D23 Expo Theme Park News and Announcements

[Captain Neo]

Our friends at Inside the Magic got a sneak peak at the Imagineering pavillion and have photos of all the secret projects heading our way:

Pandora: http://www./2013/08/avatar-land-det...ora-to-prepare-walt-disney-world-attractions/

Orange Harvest: Speculation BEYOND Imagination: http://www./2013/08/star-wars-attra...13-d23-expo-imagineers-hint-at-whats-to-come/

In case anyone can't figure out what Orange Harvest is just Wiki Blue Harvest

Lmao at the crate that says "Contents already spoiled" is that a jab @WDW1974 ?

 

[coolbeans14]

Speculation beyond imagination

What the heck does that mean?!

 

[Black Pearl]

The "handle with care and skill" box leads me to wonder if they will have some sort of "Buzz Lightyear" or "MIB" type blaster component to one of the attractions.

 

[JenniferS]

Thank you.
Not sure what it all means - if anything.
Perhaps some rumours will finally be confirmed this weekend. Or, put to rest. Or, neither of the above.
I am so confused.

 

[Captain Neo]

What the heck does that mean?!

It's a reference to Blue Harvest: TERROR Beyond Imagination which was the name Return of the Jedi was secretly being filmed behind when Lucas was trying to keep it a secret

 

[Captain Neo]

Thank you.
Not sure what it all means - if anything.
Perhaps some rumours will finally be confirmed this weekend. Or, put to rest. Or, neither of the above.
I am so confused.

Well the "Orange Harvest" boxes are hinting that Star Wars is coming to Orange County home of Disneyland (...and Disney World!) and the Desk full of Pandora stuff is obviously a teaser for Avatar Land. The imagineers are actually talking "in character" as if they just got back from exploring the planet.

There is also an AA showroom that has the Hatbox Ghost in it which seems to suggest the Haunted Mansion will be getting an update/new scene soon!

 

[coolbeans14]

Oh right, I knew the blue harvest bit but not that, so thanks

 

[Black Pearl]

Also those numbers "6 5 1" on the lightsaber box... could that point to something?

 

[nytimez]

All they have is rumor and speculation now - so now they're actually marketing it. It's much cheaper than actually doing something.

 

[JenniferS]

All they have is rumor and speculation now - so now they're actually marketing it. It's much cheaper than actually doing something.

Hey, at least it's not a press conference about benches.

Although, if you line all those crates up - voila ... benches.

 

[Nmoody1]

Also those numbers "6 5 1" on the lightsaber box... could that point to something?

6 refers to the 6th month - June - 51 refers to the year 2051 when it is due for opening.

 

[TP2000]

Don't forget gang, there is a second D23 Expo being held in October in Tokyo, Japan. It will be held at Tokyo Disneyland's convention facilities and Bob Iger and Tom Staggs are scheduled to deliver keynote addresses on Parks & Resorts business; exactly the type of keynote address that is missing from the D23 Expo that starts today in Anaheim.

There could be major theme park attraction news offered at the next D23 Expo in Tokyo on October 12th to 14th, 2013.

 

[Black Pearl]

6 refers to the 6th month - June - 51 refers to the year 2051 when it is due for opening.

haha I thought about that. Also those colors... 2 greens and 1 red.

 

[Sped2424]

if they don't talk about anything I think we can all walk away from this a little peeved.

 

[Captain Neo]

Don't forget gang, there is a second D23 Expo being held in October in Tokyo, Japan. It will be held at Tokyo Disneyland's convention facilities and Bob Iger and Tom Staggs are scheduled to deliver keynote addresses on Parks & Resorts business; exactly the type of keynote address that is missing from the D23 Expo that starts today in Anaheim.

There could be major theme park attraction news offered at the next D23 Expo in Tokyo on October 12th to 14th, 2013.

Yea new attractions...for TOKYO!

 

[HMF]

To be fair these rather obvious hints have more substance to them than the whole lotta nothing that was announced at the 2011 Expo.

 

[TP2000]

To be fair these rather obvious hints have more substance to them than the whole lotta nothing that was announced at the 2011 Expo.

Hmm. That's a really good point, HMF. I hadn't thought of it that way.

I may or may not go to D23 Expo this weekend; in years past I just drive over to Anaheim and buy a ticket at the box office day-of and stay for a few hours. I'll have to see what the reviews of the WDI Pavilion and the rest of the exhibit showfloor are like tomorrow. But I think we've seen all the "leaks" we're going to see for 2013 from the sneak preview night on Thursday.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Hmm. That's a really good point, HMF. I hadn't thought of it that way.

I may or may not go to D23 Expo this weekend; in years past I just drive over to Anaheim and buy a ticket at the box office day-of and stay for a few hours. I'll have to see what the reviews of the WDI Pavilion and the rest of the exhibit showfloor are like tomorrow. But I think we've seen all the "leaks" we're going to see for 2013 from the sneak preview night on Thursday.

I was contemplating going or not going, too, TP. I decided not to. It'll be the first Expo I'll miss. The first one was great but the last one was a letdown. Maybe I'll decide to attend the next one after this one. If you do go, be safe and watch out for crowds!

 

[SirLink]

Yea new attractions...for TOKYO!

... and possibly for HKDL

 

[Captain Neo]

... and possibly for HKDL

Doubt it. They just finished making substantial investments in that park.