Official D23 Thread

RSoxNo1

RSoxNo1

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I will not be at D23, but will do my best to keep track of all the news that comes out of it. This thread will be kept for news and discussion. I will update the original post as needed with information about Walt Disney World, The Other Disney Parks, and other important information that comes out of the D23 convention.

I will also link to concept art and other areas directly from this front page in hopes of setting this up as a one stop shop for D23 info.

Official D23 Guidebook
Official D23 Blog

D23 Floor Plan

Live Feeds:
WDW Radio - Lou Mongello
Mouse Planet
Mice Chat Updates
Mice Chat Prizes
Laughing Place
All Ears - Deb Wills
All Ears - Team
Twitter - #D23

Day 1: Thursday, September 10
Bob Iger opens the Convention
30 Minute screening of Princess and the Frog
Guest wins stay at the Dream Suite
Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion Model
Carsland Model (Photo 1)
Carsland Model (Photo 2)
Lucky the Dinosaur Appearance
D23 Treasures Photos
Local ABC News Clip
Iger mentions that Captain EO is not returning to Parks
Mystic Point Model
Awards given out to Robin Williams, Betty White and the voices of Goofy and Donald
Robin Williams' Speech
Dancing with the Stars appearance: Derek Huff, Cheryl Burke, Tom Bergeron
Donny Osmond appearance
New Movie featuring Robin Williams: Wedding Banned

Day 2: Friday, September 11
Radiator Springs Racers Info/Photos
Radiator Springs Racers Info from Kevin Rafferty
Radiator Springs Racers Track Layout and Animatronic Photos
David Michael/Mice Age article from the Convention - Radiator Springs Racers photos, Lincoln AA, and more
Disney and More: Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Disney and more: Parks and Resorts and Carsland/Wall-E Appearance
Disney and More: Disney Legends
Disney and More: Live Auction Preview
Disney Cruise Lines to start trips to Alaska in 2011
Darkbeer's photos
Pirates 4: On Stranger Tides (Jack Sparrow Video)
The Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever
Muppets Aboard the Mark Twain
John Lasseter on the D23 Expo
Guillermo Del Toro's "Disney Double Dare You"
Timothy Dalton to be in Toy Story 3
Remake of "Yellow Submarine

Day 3: Saturday, September 12
Day 3 D23 Blog
The Making of World of Color
Disney Nature first film in 3D to be titled "Ocean World"
Everyone at the Parks and Resort presentation has been handed 3D glasses
Fantasyland Rumors are true (Jay Rasulo's Speech)
Hong Kong Disneyland talks
Mickey Mouse and Marty Sklar as SSE animated characters
DCA construction
Walt Disney Studios Video Presentation
Andy Castro's full report from the Parks and Resort Presentation (Fantasyland, Star Tours, Carsland, Disneyland Paris, Hawaii Resort concept art)
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln


Day 4: Sunday, September 13
Winnie the Pooh movie confirmed
Cars 2 movie confirmed
Ken (Michael Keaton) will join Barbie in Toy Story 3
Muppet Vision 3D to be updated to Disney Digital 3D
Muppet Mobile Lab coming back

Walt Disney World News
Fantasyland to be doubling in size for a 2012 opening (Better Pic)
All of the Fantasyland Concept Art
Cinderella to turn from servant to Princess live in front of guests
Be Our Guest Restaurant and Gaston's Tavern as two separate restaurants
Double Dumbo Spinners/Casey Jr Circus Train: No queue, interactive circus instead
More Dumbo
Little Mermaid
Star Tours in 3D in 2011 (Video, Announcement Video 2)
High Resolution Fantasyland Photo

nemofinder22 said:
So coverage of the D23 Expo is still coming online(talk about a great weekend of info)

Heres some great panel discussions of many different topics. I'll keep updating this post with the rest of the parts.

Imagineering Pixar for the Parks
Part 1 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XRkHqVZHwg

Part 2 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoyLSqekdCc&feature=channel_page

Part 3 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igPzSudfRhc&feature=channel_page

Part 4 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Kl5iqGjYtM

Part 5 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeJCKvs2tiA

Part 6 of 8*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LbgfCRbwLQ

Part 7 of 8*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Btwk-tH1I

Part 8 of 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYfbt2_VWCA

nemofinder22 said:
Part 5-8 are now up.

From part 8 starting at 1:34
Best quote ever! John Lasseter "ok so are you going to be the one at the exit of a ride and explain to everybody getting off the ride why its successful because its on time and on budget when its a piece of (I dont think I can type that on the boards lol)

Walt Disney Studios presentation summary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLn91kDs4RM

Marking the US Presidents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdxMfRWHDqE

Carsland Ground breaking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNvYKtEB3Hw

Carsland model overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1kH4pCGLdM


and cant forget this one.
The Future of Disney Parks and Resorts

Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX94hshXK-M

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBCi9UdcqLg

Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDwdlshVTg8

Overall the if you have to watch any of the presentations or videos its the Pixar in the parks one, and the Marking of World of Color totally worth watching!
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The Making of World of Color
Part 1 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbtMortRHZ0

Part 2 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q7P2hV-Nw0

Part 3 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0DIjxwyEcU

Part 4 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leVJuQXQEBM

Part 5 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esodXP4geec

Part 6 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVPybaOEUK4


Parks and Resorts Press Conference
Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw2yNeBiekc

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI457hB9oNI&feature=channel

Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi5HcT4h94Y

John Lasseter Press Conference
Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzxyF4iDw3A

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEkHCEEbGfQ

Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKun7QRnChM

nemofinder22 said:
Part 6 and 7 now have sound

And heres a few more

World of Color Press Conference
Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS2McuNnnMg

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hziddPQtZkk

Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkggn_-8Mx8


Imagineering Press Conference
Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJeUgnghy6U

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FycXEDhf2KY

Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi_6PnxvgFA

(oh theres a few spoilers about Radiator Springs Racers in the end of part 2 and early part 3)

Refreshing it's a small world
Part 1 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-OCHPAdxC8

Part 2 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVmk3WrcELw

Part 3 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Lnitj1ALk

Part 4 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhDmMG7T720

Part 5 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izofyf8bvGk

Part 6 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OKiNJki4jw

ok theres a lot but if your a Disney fan its worth all of your time to watch these as interviews and questions that are answered are really wonderful to hear.
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_Scar

_Scar

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I am in love with that collage of classic Disney in the guide book!! I even see a DHARMA logo next to Maleficent! Great job @ whoever made that!!!
 
Disneyson 1

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It just occurred to me, why are they using Figment's image so much during the promotional things for D23?? So far I've seen Mickey (Disney Mascot), Jiminy Cricket (D23 Mascot), Ariel (getting her own ride), Chip & Dale (VERY classic characters, most likely doing meet-n-greets @ the Expo) The Hitchhiking Ghosts (Featured heavily in the last issue of D23, and I think they're doing a presentation on the HM?), and... Figment? Why would the company want to attract attention to HIM knowing the fan reactions to ALL of the previous re-boots? Maybe they're announcing something?

Just wishful thinking, I guess.
 
_Scar

_Scar

Active Member
Disneyson 1 said:
It just occurred to me, why are they using Figment's image so much during the promotional things for D23?? So far I've seen Mickey (Disney Mascot), Jiminy Cricket (D23 Mascot), Ariel (getting her own ride), Chip & Dale (VERY classic characters, most likely doing meet-n-greets @ the Expo) The Hitchhiking Ghosts (Featured heavily in the last issue of D23, and I think they're doing a presentation on the HM?), and... Figment? Why would the company want to attract attention to HIM knowing the fan reactions to ALL of the previous re-boots? Maybe they're announcing something?

Just wishful thinking, I guess.
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Yea and also the penguins from Mary Poppins or Crush. I think he's just put there because he is classic Disney.
 
FigmentJedi

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Disneyson 1 said:
It just occurred to me, why are they using Figment's image so much during the promotional things for D23?? So far I've seen Mickey (Disney Mascot), Jiminy Cricket (D23 Mascot), Ariel (getting her own ride), Chip & Dale (VERY classic characters, most likely doing meet-n-greets @ the Expo) The Hitchhiking Ghosts (Featured heavily in the last issue of D23, and I think they're doing a presentation on the HM?), and... Figment? Why would the company want to attract attention to HIM knowing the fan reactions to ALL of the previous re-boots? Maybe they're announcing something?

Just wishful thinking, I guess.
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That's exactly what I'm hoping for. And if we get it, this is what Disney boards everywhere will look like.
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FigmentJedi

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_Scar said:
Yea and also the penguins from Mary Poppins or Crush. I think he's just put there because he is classic Disney.
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EPCOTPluto said:
Well, I think it's more about the character appeal. They also have Crush, the penguins from Mary Poppins, Mike Wazowski and Baloo. :shrug:
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Except that Figment's relatively obscure in the grand pantheon of Disney characters. Hitchhikers on the other hand are very recognizable Disney park-wise, plus are representing the multiple Haunted Mansion sessions and the 40th anniversary of the ride.
 
JWG

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EPCOTPluto said:
Well, I think it's more about the character appeal as well. They also have Mike Wazowski and Baloo. :shrug:
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Having Mike is dangerous, he stands to get booed based on the reaction to to MILF. And Baloo is probably just making a final stop in before hibernation (i.e. Jungle Book is going back in the Disney Vault).
 
FigmentJedi

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JWG said:
Having Mike is dangerous, he stands to get booed based on the reaction to to MILF. And Baloo is probably just making a final stop in before hibernation (i.e. Jungle Book is going back in the Disney Vault).
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Only the SERIOUS BUSINESS Disney park fans hate MILF, plus Mike's probably there because of the upcoming sequel to Monsters Inc. Baloo's probably there for general appeal, plus he's got an eatery named for him at the Expo.
 
RSoxNo1

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Monster's Inc Laugh Floor is a decent attraction. It's not a D or an E ticket (and possibly not a C depending on how you evaluate things), but I hate how it gets lumped in with Stitch's Great Escape.

The guest submitted jokes are typically horrible, and often times it seems that guests will simply submit a joke they heard on a previous visit to the ride. As someone that has done standup, I recognize how difficult it can be to generate stand up jokes that are G rated and appeal to kids and adults. Unfortunately, he best candidates for G rated jokes that appeal to adults are puns, and those typically go over the heads of most children.

Now back to D23 - If there's a live feed to any of the events, I will also link that in the first page. I wouldn't be surprised if you have to be a D23 member to access it though.
 
david10225

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I'm leaving in the AM, but unfortunately have to come back on Saturday...but if I hear anything..I'll hit the net as soon as I can!
 
nemofinder22

nemofinder22

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RSoxNo1 said:
Monster's Inc Laugh Floor is a decent attraction. It's not a D or an E ticket (and possibly not a C depending on how you evaluate things), but I hate how it gets lumped in with Stitch's Great Escape.

The guest submitted jokes are typically horrible, and often times it seems that guests will simply submit a joke they heard on a previous visit to the ride. As someone that has done standup, I recognize how difficult it can be to generate stand up jokes that are G rated and appeal to kids and adults. Unfortunately, he best candidates for G rated jokes that appeal to adults are puns, and those typically go over the heads of most children.

Now back to D23 - If there's a live feed to any of the events, I will also link that in the first page. I wouldn't be surprised if you have to be a D23 member to access it though.
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Looks like Disneylandnewstoday.com will have live feeds
http://disneylandnewstoday.com/archives/5034

Also Mouseplanet.com, Miceage.com Tales from the Laughingplace will have booths at the expo.

Mouseplanet
http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/showthread.php?t=131457

Miceage
http://micechat.com/forums/meets-ev...cechat-d23-expo-prizes-personalities-fun.html

Tales from the Laughingplace
http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID10035690.asp

Anymore?
 

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