A newly announced Sunday panel presentation for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will explore the partnership between Disney and Hallmark.
Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership Panel
When the full schedule was released for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, the 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. time slot on Sunday, August 16. was listed as “To Be Announced”. According to Laughing Place, the “Hallmark & Disney Magic: Our Creative Partnership” panel will take place in that time slot.
The presentation will take fans behind the scenes of the Disney and Hallmark merchandise collaborations.
According to the official panel description, attendees will see:
“a behind-the-scenes look at the creative collaboration between Hallmark and Disney—from Walt Disney and J.C. Hall’s shared beginnings in Kansas City to the unique artistry and innovation behind beloved fan-favorite products.”
Disney and Hallmark have had a partnership that has spanned decades, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, and more.
The panel will also highlight the connection between Hallmark founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney.
Hallmark’s ‘Disney World Wish Come True’
Hallmark’s upcoming film, Holiday Ever After: Disney World Wish Come True, released its first official trailer earlier this month, which shows the characters at Walt Disney World Resort. Holiday Ever After: Disney World Wish Come True stars Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind and Asher Alexander, with Patrick Renna in a cameo role. The film was announced in December and shot on location around Walt Disney World. Filming wrapped in February. It will debut as part of the Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas this year.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is scheduled for August 14-16, 2026, in Anaheim, California, with programming split between the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center.
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