2 weeks to go, anyone's predictions for something completely out of the blue or minor announcements? I'm wondering if they'll announce a Big Thunder Mountain update, or new games for Toy Story Mania themed to Toy Story 4/5 (The new Star Tours scenes were announced in 2022)
Something that I could see announced that hasn't been talked about is a new third waterpark or a huge refresh/reskin to an existing park. Something like Ice Age overlay to Blizzard Beach with a family water coaster additional. Other more left field possibilities are:
DHS
- Changing Indiana Jones Stunt Show to a new IP. With it's inventible move to Animal Kingdom, they could free up that IP Space at DHS for something like Black Panther and/or other non Avengers marvel Stunt show experience. In fact, that whole corner of DHS, including Star Tours, could be rethemed to Marvel. Dr. Strange, Fantastic Four, Black Panther, etc. I could even see a phase two E-ticket expanding into the parking lot.
- Toy Story Land expansion. With the success of this land and how large the crowds are, I could see another ride addition next to Slinky Dog. What about a water flume ride called the Lincoln Log Flume. The park desperately needs a water attraction and it's so hot back there .
- As far as Animation Courtyard, we've al talked about what could be there and the rumors (Monsters/Cars/Villains/Zootopia). One idea that I don't see mentioned often is an East Coast Pixar Pier. This would allow multiple IP's to coexist in this space.
MK
- At the Magic Kingdom, I could see the Tomorrowland Speedway being converted to electric and even undergo mini Tron style overlay with a nice light package.
- I think Buzz Lightyear could also receive the Wreck it Ralph conversion.
- We know about the Moana attraction but I could see a niche hotel attached to this area as well.
- Other wildcards: Add Beauty and the Beast Attraction from Tokyo next to Be Our Guest Restaurant and replace and retheme It's a small work. The footprint of that space is huge with no volume at all.
DAK
- With Tropical America's 100% and another attraction (Lion King) likely, I still can see a sort of a multi year renovation of this park that goes beyond the next 5 years. These could include: River Rapids update with new IP, Jungle Book attraction, Avatar expansion, and maybe a story/land update to make Zootopia fit into the park. Would also love to see a Tarzan Hanging Coaster that swings through the treetops of the coastal jungles of Equatorial Africa.
EPCOT
- Not much more that what has already been rumored. I do think this park is where Inside Out will land. The IP is incredibly valuable and popular and one that I don't see as just a small additional. The Play Pavilion seems like where it would land .
- Also, I could see a hotel added to EPCOT as well. More than likely a smaller niche hotel at the back of one of the pavilions.
Most of these are just 'arm chair' thoughts but Disney does need to bring it at this D23.