As a kick off to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Disneyland Resort hosted a busy and colorful D23 Day celebration at the Disneyland Resort with special one-day only offerings including entertianment and character appearances, activities, merch, and more.

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Here’s everything we saw for D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort pre-party to the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

What We Saw

There was no special ticket needed for D23 Day, if you have a park reservation and valid admission, you have access to all of the offerings going on for the day across the whole Resort. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.

Free Ears

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Commemorative Map

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Legends Cavalcade

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Stitch Dance Party

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Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party

Disney California Adventure played host once again to the Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party and it featured several fun offerings including “Disney Jr.’s Ariel” arts and crafts area at the Hollywood Backlot Stage where families will be able to play along with Disney Jr. friends in a series of live performances; Confection Purrfection with the SuperKitties returning after its debut this year at Food and Wine where kids can decorate cupcakes and characters appearances from beloved Disney Jr. series, such as Winnie the Pooh, Doc McStuffins, Sofia the First and more.

Character Cavalcade

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Character Shows

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More Fun

Throughout the day, commemorative Magic Shot and PhotoPass were available at no charge to ALL guests visiting the park. Plus, special merch releases included a Tarzan 25th anniversary collection. Fan favorite Suburban Legends also performed at at Tomorrowland Terrace with select set times from 7-11 pm

There was also a special release of limited edition D23 Day collectible medallions which could be found at a few differnet locations..

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen in Disneyland park
Kingswell Shop at Disney California Adventure park
Near Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and lawn at the Downtown Disney District.

Rare Character Meet and Greets at both parks including Max and Goofy as seen in GOOF TROOP in Mickey’s ToonTown at Disneyland and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear at Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure.