Living the D23 Experience
We're out at the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend for D23 2026, and the show floor is packed with exactly what you'd expect: fans in incredible costumes, exclusive merchandise you can't get anywhere else, and pavilions showcasing what Disney's working on across all the parks.
The energy today has been genuinely fun. Our first stop was the "Imagineering: Horizons" pavilion, where Disney's giving attendees a preview of projects in development at resorts around the world. If you want the full scoop on what's coming to the parks, there's a "Horizons: A Carousel of Progress" showcase happening Saturday night on Disney+.
From there, we caught a live band playing classic Disney tunes, swung by the VoluntEARS pavilion to help pack donation bags for Make-A-Wish, and browsed the D23 Marketplace. The new Batuu Adventure Buddies for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge are on display, along with the Disney Iconics plush collection that's honestly pretty charming.
The Cosplay Was Worth the Trip
One of the best parts of D23 is seeing what fans create. We spotted someone dressed as Janis from The Muppets, pulling inspiration from the newly opened Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. There's also been a standout Poison Apple costume inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We're keeping our eyes open for more creative outfits as the weekend goes on.
The Merch You're Going to Want
The Pixar pavilion's been busy, and we made sure to hit the Disney Music Booth to check out a new "Fantasmic!" vinyl that's been popping up all over social media. It's an exclusive D23 release with free standard shipping, which is a nice touch if you want to bring that nighttime spectacular home on wax.
We'll keep posting as we work our way through the floor over the next couple of days.
