Details for D23 Day at Disneyland Resort 2026

You and your “fan fam” are invited to the ultimate kick-off party! D23 Day at Disneyland Resort returns Aug. 13, 2026, bringing Disney fans together for imagination, storytelling, and fandom at The Happiest Place on Earth – all before D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event begins in Anaheim on Aug. 14, 2026.

All guests with a valid theme park admission and reservation – including D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Members and D23 Event 2026 attendees – are invited to this celebration.

Adding even more excitement, Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party also kicks off on Aug. 13 with a one-day event at Disney California Adventure park, followed by a multi-day event in the Downtown Disney District, Aug. 14-16. Disney Parks Blog has more details on this event here!

If you’re planning to visit Disneyland Resort while in Anaheim for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, you may find value in special ticket and hotel offers.

Let’s dive into the fun, limited-time offerings you can expect:

D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on Aug. 13, 2026, marks the countdown to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim. During this one-day event, all guests visiting Disneyland Resort can discover themed moments and fan-favorite experiences that celebrate the worlds of Disney.

From special entertainment to dance parties, themed merchandise, and more, there’s plenty of ways to express your fandom!

For the latest entertainment schedule, check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app on the day of your visit. More information about the Disneyland app is available at Disneyland.com.

Beginning at park opening on Aug. 13 and while supplies last, guests entering Disneyland park or Disney California Adventure park with valid park admission may receive a complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hat featuring the D23 Day at Disneyland Resort logo and commemorative guide.* Limited quantities available.

Experience a quintessential moment of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort and grab a seat along the parade route to see the Disney Legends Cavalcade, happening at Disneyland at 1:30 p.m. See if you can spot all 23 characters as they make their way down Main Street, U.S.A., with the Disneyland Band and select Disney Legends, who have been recognized for the unique and impactful legacies they have created at Disney.

Explore the plethora of entertainment offerings across the resort on D23 Day, from dance parties to special character sightings and more.

Keep your eyes peeled for Merlin from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Sword and the Stone and Blue Fairy from Disney Animation’s Pinocchio, who you may encounter while wandering through Fantasyland in Disneyland.

Tomorrowland Terrace in Disneyland will feature music from day to night! From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., young kids and their families can boogie down with Stitch and some of his friends at “Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Bash.” In the evening, keep those dance moves grooving during the “Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Dance Party” from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

What better way to commemorate D23 Day than with a photo, or even a few! Pose in front of one of multiple D23 Day icon photo locations, located at Town Square at Disneyland, Pixar Pier in California Adventure, and in Downtown Disney.

If you’re looking for new photos to decorate your walls with at home, photo booths in the Hollywood Backlot in California Adventure and Fantasyland Theater in Disneyland will offer D23 Day-themed photo strips for an additional fee.

As part of the festivities, all park guests with valid park admission and theme park reservations on Aug. 13, 2026, may receive complimentary unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken that day.**

Disney PhotoPass service will offer fun Magic Shots you can find that day.

Discover where love meets magic on D23 Day! On Aug. 13, waltz down to Rose Court Garden at Disneyland Hotel with your loved one to enjoy immersive entertainment, unique photo opportunities, and explore how love stories come to life with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings. Learn more about this experience at DisneyWeddings.com.

Throughout the month of August, Disneyland Hotel will feature a photo opportunity inspired by the upcoming film, Camp Rock 3.

The celebration wouldn’t be complete without merchandise to take home and a treat to try! Let’s take a look at the collections and limited-time items that will be available at the resort beginning Aug. 13, while supplies last.

Take home the Haunted Mansion Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket, a new novelty available for purchase for a limited time beginning Aug. 13, at Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Popcorn at Frontierland and Popcorn at New Orleans in Disneyland, and at Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield and Popcorn Near Carthay Circle Restaurant in California Adventure. Available while supplies last; limit two (2) per person, per transaction. No discounts apply.

Indulge in the Sorcerer Apprentice Mickey Cake Pop, available for a limited time beginning Aug. 13 at Candy Palace in Disneyland, Trolley Treats in California Adventure, and Disney Wonderful World of Sweets in Downtown Disney, while supplies last. These will be such sweet additions to your celebratory day!

As the culmination to the day and in anticipation of World Princess Week, a limited number of fans may have the opportunity to attend the live performance of “Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration” in California Adventure on Aug. 13. This spectacular performance brings together the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled, celebrating the iconic stories across animation, live-action, stage, and music. Attendance will be limited and may require additional steps.

This one-of-a-kind concert will transform the night with dazzling lights, sweeping projections, and sky-high fountains creating a truly immersive world where the music, magic, and legacy of Disney Princesses shine like never before. Fans can stream the concert on Disney+ and watch it on Disney Channel, Freeform, and The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC on Sunday, Aug. 16.

A virtual queue confirmation, wristband and valid admission for California Adventure are required to participate in this experience.

On Aug. 13, you can request to join the virtual queue through the Disneyland app at 12:00 p.m. PST after entering California Adventure, or after entering Disneyland with a valid Park Hopper ticket.

You’ll be assigned an admittance group when joining a queue. When your group is called, and you receive a push notification, proceed to Hyperion Theater Courtyard between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to scan your ticket or entry code to pick up your wristband.

Virtual queue admittance groups are extremely limited and available while supplies last. Wristbands will only be distributed to guests who have obtained a virtual queue admittance group entry code and have signed a filming release form. Wristbands have no cash value, may not be sold, and will not be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Wristband availability and procedures are subject to change without notice.

Please be advised that photography, filming, and recording of “Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration” will be taking place. Show times are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Beginning Aug. 1 through Aug. 16, select locations at the Downtown Disney District will have special offerings or discounts for guests that present their D23 Event badge or D23 Gold Membership Card.**** Learn more about the offers at D23.com.

For those not attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, you can still partake in these offerings and many other discounts by becoming a member of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. Learn more about membership at D23.com.

We can’t wait for the ultimate Disney fans to arrive in Anaheim for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this year, with so many magical ways to celebrate at The Happiest Place on Earth!

After D23 Day at Disneyland Resort concludes, the fandom fun will continue at the nearby Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center, Aug. 14-16. Select tickets are still available for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the time of publishing, with prices starting at $49. Find more information about the D23 Event at D23.com.

_{Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.}

_{*Limit one per ticketed Guest, while supplies last. Guest must be present at time of distribution. Subject to change or cancellation without notice or liability. Both a park reservation and valid admission are required for park entry. Embroidery is not available for the D23 Day Mickey Mouse ear hats.}

_{**Disney PhotoPass® digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass® packages and products offered at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and other select locations. Disney PhotoPass® service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass® Terms and Conditions and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.}

_{***Show your D23 event badge or D23 Gold Membership Card to receive limited time offer or discount. Offers apply to all D23 Gold Members including those enrolled in a complimentary Gold Member plan via Disney+ Perks or the Gold Essential, Choice, and Complete plans. Subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice or liability and are determined solely by the applicable store/location. Disney is not responsible or liable for benefits or discounts offered by any third parties. See locations for details.}