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

[HokieRaven5]

You’re Invited: Disney Parks Unveils Future Projects, Surprises at Destination D23

Exciting news Disney Parks fans! On Sept. 9, we’re sharing new announcements and updates on some of our most highly anticipated projects at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products LIVE – as they’re unveiled – during the biggest Disney fan event of the year, Destination D23!

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro is presenting “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the event and offering a look at what’s coming to life at our parks, resorts and beyond – along with a few special surprises!

You can be among the first to hear it all right here beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET/ 6:15 a.m. PT on Saturday.

 

[starlite_]

You’re Invited: Disney Parks Unveils Future Projects, Surprises at Destination D23

Exciting news Disney Parks fans! On Sept. 9, we’re sharing new announcements and updates on some of our most highly anticipated projects at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products LIVE – as they’re unveiled – during the biggest Disney fan event of the year, Destination D23!

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro is presenting “A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” at the event and offering a look at what’s coming to life at our parks, resorts and beyond – along with a few special surprises!

You can be among the first to hear it all right here beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET/ 6:15 a.m. PT on Saturday.

I forgot the time difference! Guess I'll wake up to either happy ppl or ppl complaining about Blue Skies.

 

[Smugpugmug]

I forgot the time difference! Guess I'll wake up to either happy ppl or ppl complaining about Blue Skies.

I expect complaining 100%. No one hates Disney more than Disney fans.

 

[starlite_]

I expect complaining 100%. No one hates Disney more than Disney fans.

Amen.

 

[HokieRaven5]

ZOO-WEE-MAMA! Greg and Rowley are BACK... and snowed in for the holidays

Diary of a #WimpyKid Christmas: Cabin Fever, an all-new adventure is streaming December 8 only on @DisneyPlus.




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[BrianL]

Hera Syndulla Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland for a Limited Time

https://twitter.com/x/status/1700162998801723867

Star Wars has announced that guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland will be able to meet Hera Syndulla for a limited time starting today! Hera is visiting Galaxy’s Edge as part of a limited-time promotion for Ahsoka, now streaming on Disney+.

...and CHOPPER! Hera who?

 

[HokieRaven5]

...and CHOPPER! Hera who?

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I hope Chopper is actually with her and not just being used for the promo though….

 

[CarolynFH]

Terms of the Magic Key lawsuit have been posted - it’s a $9.5 million settlement fund for 103,435 Dream Key passholders (approximately $67.41 pp).

Claim submissions not required. An email will be sent at a later date to all eligible class members.

Scott Gustin

Wow, not even the cost of a day ticket to DL, right? How much are the plaintiffs’ lawyers making?

 

[Landry]

Wow, not even the cost of a day ticket to DL, right? How much are the plaintiffs’ lawyers making?

I came up with $24.43 per person based on the 9.5 million/103,435. Add that up and they may have gotten $2,526,917.05.

 

[CarolynFH]

I came up with $24.43 per person based on the 9.5 million/103,435. Add that up and they may have gotten $2,526,917.05.

I’m not surprised!

 

[HokieRaven5]

60 Years of Audio-Animatronics Exhibit at 2023 Destination D23 (Part One: “Project Little Man” to A-1000 Figure)

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disneyland Resort has paused new sales of the Inspire key - which means no Magic Key passes are available for new purchases.

Renewals for current Magic Key holders within their renewal window are still available.

Scott Gustin

 

[KNovacovschi]

Walt Disney World Resort announces special merchandise event exclusively for Annual Passholders

Walt Disney World Resort has announced a special merchandise event for Annual Passholders from September 20 to September 23, 2023, taking place at the AdventHealth Arena within the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The event will be open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Highlights of the Event​

• Exclusive Merchandise: Passholders will have early access to newly released trading pins and Pandora charms such as EPCOT Reimagined, Journey to Imagination with Figment, Minnie Mouse Bride, and Grogu Rose Gold.
• Special Pandora Charm: A unique charm will be available only for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders.
• Discounts: The event will feature 60% off on select merchandise, including certain apparel, 50th Anniversary goods, Loungefly items, and Dooney & Bourke fashions.
• Photo Opportunities: Special photo ops will be available to commemorate the event.
• Food and Beverage: A range of special food and beverage offerings will also be available for purchase.

A virtual queue will be in place for this event. Passholders will need to use the My Disney Experience app to join the virtual queue; a standby queue will not be available.

Here's how it works:

• You can request to join the virtual queue for this event starting at 8:00 am on the day of the event.
• You do not need to be at Walt Disney World Resort to join the virtual queue.
• Once your group is called, you’ll have up to 2 hours to check in at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This merchandise event ends at 7:00 pm, so be sure to allow enough time for you to shop.

Boo I'm there a month later. I went to their first ever VIPassholder shopping event back in Sept 2018 when it was first thing in the morning at MK.

 

[KNovacovschi]

Annual Passholder Previews for Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana are coming to EPCOT 9/24–9/29 and 10/1–10/4.
Important: “Registration will not be required for this event. Passholders with a theme Park reservation to EPCOT will be able to check-in and join the standby queue during normal operating hours (subject to capacity).“

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I will be 17 days to late, hopefully this means it will be open by Oct 21st. I seem to be missing everything this year. Stupid trip to Romania, lol.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Good Morning America with a preview of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland

 

[HokieRaven5]

Link to today’s D23 Livestream:

https://www.youtube.com/live/bwZigIwtXrM?si=VrQAI7U-pcuA5Glk

 

[HokieRaven5]

Link to today’s D23 Livestream with ASL:

https://www.youtube.com/live/nNNx8Askeig?si=7swAvFczKOIMcnbK

 

[HokieRaven5]

Hera Syndulla & Chopper Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

Hercules songs...I guess this is to hint at the new Disneyland show?

 

[HokieRaven5]

Ahsoka will be coming to Star Tours! #DestinationD23
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