Day two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured major theme park reveals, fan-favorite convention panels, and exclusive announcements across television and digital media. The day concluded with the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and featuring performances from Sheryl Crow, Beck, Los Lobos, and Gloria Gaynor.
Disney Experiences Showcase
Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and Imagineering teams outlined global expansion plans and park updates:
- Walt Disney World: Details were shared on new lands and areas coming to Orlando, including Villains Land, Monstropolis, a Cars-themed expansion, and Tropical Americas. Additionally, EPCOT’s Journey Into Imagination will receive a full reimagining featuring Figment and Dreamfinder, while Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest will see the return of an operational Yeti animatronic.
- Disneyland Resort: Updates included the upcoming Coco attraction, an Avengers Campus expansion, and early plans for a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park.
- International Parks: Announcements highlighted The Lion King land in Paris, a reimagined Space Mountain in Tokyo, and expanded Marvel attractions in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Convention Floor & Media Announcements
Panels and booth activities at the Anaheim Convention Center delivered several new project greenlights and franchise updates:
- Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Disney Jr. renewed the series for a seventh season, extending its run as the longest-running Spider-Man television series to date.
- The Disney Princess Experience: Disney Theatrical Group announced an interactive, music-driven guest experience based on the stories of Rapunzel, Tiana, Belle, Moana, and Ariel.
- LEGO® Star Wars: The Mandalorian: Lucasfilm premiered a trailer for an original animated special scheduled to debut on Disney+ on September 2, 2026.
The event concludes tomorrow with the Disney Legends Ceremony at the Honda Center, hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Inductees for the 2026 class include Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Jonas Brothers, and Jerry Bruckheimer.