Overview
- D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event opened in Anaheim with a record‑size show floor and Imagineering’s “Imagineering: Horizons” pavilion, which displays large models, maquettes and concept art for projects across Disney parks worldwide.
- Pixar told attendees it will debut new footage and announce a brand‑new original animated feature during the Entertainment Showcase, promising early looks at films such as Gatto, Coco 2 and Incredibles 3.
- Disney scheduled the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase to stream live on Disney+ so remote viewers can watch Imagineers present progress on projects including Piston Peak, Monstropolis and new attractions at international parks.
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on Aug. 13 served as an on‑site prelude with a Disney Legends cavalcade, exclusive merchandise drops and park activations, and this year’s Disney Legends honorees include Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson and Lin‑Manuel Miranda.
- Organizers are balancing on‑site exclusives with broad access — the event pairs limited merchandise and timed drops with live streaming — and fan theories such as a Dreamfinder return remain speculative and unconfirmed by Disney.