D23 live updates: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event

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Last updated: Sunday, August 16, 2026 7:15AM GMT
'X-Men' and 'Avengers: Doomsday' featured during D23 showcase
An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.

The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night and the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night.

Check back for live updates from the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. PT.

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3:20 AM GMT

Avengers attractions and land details shared

Walt Disney Imagineering's Brent Strong and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige gave updates on new Avengers attractions and lands at Saturday's Disney Experiences Showcase.

A massive expansion is coming to Hong Kong Disneyland's Stark Expo.

Shanghai Disneyland will feature the first land anywhere in the world dedicated exclusively to Spider-Man.

At Disney California Adventure, it was announced that the route between Avengers Campus and Cars Land will open soon.

And new details were shared about previously announced attractions.

The first, Avengers Infinity Defense, will include a pre-mission briefing by Brie Larson, Captain Marvel herself. From there, in the ride, it's up to you to assemble the Avengers and stop Thanos.

Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America) and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) will be a part of the ride.

Some of the actors will also be featured in the second ride, Stark Flight Lab.

Both will open in 2028.

Full story here.

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3:04 AM GMT

The Yeti returns!

"We're bringing the yeti back to life!"

It was announced at the showcase that the iconic Yeti will be brought back to life inside Expedition Everest at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom

To celebrate the return of the Yeti, icon Gloria Gaynor sang her classic song, "I Will Survive."

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3:00 AM GMT

Space Mountain, Spaceship Earth changes announced

Big news for fans of Space Mountain and Spaceship Earth. Several announcements were made during the showcase.

Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland Paris will close next year and be restored to its original form, Space Mountain: De la Terre à la Lune, with its original music.

Meanwhile, Disney is partnering with Mark Rober to open Space Mountain: Earthrise at Tokyo Disneyland.

Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World's Epcot is being restoring for the first time in 20 years -- the new version will be about human connection. It will bring new magic to every scene, but remain "classically Epcot."

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2:53 AM GMT

Beloved shows, parades return to Disneyland Resort

It was just announced that in February, the "Remember... Dreams Come True" nighttime spectacular will return to Disneyland Resort.

In addition to the projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle, the show will feature new projections at Rivers of America, the facade of "it's a small world," and all the way down Main Street, U.S.A.

Also in February, an updated take on the original "World of Color" nighttime spectacular will come to Disney California Adventure.

And finally, we're calling all dreamers! The "Magic Happens" parade returns to Disneyland Resort in time for summer 2027.