D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is officially here! This is truly the most epic weekend, bringing together the most creative and fashionable fans in one electric place as we celebrate the power of fandom across the worlds of Disney. Everywhere you look throughout the Anaheim Convention Center, you’ll spot intricate hand-made […]
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa is officially here! This is truly the most epic weekend, bringing together the most creative and fashionable fans in one electric place as we celebrate the power of fandom across the worlds of Disney.
Everywhere you look throughout the Anaheim Convention Center, you’ll spot intricate hand-made cosplay, Disney merchandise from different decades, carefully organized group costumes, and lots of subtle nods to beloved attractions, characters, and even Disney Parks food items. When speaking to guests, it’s clear that so much passion, patience, and a pinch of pixie dust goes into planning and creating all of these pieces, and we couldn’t resist compiling some of our favorites.
In addition to all the biggest news and announcements revealed at D23 2026, our team will be sharing some of the most memorable looks we spot on the show floor throughout the weekend, so keep checking back here on Disney Parks Blog for more updates!
Sunday, August 16
As D23 2026 comes to a close today, we continue to be blown away by the costumes we are seeing throughout the show floor and around the Anaheim Convention Center. The passion and innovation displayed by Disney Parks fans over the weekend has been so inspiring!
Visiting From: San Francisco, CA
Visting From: Anaheim, CA
“I’m part of a whole group of Indy cosplayers… this is a tried and true favorite.”
Visiting From: Bay Area, CA
“Because we love EPCOT!”
Visiting From: Orlando, FL
“Gotta have a favorite Disney snack!”
Visiting From: Orange, CA and El Centro, CA
An eerie encounter with two Sally Slaters!
Visiting From: Little Rock, AR
“I was born in Orlando in the ’80s, so Dreamfinder and Figment are my jam… I threw this in my bag last minute just in case it was announced.”
Visiting From: San Francisco, CA
When asked what inspired her to create this look: “I love pickles!”
Visiting From: San Francisco, CA
Visting From: Anaheim, CA
“I’m part of a whole group of Indy cosplayers… this is a tried and true favorite.”
Visiting From: Bay Area, CA
“Because we love EPCOT!”
Visiting From: Orlando, FL
“Gotta have a favorite Disney snack!”
Visiting From: Orange, CA and El Centro, CA
An eerie encounter with two Sally Slaters!
Visiting From: Little Rock, AR
“I was born in Orlando in the ’80s, so Dreamfinder and Figment are my jam… I threw this in my bag last minute just in case it was announced.”
Visiting From: San Francisco, CA
When asked what inspired her to create this look: “I love pickles!”
Saturday, August 15
This afternoon’s Disney Parks and Games cosplay meet-up brought out the best and brightest of outfits, inspired by Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks attractions, and even our own cast members!
Visiting From: Orange, CA
Visiting From: Highlands Ranch, CO
“Our family always makes jokes that we are the Disney plaids, they just follow us around!”
“The lore of the attraction, no one really pays attention to it as much!”
Visiting From: Temecula, CA
Visiting From: Bay Area, CA
On being inspired by Mystic Manor: “It was our first time going to Hong Kong Disneyland together… and we both rode it together and agreed it was our favorite ride there.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“It’s the best costume of the entire ride!”
Visiting From: Orange, CA
Visiting From: Highlands Ranch, CO
“Our family always makes jokes that we are the Disney plaids, they just follow us around!”
“The lore of the attraction, no one really pays attention to it as much!”
Visiting From: Temecula, CA
Visiting From: Bay Area, CA
On being inspired by Mystic Manor: “It was our first time going to Hong Kong Disneyland together… and we both rode it together and agreed it was our favorite ride there.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“It’s the best costume of the entire ride!”
Want to see even more creative cosplay from today? This morning kicked off with Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest presented by AT&T, and there were so many stunning, show-stopping Disney Parks-inspired ensembles. Check out our recap here on Disney Parks Blog!
Friday, August 14
From Disney Parks icons like the beloved celebration buttons and Mickey Mouse pretzels (with cheese, of course) to character outfits from parades past, day one has been full of stylish surprises.
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
Visiting From: Norwalk, CA
“I was originally going to be the EPCOT Ball, but I saw the cardboard shape and button and decided to DIY this.”
Visiting From: Corona, CA
“I am dressed like Belle in her “Dream Up” parade outfit, it’s my very favorite parade that Disney has ever done… I love it because she speaks Japanese!”
Visiting From: Fremont, CA
“I love Mickey Pretzels, so every time I’m in the park I get one… I thought I would honor Mickey by making myself a pretzel!”
Visiting From: Philadelphia, PA
“The inspiration for the outfit was based on the ears, I really just wanted to highlight them because they’re so special… The dress is hand painted and glows in the dark, to match the ears.”
Visiting From: Burbank, CA
When asked which attraction she always rope drops during a Disney Parks day: “Roz of the Resistance”
Visiting From: Ontario, CA
“I had fun taking the cast member costume as inspiration, but trying to bring some more historical elements.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
“Tangled is kind of mimicking our own love story… ‘I See the Light’ has been our song for the last four years.”
Visiting From: Texas and Michigan
We learned that two of the friends had met while both working at Walt Disney World Resort: “Disney is the bond and Disney Parks is the center of our friendship.”
Visiting From: Chicago, IL
“This is our fourth D23, and we always do something really niche. We like to walk around the parks and think about what anybody else won’t do.”
Visiting From: Anaheim, CA
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