D23 Day at Disneyland Hands Out Retro Maps, Ears, and a Record-Breaking Princess Concert

Disneyland Resort greeted guests with a full day of themed experiences as it kicked off D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, according to dapsmagic. The celebration took place on August 13, 2026, with MickeyBlog reporting that the bigger fan convention was set to run August 14th through August 16th. From specialty goods to character moments, the resort stacked the day with surprises ahead of the main event. Disney reported that guests entering Disneyland Park received a special stylized map of the resort showcasing the day's activities, along with custom D23 Day Mickey ears. The map was designed to evoke an earlier era of the Disneyland Resort. "As guests enter Disneyland Park for D23 Day at the Disneyland Resort, they are getting their hands on a special stylized map of the resort, showcasing all the day's special events, entertainment, and D23 fun." The vintage-style handout set the tone for a day packed with limited-edition merchandise, food offerings, and entertainment, which MickeyBlog covered in detail and dapsmagic described as full of surprises. "Daps Magic D23 Day was another hit at The Happiest Place on Earth on August 13, 2026." The festivities stretched over to Disney California Adventure Park, where BroadwayWorld reported that fans saw "Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration" at Paradise Gardens Park. It marked the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled, with some performers sharing the stage for the very first time. "The concert was an unprecedented musical event that brought together the largest gathering of Disney Princess talent ever assembled, with some of the talent performing together for the very first time." comicbasics noted that World Princess Week arrived with extra weight this year, and the Disney Princesses' rendition of "When You Wish Upon a Star" left fans especially emotional. Variety added that a made-for-TV version of the concert special will air Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC, featuring highlights from the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center and uniting the voices behind ten of Disney's most popular princess characters.

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