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Official Disney, Marvel & Star Wars Cosplay Meet-Ups Return to D23 2026
Ready to show off your best Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars look? Grab your sewing kits, capes, and lightsabers, because official Cosplay Meet-Ups and Photo Shoots are officially returning to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this August!
Whether you’ve spent months crafting an award-worthy masterpiece or you’re Disney-bounding as your favorite character, Disney has revealed the official schedule so you can plan the perfect photo ops.
All official meet-ups will take place at the iconic Grand Plaza Fountain right outside the Anaheim Convention Center. To join in on the fun, all you need is your valid D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event ticket for that day and plenty of fan enthusiasm!
The Official D23 Cosplay Meet-Up Schedule
Keep this guide handy so you don’t miss your favorite fandom’s dedicated shoot time:
Friday, August 14, 2026
- 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Star Wars
- Kick off the weekend by gathering the Jedi, Sith, Mandalorians, and bounty hunters of the galaxy.
- 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Pixar
- Celebrate the worlds of Toy Story, Inside Out, Monsters, Inc., and more.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Disney Princesses, Heroes, and Villains
- The ultimate fairytale gathering. Whether you represent the light side or the dark side of Disney classics, this is your moment!
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | Disney Parks and Games
- Perfect for Haunted Mansion ghosts, Jungle Cruise skippers, Orange Bird bounders, and Disney Dreamlight Valley villagers.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | All the Worlds of Disney
- A massive, all-inclusive celebration for every Disney fan on the final day.
- 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Marvel
- Avengers, mutants, and multiversal variants assemble for the ultimate heroic group photo.
- 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM | All the Worlds of Disney
- One final wrap-up shoot to capture the magic before the event comes to a close.
D23 Tip: Make sure to follow @DisneyD23 on social media and use the hashtag #D23 to see the amazing photos captured throughout the weekend!
Are you planning to cosplay at D23 this year?
