Official 2017 D23 Expo Thread

[rteetz]

Theme park stuff tomorrow too!?

No but who knows what they could announce.

 

[JETSDAD]

Watching the live feed with DW and DD was alot of fun with a few girly screams at the announcements (mostly by me). Tron and the SW hotel being confirmed would have to be my favourites and I'm looking forward to the new DVC hotel as well.

 

[adelaster]

This is for you @lockedoutlogic

My predictions:

-Something Marvel related comes to the parks
-Ratatouille comes to Epcot
-Great Movie Ride is changing
-Epcot attractions getting updated: one being Ellen’s Energy Adventure
-Updates on Spaceship Earth & Illuminations (Siemens partnership ending)
-Details on Coronado Springs updates and changes
-Details on Gondola system
-Possible new resort plans/change in resort categories
-Details on Disney Dining Plan changes- highlighting alcohol addition
-Highlights of Toy Story Land and hard opening date
-Star Wars Land tease, more detail, and confirmed year opening date (kind of already happening)
-Humble brag about Pandora
-Tomorrowland Speedway changing and/or closing
-Hollywood Studios name change
-Hype on new Disney Springs attractions- especially The Edison
-Announcement of new entertainment at Disney Springs
-Vague long term plans for Walt Disney World Parks- something idealistic and teasing
-New Meet and Greet Character event
-Touch on Minnie's Van service pilot
-Highlight on resort updates

Personal Wishlist:

More Muppets!
Moana!
More transportation options!

Well, that's curtains. Here's my reportcard:

-Something Marvel related comes to the parks - Marvel land with Spiderman etc. coming to Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel at Disneyland Paris
-Ratatouille comes to Epcot- Opening in time for 2021 celebration
-Great Movie Ride is changing - Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
-Epcot attractions getting updated: one being Ellen’s Energy Adventure- Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
-Updates on Spaceship Earth & Illuminations (Siemens partnership ending)
-Details on Coronado Springs updates and changes
-Details on Gondola system - Disney Skyliner- showed map, mickey & friends theming
-Possible new resort plans/change in resort categories - kind of, showed new DVC & small updates
-Details on Disney Dining Plan changes- highlighting alcohol addition
-Highlights of Toy Story Land and hard opening date - summer 2018, film shown
-Star Wars Land tease, more detail, and confirmed year opening date - Galaxy's Edge, opening at Disneyland first in 2019.
-Humble brag about Pandora - film clip shown, stage humblebrag
-Tomorrowland Speedway changing and/or closing
-Hollywood Studios name change
-Hype on new Disney Springs attractions- especially The Edison
-Announcement of new entertainment at Disney Springs
-Vague long term plans for Walt Disney World Parks- something idealistic and teasing - closer
-New Meet and Greet Character event - a few were announced
-Touch on Minnie's Van service pilot
-Highlight on resort updates- very brief

Really interested to see more information come out in the next few weeks. Happy that everyone gets to see Fantasmic- it was down when we visited.

Would there be another time at D23 when they talk about Disney Springs? Also really anxious about the rumors that Illuminations is ending. Sounds like we're already never going to experience riding the Great Movie Ride. I've also seen so much talk about the Speedway- what's going on with that?

The theatre on main street is a surprise. The new Epcot restaurant looks cool. Excited for Ratatouille and Star Wars Resort. The Tron coaster looks like it will be a great addition to Tommorowland, but Coasters aren't my speed. Pretty solid announcement block, although they very intentionally left a lot of details omitted. August is very soon for closing things.

Also, I'm ignorant and confused- can someone briefly and succinctly explain how the e-ticket attractions will work? Are they an upcharge to ride?

 

[dbavis]

so, any guesses on where the Star Wars resort will be located? It'd be really interesting/smart if it was somehow connected to Galaxy's Edge.

 

[DisneyBabies]

I'm late to the party obviously, lol.

Thanks @rteetz !

 

[mesaboy2]

Also, I'm ignorant and confused- can someone briefly and succinctly explain how the e-ticket attractions will work? Are they an upcharge to ride?

It is a reference to Disney's ticketing system of old, in this context "E Tickets" refer to the most desirable attractions. I do not expect any new attractions to have an upcharge.

 

[PuppyJonathan]

Looked at my scoreboard again: there was one more thing they didn't announce. What's going to happen to stitchs great escape??? To be fair only having two blank spaces on the scoreboard final tally is pretty good

 

[dbavis]

Also, I'm ignorant and confused- can someone briefly and succinctly explain how the e-ticket attractions will work? Are they an upcharge to ride?

assuming no changes to the FP+ system, i'd expect that they'll be Tier 1 FPs

 

[Planogirl]

The e-ticket term should be descriptive and not something you actually need. In some manner they are the best attractions.

Now I do wonder about tiering though.

 

[Lee Matthews]

I'd imagine it will be near galaxies edge

 

[DISnewjersey]

High quality concept arts of everything today can be found here: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

but what do you want then? not build new things? Cut back even more on CM costs? run the parks at a loss?

Where are you getting the insane idea they run within a nautical light year of a loss?

We're all supposed to be capable of adult thought here. Take a breath and clear the dust.

 

[Spridell]

I have a feeling this Star Wars Hotel is something that will be booked for months if not years at a time.

 

[joelkfla]

Pretty amazing that just about every rumor turns out to be true - even the Star Wars Resort.

 

[wareagle57]

I dont think youre alone.. I noticed how very sputtered the applause was at the new ride versus the Star Wars info that wasn't even brand new...

Yeah I really hate they are using THAT Mickey. I guess if the kids like it that's fine. I am really excited to see the technology but it's definitely not what I was expecting for the ride.

 

[AquaDame]

I have a feeling this Star Wars Hotel is something that will be booked for months if not years at a time.

Oh for sure... especially to start. I expect a very high price tag depending on exactly what this multi day experience entails too.

 

[adelaster]

so, any guesses on where the Star Wars resort will be located? It'd be really interesting/smart if it was somehow connected to Galaxy's Edge.

I actually started a thread about it with some screenshots before it was confirmed. All speculation at the time, but at this point looking promising!
https://www.disboards.com/threads/completely-immersive-star-wars-experience.3616668/

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I'd imagine it will be near galaxies edge

I was trying to think of the plot...

My guess is that the old roadway off world drive would have to be the plot once it goes bye bye...

...now the picture starts to come more into focus.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Oh for sure... especially to start. I expect a very high price tag depending on exactly what this multi day experience entails too.

By far the most interesting development...

...and universal is gonna counter...rest assured

 

[dbavis]

I actually started a thread about it with some screenshots before it was confirmed. All speculation at the time, but at this point looking promising!
https://www.disboards.com/threads/completely-immersive-star-wars-experience.3616668/

ah, cool. i hadn't seen that thread.