If you're a child of the ’80s or ’90s who remembers the distinct click of a plastic VHS tape sliding into the VCR, you might want to start looking at flights to Southern California immediately.
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has just revealed a spectacular lineup of afternoon programming for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, happening in Anaheim from August 14 through 16, 2026. And to say that the schedule leans heavily into heart-warming, pure childhood nostalgia is an understatement.
The absolute crown jewel of the newly announced slate is the Disney Rewind Concert, which is being billed as the ultimate throwback musical event. Designed to completely relive the magic of "VHS vibes," this live mixtape concert will feature the very best Disney hits of the 1980s and 1990s.
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View this post on InstagramThe setlist will span everything from the pop-star energy of Powerline (hello, A Goofy Movie fans!) to the classic Saturday morning tunes of the Disney Afternoon block and the gospel-infused harmonies of the Muses fromHercules.
To bring these nostalgic anthems to life, Disney is assembling an elite cast of Broadway and animation royalty backed by full rock-concert lighting and massive, larger-than-life visuals.
The lineup includes Jared Dixon, Alyssa Fox, Arielle Jacobs, Josh Strickland, and Raena White, alongside highly anticipated special appearances by Disney Legends Bill Farmer, Jodi Benson, and 2026 Legend recipient Susan Egan. The concert officially premieres at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, with a second encore performance scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 15.
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If that wasn't enough to make you emotional, the weekend concludes on Sunday, August 16, at 6:00 p.m. with A Whole New World of Alan Menken. This rare, one-man concert event features the eight-time Academy Award-winning Disney Legend sharing the iconic songs—and the intimate personal stories behind them—that shaped generations of music lovers.
Menken will perform his legendary work from historic animated features like The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas and Hercules, alongside his celebrated stage and screen musicals.
Beyond the headlining musical events, the convention center show floor and panels will be packed with historical retrospectives tailored for lifelong fans. On Friday, guests can attend Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration to salute Walt Disney's 125th birthday milestone with performances and stories from those who knew him, or check out 20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney hosted by director Kevin Lima and Nina West, which features an Easter egg-filled tribute using rare items straight from the Walt Disney Archives.
On Saturday, Worlds of Tinker Bell: Never Land to Pixie Hollow will explore the magical evolution of everyone's favorite fairy since 1953, and Sunday brings Searching for the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House, where artist Kevin Kidney shares rare details from his real-world journey to the original 1960 island filming locations.
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The best news for fans who haven't locked down full weekend plans yet is that Disney has made experiencing these afternoon events surprisingly accessible. Afternoon-Only Fan Passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are still available for just $49, alongside full-day Sunday Fan Passes for $99. These passes grant access to the main stages as well as the massive, interactive show floor activations, including the immersive Disney+ Hulu Experience and sneak previews of upcoming features like Frozen 3 from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Whether you want to belt out the lyrics to your favorite childhood cartoon theme songs alongside Broadway stars or listen to Alan Menken play the first chords of "Beauty and the Beast" live on a piano, your August travel calendar just got a lot more magical. Tickets can be secured right now by visiting the official event portal at D23.com.
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