Anaheim Convention Center Show Hours and Entry
Anaheim Convention Center show hours for all full-day guests are 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16. Event entrances will open at 6:30 a.m. No queuing is permitted prior to 6 a.m. Follow signs and event staff directions for entry to the Show Floor and event stages.
If arriving before show opening to just after show opening, guests will be directed to a queue to enter the venue. For the health and safety of all guests, overnight queuing is not permitted for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Anaheim Convention Center show hours for afternoon guests are 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Friday, August 14, through Sunday, August 16. The primary entrances for afternoon guests are at Grand Plaza and Arena Plaza. No queuing is permitted prior to 3 p.m. Follow signs and event staff directions for entry to the Show Floor and event stages.
Also, for the safety of all guests, there will be security screening at all event entrances—including bag check and metal detection. Please allow ample time when planning your arrival. View the Event Policies for details about prohibited items for each venue.
Honda Center Show Times and Entry
- Disney Entertainment Showcase: Friday, August 14, at 7 p.m.
- Disney Experiences Showcase: Saturday, August 15, at 7 p.m.
- Disney Legends Ceremony: Sunday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m.
Reservations for Anaheim Convention Center Presentations and Experiences
Reservations for Anaheim Convention Center presentations and experiences will be randomly distributed based on preferences and availability through a Reservation Random Selection Process (""Reservation RSP"").
Starting August 7, reservations will be assigned and any confirmed reservations communicated via email. Please note it may take a few days to receive your email after this date if you are assigned reservations. Please note that not all Guests may receive a reservation, but there will be other opportunities should reservations become available as well as standby queues available onsite.
If you were assigned a reservation, please check for the arrival time noted below. If you do not arrive at the location by the time specified prior to your reservation, your place may be filled by a standby guest. Please have a copy of your reservation available upon arriving at a location.
Stage Presentations:
- For the Premiere Stage, arrive at the queue on the North 200 Level at least 45 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
- For The Walt Disney Archives Stage, arrive at the queue on the 3rd Floor in Ballroom A at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
- For the Backlot Stage, arrive at the queue on the 2nd Floor in 202AB at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
- For the Hyperion Stage, arrive at the queue on the 2nd Floor in 208AB at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
Talent Central: Arrive at Talent Central in Hall D 15 minutes prior to the start of your reserved time slot.
Show Floor Experiences: Arrive at the location of the Show Floor Experience 15 minutes prior to the start of your reserved time slot.
For guests who do not receive reservations for their preferences at the Anaheim Convention Center and afternoon guests, standby queues will be available for presentations at Anaheim Convention Center Event Stages, Talent Central, and most Show Floor Experiences. Shows at the Honda Center are for D23 Ultimate Fan Pass and D23 Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass ticket holders only. There are no reservations or standby queues available for the Honda Center.
Please note:
- A valid D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa badge is required to check in for a reservation.
- Children under the age of 18 are unable to make reservations but can accompany an adult as a designated guest.
- All reservations are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
- Guests may only be assigned one reservation during a time slot.