D23 kicks off a week today at the Anaheim Convention center in Anaheim, California and the weekend is set to be a fruitful one for those attendees looking for a glimpse into the galaxy far, far away. You can expect news about forthcoming Lucasfilm projects, a celebration of Disney legends Harrison Ford, John Williams and Frank Oz, photo ops in the Lucasfilm pavilion, even more photo ops in the Disney Plus pavilion including Skeleton Crew, and World of Disney: The Product Experience, where each day you can test your skills at the first-ever Star Wars villains-themed arcade to check out new Star Wars products and if you’re lucky win some prizes.
FRIDAY 9TH AUGUST
ILM Stagecraft: A Galaxy of Innovation
10:00 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Learn all about ILM’s Stagecraft through a firsthand experience at the Volume.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
12:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Learn more about the next LEGO Star Wars special, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, from Dan Hernandez (showrunner, writer, executive producer), Benji Samit (showrunner, writer, executive producer), and James Waugh (executive producer and Lucasfilm senior vice president, Franchise Content & Strategy).
Creatures & Droids with Legacy Effects
2:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative studio that brought The Mandalorian’s Grogu and Ahsoka’s Murley the Loth-cat to life talks about the craft of making lifelike aliens, creatures, and droids.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures – Nubs Meet & Greet
4:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Younglings and younglings at heart can meet and hug Nubs, the Pooba star of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
Disney Entertainment Showcase
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Honda Center
NOTE: Evening shows at the Honda Center are for D23 Ultimate Fan Pass ticket holders only. There are no reservations or stand-by queues available for the Honda Center.
Enjoy the magic of Disney Entertainment in a star-studded showcase featuring exclusive looks at the movies, series, and stage shows you love, and a glimpse into what you can look forward to. Join some of your favorite stars as they give you a peek behind the curtain at upcoming projects, never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, and special guests, musical performances, and exclusive new content coming to the big screen, your small screens, and stages worldwide.
SATURDAY 10TH AUGUST
ILM Stagecraft: A Galaxy of Innovation
10:00 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Learn all about ILM’s Stagecraft through a firsthand experience of the Volume.
Doug Chiang: Designing with Stagecraft
12:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Lucasfilm’s senior vice president and executive design director Doug Chiang takes us back to the drawing board for an in-depth look at how Star Wars designs are incorporated using Stagecraft technology.
Creatures & Droids with Legacy Effects
2:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative studio that brought The Mandalorian’s Grogu and Ahsoka’s Murley the Loth-cat to life talks about the craft of making lifelike aliens, creatures, and droids.
A Lookback at Star Wars: The Acolyte with Manny Jacinto
4:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Join The Acolyte’s Manny Jacinto as he reflects on the first season of the series and reveals new insights on the Stranger.
SUNDAY 11TH AUGUST
ILM Stagecraft: A Galaxy of Innovation
10:00 a.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Learn all about ILM’s Stagecraft through a firsthand experience of the Volume.
A Conversation with Lucasfilm Animation
12:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Athena Portillo (vice president, Animation Production) and Vanessa Marshall (voice of Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels) reflect on favorite moments from nearly two decades of Lucasfilm Animation’s critically acclaimed storytelling.
Creatures & Droids with Legacy Effects
2:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
The creative studio that brought The Mandalorian’s Grogu and Ahsoka’s Murley the Loth-cat to life talks about the craft of making lifelike aliens, creatures, and droids.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures – Nubs Meet & Greet
4:00 p.m. at the Lucasfilm Booth
Younglings and younglings at heart can meet and hug Nubs, the Pooba star of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
Disney Legends Awards Ceremony
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Honda Center
NOTE: Evening shows at the Honda Center are for D23 Ultimate Fan Pass ticket holders only. There are no reservations or stand-by queues available for the Honda Center.
Since 1987, the Disney Legends Awards program has honored gifted individuals for the significant impact they’ve had on the Disney legacy. We’ll be honoring the 2024 class of Disney Legends — including John Williams, Harrison Ford, and Frank Oz — on Sunday, August 11, at 5 p.m. at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA.
I you attend have a great time, and let us know how the event goes on our socials @FanthaTracks.
- Segura, Alex (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 296 Pages - 06/03/2025 (Publication Date) - Licensed Publishing (Publisher)
