Disney Announces Lineup and Show Offerings at D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event

Image: Mickey & Friends Celebrate at D23 (Photo via Disney)
Image: Mickey & Friends Celebrate at D23 (Photo via Disney)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 2:50 PM ET, Thu July 11, 2024

Disney has released details on what fans can expect at 2024’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, held at the Anaheim Convention Center August 9-11, 2024. 

The D23 Experience includes a lineup of over 230 panels and presentations, show floor offerings and Talent Central interactions.

“We are thrilled for fans of all ages to join us in Anaheim next month for what will truly be the ultimate Disney fan experience,” said Michael Vargo, head of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. This year, D23 has been reimagined to showcase even more of what they love from across the worlds of Disney.” 

Vargo added, “Guests will enjoy the incredible programming and show floor offerings we have in store at the Anaheim Convention Center, where our exceptional storytelling and experiences will come to life through spectacular entertainment with many of the creative masterminds behind the magic.”

This year’s show floor is the largest in the event’s history providing more ways for fans to interact with beloved brands, stories, and talent, including immersive pavilions from Disney Experiences, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Disney+, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, National Geographic and more.

In addition, events and programming throughout the city of Anaheim will include the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 8, three nights of larger-than-life evening showcases at the Honda Center on August 9, 10, and 11, and D23 Day at Angel Stadium on August 4.

Stage Programming

Stage programming for the event includes:

  • 30 Years of Toy Story
  • Exploring New Parts of the Mind: Behind the Design of Inside Out 2 + a Dreamy Surprise!
  • Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M. Sherman
  • Marvel Animation Sneak Peek
  • MARVEL COMICS: Celebrating 50 Years of Wolverine
  • Disney Princess – The Concert
  • From Book to Screen: How Bestselling Novels Become Hit TV Series and Films
  • The Animation Greats + Cast and Creator Sessions featuring Bob’s Burgers, Futurama and The Simpsons Presented by Hulu Animayhem & 20th Television Animation
  • D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest
  • Behind the Summer Shenanigans with the Phineas and Ferb Creators
  • Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio
  • Making A Goofy Movie: The Road to Lake Destiny
  • Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel
  • Grey’s Anatomy: 20th Celebration
  • Abbott Elementary: Class is in Session!
  • Donald Duck’s 90th Quacktacular
  • Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation Screening
  • Once Upon a Costume: Fashion and Design in Disney Animation Films
  • Restoring Disney Animation Classics
  • Bringing the Worlds of Disney Animation to Life in Disney Parks
  • Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering
  • Disney Legends in Conversation
  • The Muppets 70: A Glamorous Miss Piggy Retrospective
  • National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life LIVE
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – The Return of a Beloved Classic
  • National Geographic Investigates

 

Interactive Show Floor Experiences 

Interactive show floor experiences comprise of:

  • Imagineering: Behind the Dreams, Disney Experiences
  • Walt Disney Archives Presents: “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show”
  • Pixar Animation Studios & Walt Disney Animation Studios Pavilion
  • ESPN: Showcasing College Football in the Mighty Marvel Manner!
  • The Magic of Disney on Broadway
  • Lightstorm
  • Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • Marvel Studios’ TVA Walkthrough Experience
  • Disney+
  • The Hulu Experience
  • The National Geographic Hexadome Experience
  • Good Morning America Anchor Desk: Fan Photo Opportunity
  • Abbott Elementary Presents: A.V.A. Fest
  • Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween
  • Disney Jr. Let’s Play!
  • Disney Channel Wand ID
  • Descendants: The Rise of Red
  • FX
  • The Great Pin Pursuit
  • World of Disney: The Product Experience

 


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Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik is a San Diego based journalist who is also the co-owner and publisher of Rovology, Travel By Vacation Rental and Book Cottages magazines. She transitioned to freelance writing after spending 35 years as a registered nurse. She is also a regular contributor to Europe Up Close, GoNOMAD, Edible San Diego, International Living, and San Diego Explorer. When she’s not home in sunny San Diego, you’ll likely find her in an exotic beach destination or exploring the backroads of Europe. You can find her on social media as @noreenwriter.

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