D23 2024 Disneyland Rumors, Predictions & Discussion

[TP2000]

I'm wondering (if I haven't missed it somewhere already) when they'll start posting links to watch the big panels - mainly the parks panel. Presumably they'll post something on the parks blog that morning?

I read earlier on the WDW version of this thread that they aren't live streaming the big panels publicly this year.

We'd have to wait for someone in the audience to livestream it themselves on Social Media.

 

[Disney Irish]

I'm wondering (if I haven't missed it somewhere already) when they'll start posting links to watch the big panels - mainly the parks panel. Presumably they'll post something on the parks blog that morning?

It was reported earlier this year that parts of D23 would be live streamed on D+. I don't believe they have announced yet if any of the panels, including the Parks panel, would be live streamed or not.

Disney Breaking Ground With D23 Fan Event, With Plans To Stream Parts Of It On Disney+ And Expand To International Markets

Disney is breaking new ground this year with fan convention D23, streaming it on Disney+ for the first time and expanding it to international markets.

deadline.com

 

[britain]

Welp, I’m no longer a D+ subscriber so I guess I’ll miss out on those.

 

[CaptinEO]

I read earlier on the WDW version of this thread that they aren't live streaming the big panels publicly this year.

We'd have to wait for someone in the audience to livestream it themselves on Social Media.

I guarantee this was a way to get favorable coverage. Give the "influencers" exclusive access to stream your event and in return they will be extra positive to stay on the "good list".

 

[MarvelCharacterNerd]

Just saw it reported on another site that the parks panel would not be streamed for the public, but only available to stream by cast members.

Waiting to hear if that's actually true. And if true, annoying, as it means having to look for someone streaming it on social media which is a pain. Or breathlessly tweeting the AHMAZING things being announced... for Storyliving, new DVC lounges, and the 19th cruise ship I'm never going to go on.

 

[mickEblu]

Just saw it reported on another site that the parks panel would not be streamed for the public, but only available to stream by cast members.

Waiting to hear if that's actually true. And if true, annoying, as it means having to look for someone streaming it on social media which is a pain. Or breathlessly tweeting the AHMAZING things being announced... for Storyliving, new DVC lounges, and the 19th cruise ship I'm never going to go on.

Don't you worry @DCBaker will be doing the Lords work and posting a new thread for every announcement 10 seconds after they are announced at D23.

 

[Nland316]

Something I thought of recently…

I really hope there is a new, surprising announcement for DLR that nobody expects or that catches us off guard. That’s partially why I really am rooting for Tomorrowland.

Avengers and Avatar have already been announced on some level.. so I just don’t feel the same enthusiasm since we already expect it. We need something splashy that leaves us surprised.

 

[Captain Neo]

Is there any reliable insiders actually suggesting a peoplemover or Tomorrowland announcement or is it just wishes?

I can’t imagine Bob Iger would ever ok something without being a marketing tie-in to an IP

 

[CaptinEO]

Is there any reliable insiders actually suggesting a peoplemover or Tomorrowland announcement or is it just wishes?

No. The last time insiders had talked about a TL redo was 2022 when it was supposed to be a Lightyear themed Tomorrowland, employees were even seen surveying Tomorowland and walking the PM tracks that summer. Thankfully the movie bombed shortly before D23

The only insider things I've read relate to Radiator Springs and a Villians Land coming to Magic Kingdom.

Not sure what California is going to do before DL Forward construction starts.

 

[britain]

Is there any reliable insiders actually suggesting a peoplemover or Tomorrowland announcement or is it just wishes?

I can’t imagine Bob Iger would ever ok something without being a marketing tie-in to an IP

There’s not much smoke other than Frederick Chambers comment below. (He’s the CM of “Ya know, they could add PatF to Splash Mountain” fame. We’ll never know for sure if that statement gave Disney the idea or if it was truly in the works for a while.)

 

[britain]

Freddy also elaborates on this rumor here. It’s a good listen. But again, he seems to be the only source of Tomorrowland rumor.

 

[britain]

Unrelated, but a hoot!

 

[TP2000]

Unrelated, but a hoot!

Holeeeee crap! That was hysterical! And just in time for my nightcap, too. Thank you old friend, I owe you one!

 

[Nland316]

I’m assuming media previews tomorrow? I believe we got a first look at the Imagineering pavilion a day early at the last expo.

 

[Mediachi]

I might as well drop my predictions here:

DL:
-Tiana Opening Date (Guaranteed)
-New Tomorrowland (Likely)

-Autopia Electric Cars (Most Likely)​

-Peoplemover Returns (Maybe)​

-Buzz Lightyear Replacement (Unlikely)​

-New 70th Anniversary Offerings (Character Costumes, Shows, Food, Merch, etc) (Guaranteed)

DCA:
-Soarin' Over California permanently returns (No way this happening lol)
-Ember and Wade coming to Pixar Pier (PLEEEEAAASSSSEEEE)
-Anxiety coming to Pixar Pier (Most Likely)
-New Disneyland 70th World of Color Show (Likely)

-More Details on DisneylandForward (Guaranteed)
-Third Gate (Bro come on)

 

[britain]

Holeeeee crap! That was hysterical! And just in time for my nightcap, too. Thank you old friend, I owe you one!

Pairing “Chubby Checker Psycho” with Paul Pressler - chef’s kiss.

 

[Disney Analyst]

 

[DisneyAJ]

I guess I’ll join in:

My D23 predicitons

DL:
Tiana’s Bayou opening date (guaranteed)
70th celebration specials (guaranteed)
Underwhelming Tomorrowland announcement (likely)
Autopia electric cars official announcement with date (likely)
Blue sky fantasy springs type land in DL expansion pad (not likely)

DCA:
Avengers E-ticket final draft with start date (most likely)
New show at Hyperion (likely)
Avatar location and start estimate (likely)
Hollywood Backlot blue sky if not avatar (possible)
Inside Out 2 meet and greets (likely)
Deadpool permanent/extended in AC (likely)

DLR:
Eastern Gateway Project (guaranteed)
DTD retail shops opening dates (likely)
Disney Springs/3rd Gate blue sky (50/50)
ESPN Zone replacement (possible)


I’m really not expecting too much concrete info (there’s still so much to do to prep for DLF) so I expect them to try and wow us with some blue sky for the Toy Story lot. They’ve already “confirmed” too much that they haven’t even started so I’m not very hopeful.

 

[Consumer]

Here's my expectations...

Disneyland predictions:

• Sleeping Beauty Castle torn down and replaced with the Hong Kong castle
• Matterhorn torn down and replaced with a meet and greet
• Rocket Rods come back (replaces Space Mountain)
• Critter Country replaced with Dixieland

DCA predictions:

• Buena Vista Street replaced with Mickey Avenue
• Marvel land replaced with Star Wars land 2
• Pacific Wharf replaced with Avatar land
• Cars Land reverted to a parking lot

Downtown Disney predictions:

• Grand California set on fire ($5,000 upcharge for guests)
• Paradise Pier Hotel renamed to Trump Tower
• AMC returns but they only show "Home on the Range"

 

[Gusey]

Final Predictions:

• 70th anniversary entertainment announced
• Avengers E-Ticket update, potential opening year
• Avatar Experience location confirmed (Disneyland, DCA or Disneyland Forward plot)
• "New Critter Country" update, including TBA opening date
• Nothing for Tomorrowland but a tease that something's in the works