D23 recap: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Amy Becker, Crystal Benitez and Ryder Maldonado
Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 1:46AM GMT
ABC News' Ginger Zee is at Anaheim, California, sharing all of the exciting Disney experiences to come around the world.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14 through Aug. 16.
The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night, the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.
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D23 attendees dressed as Maui and Hei Hei from "Moana" are seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
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These are the biggest announcements from the entertainment showcase
If you missed the biggest announcements at Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase, we have you covered! Here are the ones everyone's talking about:
An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
Aug 15, 2026, 6:46 AM GMT
And with that... the Disney Entertainment Showcase has come to an end!
Jam packed with new cast announcements and exclusive sneak peeks, the Disney Entertainment Showcase did not disappoint.
Watch the video below for a recap of the biggest highlights from Friday night.
An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
Aug 15, 2026, 5:40 AM GMT
'Frozen 3' announced as stars perform at D23
Anna, Elsa and Olaf are back!
Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel speak onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel dazzled D23 attendees while singing a live rendition of "Frozen Heart" and Josh Gad performed a song called "Samantha."
In a brand new clip shown exclusively at the showcase, we got a glimpse into the new film, which will feature a royal wedding and a new villain who wears a cape made from sharp shards of ice.
"Frozen 3" will be in theaters Fall 2027.
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Special peek at Disney's animated film 'Hexed' shown at D23
Walton Goggins, Jodie Foster and Hailee Steinfeld are pure magic!
In the new animated film, "Hexed," Steinfeld plays Billie Doe, Goggins portrays the feline Beef Roger Crummchuck and Jodie Foster is Queen Celeste.
A sneak peek was shown to D23 attendees at the entertainment showcase.
"Hexed" and the world of witches comes to theaters Nov. 25.
