News D23 Expo 2017

[KCheatle]

WDW fans waiting for the D23 Parks and Resorts either in two ways

Excitement

or anxious and worry

Which side are you guys on?

I would say I'm an equal combo of both: optimistic but trying to keep my optimism controlled...

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

It's too bad they don't have watch parties at Wdw that would be pretty cool. They'd probably make it an upcharge even though lol.

 

[Mike S]

Made a quick stop by Mickey's of Glendale when they finally let us down and got this for $20.

There's no official line for Parks and Resorts until 11:00 so I'm questioning my brother's sanity of making us come so early. We might get right up front though so that's good.

 

[Wishing Star]

The DIS‏ @TheDIS now1 minute ago
Rumor: Ewan McGregor has been spotted at Disneyland. Rumor 2: We're getting an announcement regarding the next standalone Star Wars

 

[Winter]

So I havn't been watching or following this because I have other stuff to do today, but can anyone tell me what has been confirmed and/or shown so far?

 

[brb1006]

It's too bad they don't have watch parties at Wdw that would be pretty cool. They'd probably make it an upcharge even though lol.

Reminds me of when Disneyland held a live showing of the Moon Landing in the late 1960's for guests.

 

[brb1006]

Made a quick stop by Mickey's of Glendale when they finally let us down and got this for $20.
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There's no official line for Parks and Resorts until 11:00 so I'm questioning my brother's sanity of making us come so early. We might get right up front though so that's good.

I will be waiting for a link to a periscope of the Parks and Resorts for now.

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Made a quick stop by Mickey's of Glendale when they finally let us down and got this for $20.
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There's no official line for Parks and Resorts until 11:00 so I'm questioning my brother's sanity of making us come so early. We might get right up front though so that's good.

I want that.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I want that.

I want ALLLLLL of this........

 

[brb1006]

I wish we had a countdown clock for when the Parks and Resorts start today especially since I live in the East.

 

[LieutLaww]

I wish D23 was being live streamed

 

[NeedMoreMickey]

So I havn't been watching or following this because I have other stuff to do today, but can anyone tell me what has been confirmed and/or shown so far?

If you want to hear about parks you will have to wait, 6:00 east coast time

 

[brb1006]

I wish D23 was being live streamed

Well at least we have periscope

 

[Brer Oswald]

I will be waiting for a link to a periscope of the Parks and Resorts for now.

If you find one, let me know.

 

[Captain Neo]

The reason for that is at the time it was felt Disneyland needed to have something of interest to excite current Park goers.
The Disney Company, particularly in the early 80s, was not the powerhouse it is today as far as contemporary cultural impact.
It was looked upon as old fashioned, and something only little kids and crusty old folks could enjoy.
There was a gap there in the entertainment offerings - very little appealed to the older kids, teens, and young adults and it was felt that needed to be remedied.

At that time ( mid-80s ) the feeling was that Disneyland was becoming a bit of a relic and needed to have something to excite the younger generation of Park goers.
Tony felt strongly about that aspect - having a good mix of Attractions that appealed to all audiences, as well as have more contemporary offerings to excite the newer generation of Park visitors.
There was nothing doing so at that time within Disney's own self owned IP collection.

So the decision was made to bring in creative film makers ( George Lucas ) and talented entertainers ( Michael Jackson ) and work with them to create new experiences that could liven things up a bit.
And boy did they ever.
'Captain EO' came first, then 'Star Tours', both of which were sensations when they first opened and became Guest favorites well afterwards.

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Tony didn't stop there though Indiana Jones ride on Adventureland, Honey I shrunk the Kids in tomorrowland, multiple attempts to shut down the Submarine Voyage in a big huff to get a movie tie in in there (Starting with atlantis the lost empire) eventually they closed it for many years and then he came back with a finding nemo pitch, etc

 

[Mike S]

Tony didn't stop there though Indiana Jones ride on Adventureland, Honey I shrunk the Kids in tomorrowland, multiple attempts to shut down the Submarine Voyage in a big huff to get a movie tie in in there (Starting with atlantis the lost empire) eventually they closed it for many years and then he came back with a finding nemo pitch, etc

Why exactly am I quoted here?

 

[Wishing Star]

I missed 2 Oswald pics!

 

[wdwgreek]

I want ALLLLLL of this........

Omg. I want that black shirt so badly. Please release at epoct.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I wish we had a countdown clock for when the Parks and Resorts start today especially since I live in the East.

Check my sig.

 

[MaximumEd]

Made a quick stop by Mickey's of Glendale when they finally let us down and got this for $20.
View attachment 215658

There's no official line for Parks and Resorts until 11:00 so I'm questioning my brother's sanity of making us come so early. We might get right up front though so that's good.

Dude, that shirt is awesome! I need that in my life.