Even though the event isn’t until August, The Walt Disney Company has officially announced that today, April 14th, D23 Tickets for the 2025 event are officially up for sale.
For the uninitiated, D23 is the ultimate fan expo for Walt Disney World Resorts worldwide, where the biggest and boldest announcements get made, allowing Disney to hype people up for movies, games, new destination offerings, and theme park news all across the world. During this three day event, Disney gives attendees and viewers the scoop behind some of the biggest plans guests will get to see come to life at the theme parks like Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World in Orlando, and several high-profile parks overseas.
Theme Park Shark covered last year’s D23 event live, with breaking news on some of Disney’s most anticipated projects hitting our social media as it was being announced. Check out our overview of last year’s presentation [here], and our coverage of some of the hottest Marvel news to come out of 2024’s D23 [here]. Theme Park Shark was also among the one of the first time break news about the upcoming Disney Villains land planned for The Magic Kingdom, which was first announced at D23 in 2024:
This year, the D23 Expo – Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney – will be held at Walt Disney World Resort August 29th to August 31st, 2025.
During this time, guests with admission to the expo will have access to over twenty five specially-curated presentations from across the company, including Walt Disney Studios, Disney Entertainment Television, Disney Experiences, and the Walt Disney Archives. Guests will be to hear insight from some of Disney’s most lauded Imagineers, archivists, on-screen talent, and all of the folks who make these incredible projects of imagination possible!
In addition to the panels and presentations, Disney will also be offering guests the shopping opportunity of a lifetime with the D23 Shopping Spree.
Fan favorites like The Walt Disney Company Store and Mickey’s of Glendale have already been announced to be returning alongside a new shop: The Disney Studio Store Hollywood. These three locations will be selling high-demand merchandise including limited-edition pins that will only be available through a random selection process run by D23 staff.
Ink & Paint Marketplace will also be making a comeback at this years’ D23, featuring some of the best Disney styles across some of the company’s most popular brand collaborations.
What Does a D23 Ticket Get You?
While the presentations and the endless shopping are certainly the main draw, they’re not the only things going on that weekend, and Disney has openly invited all of its D23 guests to some of the hottest exclusive events of the year.
D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon
Hosted on Saturday, August 30th, Disney invites all attendees to celebrate a quarter of a century of Walt Disney Animation Studios beloved film The Emperor’s New Groove. This 25-year celebration will feature complimentary snacks, photo opportunities, special events, and exclusive entertainment.
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert Presented by Disney+
This event, being held on Sunday, August 31st, will take guests on a musical journey through the golden years of music from classic Disney Animation Studios films and Disney’s hit Broadway productions. Featuring show-stopping live performances, rock-concert lighting, and Disney’s signature projection-mapping elements all tied into a story-telling spectacle celebrating Disney’s biggest hits, this event is an absolute must-see.
The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations
A brand-new exhibit that looks at the culture and classics that have inspired Disney to tell timeless stories from around the world. From Dwayne Johnson’s influence in Jungle Cruise (2021) to the animation maquettes from The Lion King (1994) and Mulan (1998) to the original puppets from the beloved Tapestry of Nations show at EPCOT, this vibrant global celebration will be a melting pot of cultural pride and Disney inspiration held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
D23 Night at Disney Springs
Theme Parks and Resorts won’t be the only locales getting into the D23 Spirit. Disney Springs, the premier shopping and themed entertainment district right on Disney property, will also be getting in on the D23 festivities with a week-long celebration running up to the event that guests and fans can enjoy at their own leisure.
Coming Soon!
Disney has also announced two more events with limited information, including the separately-ticketed A Goofy Movie Throwback Premier, which will be held on August 28th, 2025, and a second, unannounced event happening the evening of Friday, August 29th.
D23 Ticketing Information
Today, April 14th, 2025, Disney has officially released tickets for sale – exclusively to D23 Gold members,
General admission starts at $299, and a limited number of Preferred and Premier seating tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional charge. Preferred Seating will be sold for $549, and Premier for $799. These tickets include dedicated queues for reserved seating areas, and D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest for General, Preferred, or Premier seating at Disney’s official ticketing site, [here].
If you are not yet a D23 Gold Member and would like to purchase tickets for this event, fans can apply for membership separately [here].
While Disney is still in the process of making announcements for various offerings that will be included with this year’s price of admission, they have assured guests that all ticket holders will be entitled to access to all standard events over the D23 weekend, like panels, shopping, and Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon, as well as commemorative gifts like a Lug bag, event-exclusive pins, lanyards, and credentials, and shopping bags designed exclusively for the event.
Check back soon, as Theme Park Shark will continue to report on this year’s highly-anticipated D23 event, as well as other theme park news from Disney, Universal, and theme parks from all across the world!
