D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will stop offering The Emporium vendor hall in 2026.
D23 Ends The Emporium
As shared by Scott Gustin on X (formerly Twitter), previous vendors received a letter from D23 stating vendor booths would not return in any capacity.
Thank you so much for being a past Emporium exhibitor for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. We truly appreciate the passion and dedication you’ve shared with our Disney fan community through the years. The Emporium has been a beloved tradition, and your presence has helped make it so special for our guests.
As the event has continued to grow, the show floor has evolved into a highly curated experience focused on Disney storytelling, brand partners, and creative showcases. To best serve our expanding audience and align with this vision, we have made the very difficult decision not to include the Emporium or vendor booths in 2026.
We know this news will be disappointing, and please know this decision was not made lightly. Disney collecting remains an important part of our fan community, and you’ll continue to see that passion reflected in programming, panels, and showcases at the event.
We are so grateful for your contributions to the D23 experience over the years, and we hope you will continue to be part of our fan community as we celebrate all things Disney together.
The Emporium officially launched at the D23 Expo 2015, but a vendor hall had existed before then. It was a space for third-party vendors, small businesses, collectors, and fans to gather, trade, and shop.
The next D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (formerly D23 Expo) will be August 14 – 16, 2026. It will once again be held at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Tickets will go on sale in spring 2026.
Are you disappointed to hear this news about the vendor hall not returning in 2026? Were you a vendor that exhibited during D23? Share your thoughts with us in the comments and on social media.
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