The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday that it will hold "D23 Asia: Disney Ultimate Fan Event" (D23 Asia) for the first time in Singapore in 2027.
D23 Asia is a fan event where attendees can be the first to experience Disney's storytelling, creativity and innovation. Fans from around the world, including the Asia-Pacific region, along with creators and stars active on Hollywood and global stages, will come together to form a single community through iconic characters, immersive content and fandom-focused programs.
The event extends to Asia the large-scale gatherings hosted by D23, Disney's official fan club launched in 2009. The name "D23" combines the "D" that symbolizes Disney with 1923, the year Walt Disney established his first studio.
"D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event" has established itself as a flagship event that has rallied the Disney fandom through major content announcements, live shows and limited-edition merchandise. Fans can get early glimpses of new projects and experience the Disney universe more closely through various interactive programs.
"Hosting the event in Singapore reflects the strong interest of Asia-Pacific fans and Disney's commitment to meeting fans where they are," said Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company. "D23 Asia will be an opportunity for fans to share the bonds they have formed through Disney content and to get a first look at upcoming works."
Carol Choi, Executive Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Original Content Strategy for Disney Asia-Pacific, said, "The Disney fan base is rapidly expanding across the Asia-Pacific region." She added, "This event is an extension of Disney's strategy of offering new kinds of experiences to fans in diverse regions."
"We will provide a differentiated experience through exclusive previews of APAC original content to be released on Disney+ and behind-the-scenes stories from the production teams," she added.
D23 Asia inherits the tradition of Disney's largest fan event, which began in Anaheim, California, and is being launched amid a global expansion that includes the recently held "D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience." The Singapore event will maintain the scale and fan-centric values of the original D23 while introducing new programs tailored to the Asian market.
Details on ticket reservations and program information for D23 Asia will be announced at a later date.
