News D23 Expo 2022

[Surferboy567]

It'd be really cool if there was new round of Epcot art like back in 2019.

Perhaps a smaller series then 2019.

Perhaps by the same artist.



Anyways.

That'd be really cool.



*Things can still be pulled*

…they should have new announcements to accompany this new artwork. Hypothetically of course, (I don’t actually know anything just hoping).

 

[Schmidt]

I’m hoping Ewok Village finally gets announced for animal kingdom. Trees have already been installed. Expect an announcement soon!
Fingers crossed!

 

[DCBaker]

 

[Surferboy567]

New details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Toontown incoming via some media on Twitter.

 

[Surferboy567]

Dreamers Point Walt statue is at the expo.

 

[Surferboy567]

 

[Surferboy567]

 

[trainplane3]

…they should have new announcements to accompany this new artwork. Hypothetically of course, (I don’t actually know anything just hoping).

IF it's going to be in display, I don't know what to expect. There was a magical activation a few days ago that gave me a heads up to a small continuation of 2019.

We know World Celebration is going to be different but the fact there's multiple pieces makes me wonder if there's going to be a surprise...doubtful considering the current state but anything goes.

 

[DCBaker]

The Walt statue - use the > on the right to swipe through the photos.

 

[trainplane3]

The Walt statue - use the > on the right to swipe through the photos.

Looks nice.

Still probably gonna call it "Poopin' Walt".

 

[ceecee101]

Palm Springs isn’t in Los Angeles.

Its new home makes sense to me.

Palm Springs Air Museum is a top notch air museum. Really excellent. Great location for any plane that needs preservation.

 

[OwlHouseKing97]

The Walt statue - use the > on the right to swipe through the photos.

This is a greatly crafted statue, and I'll give props to WDI where credit is due for the final product turning out great

 

[TTA94]

Lol He can promise we won’t be disappointed? Let’s hope he’s including a particular group of fans wanting a certain something that’s WDW MK entertainment related.

 

[JustInTime]

Lol He can promise we won’t be disappointed? Let’s hope he’s including a particular group of fans wanting a certain something that’s WDW MK entertainment related.

Well, they have shown off so much of what I expected for the panel that it’s making me think maybe we ARE getting announcements. I expected every morsel to be held for the Parks panel. If they only show us Tiana, Walt, ToonTown and Journey of Water it’ll definitely be very odd now because we’ve seen a lot of it at this point.

 

[Surferboy567]

Well, they have shown off so much of what I expected for the panel that it’s making me think maybe we ARE getting announcements. I expected every morsel to be held for the Parks panel. If they only show us Tiana, Walt, ToonTown and Journey of Water it’ll definitely be very odd now because we’ve seen a lot of it at this point.

We also have seen the ride vehicles for fantasy springs, as well as Zootopia.

 

[Jrb1979]

Well, they have shown off so much of what I expected for the panel that it’s making me think maybe we ARE getting announcements. I expected every morsel to be held for the Parks panel. If they only show us Tiana, Walt, ToonTown and Journey of Water it’ll definitely be very odd now because we’ve seen a lot of it at this point.

I still have my doubts. They are going to be some announcements but I'm not expecting much. If something major was coming I'm sure it would have been leaked by now.

 

[Coaster Lover]

"I can promise you all you won’t be disappointed this weekend..." because we have something very special for you... buy one cupcake, get one for 5% off!!!!!

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Well, they have shown off so much of what I expected for the panel that it’s making me think maybe we ARE getting announcements. I expected every morsel to be held for the Parks panel. If they only show us Tiana, Walt, ToonTown and Journey of Water it’ll definitely be very odd now because we’ve seen a lot of it at this point.

Don’t worry. I’m sure Disney will rehash the same things over and over again to fill time. They could spend the whole 90 minutes just going over what they’ve already announced internationally. I highly doubt they will announce anything substantial for DLR, much less WDW. I hope I’m wrong!

 

[DisneyDodo]

Given the current staffing crisis in Orlando, I would anticipate much more in the ways of replacements/enhancements vs new additions. I think there’s a good chance we get something “new” in Dinoland (in relation to what’s there now), but otherwise I think we’re more likely to see announcements regarding things like SSE or Imagination overhauls, RnRC retheme, or an Enchantment replacement (preplacement?) than about things like Poppins, PLAY, new WS pavilions, Animation Courtyard, or a nighttime parade. In other words, they may be willing to spend significant money without adding significant capacity.

 

[DisneyDodo]

Given the current staffing crisis in Orlando, I would anticipate much more in the ways of replacements/enhancements vs new additions. I think there’s a good chance we get something “new” in Dinoland (in relation to what’s there now), but otherwise I think we’re more likely to see announcements regarding things like SSE or Imagination overhauls, RnRC retheme, or an Enchantment replacement (preplacement?) than about things like Poppins, PLAY, new WS pavilions, Animation Courtyard, or a nighttime parade. In other words, they may be willing to spend significant money without adding significant capacity.

And for anyone who thinks Epic Universe will impact Disney’s decision-making, I don’t think it would be in the way people are hoping. EU will add even more strain on the labor market, making Disney even more reluctant to add new attractions.