Neil Patrick Harris joins Disney Experiences chairman at D23 preview
Disney announced an Inside Look event on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers for August 14, featuring a newly rediscovered artifact, and filed a patent for a ride system that simulates vertical motion.
Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum and actor Neil Patrick Harris were photographed together in front of the Disney Experiences Showcase stage at the D23 Expo, a setting that may signal an upcoming Figment-related announcement. The company said that on August 14, Walt Disney Imagineering will host an "Inside Look at the Society of Explorers and Adventurers," during which a "newly rediscovered" artifact will be revealed. In a related development, Disney has filed a patent for ride technology that creates the illusion of rising and falling through set design.
The announcement was part of a daily recap released on Thursday, August 13, 2026, which also included updates from Universal and a reminder to tune in for future coverage.