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First-Ever Disney Lorcana World Champion Crowned at Walt Disney World

A hand holding five colorful trading cards from a card game, featuring illustrated characters including Elsa, Tinker Bell, and others with fantasy-themed artwork and various game stats.
Credit: Ravensburger

The weekend of June 28-29, 2025, saw an exhilarating conclusion to the inaugural Disney Lorcana World Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. After two days of intense competition, the coveted title of Disney Lorcana World Champion was awarded to Dinh Khang Pham, who triumphed over Edmond Chiu in the final match to claim victory and a special 1/1 Golden Mickey Mouse – Brave Little Tailor card.

A Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game box titled "Gateway: Enrolls Adventure Awaits." The box, valued at $15,000 Disney cards, features characters like Elsa, Mickey Mouse, Stitch, and Maleficent in an action-packed pose on a colorful, cosmic background. A "Learn to Play" label is visible on the top left.

Credit: Disney

Disney Card Games Celebrated World Championship

The thrilling final moments of the competition were a spectacle for fans of the game, with Pham defeating Chiu in a highly anticipated showdown. “I still can’t believe it! My hand was amazing, of course. I beat insane odds,” Pham shared after his victory, reflecting on the incredible feat of becoming the very first Disney Lorcana World Champion.

@chellygotit

DKP Took The Crown As World Champion in the first ever Lorcana tournament‼️ Congratulations‼️‼️🎉🎉🎉 #lorcana #tcg #tournament

♬ original sound – Collector’s Treasure Box TCG

Disney Lorcana has quickly captured the imagination of card game enthusiasts around the world, and with this championship, Ravensburger cemented the game’s place as a major player in the tabletop gaming scene.

Looking Ahead: Disney Lorcana Challenges and Events

In addition to crowning the first champion, Ravensburger used the event as an opportunity to announce the schedule for the upcoming year’s Disney Lorcana Challenge events, offering players worldwide more opportunities to compete. The following Challenge events will take place across various global locations:

  • Challenge: Bologna Fiere, October 3-5, 2025
  • Challenge: Milwaukee, WI, October 24-26, 2025
  • Challenge: Richmond, VA, January 9-11, 2026
  • Challenge: Ghent Flanders Expo, March 6-8, 2026
  • Challenge: Dortmund, June 5-7, 2026
  • Challenge: Indianapolis, IN, June 19-21, 2026
  • North American and European Championships, mid-September 2026, dates to be announced

These Challenge events will provide players with the chance to participate in highly competitive tournaments, building excitement as the game continues to grow its fan base.

Display of Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game products, including booster packs, starter decks, gift sets (starting at $15), and various game accessories. The packaging features vibrant artwork of Disney characters.

Credit: Disney

More Events Planned

In addition to the regional Challenges, Ravensburger also revealed several large-scale events planned for North America, which will further engage the Disney Lorcana community:

  • Geekfest: July 18-20, 2025 (Everett, WA)
  • PAX West: August 29 – September 1, 2025 (Seattle, WA)
  • PAX Unplugged: November 21-23, 2025 (Philadelphia, PA)

These events are expected to bring together fans and players for more immersive experiences, allowing the Disney Lorcana community to connect with each other, showcase their skills, and enjoy everything the game has to offer.

The announcement of the first Disney Lorcana World Champion and the exciting slate of upcoming events mark a significant milestone for Ravensburger’s card game. As fans eagerly await more competitions and opportunities to play, the future of Disney Lorcana looks brighter than ever.

About Eva Merrill

Eva was born and raised in the beautiful state of Oregon but has since relocated and lives in New York City. Since she was young, Eva has loved to perform in musicals, especially Disney ones! Through performing, Disney’s music became the soundtrack of her childhood. Today, Eva loves to write about all the exciting happenings for the Walt Disney Company. In her free time, Eva loves to travel, spend time in nature, and go to Broadway shows. Her favorite Disney movie is 'Lilo and Stitch,' and her favorite Park is Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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