Official 2017 D23 Expo Thread

[lockedoutlogic]

It will be its own resort but on the grounds of CBR.

We're back to square one on this then.

Caribbean with a restaurant on a $25,000 buy in.

 

[Fantasia79]

It will be its own resort but on the grounds of CBR.

Thanks, makes sense. Seems like if it's at CBR, seeing HS fireworks will be much less impressive than EPCOT.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

I really hope they make some changes to Epcot's tiers, maybe letting you choose two from tier one or something. They're going to have so many tier one attractions to choose from otherwise, and it's already hard with FEA, Test Track, and Soarin.

The idea is to add things so the tiers are gone. The tiers only exist because they don't have enough rides. It's a matter of numbers

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Well there used to be an east and west alley were there not?

Yes, the Harmony Barber Shop used to be on West Center Street, before the street got gobbled up by the Emporium.

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Thanks for answering @joelkfla! My memory was fuzzy

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Thanks, makes sense. Seems like if it's at CBR, seeing HS fireworks will be much less impressive than EPCOT.

How so?

 

[joelkfla]

So, seeing on other sites that Rivera DVC will be near Carribean beach, but not part of it.

Should be in land behind world showcase, between CBR & Hollywood Studios.

@rteetz any truth to this?

DanBoris posted a map here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-skyliner-and-minnie-transport.3618410/#post-57903447

 

[Frank4202]

 

[Fantasia79]

How so?

Found the screen shot of their presentation map. It's in the treees on the north side of CBR, right on top of EPCOT's works showcase, behind Germany/Africa. It's a LONG way to HS. I'm sure you'll see them, you'll see EPCOT's a lot better.

 

[tjkraz]

DanBoris posted a map here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-skyliner-and-minnie-transport.3618410/#post-57903447

The site labeled Disney Riviera Resort is where the Barbados buildings used to reside. They are gone now. It also appears that at least 3 buildings in Martinique were slated for removal to add a pond which will serve as a barrier between the two.

No doubt Disney wants to create as much separation--both physical and perceptional (?)--between the moderate hotel and Deluxe DVC. It remains to be seen if the properties will share ANY sort of amenities. There may be a pool at Riviera but will it be a feature pool? Will it have both quick service and table service dining? Will it even have a separate entrance drive?

Here is some info showing plans filed for CBR. That large building--red in some images--would be the Riviera resort:

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resort...-plans-filed-for-caribbean-beach-construction

 

[IDislikePulp]

Is there any other events where big announcements like this take place? I wonder if we'll have to wait til next D23 to hear more about Epcot's updates, Tomorrowland, or anything else. Although I won't act like I'm not very happy and impressed, I'm just eager to be hyped all over again!

 

[disneydreamer781]

I hope you're joking...

Unfortunately not!

 

[Moliphino]

The biergarten is the queue area for the ride

Everything I've seen shows the exit would've been through part of the Biergarten, but the restaurant was always there.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Unfortunately not!

No...I mean If anybody still believes "guest demand"...then I got some beans to sell them.

That's Disney's admition of an ulterior motive.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Everything I've seen shows the exit would've been through part of the Biergarten, but the restaurant was always there.

It was repurposed during late construction...according to legend

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just FYI in case it hasn't been posted yet, DPB has new individual posts with concept art on each of the major announcements... I put this together for myself so figured I'd post here...

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (DHS)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-as-name-for-star-wars-lands-at-disney-parks/

Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway (DHS)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-railway-coming-to-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Toy Story Land (DHS)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...n-at-walt-disney-world-resort-in-summer-2018/

Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille (Epcot)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...laxy-ratatouille-attractions-coming-to-epcot/

Mission:Space TS Restaurant (Epcot)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...out-of-this-world-dining-experience-at-epcot/

Tron (MK)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...gic-kingdom-park-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

New Theatre On Main Street (MK)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...theater-to-debut-at-walt-disney-world-resort/

SW Hotel
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-inspired-themed-resort-at-walt-disney-world/

Skyliner & Minnie Vans
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...sport-guests-around-walt-disney-world-resort/


DCA - Pixar Pier & Pixar Fest
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ebration-coming-throughout-disneyland-resort/

DCA - Immersive Super Hero Experience (Spiderman & Avengers)
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...e-coming-to-disney-california-adventure-park/

Disney Cruise Line
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2017/07/disney-planning-not-two-but-three-new-ships/

DL Paris Marvel Hotel
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-to-disneys-hotel-new-york-the-art-of-marvel/

Didn't notice a post on DVC - might have missed it)

 

[PuppyJonathan]

Last question for today: so I take it Caribbean beach isn't going to recover it's huge guest room count? Like they officially downsized the resort?

 

[DISnewjersey]

DanBoris posted a map here: https://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-skyliner-and-minnie-transport.3618410/#post-57903447

Isn't the Disney Riviera going to be extremely visible behind World Showcase? Even worse than the gondolas being visible behind France..

 

[STLstone]

I hope you're joking...

Although I do joke quite often on here, this time I was attempting to repeat exactly what he said...

Before they said that, though, they first said they wanted to preserve the original concept of Epcot.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

The site labeled Disney Riviera Resort is where the Barbados buildings used to reside. They are gone now. It also appears that at least 3 buildings in Martinique were slated for removal to add a pond which will serve as a barrier between the two.

No doubt Disney wants to create as much separation--both physical and perceptional (?)--between the moderate hotel and Deluxe DVC. It remains to be seen if the properties will share ANY sort of amenities. There may be a pool at Riviera but will it be a feature pool? Will it have both quick service and table service dining? Will it even have a separate entrance drive?

Here is some info showing plans filed for CBR. That large building--red in some images--would be the Riviera resort:

http://dvcnews.com/index.php/resort...-plans-filed-for-caribbean-beach-construction

Lots of good questions...

And here's my (same) one? Are people gonna bite for full price at that spot when it's built without the high end facilities of the deluxe it's attached too...

Cause that's what we're getting here - my guess - bay lake tower on its own.

 

[STLstone]

That would be 2...

Thigh I'm not sure ratatuoille or the Mickey ride are "e ticket"...

I still don't think a line makes it that category. Frozen isn't...mine train isn't...midway isnt...older ones with shorter lines fit the category better.

They specifically referred to the new Mickey ride as "e ticket" in the presentation.