D23 is the official Disney Fan Club, and the Walt Disney Company organizes the D23 EXPO for fans to connect with creators from the world of Disney. The name “D23” is a reference to “D” for Disney and “23” for the year 1923 when Walt Disney arrived in Hollywood and founded his company.

The D23 EXPO generally takes place about every two years and is a family-friendly convention focused on all things Disney. The Disney family of companies includes everything from Pixar to Marvel to Star Wars, so you can expect to get a full con experience along with exclusive news and merch related to these mega-franchises. In addition, luminaries from the history of Disneyland theme parks divulge their knowledge as they recount stories about working with Walt.

Official D23 products are for sale, and you’ll find booths from consumer product divisions, including toys, collectibles, and home products like kitchenware, which all utilize officially licensed Disney characters. From panels to presentations to celebrity guests to D23 exclusives, the experience truly becomes the Happiest Con on Earth!