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Disney+ Announces “Disney Worldbuilders” Documentary at D23

7/23/2026

Summary

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Disney+ announced the documentary “Disney Worldbuilders” will debut at D23 in Anaheim.
The film shows how Disney stories become theme-park experiences and features interviews with Bob Iger (former CEO), Jennifer Lee (director) and Josh D’Amaro (CEO).
A panel runs Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:15 am–12 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center, followed by the debut screening.
The documentary streams on Disney+ in August 2026 (date TBD) and follows Iwerks’ film “Disneyland Handcrafted.”

History

Historical Context

On July 17 1955 Walt Disney dedicated Disneyland in Anaheim, the first park he designed through WED Enterprises at a construction cost of $17 million. Its hub-and-spoke layout set the template for later resorts such as Walt Disney World. The 2026 Disney Worldbuilders documentary, featuring Bob Iger and senior creators, revisits that pioneering model as Disney leverages new media to attract future guests.

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Story summary

Disney+ announced the documentary “Disney Worldbuilders” will debut at D23 in Anaheim.
The film shows how Disney stories become theme-park experiences and features interviews with Bob Iger (former CEO), Jennifer Lee (director) and Josh D’Amaro (CEO).
A panel runs Sunday, August 16, 2026, 10:15 am–12 pm at the Anaheim Convention Center, followed by the debut screening.
The documentary streams on Disney+ in August 2026 (date TBD) and follows Iwerks’ film “Disneyland Handcrafted.”

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