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Last updated: Sunday, August 11, 2024 4:00AM GMT
On The Red Carpet at D23
From creative costumes to the biggest announcements to the best interviews, we have everything you need to know about D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place Friday through Sunday, ending with the Disney Legends Award Ceremony at the Honda Center.

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Aug 11, 2024, 9:44 PM

These are some of the best costumes from D23

Click here to take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.

Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
Fan costumes are seen at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
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Aug 11, 2024, 4:32 AM GMT

Disney Animation characters coming to Fortnite

Earlier this year, Disney announced a collaboration with Epic Games to create a new universe.

"Imagine a place where your favorite Disney characters merge in one connected universe," said Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro. "It's the full power of Disney storytelling to this dynamic new environment."

Now, we know that Disney Animation characters are coming to this new epic games universe.

The first Pixar characters, from "The Incredibles," come to Fortnite this fall.

Lucasfilm characters like Baby Yoda will be available to shop Aug. 12.

The next season of Marvel on Fortnite is Aug. 16.

Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, announced that iconic villain Doctor Doom is coming to the game.

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Aug 11, 2024, 4:08 AM GMT

Now onto Disney Cruise Line news at the Disney Experiences Showcase

From rides to cruises, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro announced that the Disney Treasure that launches in December will feature a stage production of "Moana."

D'Amaro then noted that while details were revealed last week about the Disney Destiny, some things were saved for this very moment: the new ship will have "Hercules" as its signature product, launching in 2026.

With the help of R&B group All-4-One, D'Amaro then announced they're adding four more cruise ships to the DCL fleet. There will be a total of 13 ships when they're all in service.

All-4-One performs at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
All-4-One performs at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
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Aug 11, 2024, 3:57 AM GMT

Construction for 'Cars' attractions at Magic Kingdom starts next year

Two new "Cars" attractions are coming to Frontierland in the Magic Kingdom.

The first is a race rally across the frontier.

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro says the second is "something for our smallest racers."

Construction begins next year.

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Aug 11, 2024, 3:54 AM GMT

New Monsters Inc. Land coming to Hollywood Studios

Disney royalty is in the building! Billy Crystal, the voice of Mike Wazowski from "Monsters Inc.," graced the D23 stage during the Disney Experiences Showcase.

"I've got some news, Josh, that's bigger than a shaggy blue monster that I'm friends with," he said

The big announcement is Monsters Inc. Land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

A new ride in a new Monsters Inc. land in Disney's Hollywood Studios was announced at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
A new ride in a new Monsters Inc. land in Disney's Hollywood Studios was announced at D23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Crystal then sang, "If I Didn't Have You," and received a standing ovation.

Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro says a new ride in the land will let humans tour Monstropolis' laugh factory. It will be the first suspended coaster ever in a Disney park. Claws will grab laugh factory doors and hoist them in the air.

A new ride in a new Monsters Inc. land in Disney's Hollywood Studios was announced at Da23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.
A new ride in a new Monsters Inc. land in Disney's Hollywood Studios was announced at Da23 in Anaheim, Calif. on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024.

Construction begins next year.