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D23 is the official fan club of The Walt Disney Company, created in 2009 to celebrate Disney's history, fans, and entertainment. The "D" stands for Disney, while "23" refers to 1923, the year Walt Disney founded the company. D23 offers members exclusive events, content, merchandise, and experiences, and is best known for hosting D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a major event where Disney shares announcements and celebrates its movies, television, animation, theme parks, and other franchises.

The Simpsons has participated in several D23 events. The series made its first appearance at D23 Expo 2019, following The Walt Disney Company's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, and subsequently returned for the 2022, 2024, and 2026 editions. Across these appearances, members of the cast and creative team have participated in different panels and presentations celebrating the series, its history, characters, and continued place within The Walt Disney Company's entertainment portfolio.

History

D23 Expo 2019

The first The Simpsons presentation at D23 took place on August 24, 2019, during D23 Expo 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The panel, titled The Simpsons!, was held at 10:00 a.m. in the D23 Expo Arena. D23 announced the presentation as the series' first appearance at the convention.

The panel featured series creator Matt Groening, executive producers Al Jean and Matt Selman, supervising director Mike B. Anderson, and voice actors Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith, who respectively voice Bart and Lisa Simpson. D23 also announced that attendees would receive an exclusive collectible and that a signing session would be held following the presentation.

The presentation focused on the relationship between The Simpsons and Disney, particularly following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The creative team discussed Disney's influence on the series and several of the references and parodies of Disney productions that had appeared throughout The Simpsons.

The panel also covered aspects of the show's production, including character design and the series' opening sequence. Exclusive footage from upcoming episodes was shown, followed by questions from the audience. A signing session with members of the panel was also held, with attendees able to receive an exclusive The Simpsons mini-poster.

One of the projects discussed was "Treehouse of Horror XXX," the 30th annual Halloween special. Footage from the special was shown, including a segment inspired by Stranger Things. The panel also discussed the upcoming season of the series.

The upcoming launch of Disney+ was also part of the presentation's broader context. The Simpsons was among the major properties being promoted as part of Disney's new streaming service, which launched in the United States on November 12, 2019.

On August 24, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., Yeardley Smith participated in The Simpsons Trivia with Yeardley Smith, an activity held at the Disney+ Pavilion Stage.

D23 Expo 2022

The Simpsons returned to D23 Expo on September 9, 2022, during D23 Expo 2022 at the Anaheim Convention Center. D23 announced a dedicated presentation celebrating the series and its record as the longest-running animated television series. The panel, again titled The Simpsons!, was held at 10:45 a.m. on the Premiere Stage and was moderated by Yeardley Smith.

The presentation focused largely on the series' continued development and its expansion on Disney+. One of the principal announcements was that season 33 of The Simpsons would become available on Disney+ on October 5, 2022.

The event also promoted the series' collection of Disney+ original shorts. Among them was "Welcome to the Club," which premiered on Disney+ on September 8, 2022, as part of Disney+ Day. The short follows Lisa Simpson as she attempts to become a Disney princess and encounters several of Disney's villains.

Other Disney+ shorts highlighted during this period included Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap", "The Good, the Bart, and the Loki", "Plusaversary", "When Billie Met Lisa", and "Welcome to the Club". D23 noted that "When Billie Met Lisa", featuring Billie Eilish, had received an Emmy nomination.

The presentation also included information concerning upcoming episodes and guest stars. Among the guest stars announced in connection with the series were Lizzo, Henry Louis Gates Jr., and Albert Brooks.

The panel featured additional audience interaction, including a segment involving Homer Simpson and questions from attendees. The presentation also included a parody of the concept of a "Simpsons Cinematic Universe."

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2024

En D23 2024, The Simpsons regresó en un panel especial de animación. El programa se tituló: “The Animation Greats + Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, and The Simpsons Presented by Hulu Animayhem.” Primero participaron Matt Groening, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Judge y Loren Bouchard, y posteriormente participaron los equipos de Bob's Burgers, Futurama y The Simpsons.

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026

Se presento panel de The Simpsons llamado “The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield”. Se realizó el viernes 14 de agosto de 2026, de 1:30 a 2:30 p. m., en el Premiere Stage. La descripción oficial indica que el elenco y equipo creativo hablaron sobre la narrativa de Springfield, la comedia basada en personajes y la sátira cultural después de más de tres décadas de la serie.

Además, este año hubo sesiones de firma con el equipo creativo de The Simpsons.