# Disney D23 Roadmap: Global Park Expansions & Film Slate > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-parks-2026-summer-offerings > Updated: 2026-08-20T09:59:11.000Z. Sources: 308. Developments: 22. During the D23 fan event in Anaheim, Disney unveiled an extensive roadmap for its film, streaming, and theme park divisions through 2029. In the film sector, Disney reaffirmed its upcoming slate, including ‘Coco 2’ (2029), ‘Frozen 3’ (2027), ‘The Incredibles 3’ (2028), ‘Zootopia 3’, and ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ (2028). Marvel Studios confirmed ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ for December 2026, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. Other announced projects include a ‘Bluey’ feature film, a live-action ‘Tangled’ (March 2028), and the introduction of mutants via a new X-Men film, directed by Jake Schreier and scheduled for May 2028. Lucasfilm also highlighted upcoming content, including ‘Ahsoka’ season 2, which is slated for a January 2027 arrival, and the film ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ starring Ryan Gosling and Matt Smith. Pixar also announced its first supernatural feature, ‘Ghost Market’. Recent D23 updates also highlighted retail collaborations, such as a Bath & Body Works collection inspired by ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’, and gaming partnerships with Ravensburger featuring ‘Disney Lorcana’. Theme park developments remain a primary focus. At Disneyland Resort, Tomorrowland is undergoing a large-scale reimagining. Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus will expand by 2028 with ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ and ‘Stark Flight Lab’. Global expansions include a ‘Lion King’ themed area at Disneyland Paris, a reimagined Space Mountain at Tokyo Disney Resort, and new Marvel-themed experiences in Hong Kong and Shanghai. Walt Disney World will introduce ‘Villains Land’, ‘Cars’, and ‘Monstropolis’, alongside the ‘Tropical Americas’ at Animal Kingdom. Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet to 13 ships by 2029. ## Claims - Disney announced a major roadmap of film, series, and theme park expansions during the D23 event in Anaheim. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Disney pin collecting grew in popularity following the launch of pin-trading programs in the 1990s. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The 2026 Premier Collection is a limited-edition set of 15 pins released for the D23 convention. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Each pin in the LE1000 series has only 1,000 units produced worldwide per character design. (corroborated by 8 sources) - A complete 15-pin set is sold at D23 for $1,149, averaging approximately $76.60 per pin. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Purchases at the Mickey's of Glendale Pin Store booth require a virtual queue that fills up almost instantly. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Frozen 3 is set to premiere on November 24, 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A new Tropical Americas area will be added to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Bluey Movie is scheduled for release on August 6, 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Disney revealed new concept art for Marvel-themed expansions at international theme parks during the D23 event. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Spider-Man attraction in Shanghai will be built around the Worldwide Engineering Brigade (W.E.B.) concept. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Disney reveals major Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar roadmap at D23 Disney's D23 event revealed major upcoming projects, including X-Men joining the MCU, new Star Wars films, and sequels to Pixar hits like Frozen and The Incredibles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-reveals-major-marvel-star-wars-and-pixar-roadmap-at-d23 ### 2026-08-19: Disney and Marvel lead major entertainment event announcements Major entertainment updates include Disney’s D23 reveals for upcoming films and Star Wars series, alongside the 20th-anniversary programming schedule for New York Comic Con 2026. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-comic-con-announces-major-disney-and-marvel-programming ### 2026-08-17: Disney announces major film and theme park roadmap at D23 At the D23 event, Disney announced a massive roadmap including Avengers: Doomsday, Frozen 3, and major theme park expansions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-theme-park-renovations-and-major-film-sequels ### 2026-08-17: Disney releases new merchandise and Lo-Fi music following D23 event Following the D23 event, Disney has released new Sorcerer Mickey merchandise designed by Bobby Kim and a three-hour Lo-Fi music track inspired by Disney theme park attractions. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-releases-new-merchandise-and-lo-fi-music-following-d23-event ### 2026-08-16: Disney and Square Enix announce major projects at D23 Expo At the D23 Expo, Disney and Square Enix announced major updates, including the late 2025 release of Kingdom Hearts IV and new casting for the Harry Potter series and Only Murders in the Building. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-and-square-enix-announce-major-projects-at-d23-expo ### 2026-08-14: Disney announces major film sequels and theme park expansions at D23 At the D23 convention, Disney announced major updates including Kingdom Hearts 4's 2027 release, new Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, and sequels for Frozen, Zootopia, and Coco. 239 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-lorcana-updates-and-tropical-americas-details-at-d23 ### 2026-08-12: Disney Experiences prepares for D23 showcase with potential Star Wars news Neil Patrick Harris will host the Disney Experiences ‘Horizons’ showcase at D23, where a potential Star Wars announcement was accidentally teased during rehearsals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-experiences-prepares-for-d23-showcase-with-potential-star-wars-news ### 2026-08-11: Disney announces new merchandise collaborations and D23 event highlights Disney announces various merchandise updates, including a Nightmare Before Christmas collection with Bath & Body Works and extensive gaming and apparel offerings at the D23 fan event. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-releases-new-pirates-of-the-caribbean-and-halloween-merchandise ### 2026-08-09: Disney announces new merchandise, D23 livestreams, and Halloween event updates Disney announces D23 livestreams on Disney+, reports high demand for Halloween party dates, and introduces new Star Wars collectibles and Halloween merchandise. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-new-merchandise-for-d23-and-disney-store ### 2026-08-07: Disney prepares Disney is expected to reveal new details on theme park expansions, including Avengers Campus and Coco attractions, during the upcoming D23 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-prepares-for-d23-expo-and-horizons-experiences-showcase ### 2026-08-07: Disney to host Entertainment Showcase at Honda Center Disney will host its Entertainment Showcase at the Honda Center, featuring previews of upcoming films, Disney+ series, video games, and stage productions from brands like Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-to-host-entertainment-showcase-at-honda-center ### 2026-08-06: Disney D23 Expo 2026 unveils exclusive print and throwback album Disney's D23 Expo 2026 offers Gold Members an exclusive Mickey print by Stacey Aoyama and a Disney Channel Throwback vinyl pre‑order, both available at the Anaheim Convention Center during the Aug 14‑16 event. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-d23-expo-2026-unveils-exclusive-print-and-throwback-album ### 2026-08-04: Disney's D23 Expo 2026 Unveils Schedule and Exclusive Collectibles in Anaheim Disney's D23 Expo 2026 in Anaheim will feature 50+ panels with new film announcements and unveil a wide range of exclusive Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar collectibles debuting at the event and on DisneyStore.com. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-d23-expo-2026-scheduled-for-august-in-anaheim ### 2026-08-01: Disney's D23 2026 Fan Expo Set for August in Anaheim Disney's D23 fan expo returns to Anaheim Aug 14‑16, 2026, with Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars panels, new series teasers, park updates and exclusive merchandise from brands like Cakeworthy. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-d23-2026-fan-expo-set-for-august-in-anaheim ### 2026-08-01: Loungefly Unveils Disney D23 Exclusive Bag Collection Loungefly’s D23 2026 exclusive bags feature Disney and Pixar characters, available at the D23 Expo booth and online from 10 Aug 2026, with a $25 Disney mini satchel also listed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loungefly-unveils-disney-d23-exclusive-bag-collection ### 2026-07-27: Disney's D23 2026 Event Unveils New Merchandise Collection and Full Show Floor Map Disney’s D23 2026 preview features an exclusive Mickey's of Glendale 'Imagineer That!' merchandise line and a detailed show‑floor map highlighting Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and partner exhibits at the Anaheim C 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-d23-2026-event-unveils-new-merchandise-collection-and-full-show-floor-map ### 2026-07-23: Disney D23 Fan Event Unveils Exclusive Merchandise and Talent Central Lineup Disney's D23 fan event (Aug 14‑16, Anaheim) will feature a Disney Store booth with exclusive merch and a Talent Central program offering meet‑and‑greets with Disney legends, Pixar creators and series casts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-d23-fan-event-unveils-exclusive-merchandise-and-talent-central-lineup ### 2026-07-21: Disney's D23 Fan Event 2026 Unveils Exclusive Merchandise in Anaheim Disney’s D23 Fan Event runs Aug 14‑16, 2026 in Anaheim, debuting new Marketplace, cashless shopping, Disney × F1 jackets, Blooms plush and a Peter Pan collaboration preview. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-d23-fan-event-2026-unveils-exclusive-merchandise-in-anaheim ### 2026-07-16: Disneyland’s D23 Day Kickoff Draws Thousands on Aug. 13, 2026 Disneyland’s D23 Day on Aug 13, 2026 offers free ear hats, Disney Legends Cavalcade, exclusive merch, a Princess concert and family‑friendly parties ahead of the three‑day D23 fan expo. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-unveils-new-merchandise-and-immersive-experiences-for-d23-fan-event-in-anaheim ### 2026-07-13: Anaheim Hosts D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 Disney’s D23: The Ultimate Fan Event runs Aug 14‑16 2026 in Anaheim with concerts, panels, cosplay meet‑ups, a D23 Day kickoff, and new Disney merchandise. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-full-schedule-for-d23-fan-event-in-anaheim ### 2026-07-13: Kingdom Hearts to host Deep Dive panel at Disney's D23 2026 Disney’s D23 2026 will feature a Kingdom Hearts Deep Dive panel on Aug 15 US time, marking the series’ 25th anniversary and hinting at new Kingdom Hearts IV details and a 2027 release. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-unveils-kingdom-hearts-25year-d23-panel-and-collection-release ### 2026-06-29: Disney D23 2026 Event Reveals Panels, Concerts, Auction, Guests Disney D23 2026 in Anaheim (Aug 14‑16) unveils panels, a Disney Rewind concert, an Alan Menken show, a Heritage Auctions memorabilia sale, and a star‑studded House of Mouse Expo lineup. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-announces-2026-d23-expo-panels-celebrity-guests-and-firstever-fan-auction --- Cite as: Disney D23 Roadmap: Global Park Expansions & Film Slate. 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