Tag: Destination D23 2023
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The Destination D23 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #677
Welcome to a very full episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the Geeks are joined by Clock from @sentfromdisneyland. Together, they geek out about Oogie Boogie Bash, Tiana’s Palace opening at Disneyland, the Adventureland Treehouse opening, and World of Frozen opening at Hong Kong Disneyland. They also go into a lot of the announcements that…
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Destination D23: Imagineers Lift the Veil Further on Future Disneyland Paris Projects
During Destination D23, the Official Disney Fan Club gathering currently taking place in Florida, Disneyland Paris revealed more about two projects currently underway at the destination: the royal transformation of the Disneyland Hotel and the current expansion of Walt Disney Studios Park. This is the first time it has been shown from the inside: the…
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Disney’s “Wish” Character Asha Coming to Disney Parks
Asha, who will be appearing in Disney’s animated film Wish is coming to the Disney Parks soon. It was announced over the weekend at Destination D23 that the new character will be appearing at the Disneyland Resort, EPCOT at the Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris. Asha is the main protagonist in Wish. She…
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Zootopia Show Headed to Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom currently can experience it’s tough to be a bug at the Tree of Life Theater. On Saturday at the Destination D23 event, it was announced that this show will be replaced with a new show themed to Zootopia. The current concept for the show would have guests visiting the different…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Singapore-Based Ship to Be Named Disney Adventure
Last year Disney acquired a cruise ship that hadn’t been completed yet. The ship is being completed at the Meyer Werft shipbuilding company. Once finished, it will be based in Singapore and be the first Disney Cruise Line ship to enter the Asian market. Formerly, the ship was known as the Global Dream. During Destination…
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New Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Lounge Heading to Magic Kingdom
There were no shortage of announcements at Destination D23 this year. Many of the announcements were focused on the future of Walt Disney World Resort. One of the announcements revolved around a new addition to Magic Kingdom. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences…
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Dinoland U.S.A To Be Reimagined With Tropical Americas Inspiration
There were many announcements made at Destination D23. During a panel hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro, one of the announcements revolved around the future of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One announcement, in particular, focused on what is currently Dinoland U.S.A. It was announced that Dinoland U.S.A will be going the way…
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Soarin’ Over California Returning to EPCOT for Limited Run
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort during Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival have had the priveledge of getting to experience Soarin’ Over California for a limited time. During this time, the current version of Soarin’ Around the World is replaced with the original version of the attraction. During a panel focused on EPCOT at…
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EPCOT’s World Celebration to be Completed Before End of Year
There were many announcements coming out of Destination D23. A decent portion of time was spent on the ongoing changes happening at EPCOT. For the last few years, any guest who has visited EPCOT has been able to see the transformation of the park happening right in front of their own eyes. This has led…
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Test Track to Get World of Motion Reimagining at EPCOT
At Destination D23 an announcement was made about the future of Test Track at EPCOT. The attraction is being reimagined once again. As it is reimagined for a new experience in the future, it is pulling inspiration from the past. Specifically, inspiration is being taken from the original World of Motion attraction. Walt Disney Imagineers…
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Adventure Awaits When Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opens Oct. 16, 2023, at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2023) — Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in…
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New Details and Opening Date Unveiled for New EPCOT Nighttime Spectacular
At the Destination D23 event new details and the opening date were revealed for EPCOT’s upcoming nighttime specatular. The announcement was made during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” which was hosted by Josh D’Amaro, the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman. The new show will be called Luminous…
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Disney Reveals Ride Vehicle for New Avengers Campus Attraction
A new attraction is coming to Avengers Campus. Once it opens, guests will be recruited to help defeat King Thanos, a Multiverse variant that was designed specifically for Avengers Campus. Today during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the Destination D23 event, the ride vehicle for this new…
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New Songs and Acts Coming to Country Bear Jamboree at Walt Disney World Resort in 2024
The Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is getting updated. During “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23, it was announced that the opening day attraction will be getting new songs and acts in 2024. During the panel, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty shared a little bit…
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Figment Arriving to Meet Guests at EPCOT on September 10
On Saturday morning it was announced that Figment will be meeting with guests visiting EPCOT starting on September 10, 2023. Figment will be meeting with guests at the Imagination Pavilion. The announcement came during “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at Destination D23 which included many other announcements about…
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D23 Expo to Expand To Become the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
For many Disney fans, attending the D23 Expo is a highlight that is looked forward two every couple of years. Next year, this event is getting even bigger! D23 Expo is expanding and turning into a new weeklong event in 2024. The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will also expand beyond the Anaheim Convention…
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Schedule Released for Destination D23
The schedule has been released for this year’s Destination D23. This weekend of all that is Disney will be packed full of panels and events for those in attendance to experience. The event is sold out but some of the event will be livestreamed only on Saturday and the D23 YouTube or Facebook pages. The…