I know, I know. We’re right in the middle of this year’s D23, so why are we already thinking about next year?

This massive expo is the Ultimate Disney Fan Experience, where Disney announces tons of details about movies, the parks, cruises, and every element of the Walt Disney Company. They also announced the new dates for next year, so if you’re feeling a little FOMO, you can start planning now.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience will take place from August 14th to 16th, 2026, in Anaheim, California. It will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting in spring 2026. 

Beyond just new announcements, there are also tons of shopping opportunities with exclusive merchandise. This year, there were quite a few Muppet finds!

You can see your favorite Disney stars perform on stage, watch them be inducted into the Disney Hall of Fame, and even interact with some of them throughout the convention. There are plenty of photo opportunities, and some fans even come decked out in the neatest costumes. It’s a whole weekend of spectacular and truly a one-of-a-kind experience that every Disney Adult needs to try at least once.

When new information for tickets is released, we’ll be the first to let you know so you can plan out your tickets and grab them before they sell out (and they will!). Make sure you keep following Disney Food Blog for more.

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Have you ever gone to D23? Tell us about it in the comments.

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