D23 Gold Members who are unable to make it to the upcoming Destination D23 event will be able to livestream some of the panels and presentations. Disney D23 recently announced the Destination D23 livestream details!
2025 Destination D23 Livestream Details
D23 Gold Members are invited to join the Gold Theater Live from Destination D23 for two Virtual Gold Theater events on Saturday August 30 and Sunday August 31.
Updates from D23’s Michael Vargo; a special peek into Disney around the globe and Disney on Broadway; a look at Disney Channel and its history; and a glimpse into building Disney castles are just a few of the programs that will be livestreamed over the weekend.
The Destination D23 live stream will be available to watch by clicking HERE as it airs on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET and on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. PT / 2:00 p.m. ET. Please note that there will be no encore showing—so be sure to tune in LIVE and enjoy the Gold Theater show!
Destination D23 Livestream | August 30th
D23 Gold Members are invited to join us for select panels from Destination D23 in our virtual D23 Gold Theater! On Saturday, August 30, from approximately 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, tune in for the following programming as we journey around the worlds of Disney:
10:45am to 10:55am ET | Welcome Back with Michael Vargo
Michael Vargo, head of D23, shares some exciting news and updates about what Members can look forward to from D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.
10:55am to 11:05am ET | The Three Caballeros: From El Grupo to Goodwill Classics
Join the Walt Disney Archives for an 80th anniversary celebration of The Three Caballeros (1945)! Using the vibrant cultural settings of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort as a springboard, these short programs will explore Walt Disney’s research and goodwill trips across Latin America through rarely seen artwork, photography, and other archival materials that spotlight the lasting legacy of the landmark films they inspired.
11:05am 11:30am ET | X Atencio: The Untold Story of a Disney Legend
Disney Legend X Atencio is most well-known for writing the song lyrics and attraction scripts for Pirates of the Caribbean and The Haunted Mansion. However, in the shadow of such iconic works, the rest of his story has remained largely untold—until now. Learn more about X’s legacy as one of Walt’s most versatile employees in an intimate conversation with his family and authors of the upcoming book Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of an Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend, ahead of its wide release on November 4. Guests will get the opportunity to view unreleased artwork and photographs from X’s personal collection and hear previously untold stories chronicling his 46-year career.
11:30am to 11:35am ET | Disney Around the Globe: India
Take a trip around the world with the Walt Disney Archives through a series of interstitial programs exploring fascinating Disney connections to legendary destinations around the globe.
11:35am to 12pm ET | Be Our Guest with Disney on Broadway
“Be Our Guest with Disney on Broadway” will feature performances by Michael James Scott (Genie) from Aladdin on Broadway and Danny Gardner (Lumiere) from the North American Tour of Beauty and The Beast. In between performances, Susan Egan (original Belle in Beauty and the Beast on Broadway) will join her Disney on Broadway family for a magical panel conversation.
Destination D23 Livestream | August 31st
Then, for Day 2, on Sunday, August 31—from approximately 2 to 3:20 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. PT—D23 Gold Members can look forward to more fan-favorite topics, including:
2pm – 2:45pm ET | Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel
Join fan-favorite Disney Channel stars from the past and present as they celebrate iconic DCOM and series franchises that bring joy, connection, and magic to generations of fans. Tune in for laughs, fun, and moments you won’t want to miss!
2:45pm – 2:50pm ET | Disney Around the Globe: China
Take a trip around the world with the Walt Disney Archives through a series of interstitial programs exploring fascinating Disney connections to legendary destinations around the globe.
2:50pm – 3:20pm ET | Beyond the Spires: An Insider look at Disney Castles
Think you know everything about Disney castles? Think again! Join Imagineers as they peel back the plaster and pixie dust to share behind-the-scenes details and little-known facts from castles across the globe. Along the way, they’ll share the global inspirations, design challenges, and maybe even a few surprises that stretch beyond the spires.
Some important details from D23 about the live stream:
- We recommend joining the virtual screening using Google Chrome on a laptop or desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet with a reliable internet connection of at least 10 mb/s. If you are experiencing an unstable internet connection or connection at a speed lower than 10 mb/s, you may need to connect an ethernet cable to hardline your connection or connect via data/hotspot.
- Supported browsers for PC users are Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10. Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and Amazon Silk are not supported as they are not compatible with content security and Digital Rights Management for this exclusive screening.
- Supported browsers for Apple users are Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera on Mac OSX 10.12 or higher. If you’re using an iPad/iPad Pro/iPhone, use Safari as your browser.
- Please use the latest version of your browser, whichever one you choose. This may necessitate an update. We cannot guarantee that previous versions of browsers will support the experience.
- For enhanced viewing, you may cast to a TV using AirPlay or by connecting an HDCP-compliant HDMI cable to your TV. Please note: As this is a web-based experience, it is not designed to work directly on your TV set via smart TV web browsers.
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