Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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FIRST LOOK: Walt the Dreamer Statue on Display at D23 Expo Ahead of Arrival at EPCOT

 

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Mickey’s Toontown Models on Display at D23 Expo 2022

The models, shared on Twitter by Scott Gustin, mostly reflect the concept art we’ve already seen.

Source: Scott Gustin
We know Donald’s boat will be reimagined, but it looks approximately the same in the model. There will be a new interactive fountain.

Source: Scott Gustin
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at the El CapiTOON Theater will also open with the updated land next year.

 

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New model of Tiana's Bayou Adventure on display at D23 Expo​

D23 Expo is giving us a first glimpse of what is likely the final look for the Splash Mountain retheme into Tiana's Bayou Adventure. (Photos via @scottgustin)



These photos via @scottgustin show the model on display.

Photo @ScottGustin Twitter


Photo @ScottGustin Twitter


Photo @ScottGustin Twitter

 

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Shanghai Disneyland News:

First Look at ‘Zootopia’ Attraction Ride Vehicle Coming to New Land at Shanghai Disneyland​

D23 Expo 2022 has a display of ride vehicle maquettes, including one for the “Zootopia” attraction coming soon to Shanghai Disneyland. Laughing Place shared an image on Twitter.

 

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Disneyland News:

Attraction Poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Shows Same Scenes as Florida Version​

An attraction poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland is on display at D23 Expo 2022. The attraction already exists at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, but will open along with the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland next year.

 

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Disneyland News:

BREAKING: Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Coming to New Orleans Square at Disneyland​

Tiana’s Palace, a new restaurant inspired by “The Princess and the Frog,” is coming soon to New Orleans Square at Disneyland.
Tiana’s Palace is Tiana’s restaurant at the end of “The Princess and the Frog,” and her version of a princess castle. An exact opening timeframe has not been released.

Can we get it at WDW, too, please? It doesn't even have to be at MK, put it in POFQ where Bonfamilles used to be.

 

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FIRST LOOK: Walt the Dreamer Statue on Display at D23 Expo Ahead of Arrival at EPCOT

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I don’t like the pose it looks like he’s sitting on the toilet

 

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Has there been any news about Fantasmic reopening date?

 

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DCL News:​

Disney's wearable MagicBand+ tech expected to be coming soon to Disney Cruise Line​

Disney's new MagicBand+ wearable is planned to expand beyond the parks and move aboard the Disney Cruise Line fleet.

 

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Disneyland News:

An all-new retail store will be opening in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park on Sept. 20, 2022, called Eudora’s Chic Boutique Featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets

 

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Walt Disney’s Plane Unveiled at D23 Expo 2022, Exclusive Plane Merchandise Coming to Amazon​

Walt Disney’s plane, freshly refurbished, has been unveiled at D23 Expo 2022 during a media preview yesterday. An entire exhibit of rare artifacts and images is dedicated to the plane, which Disney used to scout the location of Walt Disney World.


Imagineer Joseph T. shared photos of the plane on Instagram last night.

A line of exclusive plane-inspired merchandise will be available on Amazon.com today. The merch shared by Joseph includes a pilot Mickey plush, tumbler, and Funko POP! A pillow and ball cap feature the plane’s logo of Mickey leaning on the tail.

 

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Has there been any news about Fantasmic reopening date?

Not yet, but I’m betting there will be this weekend.

 

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FIRST LOOK at the 2022 D23 Expo Guide Map​

 

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More Power Outages to Affect Select Areas of Disney's Yacht & Beach Club This Month​

Guests staying at Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney's Beach Club Resort next week should keep in mind that, on September 13-14, there will be two additional scheduled power outages affecting several Guest areas around both resorts. As a reminder, Guest rooms, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi will NOT be impacted by these outages.

The planned power outages are currently scheduled to affect the resorts on the following dates:

• Tuesday, September 13, from 3-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 14, from 3-4 p.m.

During that time, lights will be out in Guest corridors, stairwells, and elevators. Temporary lighting will be available throughout the outages. Additionally, Guests in rooms near the back loading dock and Convention Center may hear noise from a generator from 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 – 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

 

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TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster Trains Testing With Sound Effects at Magic Kingdom​

TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster trains have been testing more and more frequently at Magic Kingdom. Today, we saw the trains being launched at approximately 30-second intervals. Every seventh train was accompanied by sound effects.
You can hear the audio in our Twitter video below.

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1568232683389571072

 

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Final call for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets at Walt Disney World​

Just one date remains available, October 21, priced at $179. If you still need tickets for this year, buy now while they are still on sale.

2022 will be the first year that the Magic Kingdom's Halloween Party season has sold out in its entirety.

 

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Disney Reveals Covers For New 100th Anniversary Commemorative Books​

 

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TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster Trains Testing With Sound Effects at Magic Kingdom​

TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster trains have been testing more and more frequently at Magic Kingdom. Today, we saw the trains being launched at approximately 30-second intervals. Every seventh train was accompanied by sound effects.
You can hear the audio in our Twitter video below.

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1568232683389571072

Yeah really expecting an announcement at D23 with a Date.... still work to be done on the site, and they haven't even started hiring or training, so likly next year. But be nice to know...

 

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Mickey’s Toontown Models on Display at D23 Expo 2022

The models, shared on Twitter by Scott Gustin, mostly reflect the concept art we’ve already seen.

Source: Scott Gustin
We know Donald’s boat will be reimagined, but it looks approximately the same in the model. There will be a new interactive fountain.

Source: Scott Gustin
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at the El CapiTOON Theater will also open with the updated land next year.

Is it just me or does that look like a wading pool of sorts in front of Donald's Boat? Like it seems like people figurines are in water in front of the boat.

 

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PeopleMover Temporarily Closed in Disney World​

When we asked a Cast Member, they shared that they did not have an exact time for when the ride will be reopening. The ride is still marked at “temporarily closed” on the My Disney Experience app.