Everyone who purchases the book will receive an exclusive Pegasus promo card, and those who buy it this weekend will also be given a themed bookmark.
Don’t forget to stop by the Ravensburger Store booth on the show floor this weekend, where you’ll discover magical must-haves and exciting gifts with purchase (such as promo cards and pins). And for the dedicated players out there, the Disney Lorcana D23 CCQ is a chance to compete in an official Disney Lorcana Challenge program tournament, right here for the first time at D23 2026.
Keep checking back here on Disney Parks Blog throughout the weekend as we share announcements, updates, and our favorite moments from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
