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

[HokieRaven5]

@HokieRaven5 - go O's!!

(Nats fan, but rooting for the O's this year!)

Just gonna enjoy the seasons with the talent on this team before John Angelos burns it all down and starts over

 

[HokieRaven5]

New Menu Items Join Menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

Specialty Milkshakes: Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime

Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse

Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries

Pot Roast Stack: Slow-roasted beef piled high on thick-cut toast with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion gravy, and onion rings

Crab Cake Sandwich griddled and served with lettuce, tomato, and rémoulade sauce on a potato roll

 

[Duckbug.Ducktales]

FULL DESTINATION D23 SCHEDULE

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Friday, September 8, 2023​

7 a.m. – 8 p.m. : Guest Services / International Credential Pick-Up Open
East Registration

Shopping Check-In Open
*Please do not arrive more than 60 minutes before your scheduled shopping time.
Porte Cochere

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. : Gift Pick-Up Open
Sorcerer’s Apprentice 2

Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Ballroom of the Americas, 2nd Floor

The Walt Disney Company Store
Grand Republic Ballroom D, 2nd Floor

Ink & Paint Marketplace
Grand Republic Ballroom B, 2nd Floor

Please note: Reservations required to access the shopping locations on Friday, September 8!

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Mickey’s of Glendale RSP Pick-Up
West Registration

The Walt Disney Company Store RSP Pick-Up
Sorcerer’s Apprentice 2

9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.: The Plausible Impossible 60 Years of Disney
Audio-Animatronics® Technology
Sorcerer’s Apprentice 3

Saturday, September 9, 2023​

7 a.m.: Queue for both General Seating and Preferred Seating Opens
(Please do not arrive before this time – no official queue will be available until 7 a.m. and unofficial queues will not be honored.)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center, 1st Floor Lobby

7 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Guest Services / International Credential Pick-Up Open
East Registration

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.: The Plausible Impossible 60 Years of Disney
Audio-Animatronics® Technology
(closed during presentations)
Sorcerer’s Apprentice 3

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Ballroom of the Americas, 2nd Floor

The Walt Disney Company Store
Grand Republic Ballroom D, 2nd Floor

Ink & Paint Marketplace
Grand Republic Ballroom B, 2nd Floor

8:15 a.m.: Doors Open – Preferred Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom H

8:30 a.m.: Doors Open – General Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom G

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Morning presentations, including:

Welcome!

A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Join Disney Parks, Experiences and Products ChairmanJosh D’Amaro and special guests for an entertaining presentation looking to the future of Disney parks, featuring updates from around the world and some fun surprises along the way.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Morning Break

D23 Updates with Michael Vargo

The Early ’Ears – Ub, Oswald, and Mickey

Join Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline on a journey back to the roaring ’20s and the “Early ’Ears of Disney” during this retrospective conversation, featuring iconic characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Mickey Mouse, and the Legends behind them, like Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney.

100 Years of Classic Characters: Unforgettable Stories

Actress and fashion icon Ashley Eckstein catches up with fellow voice actors behind fan-favorite Disney characters, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), and Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Pluto, Goofy), for a rousing tribute to the characters that have inspired us for a century.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch Break

1:30 p.m.: Doors Open – Preferred Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom H

Doors Open – General Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom G

2 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Afternoon presentations, including:

National Geographic Live – Secrets of the Whales

Dive deep into the groundbreaking science of whale families—and their startlingly human parallels—through the awe-inspiring work of celebrated National Geographic Explorer and photographer Brian Skerry.

Disney Cruise Line: 25 Years of Innovative Design at Sea

Get an inside look into designing and building Disney Cruise Ships from the Disney Imagineers currently working on its newest fleet. Learn of the intricacies that go into designing unique spaces and the complexities of ship design.

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Break

Marvel: Beyond Earth’s Mightiest – Celebrating 60 Years of The Avengers

Celebrate 60 years of Earth’s Mightiest Super Hero team, the Avengers! Since their debut in 1963’s The Avengers #1, this all-star roster of beloved characters has been uniting to fight the foes that no single hero could withstand. Now, join Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski to trace the comics history of the Avengers across six decades—and BEYOND! Surprising stories and tantalizing teases await in this can’t-miss panel about how the Avengers rose to become a pop culture phenomenon! Avengers, assemble!

100 Years of Innovation: Magic in Every Medium

At its core, The Walt Disney Company lives by its ability to “keep moving forward,” as curiosity leads us down new paths. Imagineers Daniel Joseph and Karin Hanson reconcile a century of innovations in which Disney stories have been brought to life through magic, connecting how they have been inspired by the innovations of yesterday, to the exciting ways they innovate through storytelling today.

EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming

A look into the design and ideas behind the transformation of EPCOT and its new neighborhoods, attractions, and experiences. Explore the legacy of the park and discover more about the collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney World Resort throughout this ambitious process. Highlights include details uncovered by the Marty Sklar Archives and the inspirations that have guided the evolution of Disney’s first park without a castle.

5 p.m. Dinner Break

Sunday, September 10, 2023​

7 a.m.: Queue for both General Seating and Preferred Seating Opens
(Please do not arrive before this time – no official queue will be available until 7 a.m. and unofficial queues will not be honored.)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center, 1st Floor Lobby

7 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Guest Services / International Credential Pick-Up Open
East Registration

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.: The Plausible Impossible 60 Years of Disney
Audio-Animatronics® Technology
(closed during presentations)
Sorcerer’s Apprentice 3

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Open
Ballroom of the Americas, 2nd Floor

The Walt Disney Company Store
Grand Republic Ballroom D, 2nd Floor

Ink & Paint Marketplace
Grand Republic Ballroom B, 2nd Floor

8:15 a.m.: Doors Open – Preferred Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom H

8:30 a.m.: Doors Open – General Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom G

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Morning presentations, including:

Walt Disney Studios Showcase

A sneak peek at exciting upcoming projects from The Walt Disney Studios.

10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. – Morning Break

100 Years of Walt Disney Animation Studios

Becky Bresee and Wayne Unten, heads of animation on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ upcoming feature Wish, sit down with legendary animator Mark Henn to revisit some of their favorite filmmaking memories.

Disney Global Ambassador Showdown

Join Disney Parks Ambassadors from every Disney destination around the world, as we learn more about each of their home resorts and engage them in a friendly competition to see whose resort is the “best of the best!”

Weird Disney: Centennial Edition

Get weird with the Walt Disney Archives and experience 100 years of “weird Disney” moments in the centennial edition of a Destination D23 fan favorite!

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch Break

1:30 p.m.: Doors Open – Preferred Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom H

Doors Open – General Seating Admission
Fantasia Ballroom G

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Afternoon presentations, including:

The Road to 1923: Walt Goes West

Disney Legend Don Hahn provides new and fascinating insights into Walt Disney’s fabled journey that would lead him to join his brother Roy in California, where the two would establish the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio—the beginning of what is now The Walt Disney Company.

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Disney You Didn’t Know

Join Disney archivists and authors Kevin M. Kern and Steven Vagnini for a journey down the rabbit hole as they uncover astonishing Disney discoveries, connections, and little-known facts that will change everything—well, at least some things—you thought you knew about the Disney universe!

100 Years of Creativity: A Playful Look at Disney Imagination

Join Imagineers Diego Parras and Jason Grandt for a decade-by-decade look at some of the more interesting and lighthearted moments of Disney creativity from the last 100 years.

See Ya Real Soon: A FAN-Tastic Finale

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.: Dinner Break

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.: DISNEY+ HALLOWSTREAM COSTUME BASH

Kick off the scariest season in style and enter the world of Hallowstream with Disney+, the streaming home of your favorite Halloween stories. With phantomized photo-ops, chilling treats, and spellbinding surprises, guests will find all their hearts’ desires in this lavish lair of scares. Don’t forget to don your favorite costume so that you can dance the night away!

Attendees in costume must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Costumes may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable, or violent.
• Guests may wear costume masks. However, costume masks must not obstruct vision and must be removable. Costume masks must be removed at security screening.
• Costumes should not drag on the ground.
• Costumes should not contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another guest.
• Costumes should not contain any weapons that resemble, can be used as, or could easily be mistaken for, an actual weapon. Costume swords must be anchored to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn. No firearms, projectiles, or arrows (simulated or otherwise) will be allowed.
• Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into the event unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards. The appropriateness of the guest costume will be determined by Disney at its sole discretion.

EXHIBITS

• 60 Years of Disney’s Audio-Animatronics®Technology Exhibit: 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.

SHOPPING EXPERIENCES

• Mickey’s of Glendale: The Walt Disney Imagineering campus store returns with a pop-up shop at the event featuring a selection of exclusive Destination D23 and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise available for purchase. Trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees through a random selection process (RSP) opportunity.**
• The Walt Disney Company Store: For the first time, D23 Gold Members on the East Coast will have access to a pop-up version of the official Walt Disney Company Store, featuring both employee- and D23 Member-exclusive merchandise! Please note that limited-edition trading pins for this event will be offered to attendees exclusively through a RSP opportunity.**
• Ink & Paint Marketplace: Attendees will also have the opportunity to shop at this marketplace of exclusive Disney partners for exciting products from around The Walt Disney Company!**

I wish I knew what the special event Saturday night was so we could plan whether to go or head to EPCOT or something. Oh, well.

 

[rangerxenos]

Just gonna enjoy the seasons with the talent on this team before John Angelos burns it all down and starts over

I'm not an O's fan, but I feel really bad for you, Baltimore has a rabid, loyal fan base and a beautiful ballpark, but your current owner is all about the bottom dollar so your teams are perpetually ransacked every few years.

I'm a Yankees fan, it's been a very long season.

 

[Smugpugmug]

A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Join Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and special guests for an entertaining presentation looking to the future of Disney parks, featuring updates from around the world and some fun surprises along the way.

So does the statement "featuring updates from around the world" mean that they're going to focus on the international parks and nothing will be announced for WDW? I'd be fine with at least a Dinoland replacement announcement (no blue sky concepts, but actual confirmation about a replacement).

 

[HokieRaven5]

NEW: Disney released a teaser video of Anna and Elsa arriving at World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland. The new land officially opens in November.

Scott Gustin Twitter

 

[HokieRaven5]

So does the statement "featuring updates from around the world" mean that they're going to focus on the international parks and nothing will be announced for WDW? I'd be fine with at least a Dinoland replacement announcement (no blue sky concepts, but actual confirmation about a replacement).

They typically don’t announce major things at this event, maybe just an update on Moana or an official opening date along with some more insight to the whole EPCOT spine.

Maybe another glimpse at what’s coming for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, though anything short of a new animatronic is a letdown.

It’s mostly just a focus on things in progress with some smatterings of minor things to come.

 

[HokieRaven5]

I'm not an O's fan, but I feel really bad for you, Baltimore has a rabid, loyal fan base and a beautiful ballpark, but your current owner is all about the bottom dollar so your teams are perpetually ransacked every few years.

I'm a Yankees fan, it's been a very long season.

It’s bad when I could almost defend Bob Chapek more than the Angelos family at this point…

 

[Smugpugmug]

They typically don’t announce major things at this event, maybe just an update on Moana or an official opening date along with some more insight to the whole EPCOT spine.

Maybe another glimpse at what’s coming for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, though anything short of a new animatronic is a letdown.

It’s mostly just a focus on things in progress with some smatterings of minor things to come.

Figured. I saw some videos on Twitter (never calling it X, not sorry) of some imagineers walking around Dinoland this weekend so I think it's definitely on the table but maybe not this soon.

The Tiana update has to be substantial and impressive or else we'll be subjected to some of the most annoying takes you've ever had the displeasure of reading.

Hoping for Fantasy Springs opening announcement atleast

 

[Teamubr]

I'm a Yankees fan, it's been a very long season.

I'm a St Louis Cardinals season ticket pack owner and it has been an even longer season. Have any starting pitchers you are willing to sell? At least our owners recognized they cheaped out last off season and have vowed to correct that this winter. I'm heading to Spring Training in March, so we'll see.

But back to News and Rumors. After much angst and worry, the new Trails End looks like a big hit!

j

 

[The Foolish Mortal]

New Menu Items Join Menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

Specialty Milkshakes: Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime

Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse

Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries

Pot Roast Stack: Slow-roasted beef piled high on thick-cut toast with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion gravy, and onion rings

Crab Cake Sandwich griddled and served with lettuce, tomato, and rémoulade sauce on a potato roll

mmmmmm, part of me sees that strawberry milkshake and wants it now!!!

Another part of me recalls excitedly trying the new caramel apple shake at Auntie Gravity last weekend and almost vomiting it was so bad

So maybe going to wait for some reviews on this one lol

 

[Elijah Abrams]

They typically don’t announce major things at this event, maybe just an update on Moana or an official opening date along with some more insight to the whole EPCOT spine.

Maybe another glimpse at what’s coming for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, though anything short of a new animatronic is a letdown.

It’s mostly just a focus on things in progress with some smatterings of minor things to come.

That’s good to hear. I’m right now so FRIGGIN' SICK of Disney Parks fans on Twitter/X (and WDWMagic) making the ugliest, stupidest assumptions that the Disney management liked the Blue Sky idea pitched at D23 last year and is looking to getting rid of all of DinoLand (and dinosaurs in general from AK), when this idea was in fact made during Bob Chapek’s reign as Disney CEO. Now, Bob Iger has returned as CEO, and I doubt he would approve the Blue Sky idea.

 

[Maleficent_Hades]

New Menu Items Join Menu at The Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom

Specialty Milkshakes: Chocolate Pecan Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Key Lime

Chocolate Layer Cake with caramel popcorn mousse

Cotton Candy Cheesecake with fresh berries

Pot Roast Stack: Slow-roasted beef piled high on thick-cut toast with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion gravy, and onion rings

Crab Cake Sandwich griddled and served with lettuce, tomato, and rémoulade sauce on a potato roll

Might have to get a reservation just so I can try that cotton candy cheesecake

 

[Leigh L]

Might have to get a reservation just so I can try that cotton candy cheesecake

dang, I just canceled a Plaza ADR last night before the Halloween party in 2 weeks lol.
Didn't know they'd be changing their menu! That was mostly why I canceled lol

 

[soniam]

Figured. I saw some videos on Twitter (never calling it X, not sorry) of some imagineers walking around Dinoland this weekend so I think it's definitely on the table but maybe not this soon.

The Tiana update has to be substantial and impressive or else we'll be subjected to some of the most annoying takes you've ever had the displeasure of reading.

Hoping for Fantasy Springs opening announcement atleast

I would prepare for disappointment. Moana and Tiana will probably be what they talk about. They may show the renderings for Fantasy Springs and discuss what is already out there, but OLC will want to announce the opening themselves.

 

[Smugpugmug]

I would prepare for disappointment. Moana and Tiana will probably be what they talk about. They may show the renderings for Fantasy Springs and discuss what is already out there, but OLC will want to announce the opening themselves.

Oh don't worry. When it comes to Disney nowadays my expectations are lower than the depths of hell.

 

[soniam]

Oh don't worry. When it comes to Disney nowadays my expectations are lower than the depths of hell.

It’s not a matter of Disney disappointing. That’s just always been the nature of this event. It saddens me when people go and then are all angry that they didn’t announce anything or have any celebrities. Many of us who know what it’s about and would be thrilled to go couldn’t get tickets. Not saying that you are doing that though.

 

[Smugpugmug]

It’s not a matter of Disney disappointing. That’s just always been the nature of this event. It saddens me when people go and then are all angry that they didn’t announce anything or have any celebrities. Many of us who know what it’s about and would be thrilled to go couldn’t get tickets. Not saying that you are doing that though.

I didn't know people expected this event to have celebrities present. But yeah, I get it and that wasn't my intention. I would love to attend one of these live too.

 

[Elijah Abrams]

Figured. I saw some videos on Twitter (never calling it X, not sorry) of some imagineers walking around Dinoland this weekend so I think it's definitely on the table but maybe not this soon.

This whole Blue Sky idea pitch on Dinoland should definitely not be brought up by anyone anymore. I've had to criticize Disney Parks fans on Twitter/X for bringing it up. It's an idea I definitely don't see Iger approving.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland Paris Entertainment VP David Duffy is leaving the Resort after just a few years. He has been named VP Live Entertainment at Walt Disney World.



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