If you’re a fan of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and looking forward to attending for the 2026 run then you are probably already a D23 Gold Member — and that’s going to actually be more important than it was in previous years. This year, ticket sales will ONLY be opened up for Gold Member level meaning there will be NO general public sale. So, if you do NOT pay for a membership to be a D23 Gold Member, you will NOT be able to purchase tickets. However, you do NOT have to be a D23 member to attend as a guest of a Gold Member. It’s also important to know that there will also be a tiered sale of tickets based on membership levels.

Here’s the latest information to know about 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) coming to Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center from August 14 – 16, 2026.

How to Purchase

New this year, only D23 Gold Members will be allowed to purchase tickets. That means there will be no GENERAL sale for guests who are not D23 Gold Members. All levels of D23 Gold Members (including those enrolled in a complimentary Gold Member plan via Disney+ Perks) are allowed to purchase (subject to availability) during ticket enrollment schedule shown below which is organized by membership type.

Each Gold Member may purchase up to six (6) tickets total (for themselves plus up to five [5] guests). As a reminder, guests of D23 Gold Members DO NOT need to be D23 Gold Members themselves to attend.

Here’s the full ticketing schedule for this year’s event:

What is a D23 Charter Member? To be considered a D23 Charter Member, you must have maintained your individual D23 Gold Membership (at any of the three [3] Gold Membership Plans, or at any of the previously offered Gold Membership plans, or at any promotional offer for a paid membership plan), or D23 Gold Duo Plan as the primary member (during the time frame that the D23 Gold Duo Plan was valid), continuously in the Program commencing before December 31, 2009.

Waitlist

With limited availability, D23 Gold Members who are unable to purchase tickets have the option to join a limited-time waitlist after ticket sales close. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee tickets, as availability is extremely limited.

• D23 Gold Members will be asked to indicate their preferred ticket types and will need to provide their Gold Membership number to submit the waitlist form
• Once the waitlist closes, all requests will be placed in a random order
• The time you submit your request DOES NOT affect your position
• Those selected to purchase a ticket from the waitlist will be notified by May 15
• If you are selected from the waitlist, you will be emailed and called by a member of the D23 team with ticket availability options

Ticket Options

This year’s event has more options for attending than ever before with expanded show floor hours on all three days, a new D23 Fan Pass – Afternoon Only ticket, and tiered pre-sale options. Here’s a quick breakdown of the ticket options and prices…

Right off the bat, all tickets are subject to a $11.25 service fee and each transaction is subject to a $16 delivery fee. From there, your ticket options are pretty varied.

1. D23 Fan Pass

   The D23 Fan Pass ticket includes Anaheim Convention Center only.

   – $49 – After 4pm
   – $99 – 1‑Day
   – $297 – 3‑Day

2. D23 Ultimate Fan Pass

   The D23 Ultimate Fan Pass ticket includes access to both the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center showcases.

   – $99 – 1‑Day
   – $297 – 3‑Day

3. D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass

   The D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass ticket includes three days of floor seating at the Honda Center, three days of Anaheim Convention Center access, and exclusive Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunities for select limited-edition pins.

   From $1,299 to $2,599 depending on Honda Center seat location (see the chart below for maps and details.)

Ticket Level Perks

Each ticket level offers different access options to the various components of this year’s event.

• At the D23 Fan Pass base level, everyone gets admission into the Anaheim Convention Center which includes access to panels, presentations, shopping, immersive experiences and more. If you want the complete package you’ll want the D23 Ultimate Fan Pass which adds access to the Honda Center where the big-ticket key note showcase presentations will be held. For the luxe experience, D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass has you covered by adding not just Honda Center with preferred floor seating but also additional perks like RSP access to limited edition pins.

Pricing Overview

Below is a quick visual rundown of all the ticket pricing options for this year’s event.

• Your cheapest ticket option is going to be the Anaheim Convention Center only base ticket and those start at $49 for the after-4pm ticket with full 1-day tickets for each day at $99 and the complete 3-day ticket available for $297. To level up with Honda Center access, those tickets start at $99 for 1-day tickets and at $297 for 3-day ticket with the prices increasing based on where you decide to sit inside the venue. Your most expensive ticket options are going to run between $1,299 and $2,599 offering all event perks and the best seats in the house.

Honda Center Seating Chart

Pricing for tickets will vary depending on where you sit inside the stadium. The below seating chart provides a general overview to cross reference with the prices above.

• The coveted floor seats are only available for fans purchasing the D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass.

See it for Yourself

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes place in Anaheim from August 14 – 16, 2026.

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