Tickets for the next Destination D23 event will be available next week, and Disney just released an exciting lineup of activities!
The 3-day event, Destination D23: A Journey Around The Worlds of Disney, will be held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World from August 29th through the 31st. Tickets go on sale on April 14th at 10AM PT / 1PM ET, exclusively for D23 Gold Members.
The [mini] ultimate Disney fan event will feature a weekend full of exclusive presentations from Walt Disney Archives and the Walt Disney Studios, peeks into all the worlds of Disney studded with behind-the-scenes stories, entertainment performances and special appearances, along with a variety of unique interactive and shopping experiences.
JUST ANNOUNCED – Exciting Experiences at Destination D23 2025
- D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon | Saturday, August 30
- All Destination D23 2025 ticket holders are invited to celebrate 25 years of The Emperor’s New Groove with a splash at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park! Following the day’s presentations, this after-hours exclusive celebration of the cult classic will include complimentary snacks, photo opportunities, special activities, and exclusive entertainment.
- Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert, presented by Disney+
- This exclusive concert will cap off the weekend’s journey with the ultimate throwback experience showcasing the very best hits of these fan-favorite decades. Broadway and Disney Animation stars will flashback through a defining generation of films and TV shows, with showstopping performances, rock-concert lighting and larger-than-life projections. It’s a fan-inspired, Disney+ extravaganza as we go from “Zero to Hero” and see it “I 2 I” with musical moments from: Hercules, A Goofy Movie, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The Lion King, The Disney Afternoon and more!
- The Walt Disney Archives Presents: Charting the Course, Disney’s Global Stories & Inspirations
- Disney storytelling is a vibrant tapestry woven from global inspiration. An all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives celebrates that influence by exploring how the world around us sparks creativity. Through a thoughtfully curated selection of photography, artwork, and dimensional artifacts, we follow Disney creatives on an artistic journey— watching black-and-white reference images evolve into vivid concepts. The experience culminates in a dynamic showcase, featuring models, props, and costumes inspired by diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes, all reflecting the enduring legacy of Disney’s storytelling.
Destination D23 Shopping Experiences
- The Walt Disney Company Store is back on the East Coast! At this location, D23 Gold Members will have access to official Destination D23 merchandise along with new D23 Member-exclusive items and other unique merchandise from TWDC Store. Please note that limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees exclusively through a Random Selection Process (RSP) opportunity.
- Mickey’s of Glendale. The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store returns to the event with a pop-up shop featuring selections of specialty merchandise! Trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through a RSP opportunity.
- Disney Studio Store Hollywood. For the first time, the magic of Tinseltown is coming to Florida for Destination D23! The Disney Studio Store Hollywood will have a pop-up location at this year’s event that will feature new apparel, accessories and pins! Limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through an RSP opportunity.
- Ink & Paint Marketplace. Returning to Destination D23, the Ink & Paint Marketplace will feature an assortment from fan favorite brands and friends of Disney including Lug, and more!
Destination D23 Tickets & What’s Included
Tickets for Destination D23 will go on sale exclusively to D23 Gold Members on April 14th, starting at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. General admission tickets are available for $299; while a limited number of Preferred ($549) and Premiere ($799) seating tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. These tickets will include dedicated queues for reserved seating areas. D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and one (1) guest for General, Preferred, or Premier seating.
All Destination D23 2025 event guests will receive access to the following D23-exclusive experiences:
- Access to photo opportunities, gift bag pick-up, exhibits and shopping starting Friday, August 29, 2025, including:
- D23 Member-exclusive The Walt Disney Company Store pop-up shop
- D23 Member-exclusive Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop
- D23 Member-exclusive Disney Studio Store Hollywood pop-up shop
- D23 Member-exclusive Ink & Paint Marketplace
- A special exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives
- Guaranteed General seats at all Destination D23 2025 panels and presentations on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31st, 2025
- Access to D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon on Saturday, August 30th
- Commemorative gifts, including a Lug bag, event-exclusive pin, lanyard, credential, and shopping bag created exclusively for the event
A limited number of Premier and Preferred seating tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. These tickets will include dedicated queues for reserved seating areas.
Will you be attending this D23 event? What sort of unique merchandise are you hoping to pick up? Let me know in the comments below!
