Disney, Star Wars, Pixar, and Marvel Cosplay Meet-Ups Return to 2026 D23 Ultimate Fan Event

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!

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