Disney and Formula 1 have a few surprises for fans at 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Mickey and Minnie are looking neat and pretty in their racing-inspired outfits and ready to snap photos in front of an actual Formula 1 car. Plus, fans will find a few early-access shopping options celebrating the recently-announced collaboration along with a few other surprises.
Here’s a look at what we got to see at the Disney × Formula 1: Fuel the Magic pavilion during 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) taking place from August 14 – 16, 2026.
What to Expect
Some of the fun fans can expect includes Mickey and Minnie Mouse photo opportunities in front of the new Mickey x Formula 1 car, plus a special display of a second Mickey Mouse-inspired Bell Racing helmet on display supporting Make-A-Wish. Fans can also shop the new Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1, featuring exclusives like a pin, hat and fleece, along with Mattel die-cast vehicles at the Disney Store booth.
WHERE: Booth E17 on the Show Floor
Fuel the Magic Photo Experience
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are available for photos in front of the latest Mickey x Formula 1 car at select times throughout the day. (MORE INFO: D23 2026: Characters you can meet — schedules and locations)
Mickey Mouse-inspired Bell Racing Helmet
Following the success of the record-breaking Make-A-Wish auction, a second custom Mickey Mouse-inspired Bell Racing helmet is being showcased during the event. Fans in the U.S. can also enter a Prizeo sweepstakes for a chance to win a replica version, with net proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish America and helping extend the initiative’s impact.
Shopping
Shop the new Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1, including six new Disney Store first to market items. You can find the collection at the Disney Store booth throughout the convention weekend including a Disney Store exclusive pin, hat and fleece as well as die-cast vehicles from Mattel. Disney and Pixar’s Cars Collection with Formula 1 will be available to shop online at DisneyStore.com on August 14 at 9 a.m. before select items become more widely available on August 27, arriving on the Formula 1 Official Online Store and at the Formula 1 Gran Premio D’Italia 2026 in Monza this September.
See it for Yourself
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event takes place in Anaheim from August 14 – 16, 2026.
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