Destination D23 livestream 2025 | How to watch panels, what times to tune in
Destination D23 livestreams will be available for select panels during the 2025 Disney convention; find out what time to watch and how to access the streams.
Destination D23 2025 will take place Aug. 29-31, 2025, at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Fla. Disney will livestream select panels from the sold-out convention exclusively for D23 Gold Members.
Destination D23 livestream times
Destination D23 will livestream select panels on:
- Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1:45-3:20 p.m.
Below are the livestream times for each individual panel streaming, along with official descriptions of each Destination D23 panel from Disney. Keep scrolling for info on how to access the livestream.
Saturday, Aug. 30: 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
10:30 a.m. | Special D23 Gold Theater Welcome from Destination D23
10:45 a.m. | 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.
10:55 a.m. | “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.
11:05 a.m. | 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 Nov. 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.
11:30 a.m. | 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.
11:35 a.m. | Be Our Guest with Disney on Broadway
“Be Our Guest with Disney On Broadway” will feature performances by Michael James Scott (Genie) in “Aladdin” on Broadway and Danny Gardner (Lumiere) in 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.
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025: 1:45-3:20 p.m. ET
1:45 p.m. | Special D23 Gold Theater Welcome from Destination D23
2 p.m. | Stay Tuned: You’re Watching Disney Channel
Join fan-favorite Disney Channel stars from the past and present as they celebrate the 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!
2:45 p.m. | 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.
2:50 p.m. | 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.
How to watch Destination D23 livestream
To watch the Destination D23 livestreams, viewers must be D23 Gold Members. Memberships start at $50, and can be purchased on D23’s website.
The panels will stream at theater.d23.com.
At the time of this writing, Disney will not stream Destination D23 panels for members of the free D23 General Membership plan.
Reminder: No ‘parks panel’
As a reminder, there will be no “parks panel” with Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro during this year’s Destination D23, but fans can expect theme park news throughout the weekend in various other panels (perhaps in particular a Disney Villains panel on Sunday; not livestreamed). See the full programming lineup here.
Other events throughout the weekend include a “throwback premiere” for “A Goofy Movie” at Disney Springs, plus Typhoon Lagoon transforming into Kuzcotopia for one night only.
Attractions Magazine will be at Destination D23 in person covering all the excitement! Stay tuned for daily coverage of theme park news, trip reports from parks around the world, and exclusive interviews.
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