Disney's Destination D23 Returns in 2025 with New Disney World Venue and Double the Size

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Destination D23 2025

Posted: Monday November 25, 2024 3:05pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has revealed that Destination D23, the ultimate fan event from D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will return in 2025. The event will take place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World from August 29–31, 2025.

Destination D23 2025

This marks a major expansion for the event, which is set to more than double in size compared to previous years. D23 Gold Members will gain early access to announcements and previews during the event, which promises:

Presentations from Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Studios.
Exclusive sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes stories, and special guest appearances.
Interactive experiences and unique shopping opportunities.

Highlights from Destination D23 2023

The last Destination D23 in 2023 delivered several major t announcements for Walt Disney World, including:

Concepts for Encanto- and Indiana Jones-themed experiences at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
A reimagined Test Track at EPCOT, inspired by the original World of Motion.
Teasers for the largest expansion plans ever for Magic Kingdom, with new lands beyond Big Thunder Mountain.

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TheMaxRebo3 days ago

Got tickets as well - took about 11 minutes. Seeing a lot of posts from disappointed people. Just tough as they double the size but still don't meet demand

Disnutz3113 days ago

Got my tickets! First D23 and I am hoping for a fun time. Maybe one new announcement and I will be the one booing in the "Never Forget ROA" hat when Cars comes on the screen.

Stripes3 days ago

Completely sold out.

Jedi143 days ago

Preferred seating is now sold out.

KatiebugFan3 days ago

If it appears to be sold out refresh the screen and it should show tickets available.

KatiebugFan3 days ago

I got my ticket also. Woo hoo!.

BrianLo3 days ago

Tickets appear to be sold out?

Cmdr_Crimson3 days ago

I think they are still waiting for that circlevision with the seamless screen for china that was supposed to happen..........And was announced in 2021....

djkidkaz3 days ago

These events have been all over the place in years past. You just never know what you’re gonna get. I think even if they announced one new attraction it would be a victory in most eyes. Epcot is the one park that doesn’t have any big announcements after Test Track opens. All Disney needs to do is announce a Figment re-do involving Tony Baxter and it will be perceived a home run.

BrianLo3 days ago

I finally pulled a really good slot in one of these. Had an initial 3 minute wait. Ticket bought. 🙂

DCBaker4 days ago

As a reminder, tickets for Destination D23 2025 go on sale tomorrow, April 14, at 10am PT / 1pm ET. You must be a D23 Gold member to purchase. Tickets will be available at this link: https://tickets.d23.com/event/dd23-cdjsr3erj324ng

TheMaxRebo6 days ago

I fully expect there will be - it doesn't really get into any specifics of any panels planned for during the days yet, more the evening events In 2021 they had "Connections: A Look at the Future of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products" in 2023 they had "A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" both were the first panel, Saturday morning and both led by Josh d'Amaro Looking for this, the full schedule didn't come out until within a month of the actual event

Cmdr_Crimson6 days ago

According to the site there is more to be announced and hopefully would be streaming again like last time ..

DisneyHead1236 days ago

Excited for this one, thinking there will be a lot of unveiling of plans (Tropical Americas, Villains, Lakeside Lodge, etc.) As someone mentioned in another thread, fair chance (I hope) they kept back a Moana ride announcement for this event. I don’t keep up with the cruise lines as much but I think there’s plenty of room for announcements there as well. Really curious to see if anything semi concrete is announced for Villains. Restaurant, rides, layout, etc.