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D23: The Ultimate Fan Event tickets could be going on sale in early April, according to a hint dropped during today’s Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Celebration.
Michael Vargo, Senior Vice President of D23, made the comment during the sold-out event at the Disneyland Resort on Saturday. While no exact date was confirmed, the “early April” timeline gives fans a window to start planning.
What We Know About D23 2026
D23: The Ultimate Fan Event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 14 through August 16, 2026. The biennial event is Disney’s marquee fan convention, typically featuring major announcements about theme parks, movies, streaming, and more.
D23 Gold Members on Essential, Choice, and Complete plans will receive priority access to purchase tickets before the general public. Disney has not yet announced pricing or specific on-sale dates beyond the early April hint.
What to Expect
Previous D23 events have included first looks at new attractions, appearances by Disney Imagineers and filmmakers, exclusive merchandise, and panels covering everything from Walt Disney Animation to the future of Disney Parks worldwide.
The 2024 event featured major reveals including Tropical Americas coming to Animal Kingdom, the Coco attraction at DCA, and Disneyland Abu Dhabi. Fans can expect 2026 to be just as packed with announcements.
How to Prepare
If you’re planning to attend, here’s what you can do now:
- Sign up for D23 Gold Membership at d23.com if you want priority ticket access
- Mark early April on your calendar for the expected on-sale window
- Book Anaheim hotels early as rooms near the Convention Center sell out fast during D23 weekends
We’ll update this story as soon as Disney confirms the exact on-sale date.
Source: Laughing Place
