Full Destination D23 Panel Schedule Brings Two Days of Disney History to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

Destination D23 takes place from August 29th-31st, 2025 at Walt Disney World.

The end of the month will see the return of the biennial Destination D23 to the Walt Disney World Resort. With a little over three weeks to go until the festivities kick off, D23 has shared the lineup of panel presentations for this year’s event.

What’s Happening:

  • Destination D23 will take place from August 29th-31st, 2025, for the first time at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World.
  • Doubling in size from previous events, D23 Gold Members will be able to enjoy a weekend filled with exclusive presentations from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Studios, as well as spectacular entertainment and peeks into all the worlds of Disney, along with a variety of unique interactive activations and shopping experiences.
  • The panel schedule, which has been shared on the official D23 app, will bring two days’ worth of presentations focusing many different elements of the world of Disney – such as Disney Legend X Antencio, the story of The Three Caballeros, 30 years of A Goofy Movie, and more.
  • It looks like we might also learn some more about the latest films from The Walt Disney Studios during a Studio Showcase on Saturday morning.
  • Parks fans may be a little disappointed, as there are no major panels this year – which is somewhat surprising given the amount of projects underway at Disney Parks across the globe at the moment.
  • The map for the event has also been shared, showcasing where fans can enjoy the event’s presentations, the Walt Disney Archives exhibit, and various shopping experiences.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m. – Welcome!
  • 9:15 a.m. – Walt Disney Studios Showcase
    • An exclusive look at the movies fans love, and a glimpse into what to look forward to from Disney’s film studios.
  • 10:30 a.m. – Morning Break
  • 10:45 a.m. – Welcome Back with Michael Vargo
    • The head of D23 shares the latest news and updates about what’s to come from D23.
  • 10:55 a.m. – The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 1)
    • In celebration of The Three Cabelleros’ 80th anniversary, the Walt Disney Archives uses the appropriate setting of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort as a springboard to explore Walt Disney's research and goodwill trips across Latin America.
  • 11:05 a.m. – X Atencio: The Untold Story of a Disney Legend
    • Learn about Disney Legend X Antecio’s largely untold story from the authors of Xavier "X" Atencio: The Legacy of an Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend.
  • 11:30 a.m. – Disney Around the Globe: India
    • Take a trip around the world with the Walt Disney Archives through a series of interstitial programs exploring fascinating Disney connections to legendary destinations around the globe.
  • 11:35 a.m. – Be Our Guest with Disney on Broadway
    • Featuring performances from Michael James Scott (Genie in Aladdin on Broadway) and Danny Gardner (Lumiere in the North American Tour of Beauty and the Beast). In between performances, Susan Egan (original Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway), will join her Disney on Broadway family for a magical panel conversation.
  • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
  • *1:30 - 1:45 PM – Hulu Trivia
    • Enjoy trivia themed to some of your favorite shows on Hulu towards the end of the lunch break before jumping into the afternoon panels!
  • *1:55 - 2:00 PM – Disney Lorcana
    • A message from our friends at Ravensburger!
  • 2:00 p.m. – What’Cha’ Doin’ with Phineas and Ferb’s Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh
    • Get ready for some big laughs and doodles with Phineas and Ferb co-creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy" Marsh.
  • 2:25 p.m. – Disney Around the Globe: Japan
  • 2:30 p.m. – D2K Animated Classics
    • Take a look back at animated classics from the early 2000s, such as Tarzan, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Treasure Planet, and Brother Bear.
  • 3:00 p.m. – Creating the Happiest Place on Earth
    • Join Disney Legend, filmmaker and author, Don Hahn, and acclaimed filmmaker with deep Disney roots, Leslie Iwerks, for a discussion celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disneyland.
  • 3:30 p.m. – Afternoon Break
  • 3:45 p.m. – What’s Cooking with Disney Eats?
    • From Mickey bars to Michelin stars, this panel is a foodie experience you won't want to miss!
  • 4:30 p.m. – Boom, Baby! 25 Years of The Emperor’s New Groove
    • Celebrate 25 years of The Emperor’s New Groove with behind-the-scenes stories, little known fun facts, and more surprises for a must-see panel to lever-age!
  • 8:00-11:00 p.m. – D23 Kuzcotopia Night at Typhoon Lagoon

Sunday, August 31st, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m. – Welcome!
    • Poor unfortunate souls are invited to peek through the magic mirror with our friends from the other side.
  • 9:05 a.m. – Disney Villains: Icons of Evil
    • Join Disney Experiences (and some of your favorite troublemakers) for a panel discussion on how Disney Villains experiences come to life around the world. Plus enjoy a special Villains-themed medley to kick off day 2 of Destination D23.
  • 9:50 a.m. – Part of Our World with Jodi Benson & Ron Clements
    • ​​Get the tea from under the sea! Join us for a conversation between Disney Legend (and voice of Ariel) Jodi Benson and The Little Mermaid co-director Ron Clements, as they share stories and reminisce about their work together at Disney
  • 10:10 a.m. – The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 2)
  • 10:20 a.m. – The Disney Family Legacy with Roy P. Disney
    • Take an intimate look into Disney family life with Roy P. Disney, as he shares photographs and stories about his childhood, his memories of his great uncle Walt Disney, his grandfather Roy O. Disney, and more, in a conversation moderated by Director of the Walt Disney Archives, Becky Cline.
  • 10:45 a.m. – Morning Break
  • 11:00 a.m. – The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics (Part 3)
  • 11:10 a.m. – Down the Rabbit Hole with the Walt Disney Archives
    • The Walt Disney Archives will go down the rabbit hole to discover astonishing Disney discoveries, connections, and little-known facts that will change everything.
  • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break
  • *1:30 - 1:45 PM | Disney Channel Trivia
    • Towards the end of the lunch break, enjoy Disney Channel trivia to lead into the afternoon Disney Channel panel, hosted by Ashley Eckstein!
  • 2:00 p.m. – Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel
    • Join fan-favorite Disney Channel stars from the past and present as they celebrate the iconic DCOM and series franchises that bring joy, connection, and magic to generations of fans.
  • 2:45 p.m. – Disney Around the Globe: China
  • 2:50 p.m. – Beyond the Spires: An Insider Look at Disney Castles
    • Imagineers peel back the plaster and pixie dust for a behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Disney Castles around the world – with a few surprises that stretch beyond the spires teased.
  • 3:20 p.m. – Disney Around the Globe: France
  • 3:25 p.m. – A Goofy Movie: 30 Stand Out Years
    • Come take a road trip down memory lane with director Kevin Lima and Disney Legend Bill Famer, as they share behind-the-scenes stories and reflect on 30 stand out years of A Goofy Movie fandom.
  • 3:55 p.m. – Afternoon Break
  • 4:10-5:30 p.m. – Disney ’80s-’90s Celebration in Concert
    • Join Lissa deGuzman, Alyssa Fox, Bradley Gibson, Adam J. Levy, Nasia Thomas, and special guests for an '80s-'90s musical mash.

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