While we’re gearing up for the D23 Expo in Anaheim this August, Disney has announced a global event for 2027. Fresh off of the Disney Adventure setting sail out of Singapore, D23 Asia will be taking place there next year. In this post, we’ll share the information about the event as well as offer our commentary.

D23 continues to expand. Along with the semi-annual expo (it’s not officially called an expo anymore but it will always be the D23 Expo for me) in Anaheim, Walt Disney World hosts Destination D23 every other year. D23 has also turned global in recent years, first hosting an event in Japan before D23 Brazil in 2024. A new event in Singapore keeps up with the pattern of the company broadening its horizons.

Singapore has been in the Disney news often lately, being the home port of the Disney Adventure which set sail earlier in 2026. The market has to be intriguing not just from a cruise perspective but as a global destination with plenty of entertainment options. I won’t go as far as to say that the company wants to build a theme park there but I believe it would be on the short list if/when they expand.

That’s getting ahead of ourselves though. For now, we have D23 Asia which should attract fans from Japan and China, a relatively short flight away, as well as American fans who make the trek over. Here are the details that Disney has released so far.

The Walt Disney Company announced that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (D23A: tUDFE, if you will) will take place in Singapore for the first time in 2027—creating a major milestone in the expansion of Disney’s global fan celebrations across the Asia Pacific region.

This one-of-a-kind celebration—offering guests exclusive, first access to the latest and greatest in Disney storytelling, creativity, and innovation—marks the first D23 Asia being hosted in Singapore. The event will gather Disney fans from across Asia Pacific and beyond, alongside top stars and storytellers from Hollywood and around the world… uniting global communities through shared fandom, some beloved characters, and immersive experiences.

D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a global expansion of the ultimate fan experience launched in 2009 by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event (expo) has evolved into the premiere global celebration of Disney storytelling and fandom.

This immersive, multi‑day event—the next happening this August 14, 15, and 16, in Anaheim, CA—brings fans up close to all the worlds of Disney through live stage presentations, special announcements, interactive experiences, and specially curated merchandise—inviting audiences to experience the magic behind the stories they love.

“Bringing D23 to Singapore reflects the incredible passion of Disney fans across Asia Pacific and our desire to meet them where they are,” said Asad Ayaz, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “D23 Asia will bring these fans together as a community to celebrate the powerful connection they have with our stories, characters, and experiences, and to get an exciting look at what lies ahead.”

Carol Choi, Executive Vice President, Integrated Marketing & APAC Original Strategy, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific, added, “Disney has an extraordinary and growing fan base across Asia Pacific, and bringing D23 to Singapore marks a natural evolution in our journey to bringing unforgettable fan experiences to audiences across this diverse region in new and meaningful ways. D23 Asia will offer fans a truly distinctive experience, with exclusive previews of our APAC Originals for Disney+ and the opportunity to hear directly from the creative talent behind our shows.”

D23 Asia is part of D23’s continued expansion to bring fan events to destinations around the globe, including the recent D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience. D23 Asia in Singapore looks to deliver a reimagined experience created specifically for Asia while staying true to the scale, creativity, and fan-first spirit that define D23 events worldwide.

While there aren’t any dates attached yet, we expect news on that soon. Most times are seemingly on the table. D23 Brazil took place in November while the most recent event in Japan was held in February. I’m skeptical of early dates in 2027 since we’re already halfway through 2026 and Disney likes to get dates out pretty early.

For those curious, I would expect the majority of presentations to be in English. Some of the Disney+ Asia Pacific panels might not be but English is a prominent language in Singapore so if you’re intrigued by the event but are worried about it not catering to your specific interests or language, I wouldn’t be overly concerned.

My ears definitely perked up when I saw this event would be held in Singapore. While our 2027 calendar is getting booked up, Singapore keeps calling to us. Getting to go on the Disney Adventure and to this event are exciting possibilities.

The cruise ship and event are also just gateways to a city that everyone raves about and one I haven’t been to yet. I’m guessing a number of theme park fans feel the same and I’ll be curious how big of a draw this will be. I’m hoping to find out in person next year!

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