Disney fan event brings showcases to Anaheim

Disney fans are preparing for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a three-day gathering set for Aug. 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

The event brings one of Disney’s largest fan gatherings to Orange County, with entertainment previews, theme park announcements, live performances and appearances by more than 120 stars from Disney properties.

D23, Disney’s official fan club, has more than 1.8 million members worldwide, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. The 2026 fan event will use both the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center for presentations, showcases and fan programming.

The Anaheim Convention Center show floor is expected to cover nearly 1,000,000 square feet, the largest in the event’s history, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. The site will host presentations, meet-and-greets and immersive experiences tied to Disney stories and characters.

At Honda Center, Disney plans three marquee showcases: the Disney Entertainment Showcase, the Disney Experiences Showcase and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. The entertainment showcase begins at 7 p.m., while the Disney Legends ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

This year’s Disney Legends class includes Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Tudyk, according to ABC7 Los Angeles. After the 2026 honorees are added, the Disney Legends roster will total 329.

ABC7 Los Angeles reported that Fred MacMurray was the first Disney Legend inducted in 1987. Neil Patrick Harris and Ryan Seacrest are also listed among the event’s hosts.

Disney+ subscribers can stream Horizons: A Carousel of Progress live at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, Aug. 15, ABC7 Los Angeles reported.