Rumor D23 2024 WDW Rumors, Predictions & Discussion

[peter11435]

Ive never understood the excitement or draw of this event…
Disney has proven over years that what is announced literally almost always gets dumbed down or removed completely. & what gets completed usually takes God knows how many years to actually happen. Its to a point its a non event

nde

Outside of covid related cuts the vast majority of what has been announced at d23 events has happened.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The market is really bad, this however is not the time for Disney to buckle. THEY NEED TO INVEST. This is literally one of the most important moments for the parks division and (to a lesser extent) the company as a whole.

Not to disagree with your premise…

But how does Disney “invest” in parks to increase their business?

The problem is management Philosophy.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Outside of covid related cuts the vast majority of what has been announced at d23 events has happened.

Wait…that was it?!?

 

[OptimusPrime]

Wait…that was it?!?

The only cut from before Covid that comes to mind (I’m positive there’s more) is the Main Street Theater

 

[Sneaky]

The only cut from before Covid that comes to mind (I’m positive there’s more) is the Main Street Theater

Wish that happened. That would’ve been great for mk. What could even go in that spot now?

 

[Lilofan]

The market is really bad, this however is not the time for Disney to buckle. THEY NEED TO INVEST. This is literally one of the most important moments for the parks division and (to a lesser extent) the company as a whole.

During the recession of 2009 when there were nationwide layoffs, homeowners losing their homes etc, Disney bought Marvel for $4B.

 

[trainplane3]

The only cut from before Covid that comes to mind (I’m positive there’s more) is the Main Street Theater

Spaceship Earth and Bobs magical upcharge table.

 

[Gusey]

In terms of actual D23 announcements that were cancelled, it was:

• Pixie Hollow, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty meet and greet for New Fantasyland (replaced by 7 Dwarfs & Storybook Circus) - 2009
• Main Street Theater - 2017
• Mary Poppins (teacups), Festival Center and Spaceship Earth update - 2019

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

The only cut from before Covid that comes to mind (I’m positive there’s more) is the Main Street Theater

No…I meant big brain Bob did nothing for ten years…then did a “grand” building program for 10…

And in Orlando we have no progress from the start point in the wash. More timeshares though

I believe they claimed poverty and cancelled wonders of life too?

But the frustration is also that everything they take 5 years to Is underequipped as well.

Billions don’t get you much these days

 

[HauntedPirate]

The market is really bad, this however is not the time for Disney to buckle. THEY NEED TO INVEST. This is literally one of the most important moments for the parks division and (to a lesser extent) the company as a whole.

"We've been aware of Universal's plans for a new park for more than a decade. And we have a sophisticated approach to analyzing the needs of all of our businesses and strategically deploying capital." - Bob Iger

 

[HauntedPirate]

Wish that happened. That would’ve been great for mk. What could even go in that spot now?

Nothing.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

"We've been aware of Universal's plans for a new park for more than a decade. And we have a sophisticated approach to analyzing the needs of all of our businesses and strategically deploying capital." - Bob Iger

…that joke never gets old.

 

[HauntedPirate]

…that joke never gets old.

Well, Bob is getting older. Just like everyone else, he can't escape Father Time.

Oh wait...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Well, Bob is getting older. Just like everyone else, he can't escape Father Time.

Oh wait...

3 am on the Vert, baby…

Then a kale juice colonic

 

[HauntedPirate]

3 am on the Vert, baby…

Then a kale juice colonic

 

[peter11435]

In terms of actual D23 announcements that were cancelled, it was:

• Pixie Hollow, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty meet and greet for New Fantasyland (replaced by 7 Dwarfs & Storybook Circus) - 2009
• Main Street Theater - 2017
• Mary Poppins (teacups), Festival Center and Spaceship Earth update - 2019

The theater is the only one on your list that was really a cut and was not COVID related

 

[HauntedPirate]

The theater is the only one on your list that was really a cut and was not COVID related

I honestly thought the Festival Center was a non-Covid-related cut due to the "Bob Shuffle" at the top. SSE seemed to fade into obscurity, much like the Play! Pavilion plans (although the latter was very much Covid-impacted).

 

[peter11435]

I honestly thought the Festival Center was a non-Covid-related cut due to the "Bob Shuffle" at the top. SSE seemed to fade into obscurity, much like the Play! Pavilion plans (although the latter was very much Covid-impacted).

SSE closing date was scheduled and announced. Vendors and contractors were lined up and ready to go. If not for Covid it would have happened.

 

[Splash4eva]

The only cut from before Covid that comes to mind (I’m positive there’s more) is the Main Street Theater

Last i checked 7D was a thumbed down version of the ride… SDD was also. Lets not discuss the extra ride SWL lost along with Pandora and the TSL “phase 2”. Come on you guys cant be serious. The list can go on and on but its not even worth mentioning any more. Oh wait lets do so. Mary Poppins attraction

 

[HauntedPirate]

SSE closing date was scheduled and announced. Vendors and contractors were lined up and ready to go. If not for Covid it would have happened.

Ah, thanks! It's been so long (2018) that I had forgotten about the announced closure (2020) and timelines (2-3 years offline).