We are just moments away from our fan-favorite event Destination D23! To prepare you for a jam-packed weekend of fun and excitement, we wanted to recap and highlight some important information for you to “know before you go!”
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Parking and Transportation
Guests with resort reservations at Coronado Springs
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May park near their room or use valet (standard valet rates apply).
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Must use a Key to the World Card or MagicBand to confirm reservation at security.
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No driving to the Convention Center—please walk or take a Disney bus to Stop 1 – Tower (Gran Destino).
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Additional bus service to the Convention Center runs 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.
Guests without resort reservations
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Must park offsite at ESPN Wide World of Sports (August 29–31).
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Shuttles will drop off at the Convention Center entrance.
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Rideshare drop-off/pick-up is at El Centro (limited availability and potential delays due to holiday demand).
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Security will check parking placards at Coronado. Guests without one will be redirected to ESPN.
Accessibility
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All accessible parking is at ESPN Wide World of Sports with transportation accommodations available.
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Email GuestRelations@D23.com for assistance.
No transportation is provided from other Disney or non-Disney resorts. You may use rideshare or park at ESPN and take shuttles.
Shuttle Schedule – ESPN Wild World of Sports
Address: 700 S. Victory Way, Orlando, FL 34747
Follow Cast instructions for parking and boarding.
Friday, August 29
- Lot opens: 6:30 AM.
- First shuttle: 6:45 AM.
- Last shuttle: 6:45 PM.
- Runs every 15–20 minutes all day.
Saturday, August 30
- Lot opens: 5:30 AM.
- First shuttle: 5:45 AM.
- Last shuttle: 6:30 PM.
- Runs every 15–20 minutes all day.
- See shuttle/parking information for D23 Kuzcotopia at Typhoon Lagoon below.
Sunday, August 31
- Lot opens: 5:30 AM.
- First shuttle: 5:45 AM.
- Last shuttle: 6:30 PM.
- Runs every 15–20 minutes all day.
D23 Kuzcotopia at Typhoon Lagoon (Saturday, August 30)
Parking:
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Parking at Typhoon Lagoon is limited.
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Opens at 7:30 PM (no early entry).
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Closes at 12:00 AM.
- Rideshare drop-off will be available at 7:30 PM.
Shuttles:
- From Coronado Springs: 7:15 PM–11:30 PM.
- Shuttles from Typhoon Lagoon to Coronado and ESPN will run throughout the event (until 11:30 PM).
- From Disney Springs: 7:15 PM–12:00 AM.
- Guests staying at other Disney Resorts are encouraged to take existing Disney transportation to Disney Springs and take the Typhoon Lagoon transfer beginning at 7:30 PM.
Final Reminders
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Expect delays due to the holiday weekend—please plan ahead!
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Coronado Springs security will not permit late-arriving guests to park onsite. All Guests are required to park offsite, regardless of arrival time to the event.
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Arrive with your party to secure seats together.
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Review Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules for prohibited items.
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All guests/items are subject to screening.
Where to Eat
Please take a peek at the eats offered at Destination D23. Our foodie friends at Coronado Springs have sprung into action to serve D23 Members during the multi-day occasion, including restaurants, food trucks and more! Bite into the bites you can expect at Destination D23.
As you plan where you are going to eat throughout the weekend, keep in mind that we will not be asking everyone to clear the event hall during the lunch period. Please keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended. D23 Management and the Destination D23 staff are not responsible for lost or missing property.
The food & beverage offerings below are only valid for Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Disney Coronado Springs Food & Beverage Locations
Barcelona Lounge - View Menu
Operating Hours
Grab-n-Go Offerings
Breakfast – 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Lunch – 12:00 PM to 3:00PM
Bar Lounge
3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
El Mercado de Coronado - View Menu
Operating Hours
6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Café Rix - View Menu
Operating Hours
6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Due to high number of bookings, Rix will have limited walk up availability and will not be providing mobile order service
Rix Sports Bar & Grill - View Menu
Operating Hours
Breakfast - 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Lunch - 11:00 AM to 4:55 PM
Dinner - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Reservations recommended through the My Disney Experience App
Three Bridges Bar & Grill - View Menu
Operating Hours
Lunch - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Dinner - 4:30 PM to 12:00 AM
Lunch is available via mobile ordering only
Siestas Cantina - View Menu
Operating Hours
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Laguna Bar - See location onsite for offerings
Operating Hours
11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood - View Menu
Operating Hours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Reservations recommended through the My Disney Experience App
Dahlia Lounge - View Menu
Operating Hours
5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Maya Grill - View Menu
Operating Hours
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Reservations recommended through the My Disney Experience App
Las Ventanas – Grab n Go
Located adjacent to Rix Sports Bar
Operating Hours
Breakfast 6:30 AM- 10:30 AM
Lunch 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Breakfast Menu
Drip Coffee
Yogurt parfaits with Granola
Fruit cups
Overnight oats
Assorted Beverages
Assorted Packaged Pastries
Lunch Menu
California Sushi Rolls
Meal Deal - Fried Rice Bowls with choice of Protein with Can Soft Drink or Water
Orange Chicken
Beef and Broccoli
Food Trucks
Joffrey’s Mobile Coffee Truck
Stop by Joffrey’s Mobile Coffee Truck during Destination D23 and fuel your day! Whether you’re craving cold brew, a latte or something sweet – Joffrey’s has the brew for you. Attendees will also be able to purchase Joffrey’s newest caffeinated creation – Disney Haunted Mansion Foolish Mocha Brew flavored coffee.
Operating Hours
6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Chef Mickey Food Truck - View Menu
Operating Hours
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
The Knot - View Menu
Operating Hours
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Pizza Cone - View Menu
Operating Hours
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Cactus Azul - View Menu
Operating Hours
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Convention Center Catering
The Convention Center catering team will be offering a Build Your Own Bowl option. View the menu here.
Lunch vouchers will only be available through pre-purchase on Friday, August 29, from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; or until capacity is reached. You will redeem your lunch voucher in Coronado L ballroom on Saturday, August 30; and/or Sunday, August 31. At this time, there are no plans to sell Build Your Own Bowl vouchers on Saturday or Sunday.
Please note: all menus above are subject to change; changes will be reflected in My Disney Experience and on-site. Please check the Walt Disney World app, on-site at the event, for Mobile Ordering options as they may be different from non-event days.
Last but not least, if you prefer to order food delivery from off-property, Uber Eats/Door Dash/Postmates are also options. If you choose to go this route, deliveries will take place at the Grand Destino Tower. Food deliveries will NOT take place at the Convention Space.
Additional Information
Event Badge Details
Event badges were mailed in advance and will be required to access the event spaces on Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31.
If we were not able to mail your badge due to an address error or you are an international guest, you will be able to pick up your badge starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, from Guest Services, located at North Veracruz Registration.
Destination D23 Information on the Disney D23 Fan App
Make sure to download the Disney D23 Fan App from the App Store or the Google Play Store for real-time updates and access to the Event Schedule, Event Map, Things to Know, information about our Sponsors and Offers, and more!
How to Join the Convo
Share your favorite moments on social and join in on the conversation by using #DestinationD23. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, TikTok, and Threads at @DisneyD23!
Queuing for the Presentations
Queues will open for presentations at 6:00 am on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31. Please note, if you arrive prior to this time, you will be turned away. Unofficial queues will not be honored.
Premier and Preferred ticketed guests will check-in at the South side of the Convention Center, near Veracruz A. General ticketed guests will queue on the East side of the Convention Center. Please follow all signage and Cast Member guidance. All queues will require you to be outside, please plan accordingly.
Your Destination D23 badge and Destination D23 lanyard will be required for entry (the Destination D23 lanyard will be distributed at gift pickup).
Gift Pick-Up
On Friday, August 29, gift pickup will be located in Coronado H; your badge will be required. If you are not able to pick up your gift bag on Friday, it will be available at Guest Services on Saturday or Sunday. Guest Services will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, located at North Veracruz Registration.
Filming and Photography Guidelines
Filming and Photography will be permitted during most panels throughout the weekend, unless otherwise specified prior to the start of the session.
Accessibility for Presentations
Obstructed Views
Due to the configuration of the event space, not every seat will have an unobstructed view of the stage. There will be screens throughout the space to allow for a full viewing experience of daily presentations.
Mobility Devices
All queues are fully wheelchair accessible. Guests are invited to bring and use their own mobility device, such as a wheelchair, scooter (ECV), stroller, cane, or walker, without any special request or item exception tag (subject to certain size restrictions as noted in Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules). Please note that mobility devices are not available for rent at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
To accommodate as many individuals as possible, we ask that guests who are able to transfer to a venue seat do so. ECVs may be parked outside of the designated seating area in the back of the room after guests have transferred to their seats. If guests are unable to transfer to a seat, please notify D23 Guest Services at GuestRelations@D23.com for any accommodation requests.
ASL Interpretation
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation will be provided for all presentations. If you require ASL seating, and you have not already done so, please notify D23 Guest Services at GuestRelations@D23.com for any accommodation requests.
Assistive Listening
Assistive Listening Devices for presentations are available for daily check-out from Guest Services. Guest Services will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, located at North Veracruz Registration. Please return any checked-out device at the end of each day.
Health and Safety
Face coverings are optional for guests in both indoor and outdoor locations.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
-The D23 Team
In order to provide the best experience possible, our Guest Relations team can be reached by email at GuestRelations@D23.com or telephone during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT) at (855) 323-5973.
All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All confirmed shopping times are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and shopping times are not transferable.
PLEASE BE ADVISED - Permission to Film/Photograph/Record: Filming, photography, and other recording will take place during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, you irrevocably consent to and authorize Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., its parent, affiliated, and subsidiary companies, and their respective successors and assigns (collectively “Producer”) to photograph and make sound recordings of you and any children accompanying you (as may be applicable) and to use such photographs and recordings throughout the universe, in whole or in part, for any purpose whatsoever in all known and hereafter existing media and in any language in perpetuity. All such photographs and sound recordings will be the sole property of Producer.