SingaporeMay 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Walt Disney Company today announced that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will debut in Singapore in 2027, marking a significant milestone in Disney’s expansion of its global fan celebration across the Asia-Pacific region.
The inaugural D23 Asia event in Singapore will offer consumers a unique, first-look experience, showcasing Disney’s most compelling stories, creativity, and innovative content. The event will bring together Disney fans from across the Asia-Pacific region and around the world, alongside top stars and storytellers from Hollywood and beyond, uniting the global fan community through shared passions, beloved classic characters, and immersive experiences.
D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is derived from D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, founded in 2009. The name “D23” holds special significance, with the letter “D” representing Disney and “23” representing 1923, the year Walt Disney founded his first animation studio in Hollywood. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has grown into a flagship celebration of Disney storytelling and fan devotion worldwide. This multi-day immersive celebration takes fans into the magical world of Disney through live presentations, major announcements, interactive experiences, and curated exclusive merchandise, unlocking the magic behind beloved stories.
Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer at The Walt Disney Company, said: “Bringing D23 to Singapore reflects the unparalleled passion of Disney fans in the Asia-Pacific region and our commitment to getting closer to fans and forging deeper connections with them. D23 Asia will bring together the fan community to celebrate the deep emotional bonds they share with Disney stories, characters, and experiences, while sharing exciting new developments for the future.”
Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Original Content Strategy for The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, added: “Disney has a vast and growing fan base in the Asia-Pacific region. Bringing D23 to Singapore is a natural progression. This will further enable us to create unforgettable fan experiences for diverse audiences in the region in fresh and unique ways. D23 Asia will deliver an authentic Disney experience, complete with exclusive previews of Disney+ Asia Pacific original content and firsthand insights from the creative teams.”
D23 Asia follows in the footsteps of the Ultimate Disney Fan Event held in Anaheim, California, USA, and continues to expand globally, such as the recent D23 Brazil: A Disney Experience. The upcoming D23 Asia event in Singapore is designed to offer a tailored, rejuvenated experience for Asian fans while upholding the iconic scale, creative standards, and fan-first core philosophy of the global D23 event.
Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive of Experience Development at the Singapore Tourism Board, said: “We are delighted to see D23 debut in Southeast Asia. We will work with Disney to create unforgettable experiences that resonate with fans both within and beyond the region. Singapore has always been a captivating destination, and this milestone event deepens our partnership with Disney while adding a new dimension to Singapore’s vibrant lineup of event experiences.”
More information, including ticket sales and detailed schedules, will be announced at a later date.