Follow Along with Us at Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney presented by Lug at Disney World

We’re so excited for the upcoming Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney presented by Lug, a highly anticipated one-of-a-kind fan event bringing together the biggest Disney fans on August 29, 30, and 31, 2025 at Walt Disney World. We’ll be there all weekend sharing updates on Instagram and our website. Learn more about the event below.

1 – D23 and Destination D23

The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s over 100-year history. Made by fans, for fans, D23 provides more of what you love, whether that be timeless Disney classics, heart-touching Pixar stories, heroic Marvel blockbusters, the epic world of Star Wars, or all of the above. If you’re passionate about the parks, captivated by the characters, or the ultimate collector, D23 is your community for everything Disney. D23 is THE place to share your love of Disney – it’s where Disney fans belong.

Destination 23 is an event held at Walt Disney World for fans. New this year, Destination D23 will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, providing a larger venue with increased capacity, offering fans access to more of what they love about Disney with three packed days of sneak peeks and behind the scenes moments, historic look backs, special performances, shopping, surprises, and more.

“Disney is uniquely beloved by generations of people who are captivated by the magic of our timeless stories and the imaginative ways we bring them to life,” said Michael Vargo, Head of D23. “Destination D23 will bring together some of Disney’s most passionate fans for an immersive event allowing them to celebrate and experience what they love most from across the worlds of Disney.”

This is the ninth Destination D23 event held in Orlando, FL. Previous events were held in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, and 2023. The event is exclusively for D23 Gold Members and is sold out for 2025.

2 – Event Programming

On Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, ticketed guests can enjoy a full slate of over 25 specially curated presentations from across The Walt Disney Company, including Walt Disney Studios, Disney Entertainment Television, Disney Experiences, and the Walt Disney Archives. This programming will feature the creative visionaries and talent behind popular films and series, Imagineers, archivists, and Disney Legends, providing exclusive access and behind-the-scenes looks at fan-favorite entertainment and experiences.

The schedule for Destination D23 can be accessed here. For the most up-to-date information, please download the Disney D23 app, available for iOS and Android devices on the App Store or the Google Play Store.

Overall, Destination D23 spans almost 200,000 square feet of the Convention Center at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, including shopping locations, an Archives exhibit, a stage venue, back-of-house operations, and queue space.

3 – Other Offerings in 2025

For the first time ever, D23 will extend the magic throughout the weekend with additional offerings for D23 Members. During the week leading up to the event, fans can enjoy D23 Nights at Disney Springs, featuring a variety of additional fun activities and offers. And, on Thursday, August 28, D23 is hosting A Goofy Movie Throwback Premiere.

On Saturday, August 30, all attendees are invited to celebrate 25 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Emperor’s New Groove during D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon, which will feature complimentary snacks, photo opportunities, special activities, and exclusive entertainment.

On Sunday, August 31, Disney ‘80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, presented by Disney+, caps off the weekend’s festivities as Broadway and Disney Animation stars take attendees on a musical journey with show-stopping performances, rock-concert lighting, and larger-than-life projections tied to musical moments from some of the best hits of these groundbreaking decades.

Throughout the weekend, additional experiences will be available for Destination D23 attendees to enjoy at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, including The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations. This all-new exhibit celebrates the world around us and the global locations and cultures that have inspired Disney storytelling for generations. From Dwayne Johnson’s Jungle Cruise (2021) costume to animation maquettes from The Lion King (1994) and Mulan (1998) to original puppets from EPCOT’s Tapestry of Nations, fans will discover a vibrant global celebration.

4 – Shopping at Destination D23

The official 2025 event merchandise will be available for purchase at The Walt Disney Company Store and a wide variety of new curated products will make their debut there, as well as at Mickey’s of Glendale, Disney Studio Store Hollywood, and the Ink & Paint Marketplace.

There are eleven fan-favorite vendors in the Ink & Paint Marketplace where fans will be the first to shop new products or pick up items like bags, artwork, jewelry, collectibles, games and much, much more.

5 – Won’t Be There? Watch the Livestreams!

For those not attending, and who want to watch part of the event live, Disney is providing a livestream to two sessions.

Click here to join the livestream.

6 – What Is D23 and How Can I Join?

D23 is the Official Disney Fan Club. The name comes from Disney (“D”) and the year the Company was founded, 1923 (“23”). D23 is a year-round fan club that unlocks the magic of The Walt Disney Company by offering unprecedented access to all things Disney—past, present, and future.

D23 includes:

Membership: There are four Membership plans, including General, Gold Member Essential ($49.99 per year), Gold Member Choice ($99.99 per year), and Gold Complete ($299.99 per year). A complimentary General Membership gives you access to a wide variety of exclusive content. A D23 Gold Membership is designed to put fans in the middle of the magic, 365 days a year, through a variety of unique

and magical offerings. Benefits vary based on Membership plan.

Special Events: D23 offers members one-of-a-kind experiences, from the virtual D23 Gold Theater and D23 Spotlight Series to tours of The Walt Disney Studios lot and screenings and member mixers across the country.

Exclusive Offers and Discounts: From early access shopping opportunities to limited release D23 pins and collectibles, Gold Members can enjoy year-round discounts and offers on Disney products, experiences, and at select regional and national partners including at Downtown Disney District and Disney Springs!

Annual D23 Gold Member Collector Set: This year’s Gold Member exclusives—which includes a membership card and certificate, a Savings Passport, collectible Stitch pin, Goofy and Max car magnet, and D23 Disney Lorcana trading card—features four new Premium Items to be selected by the D23 Gold Member Choice Plan holders or include all four for Complete Plan holders:

• One-of-a-kind, fashionable D23 Gold Member Spirit Jersey;
• Limited-release collectible D23 Gold Member Pin Box Set featuring 10 pins with original character designs;
• D23 Gold Member Fan Pack complete with a D23 Gold Member embroidered crossbody bag, water bottle, and chino twill cap;
• Enchanting replica of the Disneyland Park Entrance plaque (measuring 12”x 7”), a reproduction of the original plaque text draft with Walt Disney’s annotations from 1955, along with a first-to-market exclusive edition of the brand-new Disneyland 70th anniversary book, The Happiest Place on Earth, written by Disney Legend Don Hahn and former Disney Imagineer Christopher Merritt.

Disney twenty-three: Our stunning quarterly publication is available digitally and exclusively to D23 Gold Members. The online magazine features in-depth articles and vibrant imagery.

To become a D23 Gold Member, visit JoinD23.com.