Disney has released the official show floor map for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and it gives attendees a clear picture of what to expect inside the Anaheim Convention Center. The map covers Halls A through D, the Lobby, and Mickey Avenue, marking pavilions, stores, stages, and services across the biggest show floor the event has hosted. With D23 Expo running August 14th through 16th, 2026, here is a full look at how the floor is organized and what you will find in each section.
How the Convention Center Is Laid Out
The map divides the Anaheim Convention Center into four main halls, labeled A through D. Mickey Avenue links them together, and the Lobby sits near the main entry as an anchor point.
Positioning matters when you are planning your route. Hall D sits closest to Talent Central and the D23 Marketplace, while Hall A is set farthest back, near the Arena Plaza entrance. Knowing this ahead of time can help you decide where to start and how to move through the space without doubling back.
The Color-Coded Directory and Location Codes
To keep things organized, the directory sorts every spot into color-coded categories. These include experiences from the Walt Disney Company, experiences from Friends of Disney, shopping from both groups, experiences that combine with shopping, the 125 Years of Walt Disney section, official D23 stages, and a group for other activities and services.
Each location also carries a letter and number code tied to its category. Here is what the letters mean:
- W marks Walt Disney Company experiences
- F marks Friends of Disney experiences
- S marks shopping
- E marks combined experience and shopping locations
- C marks the 125th anniversary section
- O marks official stages
- A marks additional activities and services
Once you learn the system, you can scan the map and know at a glance what kind of stop each code points to.
Walt Disney Company and Friends of Disney Pavilions
The Walt Disney Company experiences take up much of Mickey Avenue. The lineup includes AVATAR, The Bluey Movie, Celebrate 35 Magical Years of Disney Vacation Club, Disney Cruise Line: Where Magic Meets the Sea, and Lights, Camera, Sparkle! presented by Disney Consumer Products. You will also find the Disney+ Hulu Experience, Concierge, and Theater, along with Disney Theatrical Group, Disney VoluntEARS, and the ESPN What’s Next Super Bowl LXI Experience.
More pavilions fill out the section, including Imagineering: Horizons, Lucasfilm, the Marvel Studios TVA Experience, a combined Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios pavilion, The Simpsons, Storyliving by Disney, and Walt Disney Archives: Uncrated. Imagineering: Horizons is the largest pavilion the division has built for a D23 Expo, so it is a natural anchor for that part of the floor.
The Friends of Disney side brings in several sponsor activations. Chevrolet marks the 20th anniversary of Cars, and Disney Visa Cards from Chase runs its own space. Honda pairs with Disney Animation’s Encanto for a dedicated activation, while Hasbro, HEINZ, and an M&M’S Marvel photo experience round things out, alongside the Ravensburger Gaming Area.
Where to Shop on the Floor
Shopping covers a large footprint across Halls B and C. On the Walt Disney Company side, you can visit the D23 Marketplace and its pin store, Mickey’s of Glendale and its pin store, The Walt Disney Company Store and PIN Store, the Disney+ Hulu Store, Disney Studio Store Hollywood, and Disney .YNSD.
Disney .YNSD is new for this year. It is a lifestyle brand from Imagineering built around apparel and accessories, so it is worth a look if you like park-inspired everyday wear.
Friends of Disney retail fills out the rest of the section with a long list of names, including Art Brand Studios, Blackwing, Build-A-Bear, Cakeworthy, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, Girls Crew, Iron Studios, Lionel Brands Group, Little Words Project, Monogram, NECA/Kidrobot, Pandora Jewelry, Paragon FX Group, RSVLTS, Rock ‘Em Socks, Spirit Jersey, and Steiff D23 Retail.
Spots That Combine Experiences and Shopping
Some locations blend an experience with a place to shop, and these carry their own category split between the two groups. On the Walt Disney Company side, that includes the D23 Marketplace Photobooths and Medallions, the Disney x Formula 1 Fuel the Magic activation, Disney Publishing’s Books & Brew, Disney Music, the Disney Store, Mundo Pixar: The D23 Experience, and the Disney Experiences Auction on the second floor.
Friends of Disney combined locations round out Halls A and B. That group covers Her Universe, BoxLunch, Citizen, Crocs, Loungefly, McFarlane Toys, Shoe Palace, the Topps Disney Chrome Experience, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes activation, Disney Pinnacle from Dapper Labs, East Continental Gems, Just Play Collectibles, and the Toy Story Video Game Experience by Atari.
The Six Official D23 Stages
Programming happens across six official stages spread through the venue. Here is where each one sits:
- Premiere Stage, North 200 level
- Walt Disney Archives Stage, third floor
- Backlot Stage, second floor
- Hyperion Stage, second floor
- Talent Central, presented by M&M’S
- Spotlight Stage, presented by Fandango
Because the stages are placed on different levels, checking the schedule against these locations ahead of time will help you plan your day around the panels you care about.
Celebrating 125 Years of Walt Disney
A dedicated section groups several tributes to the company’s history under the banner of Celebrating 125 Years of Walt Disney. This part of the floor gathers the Disneyana Fan Club, the Disney Legend’s Photo Spot, MiceChat’s A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps, and the Santa Fe and Disneyland Railroad Retlaw 1 Combine Car.
It also includes representation from the Walt Disney Family Museum, the Walt Disney Hometown Museum in Marceline, and WDW Radio. Together, these stops offer a chance to slow down and connect with the roots of the company.
Guest Services and Amenities to Know
The map also marks the practical stops that make a long day easier. Under the More Activities and Services category, you will find Guest Relations, Accessibility Services, Pin Trading, and a Gold Member Event Gift Pick-up location.
Bag check operates at three points: the Lobby, Grand Plaza, and Arena Plaza. Each carries its own hours tied to nearby Honda Center showtimes, so timing your arrival around those windows is smart. Food trucks cluster in both the Grand Plaza and Arena Plaza, giving you options when you need a break. The D23 Charter Member Lounge and a break area occupy the second and third floors. Salon 64, the Club 33 space at D23, stays restricted to guests holding a valid Club 33 D23 ticket. Event Services runs separately at the Hilton Anaheim on Level 2.
Final Thoughts
With the show floor map now public, attendees have a solid head start on planning their time at D23 Expo 2026. Knowing how the halls connect, what the location codes mean, and where to find pavilions, shops, stages, and services can turn a packed three days into a smoother experience. Review the map before you go, mark your priority stops, and give yourself room to explore between the panels running August 14th through 16th.
Written by
Rachel Van Norman
Contributing Writer
Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.
