D23 Expo 2026: Disney Sets Tone for Parks Panel with Smaller-Scale News

The highly anticipated D23 Expo is just around the corner, and Disney has released details about its 2026 Parks Panel. The event will feature a series of conversations with Walt Disney Imagineering leaders and creative talent, showcasing the progress being made on various projects around the world.

According to Disney, the 2026 Horizons booth will be the largest pavilion ever, providing an up-close look at the people, process, and possibilities brought to life by Imagineers. The event will also feature high-energy performances, special moments, and a little Disney magic along the way.

Fans can expect project updates, first looks, new artwork and renderings, behind-the-scenes stories, creative insights, and a closer look at how some of Disney Experiences' most ambitious projects are progressing. However, it's worth noting that Disney has reset fan expectations for bombshell announcements, suggesting that the event will focus on smaller-scale news and detail-oriented updates.

The Parks Panel will stream live on Disney+ beginning at 7 p.m. Pacific, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and featuring a range of Imagineers who will discuss upcoming projects at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and beyond.