D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is almost here, and if meeting the actual creative minds behind your favorite Disney magic is on your bucket list, you are going to want to clear your schedule for Talent Central presented by M&M’S. This year’s lineup is stacked with Disney Legends, Pixar filmmakers, Imagineers, Lorcana artists, and casts from some of the biggest shows on the Disney family of platforms. Whether you want a signed lithograph from a legendary animator or just a quick photo with WALL-E and EVE, there is something happening basically every hour across all three days. Here is the full rundown straight from D23 of who you can meet and when.
Get ready to meet some of the most prominent creative minds and stars from across the worlds of Disney! D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just around the corner, and we have the inside scoop on everything happening at Talent Central presented by M&M’S®.
Connect with legendary Disney artists including Disney Legend inductee Eric Goldberg, Disney Legend Mark Henn, Pixar Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, and a stellar lineup of current and former Imagineers. For select artists, you can even pick up exclusive lithographs, fine art prints, posters, and project artwork to be signed!
You’ll also be able to meet the stars of your favorite series—including the casts of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Camp Rock 3, Bob’s Burgers, The Proud Family, The Simpsons, Phineas & Ferb, Pros from Dancing with the Stars, and more!
*: Free giveaway, one (1) per guest, while supplies last; 📸: Photo Opportunity Only
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet Disney Legend Tom Nabbe, who was chosen by Walt Disney to portray the park’s first Tom Sawyer on Tom Sawyer Island in 1956.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet Disney Lorcana author Jacob Rennaker and artist Aubrey Archer, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. *
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Meet Disney Legend Eric Goldberg – director and animator for Walt Disney Animation Studios, signing a complimentary lithograph featuring his characters. *
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet legendary Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3, Coco) signing complimentary artwork from his film Coco. *
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet the creative team behind the longest-running animated series The Simpsons for an autograph signing opportunity.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Meet Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. *
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet renowned Disney artist and former Imagineer Eric Robison, signing complimentary fine art prints of his work. *
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet Former Imagineer Bob Weis, signing his book Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering. Please note: You’ll need to purchase the book in advance from Disney Publishing Books & Brew (Hall D). Free prints will be available at Talent Central.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Meet the creative team behind the Emmy Award®-winning series Bob’s Burgers for an autograph signing opportunity. *
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Meet Shelly Martin, senior concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of her Piston Peak National Park art. *
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Disney Legend Joe Rohde will sign first-to-market copies of his book Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. You’ll need to purchase the book in advance from Disney Publishing Books & Brew (Hall D); an exclusive D23 gift with purchase of the book will be available.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet Disney Lorcana card artists Tom Bancroft and Max Ulichney, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Meet Imagineer Ash Brannon, executive concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering and Emmy Award®-winning writer and director, signing his Carousel of Progress art print. *
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet fan-favorite Pixar filmmaker Enrico Casarosa (Luca, the upcoming Gatto) signing complimentary, exclusive artwork from Luca. *
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Meet artists Pauline Voss & Toni Infante from Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes for a signing opportunity. *
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Meet Disney animation artist Ron Clements—writer, director, and artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios—signing a complimentary lithograph featuring his films. *
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Meet Disney Pin Trading artists who design the most beloved items: Pins! Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing, available at D23 Marketplace Pin Store (Hall D).
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Award-winning author Pam Brandon will sign autographs, including copies of her Official Disney Parks cookbooks (books available for purchase in advance at Disney Publishing Books & Brew, Hall D).
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meet Shelly Martin, senior concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of her Piston Peak National Park art. *
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet Imagineer Ash Brannon, executive concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering and Emmy Award®-winning writer and director, signing his Carousel of Progress art print. *
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Meet Disney Lorcana author Jacob Rennaker and artist Aubrey Archer, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Join us for a special appearance by Dana and Melanie Harvey, Creators of HARVEYS. Dana and Melanie will be available to sign your HARVEYS merchandise purchased prior to artist signing available at The Walt Disney Company Store (Hall B).
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Built on a 60+ year tradition, the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors are part of a global team representing Disney destinations worldwide—serving as goodwill emissaries who celebrate cast, share Disney magic with guests and inspire communities.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet Disney Lorcana author Jacob Rennaker and artist Aubrey Archer, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Meet Jacques Dupuy, concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of his Disney castles artwork. *
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Disney Legend Joe Rohde will sign first-to-market copies of his book Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. You’ll need to purchase the book in advance from Disney Publishing Books & Brew (Hall D); an exclusive D23 gift with purchase of the book will be available.
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet the filmmakers behind Disney Animation’s upcoming feature Hexed, signing a complimentary poster. *
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Meet the creative team behind the longest-running animated series The Simpsons for an autograph signing opportunity.
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Meet the cast of Camp Rock 3! Bring your camera! 📸
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet Phineas and Ferb creators Dan Povenmire (voice of Dr. Doofenshmirtz) and Swampy Marsh (voice of Major Monogram). Bring your camera! 📸
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Meet Jacques Dupuy, concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of his Disney castles artwork.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet cast members from Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Bring your camera! 📸
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Proud Family with star Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud) and producers Bruce Smith and Ralph Farquhar. Bring your camera! 📸
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Meet Claire Mauvezin, concept artist for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of her Soarin’ Across America poster. *
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Step into the spotlight with the Dancing with the Stars pros, strike a pose, and capture a picture-perfect D23 moment. Bring your camera! 📸
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet Disney Lorcana card artists Tom Bancroft and Max Ulichney, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Meet Imagineer Greg Pro, executive concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing his art of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. *
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Disney Collectible & Fine Art: Join us at Talent Central for select special Disney artist signings and meet and greets. Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing available at D23 Marketplace (Hall D).
3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Droids!! Come meet R2-D2 and Chopper. Bring your camera! 📸
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Meet renowned Disney artist and former Imagineer Eric Robison, signing complimentary fine art prints of his work.*
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Disney Collectible & Fine Art: Join us at Talent Central for select special Disney artist signings and meet and greets. Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing available at D23 Marketplace (Hall D).
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Meet artists Pauline Voss & Toni Infante from Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes for a signing opportunity. Complimentary art prints provided. *
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Meet Imagineer Greg Pro, executive concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing his art of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. *
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet Claire Mauvezin, concept artist for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary prints of her Soarin’ Across America poster.
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Meet Disney Lorcana card artists Tom Bancroft and Max Ulichney, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Disney artist Stacey Aoyama will be signing copies of the D23 Gold Member-exclusive print or a D23 autograph card. Pick up your print in advance at the Gold Member Gift Pickup located in the Lobby between Hall B and Hall C. The print will not be available at Talent Central.
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Droids!! Come meet R2-D2 and Chopper. Bring your camera! 📸
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet Disney Lorcana author Jacob Rennaker and artist Aubrey Archer, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Choo Choo Soul with GRAMMY®-winning singer Genevieve Goings and Constantine “DC” Abramson. Bring your camera! 📸
10:35 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. Meet Disney Legend Mark Henn, animator and director for Walt Disney Animation Studios, signing a complimentary lithograph featuring his artwork. *
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Meet actor Daniel Logan—who portrayed young Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Lego Star Wars — for a signing opportunity.
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Meet renowned Disney artist and former Imagineer Eric Robison, signing complimentary fine art prints of his work. *
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Disney Legend Joe Rohde will sign first-to-market copies of his book Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. You’ll need to purchase the book in advance from Disney Publishing Books & Brew (Hall D); an exclusive D23 gift with purchase of the book will be available.
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Disney Collectibles & Fine Art: Join us at Talent Central for select special Disney artist signings and meet and greets. Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing available at D23 Marketplace (Hall D).
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Meet Bob Weis, author of Dream Chasing: My Four Decades of Success and Failure with Walt Disney Imagineering. Please note: You’ll need to purchase the book in advance from Disney Publishing Books & Brew (Hall D). Free prints will be available at Talent Central.
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet Disney artists and animators Ron Husband (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Bruce W. Smith (The Proud Family), and Marlon West (Zootopia 2), signing a complimentary HUZ: Drawn to Life poster.
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Disney Collectibles & Fine Art: Join us at Talent Central for select special Disney artist signings and meet and greets. Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing available at D23 Marketplace (Hall D).
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Get a photo with Bret Iwan (Official Voice of Mickey Mouse, Disney Fine Artist) and Kaitlyn Robrock (Official Voice of Minnie Mouse)! Bring your camera! 📸
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Meet Mark Brashear, lead concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary fine art prints of his poster for the Mandalorian & Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. *
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Meet Disney Pin Trading artists who design the most beloved items: Pins! Products need to be purchased prior to artist signing available at D23 Marketplace Pin Store (Hall D).
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. The Walt Disney Company Store’s own artist, Jose Velasquez, brings Walt’s legacy to life through original artwork and thoughtful details. Merchandise must be purchased prior to artist signing, available at The Walt Disney Company Store (Hall B).
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Come meet WALL•E and EVE! Bring your camera! 📸
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Meet renowned Disney artist and former Imagineer Eric Robison, signing complimentary fine art prints of his work. *
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Meet Artists Pauline Voss & Toni Infante from Magic: The Gathering | MARVEL Super Heroes for a signing opportunity. Complimentary art prints provided. *
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Disney artist Stacey Aoyama will be signing copies of the D23 Gold Member-exclusive print or a D23 autograph card. Pick up your print in advance at the Gold Member Gift Pickup located in the Lobby between Hall B and Hall C. The print will not be available at Talent Central.
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Meet Mark Brashear, lead concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, signing complimentary fine art prints of his poster for the Mandalorian & Grogu mission on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. *
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Meet Disney Lorcana card artists Tom Bancroft and Max Ulichney, with each signing a complimentary print of Lorcana artwork. Due to high demand, they will be unable to sign any other items. *
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come meet WALL•E and EVE! Bring your camera! 📸
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Built on a 60+ year tradition, the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors are part of a global team representing Disney destinations worldwide—serving as goodwill emissaries who celebrate cast, share Disney magic with guests and inspire communities.
The Reservation Selection Process (“RSP”) is NOW OPEN—and closes this Friday, July 24, 2026, at 12 p.m. PT. Don’t miss out on getting in your reservation requests for panels, presentations, and Talent Central! More info on the process here, and CLICK HERE to enter the RSP.
Don’t fret if you aren’t able to reserve the signing that you want! Standby lines will be available for all signings and meet-and-greets at Talent Central presented by M&M’S®.
Don’t miss out on the fun at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—select afternoon tickets are still available, starting at $49!
See ya real soon!
That is an incredible amount of talent packed into one weekend, and honestly this might be one of the best Talent Central lineups D23 has put together in years. Remember that the Reservation Selection Process closes soon, so if there is a signing or meet and greet you have your heart set on, do not wait to lock in your spot. And if you miss the window, standby lines will be there for you at every single signing and meet and greet. Which Talent Central moment are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.
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