Rumor D23 2024 WDW Rumors, Predictions & Discussion

[TrainsOfDisney]

2019 had Epcot stuff that never happened plus the bizarre Target dog segment

Chapek was so happy when that dog was on stage. I was in the room for that one! Haha

 

[𝕴𝖒𝖆𝖌𝖎𝖓𝖊𝖊𝖗97]

We haven’t had a good D23 since 2017. 2022 was a lot of blue sky and 2019 had Epcot stuff that never happened plus the bizarre Target dog segment

2017 was a bad one in my opinion...Great Movie Ride closing

 

[CAlexander]

As we approach D23, does anyone know how far in advance they typically finalize their presentations? Additionally, are there any chances of leaks emerging regarding what they'll showcase as we draw nearer to the event?

 

[Nland316]

Definitely a great year for announcements. Rehearsal for the presentation is well underway and it’s going to be filled with a lot of favorable reveals.

Of course, we’ll see what’s committed to post-announcement.

I’m actually surprised that these things are rehearsed based on previous presentations hahaha.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

It will be a good presentation if they don't take an hour to recap everything already happening or things that just opened. Give us a 5 minute montage and then jump right into announcements

 

[TheRealSkull]

It will be a good presentation if they don't take an hour to recap everything already happening or things that just opened. Give us a 5 minute montage and then jump right into announcements

This is so true. I noticed this for the first time in 2019 when they made Rise of the Resistance a big announcement. Also for some reason, they did not save Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway Disneyland announcement for thatExpo, as they announced in the spring of that year.

 

[MisterPenguin]

As we approach D23, does anyone know how far in advance they typically finalize their presentations? Additionally, are there any chances of leaks emerging regarding what they'll showcase as we draw nearer to the event?

Insiders have said that they're sometimes pulling announcements just 20 minutes before the presentation.

That's why insiders almost always pass on saying what will be in a D23 presentation.

If anyone wants to know what will be presented at D23.... wait for the presentation.

 

[Jedi14]

Do we think it’s too early for any Epcot announcements with it now being “complete” or is there potential for some blue sky reveals?

 

[WeNamedTheDogIndiana]

Do we think it’s too early for any Epcot announcements with it now being “complete” or is there potential for some blue sky reveals?

Aside from Test Track updates, I wouldn't get my hopes up. That's not based on any insider knowledge, just an educated/commonly disappointed by Disney guess.

 

[Gusey]

I think we're expecting a lot because Disney has made quite a few large announcements already this year that would normally be saved for D23. Some may get expanded on but what we've had so far is:

• Disney Destiny as the 8th cruise ship
• Disney Adventure World replacing Walt Disney Studios Park
• A peek at the Tropical Americas model (Tropical Americas will likely get expanded on)
• It's A Small World with Groot at Tokyo Disneyland
• Wreck-it Ralph replacing Buzz Lightyear at Tokyo Disneyland
• Shanghai Disneyland's 3rd expansion (a rollercoaster whose theme may get confirmed at D23)

 

[Coaster Lover]

It will be a good presentation if they don't take an hour to recap everything already happening or things that just opened. Give us a 5 minute montage and then jump right into announcements

Wouldn't be a proper D23 if at least 75% of the presentation wasn't just filler! Need a musical number or two, a guest appearance by someone who is losely connected to a project in some obscure way, an opportunity to congratulate themselves on being masters of the universe, and some comedic banter that never quite lands!

 

[Rhinocerous]

Wouldn't be a proper D23 if at least 75% of the presentation wasn't just filler! Need a musical number or two, a guest appearance by someone who is losely connected to a project in some obscure way, an opportunity to congratulate themselves on being masters of the universe, and some comedic banter that never quite lands!

Don't forget a character costume reveal and some token gift for the live audience.

 

[bmr1591]

Don't forget a character costume reveal and some token gift for the live audience.

And someone getting way too emotional because they won said gift and looking ridiculous for the whole world to see.

 

[peng]

Wouldn't be a proper D23 if at least 75% of the presentation wasn't just filler! Need a musical number or two, a guest appearance by someone who is losely connected to a project in some obscure way, an opportunity to congratulate themselves on being masters of the universe, and some comedic banter that never quite lands!

Feel like there will be slightly less filler, mostly because of the game segment being in. I skipped it last year and got a bunch of free stuff elsewhere and I felt like I didn't miss anything, especially as next to nothing was announced at that panel.

 

[Rhinocerous]

And someone getting way too emotional because they won said gift and looking ridiculous for the whole world to see.

I get it. They don't give Target gift cards to just anybody.

 

[Nickm2022]

I do think the fact that projects that would usually be saved as filler for D23 are getting announced in advance is a good sign. I mean think about it, DVC coming to Frontierland, Adventure World renamed and expansions, Cruise stuff, Downtown Disney expansion and more would all usually be saved for filler at D23. So the fact all of those smaller projects are being announced now in advance gives me great comfort that any filler would be at least bigger projects or short updates on such projects.