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Now that Fantasy Springs in TDS has opened, DLP should have the biggest running construction work currently going on at any Disney Resort worldwide. Compared to all the previous years there is still more for them to talk about at D23 Expo just by giving updates on what's already going on. I...

Previous D23 Park showcases have been quite frustrating for DLP fans. Hopefully this year will be different. What are your thoughts and expectations? Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday, August 10 – 7:00 p.m. Honda Center Join Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro for a special showcase...

Former Imagineer Jim Shull has shared some art from the previously rumoured ride. The rooftop colour & style seems to match the one from Tangled Tea Cups ride. Regarding the giant Ursula, I am not sure if it would be a great fit with the rest of the area. Wouldn't UP make more sense in the...

What about the upcoming D23 announcements in August? Was the (rumoured LK) land not supposed to be announced there? If rumours are true/plans not have changed, this should at least be in the final development phase with construction starting within 1-2 years and a potential opening around...

So this would mean WDW could potentially spend less than $17 billion in the first ten years - meaning that out of the $60 billion bucket more budget could go to other parks/resorts/etc. instead? Or do you think the $60 billion is not necessarily to be spent in 10 years and the timeframe could be...

Thank you for sharing. I assume that's already pieces of the new flooring. How does it look like in person? It's no longer parking lot vibes for sure. Though the flooring reminds me a bit of my neighbour's driveway. Can't wait to see how the final result will look like.

Thank you so much for sharing. I am glad you had a great time and the chance to experience the re-imagined hotel. 8pm should not really be acceptable for any hotel - let alone a luxury-priced one. Did they provide you with any kind of compensation at least? Are they still doing the turndown...

For me it was not particularly clear what actual responsibility and decision power those WDI titles/roles include. Tom Fitzgerald's recent title was Walt Disney Imagineering Chief Storytelling Executive and Senior Creative Executive for Disneyland Paris. Do we know if he is still responsible for...

In so many ways. :D Speaking about Adventure, three weeks later and "DAW" still has not grown on me at all. I am curious & nervous what integrating the sponsor (Vittel) throughout the experience will mean. Let's hope it's not Pooh getting stuck in a plastic water canister rather than the honey...

DLP also announced Vittel as a sponsor for the attraction. I guess that meant some extra funding and some special requirements by Nestlé/Vittel. Maybe the Nestlé folks also wanted some more contemporary movie/scene to be added. The press release also makes it sound like DLP is getting their...

I absolutely love the movie Up. But this does not make any sense at all. It's not even meeting the most basic criteria to be based on a book. If only there was some World where Up & its characters would have a perfect home instead... :rolleyes: The creative direction at WDI Paris quite often...

I had the exact same feeling when I saw the video. While very impressive from a scale & technical perspective - from that angle it definitely feels more like an e-ticket ride compared to HK - the book report approach puts the guest in a very passive position. It should be the guests who also a...

Thank you everyone for confirming. From that perspective, re-investing half of their profits into maintenance and adding more capacity for growth to that actual business no longer sounds that turbocharged to me. Not saying that it is not a good thing overall or not desperately needed. Though...

"Thus far, the parks chief says Disney is on track with its allocation of the $60 billion, calling the strategy “incredibly disciplined.” D’Amaro notes, “Every single investment that we make has to be justified unto itself.” The $60 billion is expected to be self-funded from the parks, a...

As a DLP fan as of the early 90s and former Euro Disney shareholder, I was very excited when the second park was announced. I attended the special shareholders meeting for its presentation, bought the new shares for the capital increase to fund the new park and was following the construction...

Maybe that's their interpretation of contemporary theming - or just an excuse to justify the bare ceiling. :D Though it looks closer to the actual current Walt Disney Studio Store in Burbank rather than one of the Hollywood themed stores in DHS.

Was just watching the video of Tom Fitzgerald and Natacha Rafalski talking about the Walt Disney Studios' new concept, theme & name. Tom Fitzgerald mentioned that the entrance courtyard would no longer be in the past but become completely contemporary including the used graphics, background...

The only enthusiastic reactions to the new name that I have seen was mainly by some selected Disney influencers and content creators focusing on the expansion. The average comments about the new name on the DLP social media channels, YouTube comments sections, etc. went from "meh" to "too...

Great recap & insights indeed. It is also confirming what we had discussed before - TWDC is still profiting heavily from those royalty payments of DLP. While the management fees might no longer be in place, service fees by WDI for R&D as well as project management for new attractions potentially...

Local newspaper Le Parisien is mentioning the Lion King as the next world to be added after Frozen: “A new immersive world, the concept and design of which are currently being finalized by the imagineers (engineers), will further strengthen the attractiveness,” indicates the Park. More details...