Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[Justrose]

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023...vIA1puw7bNXsaCQYvbY-5xFdUtSnQ40eQAdm3hCngEKTU

Yay!!! F&W menus are out!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

https://deadline.com/2023/07/disney-destination-d23-event-dates-schedule-panels-2023-1235431491/

Disney Announces Schedule, Panels & Dates For 2023 Destination D23 Event At Walt Disney World
By Tom Tapp
Deputy Managing Editor
July 6, 2023 6:53pm PDT

Disney has announced the dates and schedule for what it terms “the Biggest Disney Fan Event of the year,” Destination D23, which will take place from Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10, at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

The event, tied to the company’s 100th anniversary this year and presented to members of its D23 fan club, promises a “journey through every era of Disney, as we venture back through the last century of storytelling and look forward to a limitless future for the company.”

Among the promised highlights are:

• Presentations from Disney archivists, historians, Imagineers, cast members, animators and luminaries—including Disney Legends Bill Farmer and Don Hahn; the voice actors behind some of Disney’s most iconic characters, Bret Iwan, Kaitlyn Robrock, and Ashley Eckstein; Disney on Broadway’s own Genie, Michael James Scott from Aladdin; and many more—in two days of programming worthy of the first century of Disney—and beyond!
• A presentation from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro about what makes a Disney experience so magical and memorable for guests and fans around the world.
• A conversation with Disney Legend Don Hahn and Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline and learn about Walt Disney’s Journey to join his brother Roy in California, and the earliest days of The Walt Disney Company—from the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to the Alice Comedies, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and, of course, everyone’s favorite mouse.
• A catch up with the voice actors behind fan-favorite Disney characters, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), and Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Pluto, Goofy), and join them for a “table read” of iconic scenes from 100 years of Disney history.
• 100 years of “weird Disney” moments from the Walt Disney Archives
• See the “Disney you didn’t know,” as the Walt Disney Archives uncovers some of the most astonishing Disney discoveries, connections, and little-known facts that will change everything—or at least some things—you thought you knew about the Disney universe.
• Celebrate 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios with legendary animators and guests, and get a sneak peek at their highly-anticipated upcoming feature film, Wish.
• A 60 Years of Disney’s Audio-Animatronics Technology Exhibit in which The Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Imagineering join creative forces for a special exhibition at Destination D23 to celebrate the history of Audio-Animatronics technology. This exclusive exhibit will showcase the evolution of the art and its related technology through a diverse showcase of rare figural assets, photography, and vintage ephemera and documentation all in the name of celebrating key moments from Walt’s earliest inspirations and development to modern-day marvels.

Tickets for the event are already sold out, but some presentations will be live streamed.

We'll be there! I am hopeful there will be some Roger Rabbit merch, at least, since there doesn't seem to be a panel about it.

 

[1lilspark]

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2023...vIA1puw7bNXsaCQYvbY-5xFdUtSnQ40eQAdm3hCngEKTU

Yay!!! F&W menus are out!

FYI
Hawaii & Noodles have a delayed opening of 8/15 the four new booths also have delayed openings TBD (but I assume the 15th as well)

We'll be there! I am hopeful there will be some Roger Rabbit merch, at least, since there doesn't seem to be a panel about it.

They do have a 35th anniversary ornament that got released over the weekend

 

[Gusey]

Video: Miguel, at the new World of Pixar photo location, now open for the “TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure” press day:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1677636697876561921

 

[glocon]

Word is Moana Journey of Water walkthrough will open later this month.

The Imagination Pavillion is actually part of World Celebration - it will connect better once Communicore Plaza is complete.

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Can someone who knows point out/circle where Moana Journey of Water is on this map?

And maybe put in where walls will still be up once Moana opens?
I’m just trying to picture it in my head.

Haven’t been to the parks since 2019 and not super familiar with EP, but EP will be a main focus on our next trip and I just want to know as much as possible.
Thanks!

 

[1lilspark]

Supposedly today or one day next week is Merida last day in the garden before moving to the Gazebo behind the Christmas Shop in Liberty Square

 

[Gusey]

According to Blog Mickey, it's closing today:
Fairytale Gardens Merida Meet & Greet Closing Today at Magic Kingdom To Begin Encanto Reimagining

 

[HokieRaven5]

Can someone who knows point out/circle where Moana Journey of Water is on this map?

And maybe put in where walls will still be up once Moana opens?
I’m just trying to picture it in my head.

Haven’t been to the parks since 2019 and not super familiar with EP, but EP will be a main focus on our next trip and I just want to know as much as possible.
Thanks!

Colored in where it is based on the old map



Also here’s this image showing the full layout of the upcoming Communicore area in general

 

[OKW Lover]

I'm still not getting my hopes up for a great experience from a walk-through.

 

[glocon]

Colored in where it is based on the old map

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Also here’s this image showing the full layout of the upcoming Communicore area in general



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Thanks.
That’s easier to picture what to expect.

So the area around the buildings that are labeled Mickey & Friends, Communicore Hall and Communicore Plaza are what will remain walled off once Moana opens up?

I think the Moana area will be beautiful and can’t wait to see it.
It might not eat up crowds but it should be quite stunning.
And hopefully cool as well if there are mists from the water features.

 

[Gusey]

I'm still not getting my hopes up for a great experience from a walk-through.

As DLP is my "local", I like a lot of their themed walk throughs as it kills time whilst entertaining you, so it doesn't make you feel like you're killing time.
Journey of Water sounds like a great themed walkthrough, with the edutainment aspact of old Epcot (it's more about the water cycle than Moana as it is inspired by Moana). Also, considering what used to be there pre-2019, Journey of Water sounds like a great improvement

 

[Smugpugmug]

I'm still not getting my hopes up for a great experience from a walk-through.

Go in with low to zero expectations and you'll be okay. For me I 100% don't care about a Moana water play area and only care about the construction walls coming down.

 

[Suger Mag]

As DLP is my "local", I like a lot of their themed walk throughs as it kills time whilst entertaining you, so it doesn't make you feel like you're killing time.
Journey of Water sounds like a great themed walkthrough, with the edutainment aspact of old Epcot (it's more about the water cycle than Moana as it is inspired by Moana). Also, considering what used to be there pre-2019, Journey of Water sounds like a great improvement

I am so looking forward to it. Will bring a nice nature experience to Epcot. Can't wait to see TeFiti in person.

And yes I am also excited for the walls to come down... been a couple of trips with them in place now and will be nice to have it back open.

 

[maggnanimouse]

Go in with low to zero expectations and you'll be okay. For me I 100% don't care about a Moana water play area and only care about the construction walls coming down.

Plus, any speck of additional shade in Epcot is a win in my book

 

[Justrose]

Plus, any speck of additional shade in Epcot is a win in my book

YES! Going next month and already dreading the Epcot heat. LOL! This will help!

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

Plus, any speck of additional shade in Epcot is a win in my book

They weren't going to put a rollercoaster in this space or something like that. So if it was between greenery + a water walk-through and just greenery, I'll take the former. It should at least be fun for the little ones!

 

[Genie+]

I’m excited for the Journey of Water area. Part of what we love about WDW is the gorgeous surroundings. Almost everywhere you go is beautiful from every angle.

 

[Gabby01]

Colored in where it is based on the old map

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Also here’s this image showing the full layout of the upcoming Communicore area in general



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Thanks for these maps, they are super helpful! I’m excited for Moana but also to see the new landscaping in the center circle!

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm still not getting my hopes up for a great experience from a walk-through.

It can be quite good.

As DLP is my "local", I like a lot of their themed walk throughs as it kills time whilst entertaining you, so it doesn't make you feel like you're killing time.

We though the Alice walk-through in particular was really well done, and we enjoyed it.

 

[jpeterson]

Plus, any speck of additional shade in Epcot is a win in my book

I cannot like this comment hard enough.