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Disney fans, prepare for a whole lot more magic! The second day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 delivered a massive dose of Disney news, exciting announcements, and sneak peeks at what’s coming next for Disney Parks and Experiences around the globe.
With the largest show floor in D23 history taking over the Anaheim Convention Center, fans spent the day exploring immersive activations, exclusive panels, shopping experiences, and plenty of Disney magic before heading to the Honda Center for the highly anticipated Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.
Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the showcase gave fans an exciting look at the future of Disney Experiences, with Disney Imagineers, leaders, and storytellers revealing new details about upcoming attractions, lands, and experiences. The evening also featured surprise performances from Grammy Award-winning artists Sheryl Crow, Beck, Los Lobos, and Gloria Gaynor, along with celebrity appearances and a spectacular opening tribute to Disney Audio-Animatronics.
Disney Parks Has BIG Plans for the Future
If you’re a Disney Parks fan, there was plenty to get excited about.
Disney Experiences unveiled updates on a number of transformative projects coming to destinations around the world. That includes Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, the Cars-themed area, and Villains Land at Walt Disney World Resort, as well as the upcoming Coco attraction and Avengers Campus expansion at Disneyland Resort.
International Disney destinations are also getting in on the fun, with a Lion King-themed area coming to Disneyland Paris, new Marvel experiences planned for Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort, and a reimagined Space Mountain in Tokyo.
And then came one of the biggest cheers of the night: the Yeti is coming back to life in Expedition Everest!
That wasn’t the only major surprise. Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum also revealed plans for a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park.
Meanwhile, EPCOT fans have something very special to look forward to. Journey Into Imagination will receive a complete reimagining, featuring everyone’s favorite purple dragon, Figment, along with the return of Dreamfinder.
More Disney Magic Takes Over D23
The excitement wasn’t limited to the evening showcase.
Earlier in the day, the Anaheim Convention Center was packed with Disney fans checking out immersive activations, exclusive pavilions, panels, shopping opportunities, and celebrations of Disney stories from across generations.
The day kicked off with D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest, where fans showed off some seriously impressive Disney-inspired creations.
Fans also got closer looks at upcoming and beloved entertainment, including Camp Rock 3, Bluey, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Scrubs, while special presentations explored the history of Marvel’s Spider-Man, Zootopia, KINGDOM HEARTS, Tinker Bell, and more.
Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends Gets Season 7
Young Marvel fans have even more adventures ahead.
Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends has officially been renewed for a historic seventh season on Disney Jr. and Disney+.
The series has already racked up nearly 1.3 billion hours streamed globally on Disney+, making it Marvel’s most-watched TV series on the platform and the longest-running Spider-Man series overall.
A Disney Princess Immersive Experience Is Coming
Ready to step inside the worlds of some of Disney’s most iconic princesses?
The Disney Princess Experience, an all-new immersive adventure, is currently in development.
The experience will bring fans into the magical worlds of Rapunzel, Tiana, Belle, Moana, and Ariel as guests embark on an interactive quest filled with music, discoveries, and plenty of Disney magic. More details are expected to be announced soon.
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Is Coming to Disney+
And there’s something new for Star Wars fans, too!
D23 attendees received an exclusive first screening of LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian, an upcoming animated special from Lucasfilm.
Inspired by The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, the LEGO adventure will debut exclusively on Disney+ on September 2, 2026. Shelby Young, who has voiced numerous characters in animated Star Wars projects, also unveiled the trailer and poster for the special during D23.
And There’s Still More D23 to Come!
Think Disney is done? Not quite!
The final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 will bring even more programming, shopping, and fan experiences to the Anaheim Convention Center, along with one of the weekend’s biggest events: the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at the Honda Center, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
This year’s Disney Legends class includes Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk.
From new theme park lands and attractions to immersive experiences, Marvel adventures, Star Wars surprises, and the return of some beloved Disney favorites, D23 2026 is proving that the future of Disney is looking very, very magical.
And honestly? We can’t wait to see what comes next.
