D23 Expo 2019 (First page with major info)

[vacationer1954]

That's it? seriously??? Universal announces a whole new theme park,
and we get a super secret tv Special??

Universal is trying to catch up to Disney and they still have a long way to go. The leader doesn't let the follower drive them. Besides, since Universal added a new theme park, we got New Fantasyland, Pandora, TSL and SWGE; we're about to get Ratatouille, M&MRR, Tron, etc., and we'll hear on Sunday about the replacement for Future World and a bunch of other improvements coming our way. Universal had better start trying harder if they want to keep up.

 

[1lilspark]

Odd i havent seen anyone talking about the new themed land that was mentioned in one of the videos as they show Zootopia

Zootopia maybe one of the Play Pavilion IPs?

 

[vacationer1954]

I don’t disagree but I’m not surprised in anyway. Disney+ is what the Disney company is riding its future on. All the marbles are on Disney+ so expect a lot about it this week.

Including the whole day today. It is a big deal. Just look at Comcast - they get ten times as much money from their cable systems than from theme parks. The future of entertainment is streaming, not theme parks or theaters, and you need to be one of the two three or four services to survive.

 

[Liljo22]

Odd i havent seen anyone talking about the new themed land that was mentioned in one of the videos as they show Zootopia

Look closely at the background. It’s mostly written in Mandarin. This is for the China expansion.

 

[Farro]

Well, I love Moana and I'm thrilled we are at least getting something that isnt Marvel or Star Wars themed so yeah, I'm excited!

 

[MommaBerd]

LOVED the video! I know it’s concept art, so I shouldn’t get my hopes up, but I loved the feel of a “Central Park” with lots of paths and trees and spaces for entertainment. It plays into the neighborhood concept. I will speculate that the Moana attraction will be walk-through, not a ride, where the water is accessible to play in & with.

ETA: Since I didn’t read the News & Rumors thread first, I realize what I stated about Moana is not really speculation,.

 

[ejgonz2]

LOVED the video! I know it’s concept art, so I shouldn’t get my hopes up, but I loved the feel of a “Central Park” with lots of paths and trees and spaces for entertainment. It plays into the neighborhood concept. I will speculate that the Moana attraction will be walk-through, not a ride, where the water is accessible to play in & with.

They just need a Moana M&G along with this attraction.

I feel like FW is becoming the new land of misfit toys like HS used to be.

 

[Tink1987]

Universal is trying to catch up to Disney and they still have a long way to go. The leader doesn't let the follower drive them. Besides, since Universal added a new theme park, we got New Fantasyland, Pandora, TSL and SWGE; we're about to get Ratatouille, M&MRR, Tron, etc., and we'll hear on Sunday about the replacement for Future World and a bunch of other improvements coming our way. Universal had better start trying harder if they want to keep up.

People always forget about the international parks as well. Millions being spent in Tokyo and in the future, DLP. I know they aren’t owned by Disney 100% so perhaps that is why people tend to forget them.

 

[DisneyKrayzie2]

Look closely at the background. It’s mostly written in Mandarin. This is for the China expansion.

Ah, yes sometimes i forget about the non US parks. I guess they were referring to a new land in Shanghai.

 

[Moliphino]

People always forget about the international parks as well. Millions being spent in Tokyo and in the future, DLP. I know they aren’t owned by Disney 100% so perhaps that is why people tend to forget them.

Disney does own DLP now.

 

[Karin1984]

People always forget about the international parks as well. Millions being spent in Tokyo and in the future, DLP. I know they aren’t owned by Disney 100% so perhaps that is why people tend to forget them.

Tokyo isn't, but Disneyland Paris is since 2017 back to the Walt Disney Company, by buying 97% of the shares.

 

[sponica]

They just need a Moana M&G along with this attraction.

I feel like FW is becoming the new land of misfit toys like HS used to be.

I hope they get a PERMANENT Moana M&G. My daughter does not understand why Moana isn't there...."she's a princess. in wreck it ralph she's with all the princesses"

 

[rteetz]

A new land is being added

Not a land but...

 

[loutoo]

I am really surprised nobody is discussing the strange double-decker outdoor space behind SE shown from around 4:35-5:40. Looks very interesting

 

[Tink1987]

Yes sorry, forgot about DLP being fully owned now. Always forget it as not much as improved....but that’s another conversation!

 

[Moliphino]

Yes sorry, forgot about DLP being fully owned now. Always forget it as not much as improved....but that’s another conversation!

They are doing a massive update to their Studios park, which is much needed.

 

[kbelle8995]

I keep seeing Figment (the character) that's making me feel better About the Epcot thing. I wish they would give Figment an attraction worthy of the character.

 

[blewits]

I am really surprised nobody is discussing the strange double-decker outdoor space behind SE shown from around 4:35-5:40. Looks very interesting

I know. I can’t quit looking at it.

 

[sponica]

I am really surprised nobody is discussing the strange double-decker outdoor space behind SE shown from around 4:35-5:40. Looks very interesting

At first I thought it might be where they're going to have the monorail exit from TTC...but then I realized that was too far in the park to be realistic. But yeah that does look interesting....

 

[ZuuL]

That's it? seriously??? Universal announces a whole new theme park,
and we get a super secret tv Special??

I'm very much let down by this as well. Hopefully, there will something else, bigger announced...