D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is Disney’s largest fan convention and brings together fans from around the world for major announcements, immersive exhibits, exclusive merchandise, special performances, and more. Taking place August 14 – 16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center and nearby Honda Center.
Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, was held Saturday, August 15, and, as expected, numerous projects were announced by the people creating the future of Disney Experiences, complete with behind-the-scenes looks, special performances, exciting announcements, and even a few surprises.
Here is every announcement from Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026.
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Walt Disney World Resort
Jamie Lee Curtis and Brian Cranston will voice Mother and Father, respectively, in the reimagined Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Walt Disney World. Read more
Disney is Fixing the Expedition Everest Yeti
Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event that Disney will bring the Yeti back to life. Read more
Spaceship Earth Reimagining Announced for EPCOT
Disney has announced a new version of Spaceship Earth is in the works, centered on the power of “human connection.” Read more
Name Revealed for Indiana Jones Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Story Announced
The name of the attraction is called Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. Imagineers Michael Hundgen and Chris Beatty shared that the temple entrance is being built as we speak, and gave a behind-the-scenes look at the stunning facade, which up until now we have only seen in renderings. See more
Harrison Ford Will Be Indiana Jones in New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Ride
Harrison Ford is putting the fedora back on for his first appearance as Indiana Jones in a Disney Parks attraction. Harrison Ford will portray Indiana Jones in the upcoming attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, marking his first-ever appearance as the legendary adventurer in a Disney Parks ride. Read more
Name Announced for Tropical Americas Animal Carousel, All Disney Characters Revealed
Disney revealed the name and all 22 unique animal figures for the Tropical Americas carousel under construction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Read more
Name Revealed for Encanto Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Full Movie Cast Returning
Disney has revealed that the first-ever attraction based on Encanto will be named Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. Read more
Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto Ride Travels on Multiple Levels, No Height Requirement
The Encanto ride, called Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto Ride, will travel on multiple levels and won’t have a height requirement. Read more
Cars Ridge Run Rally Is Main Attraction of Piston Peak National Park, New Concept Art Revealed
Disney announced the off-road rally race ride coming to Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom will be named Cars Ridge Run Rally. Read more
BREAKING: Miss Fritter Attraction Name, Story, Animatronic, and Concept Art Revealed
Disney has revealed the name, logo, story, animatronic, and new concept art for the family-friendly attraction coming to Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom. See more
Welcome to Monstropolis Show Replacing MuppetVision 3-D, Song by Randy Newman
Disney has officially announced the name of the show coming to the Glob Theater in Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more
Details Revealed for Villains Land Rides at Magic Kingdom
Disney has shared details for both rides that will be in Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. Read more
Name, Cursed Wishing Well Backstory, and New Looks of Characters Revealed for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom
Disney has shared the official name for Villains Land at Magic Kingdom along with the backstory to the land and new looks for the characters. Read more
Disney Announces Details on Harryhausen’s, Including Sushi-Slinging Octopus Animatronic
Disney has announced new details for Harryhausen’s in Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more
Reimagined Tomorrowland Finally Announced for Disneyland
Disney has announced that the full reimagining of Tomorrowland at Disneyland will finally happen. See more
Dreamfinder Will Return to Journey Into Imagination
Disney has announced that Dreamfinder will return as part of a reimagining of Journey Into Imagination with Figment at EPCOT. See more
Load Area and Launch Into Monsters, Inc. Door Coaster
We got our first fully rendered look at the load area and launch of the Monsters, Inc. door coaster under construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more
Monstropolis Opens in 2027 in Phases at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney announced that Monstropolis will open in 2027 in phases at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more
All Shopping and Dining Venues Announced for Monstropolis
Disney has revealed the restaurants and merchandise locations coming to Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See more
Disneyland Resort
Remember Dreams Come True 50th Fireworks, Original World of Color, & Magic Happens Parade Return in 2027
“Remember… Dreams Come True” castle fireworks show, “Magic Happens” parade, and the original “World of Color” will return in February 2027. Read More
Avengers Campus Expansion Rides Open 2028 at Disney California Adventure
Disney shared new details of Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, a pair of new attractions coming soon to Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Read more
Avengers Infinity Defense Cast Announced: Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner
Disney announced the full cast of Avengers Infinity Defense, as well as Stark Flight Lab, both opening at Disney California Adventure in 2028. Read more
Coco Ride at Disney California Adventure Will Be Sequel to Film, New Concept Art
Disney revealed new story details and concept art for the upcoming Coco boat ride at Disney California Adventure. See more
Around the World
Hyperspace Mountain Closing, Original Space Mountain ‘From the Earth to the Moon’ Returning to Disneyland Paris
The original version of Space Mountain at Disneyland Paris will return. Read more
New Look at Avengers Pavilion in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney shared a new look at the Avengers Pavilion in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion includes a brand new Quinjet Landing platform, which will be a great place to encounter all your favorite Avengers, and it’s going to be a whole new part of the expo for you to explore and discover. Read more
Disney Announces ‘The Imagineering Story’ Season 2
Filmmaker Leslie Iwerks joined Walt Disney Imagineering President and Chief Creative Officer Bruce Vaughn on the D23 stage to announce that the second season of The Imagineering Story will debut in early 2028 on Disney+. Read More
New Concept Reveals Battle with Scar, Land Layout for Lion King at Disneyland Paris
Disney has revealed that Simba will confront Scar in the Lion King attraction that is coming to Disney Adventure World in Paris. Read more
Wreck-It Ralph Animatronics Revealed For ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Sugar Rush at Tokyo Disneyland
Disney revealed a first look at a massive Ralph Audio-Animatronic figure coming to Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue at Tokyo Disneyland. See more
Disney Believe Atrium Statue Features Moana, Bow and Stern Characters Announced
During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Cruise Line revealed the atrium statue that will greet guests boarding the Disney Believe, as well as the bow and stern characters. Read more
New Disney Cruise Line Ship Class Breaks Mold with Giant Atrium Windows
Disney Cruise Line revealed their new ship class, which will launch in 2029. Read more
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