{"id":2480827,"date":"2026-06-29T18:31:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2480827"},"modified":"2026-06-29T18:31:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:31:06","slug":"d23-announces-afternoon-entertainment-lineup-for-2026-ultimate-disney-fan-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/d23-announces-afternoon-entertainment-lineup-for-2026-ultimate-disney-fan-event\/","title":{"rendered":"D23 Announces Afternoon Entertainment Lineup for 2026 Ultimate Disney Fan Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"maincontent\" itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\">\n        <meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"D23 has revealed its afternoon entertainment lineup for the 2026 Ultimate Disney Fan Event, featuring the Disney Rewind Concert, Alan Menken, Disney Lorcana, exclusive panels, and more.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The countdown to Disney&#8217;s biggest fan celebration is officially on, and D23 has just given fans even more reasons to be excited. With less than two months until D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event kicks off in Anaheim, California, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has revealed an impressive lineup of afternoon programming packed with concerts, exclusive presentations, celebrity appearances, nostalgic celebrations, and unforgettable Disney storytelling.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event.png\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Happening:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Taking place August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, this year&#8217;s event promises more than 50 panels, shows, and presentations spread across five stages. Whether you&#8217;re a lifelong Disney fan, collector, theme park enthusiast, or animation lover, something is happening throughout the weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w1180\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_1.png\/w1180 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 1180px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the biggest highlights of the newly announced lineup is the Disney Rewind Concert, debuting Friday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. before returning for an encore performance on Saturday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>The nostalgic concert celebrates some of Disney&#8217;s most beloved songs from the 1980s and 1990s, featuring music from Disney Afternoon favorites, <em>A Goofy Movie<\/em>&#8216;s Powerline, <em>Hercules<\/em>&#8216; Muses, and more.<\/li>\n<li>Bringing the soundtrack to life will be an all-star cast of Broadway and Disney performers, including Jared Dixon (Simba), Alyssa Fox (Elsa), Arielle Jacobs (Jasmine), Josh Strickland (Tarzan), and Raena White (Sarabi).<\/li>\n<li>The performances will also feature special appearances by Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Jodi Benson, along with 2026 Disney Legend honoree Susan Egan.<\/li>\n<li>With concert-style lighting, immersive visuals, and fan-favorite Disney music, the show is shaping up to be one of the weekend&#8217;s biggest attractions.<\/li>\n<li>Closing out the weekend&#8217;s afternoon programming is an extraordinary performance from one of Disney&#8217;s greatest musical storytellers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1180\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w1180\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/06\/D23-Reveals-Star-Studded-Afternoon-Entertainment-Lineup-for-2026-Ultimate-Disney-Fan-Event_2.png\/w1180 1180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 1180px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disney Legend and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken will present A Whole New World of Alan Menken on Sunday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>The rare one-man concert will feature Menken performing many of the songs that helped define generations of Disney fans while sharing behind-the-scenes stories about creating classics including <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/p\/little-mermaid-liveaction-guide-3\/\"><em>The Little Mermaid<\/em><\/a><em>, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, Tangled, Enchanted, Newsies,<\/em> and <em>The Hunchback of Notre Dame<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>For Disney music fans, it&#8217;s a rare opportunity to hear directly from the composer behind some of the company&#8217;s most iconic songs.<\/li>\n<li>We had the opportunity to chat with Vice President of D23, Special Events, and Disney Corporate Creative Resources, Michael Vargo, on the latest episode of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/tag\/lp-podcast\/\">Laughing Place \u201cOn Balance\u201d podcast<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional D23 News:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beyond the musical performances, D23 attendees can enjoy an expansive lineup of presentations throughout the weekend.<\/li>\n<li>Friday features Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration, celebrating Walt Disney&#8217;s legacy through stories, performances, and special guests. Fans can also experience 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney, revisit the artistry of Disney Animation&#8217;s legendary Ink &amp; Paint department, and hear major announcements from the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game team.<\/li>\n<li>Saturday&#8217;s lineup includes Worlds of Tinker Bell: Never Land to Pixie Hollow, hosted by Ashley Eckstein, along with Disney | <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/w\/Marvel\">Marvel<\/a>: A Legacy of Stories, Disney Style Around the World, and Great Moments with Walt Disney, showcasing rare footage and humorous stories from Disney historian Tim O&#8217;Day and Disney Files editor Ryan March.<\/li>\n<li>On Sunday, programming continues with One Hundred and One Dalmatians 65th Anniversary, Searching for the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/p\/swiss-family-robinson-guide-4\/\">Swiss Family Robinson<\/a> Tree House, and The Disney Experiences Auction, where fans can bid on authentic Disney Parks artifacts hosted by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse.<\/li>\n<li>Outside the panels, attendees will have access to D23&#8217;s largest show floor yet.<\/li>\n<li>Highlights include the immersive <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/tag\/disney-plus\/\">Disney+<\/a> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/w\/hulu\/\">Hulu<\/a> Experience featuring a 4D theater and exclusive merchandise, Marvel Studios&#8217; TVA Experience, the return of Lucasfilm&#8217;s pavilion with props and costumes from across the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/w\/Star-Wars\">Star Wars<\/a> galaxy, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios showcases previewing upcoming films like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/p\/frozen-iii-guide-4\/\">Frozen 3<\/a> and Pixar&#8217;s Gatto, and Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience.<\/li>\n<li>Popular brands including Loungefly, BoxLunch, Spirit Jersey, Crocs, Pandora, Citizen, Ravensburger, Wizards of the Coast, RSVLTS, and Topps will also offer exclusive merchandise, activations, and fan experiences throughout the convention.<\/li>\n<li>Disney Lorcana fans will also have the opportunity to participate in the first Challenge Championship Qualifier of the new competitive season, while Ravensburger will host its first-ever Disney Lorcana speed puzzling competitions.<\/li>\n<li>With <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"Afternoon Only Fan Passes still available\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/d23.com\/ultimatefanevent2026\/tickets\/\">Afternoon Only Fan Passes still available<\/a> for all three days, Disney fans who can&#8217;t spend an entire day at the convention still have the opportunity to experience concerts, panels, shopping, celebrity appearances, and interactive exhibits.<\/li>\n<li>As D23 continues unveiling new details in the weeks leading up to August, this year&#8217;s Ultimate Disney Fan Event is quickly shaping up to be one of the largest celebrations in the organization&#8217;s history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>More D23 News:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.laughingplace.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown to Disney&#8217;s biggest fan celebration is officially on, and D23 has just given fans even more reasons to be excited. 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