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D23 livestream
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The gist
Disney livestreams six D23 panels on Disney+ from August 14-16, including Horizons showcase. Fans at home get real-time access to major announcements without attending.
Background
D23 is Disney's biennial fan convention held in Anaheim, California. For the first time, Disney+ and Hulu are livestreaming several major panels, allowing global fans to watch events like the Disney Experiences Showcase and Kingdom Hearts retrospective live.
How it unfolded
- Aug 10, 2026Disney announces the full livestream schedule for D23, with six events streaming on Disney+.
- Aug 13, 2026Disney Dreamlight Valley panel livestream announced for August 14 on YouTube.
- Aug 14, 2026D23 begins; Beauty and the Beast 35th Anniversary Celebration streams live at 11 a.m. PT.
- Aug 15, 2026Multiple panels stream, including Percy Jackson Season 3, Disney Rewind Encore Concert, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, and Kingdom Hearts retrospective.
- Aug 16, 2026Disney Worldbuilders Panel and Disney Legends Awards Ceremony stream; D23 concludes.
Who’s saying what
- Fans
- Fans appreciate the free livestreams, especially for panels like Kingdom Hearts that won't have VOD.
Still unverified
Some fans speculate that the Kingdom Hearts panel might reveal a release date for Kingdom Hearts IV, but this is not confirmed.