Disney’s D23 2024 Schedule, Panels, and Everything We Know

Disney is currently working on a multitude of projects, and our anticipation for the D23 2024 schedule is high as we await exciting announcements regarding Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar.

Despite the excitement surrounding San Diego Comic-Con 2024, there is more to look forward to with D23 just on the horizon. This event will bring even more updates on various upcoming Disney projects.

This year brings a lot to keep track of, with new movie releases, upcoming Marvel films to anticipate, and the expansion of the Star Wars timeline.

Don’t worry, whether you are physically attending D23 or tuning in from home, we have all the information you need to stay updated.

When and Where is D23?

The D23 Ultimate Fan Event is set to take place from Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11. The event will primarily be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, with some showcases also being hosted at the Honda Center.

The D23 2024 schedule features various presentations at the Honda Center, including the Disney Entertainment Showcase, Disney Experiences Showcase, and Disney Legends Awards Ceremony.

Prior to the highly-anticipated launch on August 9, there will be a D23 Day event at Angel Stadium, as well as sweepstakes and entertainment taking place at Disneyland.

D23 2024 schedule

Friday August 9

The Disney Entertainment Showcase, beginning at 7pm, is the highlight of the opening night. It will feature exclusive announcements and previews of upcoming movies and shows for the audience to enjoy.

This event will be the one to keep an eye on for any future Star Wars releases, as well as whatever plans Marvel has in store for Phase 5 and Phase 6.

It is anticipated that the cast of The Fantastic Four will make an appearance, along with further announcements on Captain America 4 and Agatha. In addition, the main focus from a distant galaxy is expected to be on the New Jedi Order.

The complete schedule for Friday is listed below:

• Meet Bluey and Bingo at the Disney+ Pavilion – sessions running from 10:00 through to 18:30
• Behind the Summer Shenanigans with the Phineas and Ferb Creators – 10:15
• The Costuming Artistry Behind Disney Experiences – 10:30
• So How Do You Direct Animation, Anyway? – 10:45
• Music of Marvel Studios – 11:00
• Live Demonstration by Disney Animation’s Ink & Paint Team – 11:30
• Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – The Return of a Beloved Classic – 12:15
• National Geographic’s Extreme Adventures – 12:30
• The Muppets 70: A Glamorous Miss Piggy Retrospective – 12:45
• 30 Years of Toy Story – 13:50
• National Geographic’s A Real Bug’s Life LIVE – 14:00
• Disneyland Foods – Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow – 14:15
• Walt Disney and El Grupo: A Journey Through Latin America – 14:45
• The Pioneering Women of Disney Animation – 15:30
• Bringing the Worlds of Disney Animation to Life in Disney Parks – 15:45
• Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game: Past, Present, Future – Presented by Ravensburger – 16:15
• Making A Goofy Movie: The Road to Lake Destiny – 17:00
• From Book to Screen: How Best-Selling Novels Become Hit TV Series and Films – 17:15
• Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum – 18:15
• Disney Princess – The Concert – 18:30
• Disney Entertainment Showcase – 19:00

Saturday August 10

The highlight of Saturday will be Marvel’s Animation sneak peek, beginning at 12:45. This event will likely feature exciting content from X-Men and the recently released Spider-Man series.

As long as we remain optimistic, it is possible that we will receive a first glimpse of X-Men ’97 Season 2, and there is likely to be significant content related to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

The complete schedule for day two of D23 2024 is listed below:

• Meet Bluey and Bingo at the Disney+ Pavilion – sessions running 10:00 through to 18:30
• Experience ILM StageCraft – sessions starting at 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00
• D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest – 10:00
• Unusual Artwork from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library – 10:00
• A Beautiful Tomorrow – Just a Dream Away: Disney at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair – 10:15
• Grey’s Anatomy: 20th Celebration – 10:15
• The Road to Cherry Tree Lane – Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins – 11:45
• Conversation with Moana 2 Filmmakers – 12:00
• Abbott Elementary: Class Is In Session! – 12:15
• Directing Disney – 12:30
• Marvel Animation Sneak Peek – 12:45
• National Geographic Photographers: Getting the Shot – 13:30
• Conversation with Voice of Moana, Auli’i Cravalho – 14:00
• Exploring New Parts of the Mind: Behind the Design of Inside Out 2 + a Dreamy Surprise! – 14:15
• MARVEL COMICS: Celebrating 50 Years of Wolverine – 14:30
• National Geographic Investigates – 15:15
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians – 15:15
• Once Upon a Costume: Fashion and Design in Disney Animation Films – 16:15
• Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel – 16:30
• Screening and Q&A: Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation – 16:45
• Conversation with Zootopia 2 Filmmakers – 17:00
• The Animation Greats + Bob’s Burgers, Futurama and The Simpsons Presented by Hulu Animmayhem – 17:30
• Pixar’s Win or Lose Watch Party! – 18:15
• Magic Journeys: Memories of the Sherman Brothers – 18:30
• Disney Experiences Showcase – 19:00

Sunday August 11

The last day of the D23 2024 schedule will be dedicated to reflecting on the elements that have contributed to the studio’s unique essence. The Disney Legends Ceremony will honor notable figures such as James Cameron and Harrison Ford.

In addition to being recognized, Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rohde, and John Williams will all receive special recognition.

The final day’s schedule is listed below:

• Disney Legends in Conversation – 9:45
• Meet Bluey and Bingo at the Disney+ Pavilion – sessions from 10:00 through to 18:30
• Designing the MCU: Marvel Studios’ Visual Development – 10:00
• Experience ILM StageCraft – sessions at 10:00, 12:00, and 14:00
• Disney Princess: Creating Tiana’s World – 10:00
• Behind the Scenes of Disney Animation’s Once Upon a Studio – 10:00
• Inside the Walt Disney Studios: a Cinemagical History – 10:15
• Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering – 11:45
• TBA Panel (Disney Entertainment) – 12:00
• Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M. Sherman – 12:15
• National Geographic’s OceanXplorers – 12:15
• Donald Duck’s 90th Quacktackular – 13:45
• National Geographic’s QUEENS of S.T.E.A.M. – 13:45
• 60 Years of Disney Ambassadors – The Stories You’ve Never Heard – 14:00
• Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio – 14:45
• Keep Moving Forward – Disney Animation in Space – 15:00
• Restoring Disney Animation Classics – 15:30
• Magic After Dark – The Story of Disney’s Nighttime Spectaculars – 15:45
• Creating Marvel Studios & ILM Immersive’s What If…? – An Immersive Story – 16:00
• Sounds Delightful with Stacia Martin – 17:15
• Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show – 17:30
• Down the Rabbit Hole – The Disney You Didn’t Know – 18:00

How to watch the panels

Unfortunately, all tickets for D23 2024 have been sold out. However, portions of the event will be available for viewing on the Disney+ streaming service.

If you are not yet a subscriber, you can register for Disney+ here.

That concludes the D23 2024 schedule. Keep the Disney magic going by checking out our guides on Moana 2, Frozen 3, and Toy Story 5.