D23, the official Disney fan club, announced some of the presentations and special events that will take place during Destination D23 2025 at Walt Disney World.
Destination D23 2025
Sponsored by Lug, this will be the biggest Destination D23 yet. The event is exclusive to D23 Gold Members. This year’s subtitle is “A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney.”
Adventurers in attendance will be able to celebrate beloved moments and memories with behind-the-scenes stories, and special guests and performances. Buckle in for a sneak peek at the company’s boundless future, be among the first to access exclusive shopping opportunities, and experience plenty of surprises at this fan-favorite event!
Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney will take place from Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Disney has not released the complete schedule but teased these presentation highlights:
- See Disney archivists, historians, Imagineers, cast members, filmmakers, Disney Legends and luminaries in two days of programming spanning all the worlds of Disney!
- Enjoy panels celebrating the attractions, entertainment and experiences that define Disney theme parks and cruise ships.
- Discover exciting upcoming projects from creators and storytellers at The Walt Disney Studio!
- Take a trip around the world with the Walt Disney Archives, featuring interstitial programming focusing on Disney’s vast connections and history to locales around the globe, including a special 80th anniversary celebration of all things south of the border with “The Three Caballeros”.
- Go down the rabbit hole to discover the “Disney you didn’t know” as the Walt Disney Archives shares more of the most astonishing Disney discoveries, connections, and little-known facts that will change what you thought you knew about the Disney universe. In this all-new and updated outing, you’ll never guess where we’ll end up next!
More experiences will include:
D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon: Saturday, August 30 — Boom, baby! All Destination D23 2025 ticket holders are invited to celebrate 25 years of Disney Animation’s “The Emperor’s New Groove” with a splash at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. Following the day’s presentations, guests can attend this after-hours exclusive celebration including special tributes to Disney’s water parks. Look out for complimentary snacks, photo opportunities, special activities, and exclusive entertainment at this member-only party!
For guests who do not get tickets to Destination D23 2025, a limited number of additional tickets will be offered to D23 Gold Members for D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon at a later date.
Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, presented by Disney+, caps off the weekend’s journey with the ultimate throwback experience showcasing the best hits of these fan-favorite decades. Dig out those flip phones and grab some shoulder pads as Broadway and Disney Animation stars flashback through a defining generation of films and TV shows, with showstopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life projections. It’s a fan-inspired, Disney+ extravaganza as we go from “Zero to Hero” and see it “I 2 I” with musical moments from: “Hercules,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Toy Story,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin,” “Mulan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pocahontas,” “The Lion King,” The Disney Afternoon, and more! This live concert is specially presented by Disney+ at Destination D23 2025, in partnership with Disney Concerts and 10th & Main Productions.
The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations — Disney storytelling is a vibrant tapestry woven from global inspiration. An all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives celebrates that influence by exploring how the world around us sparks creativity. Through a thoughtfully curated selection of photography, artwork, and dimensional artifacts, we follow Disney creatives on an artistic journey— watching black-and-white reference images evolve into vivid concepts. The experience culminates in a dynamic showcase, featuring models, props, and costumes inspired by diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes, all reflecting the enduring legacy of Disney’s storytelling.
The D23 Shopping Spree at Destination D23 will include these shopping experiences:
The Walt Disney Company Store is back on the East Coast! At this location, D23 Gold Members will have access to official Destination D23 merchandise along with new D23 Member-exclusive items and other unique merchandise from TWDC Store. Please note that limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees exclusively through a Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunity.
Mickey’s of Glendale. The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store returns to the event with a pop-up shop featuring selections of specialty merchandise! Trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through a RSP opportunity.
Disney Studio Store Hollywood. For the first time, the Disney Studio Store Hollywood will have a pop-up location at this year’s event. It will feature new apparel, accessories, and pins. Limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through an RSP opportunity.
Ink & Paint Marketplace. Returning to Destination D23, the Ink & Paint Marketplace will feature an assortment from fan favorite brands and friends of Disney including Lug.
For the convenience of our event guests, you will be offered the opportunity to reserve a shopping window for Mickey’s of Glendale, The Walt Disney Company Store, Disney Studio Store Hollywood, and Ink & Paint Marketplace, all of which will take place on Friday, August 29. Details will be shared via email closer to the event. Limited-edition merchandise not sold during the RSP process may be sold at future D23 events, after Destination D23.
For guests who do not get tickets to Destination D23 2025, a limited number of additional tickets will be offered to D23 Shopping Spree at Destination D23 at a later date.
There will be additional experiences the week of Destination D23 open to all D23 members. These include:
“A Goofy Movie“ Throwback Premiere: Thursday, August 28. Did you know that “A Goofy Movie” had its 1995 Florida premiere at the AMC Theater now located at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort! We’re going to be seeing fans “I 2 I” with a special 30th anniversary screening of “A Goofy Movie” at the same theater as the Florida premiere for a standout ’90s throwback! Stay tuned for more information on this separately ticketed event available to all D23 Members, which will go on sale at a later date.
D23 Nights at Disney Springs: Throughout the week leading up to Destination D23 2025, D23 Members can visit Disney Springs for a variety of additional fun activities and offers! Stay tuned for more information at a later date.
D23 also teased “a spooktacular event” on August 29 “sure to be a wicked good time!”
Read about Destination D23 2025 tickets.
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