The D23 Team
Prepare for a year to remember, as D23: The Official Disney Fan Club kicks off 2026 with all-new offerings for Gold Members—including a spectacular lineup of classic and new events, as well as exciting ways for fans around the world to connect with the stories and characters they love.
Make sure you’re a D23 Gold Member—because here are some of the biggest things to look forward to next year... and you won’t want to miss a moment!
All-New 2026 Membership Kit and Premium Items
It’s a collector’s dream! Members on a D23 Gold Choice or Complete Plan will receive the 2026 Membership Kit plus their choice of exclusive D23 Premium Items included in their Membership. These items are created just for D23 and not available anywhere else. 2026 Premium Item options include:
- Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Collector Statue, bringing home the magic of Fantasia (1940) and created exclusively to celebrate the highly anticipated D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August.
- Loungefly x Disney Oswald Backpack & Ears Bundle, celebrating Disney’s original lucky rabbit in a one-of-a-kind pair made by one of the most iconic brands for fans.
- RSVLTS x Disney Shirt, an exclusive shirt showcasing bold, original artwork of beloved Disney characters from one of the top apparel brands that fans love.
- D23 Gold Member 10-Piece Pin Box Set, featuring a decade of Disney magic in a limited-release collectible pin set with 10 new original designs. Each pin tells a story, making this boxed set a must-have for true collectors.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Get ready for the most magical fan experience on Earth! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to Anaheim, CA, August 14–16.
D23 Day at Angel Stadium
On Wednesday, August 12—leading up to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026—fans will be able to enjoy the return of D23 Day at Angel Stadium, featuring a special Mickey Mouse bobblehead for the first 23,000 attendees, 2,300 of these being an exclusive gold variant and randomly distributed!
Disneyland Handcrafted Premiere
D23 Gold Members will be among the first to see the new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, Disneyland Handcrafted—arriving to Disney+ and Disney YouTube in early 2026. Experience the creation of Disneyland like never before on the big screen at The Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, CA, on January 8. Tickets will go on sale Friday, December 5, 2025. Learn more here.
D23 Gold Theater presented by State Farm – On Demand!
D23 Gold Theater brings Disney fans closer to the magic! This exclusive series lets Gold Members watch and interact live with incredible storytellers, creators, and talent from every corner of the Disney universe.
Launching in early 2026, all D23 Gold Members will also enjoy 24/7 access to a growing library of episodes with D23 Gold Theater On Demand—a new feature added by popular demand from fans, making it easy to relive favorite moments anytime, anywhere.
Disneyland Resort Savings
D23 Gold Members can save 5% on select Disneyland® Resort Park Hopper® Tickets and multi-day 1-park per day tickets, with the option to add Lightning Lane Multi Pass.* Best of all: You can choose Lightning Lane Multi Pass as a ticket add-on option at the time of purchase when buying your tickets through this special D23 Gold Member website and save 5%. Savings based on the non-discounted retail price listed on www.disneyland.com at the time of purchase. Park reservations required.
Also in 2026, D23 is taking the magic on the move once again!
Fans can look forward to:
- D23 On the Road – The fan-favorite traveling series returns with new interactive screenings across the U.S., following successful 2025 tours celebrating A Goofy Movie and Home Alone. Stay tuned for the next title announcement in 2026!
- Anniversary Celebrations – Join D23 as we mark milestone anniversaries of Disney favorites including High School Musical (20th), Beauty and the Beast (35th), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (65th), Alice in Wonderland (75th), and more!
- D23 Spotlight Series – Continuing in partnership with teams across Disney—including Walt Disney Imagineering and the Walt Disney Archives—this series dives deeper into Disney stories and history, starting with a celebration of Disney California Adventure’s 25th anniversary.
- The Official Tour of The Walt Disney Studios – Returning with more dates and all-new interactive experiences, this exclusive D23 Member tour offers fans a rare look at the historic Disney Studios Lot, including the Animation building, soundstages, and Legends Plaza. Walt’s LA Tour will also return in Spring 2026!
With plenty of magic in store for 2026, D23 will continue offering its three Gold Membership Plans—each refreshed with new collectible items from fan-favorite brands, added flexibility, and updated benefits for the year ahead.
- Gold Member Essential – $49.99/year, includes the exclusive D23 Gold Membership Kit featuring your official D23 Gold Member Certificate & Card, a $25 Coupon good toward any D23 Event (including D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event), a commemorative Gold Member Pin featuring Mickey Mouse, a collectible Gold Member Magnet featuring Pluto, and a Special D23 Disney Lorcana Trading Card featuring the Mad Hatter.
- Gold Member Choice – $119.99/year, includes the D23 Gold Membership Kit and one of four (4) new exclusive D23 Gold Member Premium Items.
- Gold Member Complete – $329.99/year, includes the D23 Gold Membership Kit and all four (4) new exclusive D23 Gold Member Premium Items.
Stay tuned to D23.com for details on Membership, ticketing, and even more Disney magic coming in 2026! (All events and dates subject to change.)
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* Lightning Lane passes, attractions and arrival windows included with this service are limited in availability and are not guaranteed, may vary by date, are subject to change or closure, and may not be available at all on the date of visit or at the time of selection or redemption. Availability can change throughout the day. To learn about any closures or long-term refurbishments, please view details about the attraction on the Disneyland website or mobile app. Lightning Lane passes are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Price, terms, and entitlements are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice.