The Show Floor at 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event promises an expanded space with immersive and innovative experiences inspired by fan-favorite stories and brands. There’s massive Pavilions, immersive Experiences, and tons of opportunities to explore the wide array of what is offered from the house of mouse and its many different facets.
Here’s the latest information to know about the Show Floor experiences during 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) taking place from August 14 – 16, 2026.
What to Expect
Whether it’s from the mouse’s in-house talents to third party vendors, there’s a lot of magic to explore this year across special pavilions, experiences, activations, and more. The creative powerhouse studios of The Walt Disney Company will bring the best of Disney storytelling to the expanded show floor expanding on beloved films, shows, and streaming content. Plus, other arms of the company will invite guests in to explore the latest peeks, teases, and innovations.
Pavilions
This year will be D23’s largest Show Floor ever with immerse and interactive environments that bring Disney stories to life in new and unexpected ways.
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Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences pavilion is returning to the event, bringing the magic of the Disney Parks to the show floor for fans of all ages to enjoy. In a time of unprecedented growth, Imagineering: Horizons invites fans to explore their largest pavilion ever showcasing the progress shaping Disney Parks around the world. This exclusive experience gives an up‑close look at the people, the process, and the possibilities brought to life by Imagineers.
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The Lucasfilm pavilion
The Lucasfilm pavilion will return with an exciting array of photo ops, props, and costumes from current and upcoming stories set in a galaxy far, far away. Guests will also have the opportunity to join fireside chats with the filmmaking teams behind some of their favorite Star Wars shows and movies.
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Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios are joining forces for a must-see animation experience on the show floor, inclusive of a special celebration of Pixar’s 40th anniversary. Artist demonstrations, autograph signings with some top filmmakers, fan giveaways, and interactive displays featuring the latest films from these iconic animation studios—including the upcoming Disney’s Hexed and Disney Animation’s Frozen 3, as well as Disney and Pixar’s Gatto and Incredibles 3—make this pavilion one to visit again and again.
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Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated
Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated is an all-new exhibition that will debut on the show floor giving guests the chance to explore themed displays featuring shipments of iconic props, costumes, and puppets from some beloved films, television series, and theme parks, which span generations of history at The Walt Disney Company.
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Disney Theatrical Group
Disney Theatrical Group will spotlight its expanding portfolio of live experiences, from Broadway productions and arena tours to immersive experiences, through a showcase featuring authentic sets, costumes, props, concept art, and dynamic video content. The experience will offer fans exclusive first looks at upcoming projects, behind-the-scenes demonstrations, and live presentations led by hosts, including Disney on Broadway star Ryan McCartan, providing an insider’s look at the creative process behind Disney’s live entertainment.
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The Walt Disney Family Museum
Fans can also celebrate 125 years of the life of Walt Disney by exploring Walt’s family stories from The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, and the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago; see displays of Walt’s famed classic vehicles from the Walt Disney Archives; reflect on Disney Legends of the past who worked alongside Walt; meet other friends of D23 including the Disneyana Fan Club; and more.
Experiences
Official Disney experiences promise to take you deeper into its brands and stories with interactive experiences, photo-ops, giveaways and more.
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The Disney+ Hulu Experience
The Disney+ Hulu Experience brings streaming to life like never before. The space features a signature 4D theater, exclusive merchandise, a collectible mystery pin quest, and personalized subscription support, alongside immersive photo opportunities inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians, FX’s American Horror Story, Camp Rock 3, The Simpsons, Only Murders in the Building, Marvel Television’s VisionQuest, and more.
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Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: Your Next Assignment
Marvel Studios’ TVA Experience: Your Next Assignment will captivate guests on the show floor with an epic activation where fans will once again join the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and step into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an immersive walkthrough experience across different worlds, both familiar and new.
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Avatar Experience
Avatar Experience is is inspired by the beauty of the Avatar films and welcomes guests to journey through the fascinating wonders of Pandora. Step into a lush, bioluminescent world, experience an immersive 4D moment, and explore a gallery of film artistry that showcases the craftsmanship behind bringing the Na’vi culture and Pandora to life.
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The Bluey Movie booth
Bluey and Bingo will be available for photos at select times throughout the day in The Bluey Movie booth—for real life. Reservations are required for a chance to meet Bluey and Bingo (MORE INFO: D23 2026: Characters you can meet — schedules and locations)
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Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience
Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience, presented by Disney Rewards Visa® Cards from Chase, will bring a special preview of its globally touring immersive exhibition with unforgettable photo moments to a dedicated merchandise shop. Guests will experience life-size sets inspired by some of the studio’s most beloved films.
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Celebrate the new Simpsons movie
Celebrate the new Simpsons movie—in theaters September 3, 2027—with fun, shareable photo moments
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ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl
ESPN and the Road to the Super Bowl will feature an immersive “We’re Going to the Super Bowl!” activation, featuring photo opportunities, stadium-inspired environments, a confetti-filled victory celebration, and keepsake digital content and giveaways, including an exclusive ESPN Super Bowl D23 pin.
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Disney Music Group booth
Disney Music Group booth will invite guests into an interactive, music-filled environment. A classic radio booth will host scheduled on-air appearances, where some beloved Disney personalities from across the company will join for exclusive interviews tied to the event—and guests can step up to the microphone to record their own “Be Our Guest” segments with selected recordings eligible to be featured on the Disney Hits SiriusXM channel. A dedicated Disney Concerts area will give guests an up-close look at costumes from The Descendants/ZOMBIES: Worlds Collide Tour, while additional interactive moments include photo opportunities, prize wheel giveaways, and new exclusive offerings from Disney Music Emporium.
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Lights, Camera, Sparkle! Presented by Disney Consumer Products
Treat yourself to an immersive walkthrough (or dance through) experience during Lights, Camera, Sparkle! Presented by Disney Consumer Products featuring photo opportunities across two exciting themes—one filled with unique Mickey & Friends and snack-inspired elements and another inspired by Stitch and Angel’s hit “Glitter Glide” music video. Whether you take a snacktastic selfie or the spotlight, there’s photo fun for everyone.
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Topps Chrome Disney experience
For the first time ever at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, fans can enjoy the thrill of collecting with Topps through an interactive Topps Chrome Disney experience and exclusive trading card offerings. Fans of trading card games can also experience exclusive product offerings, accessories, and photo ops with Wizards of the Coast’s debut booth themed to Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes, and Ravensburger’s interactive Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game booth.
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Disney VoluntEARS pavilion
Disney VoluntEARS pavilion will invite attendees to lend a helping hand as Honorary Disney VoluntEARS in different projects, assembling 8,000 kits per day for a charitable organization. On Friday, August 14, guests will build wish kits for children with upcoming Disney Wishes in collaboration with Make-A-Wish; on Saturday, August 15, fans will assemble welcome kits for military families with Blue Star Families; and on Sunday, August 16, attendees will put together Disney-themed activity kits for children in hospitals with the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Participants will cap off the experience with a photo opportunity as they exit the pavilion.
Third party sponsors have also created exciting activations for fans to enjoy, including:
- Chevrolet: Celebrate 20 years of Disney and Pixar’s Cars with Chevrolet. Stop by to see the Chevrolet Colorado and Bolt in Cars-inspired wraps, snap pics with Lightning McQueen and Mater, score an exclusive canvas tote giveaway, and watch Trevor Carlton from Disney Fine Arts paint Chevy hoods live.
- Heinz: Across oceans, cultures, and cuisines, great flavors bring us together. Explore the world aboard the HEINZ Flavor Ferry, sample globally inspired sauces, and snap photos across four regions. It’s a flavorful world after all, with HEINZ. Be among the first 570 flavor explorers each day to secure a limited-edition “it’s a flavorful world” pin—while supplies last.
- Honda: Step into the magic of Disney Animation’s Encanto with Honda. Dance alongside some favorite characters at the photo opportunity, collect commemorative buttons, and explore the Honda Odyssey and Acura MDX inspired by the spirit of family and adventure.
- M&M’S: Step into the spotlight and “Be A Hero” with M&M’S® characters as they audition for the Marvel Universe. As part of this year’s M&M’S® x Marvel activation, immerse yourself in this exciting collaboration with photo booth moments, sampling, M&M’S® Marvel Mini Poster Fan Packs giveaways, and more.
- Marvel Legends role play items interactive photo op
- Ultimate Grogu animatronic from Hasbro interactive photo op
- Loungefly: D23 exclusive mini backpacks, mystery blind box tees, and more
- Just Play: A carnival-inspired game zone complete with giveaways and first looks of new Doorables and Happy Haul lines
- Little Words Project: Bracelets, bag charms, bead kits, and exclusive D23 merchandise featuring beloved Disney characters
- Atari: Gameplay demos of Toy Story: Retro Round-Up and Toy Story 3 Complete Edition and an exclusive pin offering
- Citizen: An interactive light-inspired personality quiz
- Crocs: A prize-packed claw machine, Jibbitzcharms trading station, and new merchandise
- Pandora: A never-before-seen collection of Disney charms, including charm mystery boxes
- More to Explore: Other fan-favorite brands and friends of Disney will also be represented including including BoxLunch, Spirit Jersey, Topps, Wizards of the Coast, Collectors Editions, RSVLTS, and Ravensburger (with their Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game)—will bring exciting activations, exclusive offerings, and special experiences
More to Explore
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Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds
Disney Experiences Auction – Rare and Remarkable Finds display room on the second floor
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Details to be Confirmed
Even more fun is expected for Disney x F1 Mickey car, as well as activations from Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney, and more.
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Talent Central
Talent Central presented by M&M’S will be open each day on the show floor of the Anaheim Convention Center featuring some of the most prominent names from across the worlds of Disney will be onsite to meet with guests. Various Disney artists—including incoming Disney Legend Eric Goldberg and Disney Legend Mark Henn; Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter; and current and former Imagineers—will be available to sign exclusive lithographs, fine-art prints, posters, and other art related to their projects. Stars from award-winning series and shows will be at the event to meet fans, including the stars of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Camp Rock 3, Bob’s Burgers, The Proud Family, The Simpsons, Phineas & Ferb, and the Pros from Dancing with the Stars. Readers of all ages will also have the opportunity to have their books signed by authors including Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disney Legend Joe Rohde, as well as meet the official voices of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, Bret Iwan and Kaitlyn Robrock, and artists from Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes, Pin Trading, merchandise, and more.
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Spotlight Stage
Spotlight Stage presented by Fandango promises a full lineup of panels, interviews, presentations, musical performances, and interactive experiences. Featured programming will include Fandango Front Row, where Disney filmmakers and talent will join Fandango hosts for exclusive live conversations. Fans will hear firsthand about the creative process, the inspiration behind beloved Disney stories, exciting upcoming projects, and the magic that brings them to life. Throughout the day, guests can take part in demonstrations and lessons in voice acting, sketching, dancing, and more.
See it for Yourself
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes place in Anaheim from August 14 – 16, 2026.
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