Disney fans, get ready: the biggest fan gathering is just a few months away! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to Anaheim, California this summer, and tickets go on sale very soon.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event celebrates the past, present, and future of The Walt Disney Company and it’s where the year’s biggest announcements and updates take place. Basically, if you care as much as I do about Disney news, this is the time of year you have circled on your calendar. Disney announced some exciting information today surrounding what fans can expect from the three-day expo this year, so let’s dive right in and catch up on what was shared.
When is D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2026?
The biennial Disney Fan Event returns in 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center as well as the Honda Center, also in Anaheim. The 3-day expo will take place on August 14, 15, and 16. The show floor at Anaheim Convention Center will be open each day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering immersive experiences, panels and presentations, and exclusive shopping.
The Anaheim Convention Center will be home to the expo floor and panel discussions across the three-day event. The Honda Center is where the key headliner events will be held, like the Disney Experiences Showcase and the Disney Legends Ceremony.
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When do D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets go on sale?
Ahead of the expo, D23 members can purchase tickets to show floor access at the Anaheim Convention Center, the events held at the Honda Center, or both. Here are the on-sale dates for D23 tickets:
- March 31 at 10:00 AM PST: D23 Gold Charter Members (those with individual D23 Gold Membership or D23 Gold Duo Plan as the primary member continuously in the Program commencing before December 31, 2009.
- April 2 at 10:00 AM PST: D23 Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete Plans
- April 2 at 12:00 PM PST: D23 Gold Members on Complimentary Plan Through Disney+ Perks
The vast majority of those looking to buy D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets may do so on April 2.
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How much do D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets cost?
Along with on-sale dates, Disney shared the prices for the various ticket options available at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Like last time in 2024, D23 members can purchase the D23 Fan Pass which only provides access to the Anaheim Convention Center, or they can buy the D23 Ultimate Fan Pass, which includes the Anaheim Convention Center and that day’s Honda Center event. Single day and three-day passes are available.
- D23 Fan Pass (Anaheim Convention Center only) is available for $49 for a NEW Afternoon Only pass (admission starting at 4:00 PM), $99 for a 1-Day, or $297 for a 3-Day pass.
- D23 Ultimate Fan Pass (Anaheim Convention Center + Honda Center access for seating levels 200-400) starts at $99 for 1-Day or $297 for 3-Day. It goes up to $319 and $957, respectively, depending on your Honda Center seating section.
- D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass includes three-day Anaheim Convention Center access, Honda Center access with floor-level seats, and Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunity for select limited-edition pins. This pass starts at $1,299 and goes up to $2,599, depending on your Honda Center seating section.
The full price breakdown is below:
Here’s another look at the ticket options and what’s included at each level:
If you’re considering attending an event at Honda Center, here’s a general overview of the seating chart:
Honda Center event schedules are as follows:
- August 14 – 7:00 PM: Disney Entertainment Showcase
- August 15 – 7:00 PM: Disney Experiences Showcase
- August 16 – 1:30 PM: Disney Legends Award Ceremony
At the time of purchase, each D23 Gold Member may purchase tickets for themselves and up to five guests, totalling six tickets. Guests of D23 Gold Members do not have to be D23 Gold Members themselves to attend.
Be sure to follow along for more news and updates leading up to this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California!
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Tickets Go On Sale Soon! was originally published on The World of Spark.
