The Disneyland Resort will host the first-ever D23 Day at Disneyland on Aug. 8 ahead of the sold-out ultimate Disney fan event.

The one-day event, open to all guests with a valid park reservation and theme park admission, will include limited-time character appearances, a cavalcade featuring 23 characters and select Disney Legends, the debut of a new merchandise collection, and more.

Here’s what you can expect from D23 Day at Disneyland:

  • Complimentary Mickey Mouse ear hats will be handed out to guests beginning at park opening while supplies last
  • Characters making limited-time appearances, including Goofy and Max from “Goof Troop” and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear from “Toy Story 3”
  • A Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party at Disney California Adventure
  • A dance party at Tomorrowland Terrace. Musical group Suburban Legends will play at the same location beginning at 7 p.m.
  • The debut of a merchandise collection celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Tarzan”
  • Complimentary unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken on Aug. 8

Downtown Disney will also offer discounts on select offerings and entertainment from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11.

More information can be found here.

Those unable to attend D23 Day at Disneyland can also celebrate the kickoff to the biannual convention with a special D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Aug. 4.

The first 23,000 fans who enter the gate will receive a complimentary one-of-a-kind D23 Mickey Mouse bobblehead.