Disney D23 has announced a new Spotlight Series event, this time heading to Walt Disney World for a “Spooktacular” event. The Spotlight Series is presented by D23, teaming up with partners across The Walt Disney Company – including the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Imagineering – for a deep dive into unique topics. With Halloween just around the corner, D23 is combining a new Villains-themed stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a look behind the curtain at how Imagineering pulls off some spectacular effects within attractions like the Haunted Mansion, and more. Here are the details.
Key Takeaways
- Disney D23 announced a new event called the D23 spooktacular spotlight series at Walt Disney World.
- The event features an exclusive showing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and a panel discussion with Walt Disney Imagineering.
- Tickets cost $67 plus a $3 processing fee and go on sale September 12, 2025, at 1pm ET.
- Transportation from Disney Springs to Hollywood Studios is provided, and park admission is not included in the ticket price.
- Gold Members can attend, and various perks like popcorn vouchers and a limited-release Halloween pin are included.
D23 Spotlight Series: A Spooktacular Spotlight
Start the day with an early stroll through Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive showing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After before the park opens. Then, witness a panel discussion from Walt Disney Imagineering as they give D23 Members an inside look into “Illusioneering” within attractions like the Haunted Mansion and more!
This event includes:
- Exclusive showing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Disney’s Hollywood Studios prior to park opening
- Panel presentation with Walt Disney Imagineering at AMC Disney Springs
- Popcorn and drink voucher
- Limited-Release D23 Halloween Pin
- Event Credential
The event is open to Gold Members. The price is $67 per ticket, plus a $3 processing fee. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 10am PT / 1pm ET on the D23 event page.
Please be informed that this event requires you to board buses at Disney Springs’ West Side Bus Loop and travel to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From there, you’ll walk to the theater inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios to watch Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After. After the show, you’ll walk back to the bus loading area, board buses back to Disney Springs, and then walk to AMC Disney Springs to attend the panel presentation by Walt Disney Imagineering.
It’s important to note that admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is not included in the event’s price. Only the viewing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before park opening is part of the event. Additionally, due to the transportation from Disney Springs, late entry will not be accommodated. There will also be no parking available at Hollywood Studios. If you’ll be using a wheelchair or electric wheelchair (ECV), please contact guest services by October 3 at [email protected].
Please remember that the viewing of Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is before park opening, so there will be no food options available until you arrive at Disney Springs after the show. Eating before the event is encouraged.
For more information and to register for the event, head over to the D23 event page.
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