For three magical days, the Anaheim Convention Center was home to the epic display of the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! From show-stopping performances and surprise announcements to spectacular cosplay and unforgettable fan experiences, there was A LOT going on for this year’s event.
Here’s a full look at everything we experienced at the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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At the Honda Center
Each night of the event, the Honda Center played host to epic Showcases that pulled out all the stops with special appearances and epic announcements and reveals.
Disney Parks and Experiences: Timeline of all the new announcements
On the Show Floor
The Anaheim Convention Center used just about all of it’s Show Floor to invite fans to step into immersive experiences, must-have shopping, and more.
Exhibits and Displays
Parks and Experiences Exhibits
- Complete look at Imagineering: Behind the Dreams, Disney Experiences pavilion
- Monster’s Inc, Encanto, Lion King, Avatar, and more surprises revealed with models and concept art
- Brand-new Cinderella Platinum Coach makes public debut at Disney Weddings Pavilion
- Controlling a BDX Droid was one of the coolest things I did!
- Closer look at holotiles, Disney’s impressive new Imagineering tech
Entertainment Exhibits
- Pixar Animation Studios pavilion features 30 years of Toy Story and a look at upcoming titles
- Disney Animation Studios features MOANA and ZOOTPIA sequels, celebrates milestone anniversaries
- Disney+ brings photo-ops, character greets with Bluey and Bingo
- Hulu activates fans with Murders, Grey’s, Animayhem, and more
- Disney Junior play park brings characters, activities for tiny fans
- ESPN and Marvel assemble to celebrate College Football collab
- Disney on Broadway up-close look at intricate costumes, props
- Simple Plan performs live, new pop-punk cover of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?”
Mousellaneous Exhibits
- Historic Disney vehicles cruise into “Great Big Beautiful Car Show”
- Julie Andrews Disney Legend display features handprints, Mary Poppins costume pieces
- Countless photo-ops make for a super selfie-friendly event!
Immersive Experiences
- Lucasfilm shows off incredible ILM StageCraft technology with live demos
- Marvel Studios builds immersive TVA experience inspired by LOKI, DEADPOOL
- Avatar pavilion showcases life-size visuals, bioluminescent life, new banshees
- Dive head first into Inside Out 2 Headquarters interactive experience
- A.V.A. Fest from Abbott Elementary brings real-life carnival with activities and freebies
- ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’ immerses fans with photo-op experiences
- FX activates photo-ops, experiences for Shogun, Bear, AHS
More to Explore
Beyond the Show Floor, Shopping, and Panels there were other fun activities to enjoy, as well.
D23 Day at Disneyland
FULL GUIDE: D23 DAY Disneyland event kicks off D23 2024
Panels and Presentations
- Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M Sherman
- 30 Years of Toy Story with Docter, Stanton, and Pixar notables
- Steve Davison and more on Disney nighttime spectaculars
- Nerdy look at influential 1964-65 New York’s World Fair
- Walt wasn’t the only director in the early days of the studio
- Jodi Benson surprises during Miss Piggy Retrospective
- Voices of Woody, Oogie Boogie, Mickey, Minnie, and more assemble
- Cast and crew for PERCY JACKSON assemble for reveals
- Disney’s ARL houses an unusual mix of 65MM+ pieces
- Simpsons’ confirms “lost” episodes on Disney+; 35th season
- Music of Marvel surprises with FROZEN Diamond award
News and Announcements
Parks and Experiences News
- Avengers Campus to double in size, adding 2 new attractions
- Avatar land concept art shows closer peek at new ride for Disney California Adventure
- COCO music, characters coming to life in new attraction
- Mandalorian and Grogu updates to Millennium Falcon attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- “Walt Disney — A Magical Life” animatronic show to alternate with Mr. Lincoln
- Critter Country changing to Bayou Country, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opening Nov. 15
- Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration logo revealed
- Villains Land (possible Maleficent coaster?) coming to Magic Kingdom
- Monster’s, Inc. door coaster, new land coming to Hollywood Studios
- New Disney Starlight nighttime parade coming to Magic Kingdom
- Cars will dominate Magic Kingdom in massive new expansion
- Indiana Jones Mayan temple attraction coming to Animal Kingdom
- Pirate and EPCOT lounges coming to Disney World in 2025
- Encanto Casita attraction coming to Animal Kingdom
- Pueblo Esperanza adding 3 new attractions; replacing Dinoland
- LION KING ride, shopping, dining heading to Disneyland Paris
- Spider-Man rides swinging into parks in Shanghai, Hong Kong
- Disney Cruise Line adding four new ships by 2031
- Test Track queue and attraction details revealed; opening 2025
- Minnie Mouse offers sneak peek of upcoming Halloween outfit
- Soarin’ spoof with Patrick Warburton, two surprise cameos
- Mad T Party reunites for first performance since 2016
Entertainment News
- Mufasa, Snow showcase first footage, more teases and reveals for Disney Live Action
- Marvel Studios packed the star power but light on reveals
- Lucasfilm teases Mando/Grogu, Andor, Skeleton Crew
- Walt Disney Animation Studios tease 2026 original; Frozen 3 & 4, Zootopia 2, Moana 2
- Pixar’s 2 new projects, a few sequels, and updates on existing lineup
- James Cameron, cast of film confirm AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, Dec. 19, 2025
- Percy, Descendants, and a little magic from Disney Television
- HERCULES, GREATEST SHOWMAN shows announced; FROZEN filmed for Disney+
- SKELETON CREW creature characters debut at D23 2024, new poster trailer revealed
Mousellaneous News
- Watch Richard Sherman share final verse he wrote for “it’s a small world”
- Haley Mills surprise performance of “Let’s Get Together” with Leslie Ann Warren
See it for Yourself
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event took place in Anaheim from August 9 – 11, 2024.
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