After a 3-year hiatus, D23 Expo is back in Anaheim September 9-11, 2022. In this 2022 D23 Expo guide, we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions about D23 and tell you what you need to know to have magical experience! Plus find the 2022 D23 Expo Schedule here!
2022 D23 Expo Information
So what is D23 Expo? D23 is the Ultimate Disney Fan Event! D23 is basically a Comic Con for Disney fans and nerds. You know, my kind of people. There are all kinds of panels announcing Disney’s newest projects, films, parks, etc. There are celebrity guests and appearances, Q&As, exclusive merchandise, a huge floor filled with vendors, photo ops, and more! You’ll see cosplayers, the most amazing costumes, creativity abound, and you’ll just get to be with people who love Disney.
When is D23 Expo 2022?
D23 Expo 2022 is September 9 – 11, 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Is There a D23 Expo in 2023?
There is not a D23 Expo in 2023 in the United States as the convention happens every 2 years. The next D23 should be in 2024. The last D23 was in 2019, but it skipped 2021 due to Covid, so we’re getting back on track here.
How Can You Buy D23 Expo Tickets?
Tickets for 2022 D23 Expo are currently sold out. The last date to transfer names on tickets was August 14th.
Below are the prices for D23 Tickets:
- One-day tickets – $89 for Gold Members, $99 for General Members, and $79 for children ages 3-12.
- Three-day tickets – $229 for Gold Members, $279 for General Members, and $209 for children
- D23 Gold Member Exclusive Hall D23 Preferred Seating pass for $899
If you’ve been on the fence about D23 Expo, then follow along to see if it’s something you might be interested in on the livestream of the Ultimate Disney Fan Event on September 9, 10, and 11 on D23Expo.com and by following @DisneyD23 on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.
What are the D23 Hours for 2022?
Doors open for guests at 9am each day, and the show floor closes at 7pm. However, you will be able to start standing in line for panels earlier than that.
2022 D23 Expo Schedule
You never know what else will be added to the D23 Schedule in 2022, but here is what Disney has currently announced, including some add-ons. Hall D23 is where the huge panels are and are usually the most popular. You’ll notice times for panels overlap, so now you have the D23 Expo Schedule to help make your decisions!
Friday D23 Expo Schedule -September 9
- 10:15 a.m. Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog. Pet owners across America need help, and Cesar Millan is ready to show them the way. His positivity in troubled times and his heartwarming transformations make us feel like we can overcome all obstacles, starting with our own four-legged pals! Hyperion Stage
- 10:30 a.m. Disney Legends Awards Ceremony – Disney100 kicks off at D23 Expo with a presentation featuring Disney CEO Bob Chapek. The Disney Legends Ceremony will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. Names of the 2022 inductees to be announced in the coming weeks. Hall D23
- 10:30 a.m. Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers. An inside look at the continuing development of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers – what it means at Disney Parks and how these stories continue to grow. Walt Disney Imagineers are joined by author Julie Kagawa to talk about her first two books in a series of novels that tie into the lore of S.E.A. Backlot Stage
- 10:45 a.m. The Simpsons – A chat with the cast and creatives of this iconic show. Premiere Stage
- 12:30 p.m. ABC’s Home Economics – The stars of ABC’s Home Economics discuss the making of the family comedy and share an exclusive look at the upcoming season three premiere, filmed at Disneyland. Backlot Stage
- 2 p.m. Marvel Draw Live! Brian Crosby, Marvel’s Director of Themed Entertainment, offers a step-by-step tutorial session on how to draw some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and villains. D23 Expo Live Stage
- 2 p.m. A Very ’90s Afternoon Special with the All-New Mickey Mouse Club – Cast from The All New Mickey Mouse Club share favorite memories about the third incarnation of the series (1989–1994), and discover how MMC pushed boundaries by highlighting topics that had rarely been covered on children’s television. Disney Archives Stage
- 3:30 p.m. Studio Showcase: Disney Animation & Pixar – Guests will be treated to new details, first looks, sneak peeks, surprises and announcements regarding upcoming theatrical and Disney+ titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Studio heads, filmmakers, and cast members will come together onstage with the inside scoop on some of these studios’ most exciting titles. Hall D23
- 3:45 p.m. Behind The Scenes: ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: a 30th Celebration ABC previews the upcoming special. Hyperion Stage
- 4 p.m. Disney Legends in Conversation – Members of the newest class of Disney Legends engage in a conversation about their storied careers. Disney Archives Stage
- 5:45 p.m. National Geographic Special Screening: Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory – 29-year-old Bertie Gregory takes viewers on an epic journey that pushes into the most spectacular and secretive corners of our wild world. Hyperion Stage
- 6 p.m. D23 Expo Mousequerade 2022 – The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest with host Nina West and guest judges Yvette Nicole Brown, Ashley Eckstein and Ally Maki. Premiere Stage
- 6 p.m. Walt’s Plane: Taking Flight Through Disney History – The Grumman Gulfstream I aircraft, fondly remembered as “The Mouse,” makes its historic return at D23 Expo. Disney Archives Stage
Saturday D23 Expo Schedule -September 10
- 10 a.m. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm & 20th Century Studios – Filmmakers, celebrity talent and surprise guests will join representatives onstage in Hall D23 to showcase theatrical and Disney+ titles. Going behind the scenes of these studios’ highly anticipated films, specials, and series, attendees will see exclusive footage and be among the first to learn what else is in the works. Hall D23
- 10 a.m. Walt Disney Imagineering Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab – A peek behind the curtain. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 10 a.m. The Making of Disney100: The Exhibition – Producers from the Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions reveal illuminating details about the all-new exhibition celebrating 100 Years of Disney Wonder, scheduled to premiere at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in February 2023. Backlot Stage
- 10 a.m. Women in Disney Fashion – Moderated by DisneyBound founder Leslie Kay, four of Disney’s major fashion icons will discuss their collaborations and the inspiration behind their unique collections. Hyperion Stage
- 10:30 a.m. Talkin’ Pets with the Vets of National Geographic – Join National Geographic’s vets Dr. Pol and wife Diane, Critter Fixer Dr. Vernard Hodges and Dr. Geoff, Dr. Jen and animal keeper Rain from Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a look behind the scenes of their popular series. Premiere Stage
- 11:45 a.m. Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur – The cast and creative team share an exclusive sneak peek of the series before its debut on Disney Channel and Disney+. Hyperion Stage
- 12 p.m. Bob’s Burgers – The Emmy Award-winning animated series Bob’s Burgers joins D23 hot off the critically-acclaimed release of The Bob’s Burgers Movie! The cast and creators will break news and have you howling with laughter during a lively panel discussion. Backlot Stage
- 12 p.m. Back to the Grid: 40 Years of Tron – Lightcycles, recognizers and solar sails, oh my! A look back at Tron featuring artwork, footage and photographs of the digital frontier. Behind-the-scenes stories of how the film came to life with talent, artists and filmmakers. Backlot Stage
- 12 p.m. Uncovering Treasures from the Marty Sklar Collection – Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 1:00 p.m. Magic in the Air: 30 Years of The Muppets Christmas Carol – Yuletide comes early this year as we celebrate 30 years of the ultimate Holiday classic The Muppet Christmas Carol with filmmakers, The Muppets, and a few surprises! Premiere Stage
- 1:30 p.m. Marvel Draw Live! – Brian Crosby, Marvel’s Director of Themed Entertainment, offers a step-by-step tutorial session on how to draw some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes and villains. D23 Expo Live Stage
- 2:00 p.m. Marvel Comics: Celebrating 60 Years of the Amazing Spider-Man
Celebrate sixty spectacular, sensational, web-slinging years of Spider-Man. From his humble debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, he wall-crawled his way to international super-stardom. Marvel’s Executive Spider-Editor Nick Lowe and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski team up to trace the comics history of the web-head across six decades. Backlot Stage - 2:oo p.m. A Century of Storytelling at Walt Disney Animation Studios – The Walt Disney Animation Research Library celebrates 100 years of Disney Animation storytelling by highlighting the stories and people behind key art and artifacts in their collection. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 3:30 p.m. Disney’s Epic Entertainment Showcase – Disney Branded Television will present an exclusive showcase of upcoming content. The showcase will feature appearances by talent and never-before-seen sneak previews of original content for Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Junior, including looks at the new Disney+ Original series National Treasure, American Born Chinese and The Santa Claus. Hall D23
- 3:30 p.m. A Celebration of Disney Animation’s Encanto – The team behind the Academy Award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit tells stories from the making of the film, plus a few surprises. Premiere Stage
- 4:00 p.m. Cautionary Tales with Disney Villains – Celebrate the writing of author Ridley Pearson and his new book, Cautionary Tales, a collection of scary tales based on Disney films. Get inside scoop on how Ridley and the Walt Disney Archives created a unique and creative continuing partnership. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 4:00 p.m. Dreaming, Designing and Bringing to Life the Disney Wish – Disney Imagineers fresh off the launch of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line—the Disney Wish—talk about their experiences bringing this ship to life. Backlot Stage
- 5:45 p.m. National Geographic Special Screening: Limitless with Chris Hemsworth – An exclusive first look at the new Disney+ series Limitless! wherein Chris Hemsworth — who will not attend — puts his body and mind through transformative experiences, sharing tips that can help you too have a healthier life, body, and mind. Hyperion Stage
- 6:00 p.m. Zootopia+ Sneak Peek – A first look at the newest animated series coming to Disney+ from Disney Animation with directors Josie Trinidad and Trent Correy. Backlot Stage
- 6:00 p.m. Building Walt’s Florida Project: Walt Disney World from Dream to Reality – Using rarely-seen photography, the Walt Disney Archives and special guests present a look at the extraordinary construction and opening of the Walt Disney World Resort. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 6:00 p.m. The Santa Clauses –Join The Santa Clauses cast and creatives for a lively chat. Premiere Stage
Sunday D23 Expo Schedule – September 11
- 10 a.m. Sneak Peek of Mickey: The Story of a Mouse – Disney Original Documentary presents a panel dedicated to Mickey: The Story of a Mouse, which celebrates one of the world’s most beloved icons. Hosted by Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey himself, the panel will include filmmakers and select film participants. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film as well, as an exclusive sneak peek. Backlot Stage
- 10 a.m. Nat Geo & Disney: 100 Years of Exploring the World Through Storytelling – Since 1888, National Geographic has been igniting the explorer in everyone, including none other than Walt Disney himself. With a shared belief in the power of storytelling to change the world, Disney and Nat Geo were connected long before making it official in 2019. Nat Geo’s iconic yellow border has always served as a portal to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. In fact, the iconic Nat Geo Image Collection inspired Walt’s wonderful world of Disney. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 10 a.m. Revisiting Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century – Producer Don Hahn looks back at Disney projects from the 1950s and 1960s as he shares an illustrated journey through the era with rarely-seen art and photography reflecting the unique style that Walt Disney and his artists pioneered. Hyperion Stage
- 10:30 a.m. A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro presents a look at what will be happening around the world in parks, on the high seas, at home and beyond. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at the what Disney Imagineers are at work on. Hall D23
- 10:30 a.m. Disney+’s The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder -The cast and creative team of the animated series gather to discuss the acclaimed revival of the groundbreaking series The Proud Family and share an inside look at the upcoming season. Premiere Stage
- 12 p.m. An Animated Conversation: Celebrating 90 Years of Goofy – Walt Disney Archives director Becky Cline, Disney Legend Bill Farmer, animator Eric Goldberg and producer Dorothy McKim celebrate one of Walt Disney’s most memorable creations. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 1 p.m. Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of Making the Impossible, Possible – Imagineers past and present discuss the core elements of storytelling and innovation that bring dreams to life for guests from all around the world. Premiere Stage
- 2 p.m. 100 Years of Treasures from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library – Never-before-seen clips, recording sessions, and live-action references mark 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios as the ARL unveils newly digitized media from their collection and from their Oral History Project. Backlot Stage
- 2 p.m. The Main Street Electrical Parade — 50 Years of Nighttime Magic & Imagination – See and hear how the iconic parade was born and has evolved with a panel of the creative talent behind it from 1972 to today. Includes never-before-seen film from its opening and early years. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 2:15 p.m. A Disney Tour of the UCLA Film & Television Archive – The UCLA Film & Television Archive presents rare footage of the Hollywood that shaped the Disney brothers and sparked their imagination. Hyperion Stage
- 3:45 p.m. The Next Generation of National Geographic – Meet the newest National Geographic stars who are taking viewers to the most remote locations on Earth in pursuit of breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, exotic foods, epic challenges and undercover storytelling. Premiere Stage
- 4:00 p.m. Disney Parks Through the Decades: A Disney Ambassador Perspective – Join us for a conversation with Disney Ambassadors spanning the decades. From representing Walt Disney in the 1960s to opening Walt Disney World, experience the history of Disney Parks as never before. Walt Disney Archives Stage
- 4:00 p.m. FX’s AHS: Behind the Screams – Join the legendary designers, artists, and stylists, responsible for creating the iconic looks of your beloved AHS characters. Fans will get inside details on how it all comes together, where fashion and horror intersect, and how these creatives keep things fresh after 10 installments and an anthology spin-off. Panelists include Producer and Costume Designer, Lou Eyrich, Producer and Makeup Artist, Eryn Krueger Mekash, Special Effects Makeup Artist, Mike Mekash, and Hair Designer, Michelle Ceglia. Backlot Stage
- 4:15 p.m. The World of Duffy & Friends Revealed – Disney Imagineers discuss the origin and continuing popularity of Duffy & Friends, including the newest friend who has become a global phenomenon: LinaBell! Hyperion Stage
- 4:15 p.m. Disney Princess – The Concert Live at D23! – Disney Concerts will present a special performance of Disney Princess – The Concert, featuring Tony nominee Susan Egan. The cast will perform favorite Disney Princess and Frozen songs, including classics such as “Part of Your World,” “Let It Go,” “A Whole New World,” “Colors of the Wind” and “Almost There.” The performers will share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen. Hall D23
- 6 p.m. Conversations with Disney Character Voices – Rick Dempsey, SVP of Character Voices, and some very special guests go behind the mic for stories and fun conversations with some fan favorites. Premiere Stage
- 6 p.m. Dancing with the Stars 31st Season Celebration – Stars of the hit competition series celebrate 31 seasons of memorable performances, award-winning choreography and, of course, Mirrorball trophies. Backlot Stage
Here is a printable D23 Schedule Expo provided by D23! Just click on the image below for the PDF.
Tips for Waiting in Line at D23 Expo
Good luck in your decisions, and if you don’t get the lottery for you desired panels, you still have the option to wait in line! Not gonna lie, sometimes waiting in line for hours can stink, but sometimes it’s also fun depending on the people who are around you in line. The good news is no more overnights in line, so maybe you can get a little bit of sleep.
- Bring snacks, beverages, whatever you need to get you through.
- Bring an extra charger for your phone. You’ll use a lot of juice.
- Make friends in line. It’ll entertain you and also if you have to use the bathroom, they’ll hold your spot.
- Make sure you’re in the right line. I’ve made the mistake of being in the wrong line for a panel.
- Pack your patience. I know, easier said than done, but everyone wants to be in the room where it happens.
- Have a backup panel you want to see just in case you don’t get in the one you want. You never know what treasure you’ll find.
And if you’re a huge Disney fan, then consider applying for the 2023 planDisney Panel!