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News Destination D23 2023

DCBaker

Premium Member
Original Poster
Details have been released about the Saturday "Evening Event" currently listed on the Destination D23 schedule.

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(Please note, this event is exclusive to attendees of Destination D23 presented by Lug)

We do have one more very special surprise that we are excited to share with you… on Saturday, September 9, all Destination D23 attendees are invited to an Evening at EPCOT with D23!

At the conclusion of the day’s final presentation, EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming, we are excited to invite all Destination D23 badge holders to head over to EPCOT for an evening celebrating the magic of possibility. Starting after 5 p.m., you’ll have plenty of time to make your way to EPCOT, have dinner, and then join us for our special surprises.

Admission to EPCOT after 5 p.m. will be provided for all attendees who have not already arranged tickets and park reservations for EPCOT that day (just make sure to have your Destination D23 badge with you all evening). If you have additional questions about your existing theme park tickets, please check with Guest Relations at Walt Disney World Resort or call (407) 939-1289. Guests under 18 years of age must have a parent’s or guardian’s permission to call. Visit here for more information.

Again, please stay tuned for more details on admission and special surprises for this event that will be announced during Destination D23. You can visit the this page for more updates as additional details are shared.

So, here’s to Destination D23! While you may not know what other surprises and enchantment you will discover at this incredible Disney fan celebration, we can share that it will be quite an adventure—one we’ll take and make together. See you there!

 

Figments Friend

Well-Known Member
Wow, nice surprise!

I was recently invited to attend this Destination D event thanks to a kind offer from a fellow Disney Theme Park enthusiast.
This most recent addition to the lineup has me quite pleased to now hear I will get to be a part of this Epcot gathering.

Interested to see what this will entail….
The plot thickens…!

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RSoxNo1

Well-Known Member
Expectations have to be low. I think the likeliest items to get a mention are as follows:

  • Opening date of Journey of Water
  • Opening date of Figment meet and greet
  • Update on Tiana's
  • Update on CommunicoreHall
  • Update on Disney Treasure / Lighthouse Point
  • Update on EPCOT fireworks show, maybe a name
  • Details on Genie+ changes
 

Starship824

Well-Known Member
In the Parks
No
Expectations have to be low. I think the likeliest items to get a mention are as follows:

  • Opening date of Journey of Water
  • Opening date of Figment meet and greet
  • Update on Tiana's
  • Update on CommunicoreHall
  • Update on Disney Treasure / Lighthouse Point
  • Update on EPCOT fireworks show, maybe a name
  • Details on Genie+ changes
Hatbox Ghost date?
 

WaltsTreasureChest

Well-Known Member
Expectations have to be low. I think the likeliest items to get a mention are as follows:

  • Opening date of Journey of Water
  • Opening date of Figment meet and greet
  • Update on Tiana's
  • Update on CommunicoreHall
  • Update on Disney Treasure / Lighthouse Point
  • Update on EPCOT fireworks show, maybe a name
  • Details on Genie+ changes
All things that would usually get revealed in a social media post 😂😂
 

Figments Friend

Well-Known Member
I am hoping the Epcot related panel happening on Saturday has some substance.
I am not at all expecting anything major being announced, but something other than Corporate ‘fluff’ and a review of what is already commonly known would be lovely.
A little unexpected surprise…

A dose of nostalgia is okay, too.
They know what us original EPCOT Center fans like….or do they..?
One does wonder sometimes.
Hint: A place that once again inspires and empowers.

But one thing is for certain -
We would like to hear more than just an update on the latest merchandise line….thanks.


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WaltsTreasureChest

Well-Known Member
I am hoping the Epcot related panel happening on Saturday has some substance.
I am not at all expecting anything major being announced, but something other than Corporate ‘fluff’ and a review of what is already commonly known would be lovely.
A little unexpected surprise…

A dose of nostalgia is okay, too.
They know what us original EPCOT Center fans like….or do they..?
One does wonder sometimes.
Hint: A place that once again inspires and empowers.

But one thing is for certain -
We would like to hear more than just an update on the latest merchandise line….thanks.


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Updated Figment Ride
 

OSUPhantom

Well-Known Member

At the conclusion of the day’s final presentation, EPCOT: Always in a State of Becoming, we are excited to invite all Destination D23 badge holders to head over to EPCOT for an evening celebrating the magic of possibility. Starting after 5 p.m., you’ll have plenty of time to make your way to EPCOT, have dinner, and then join us for our special surprises.

Interesting…could be many things…could be little to nothing. I doubt the surprise is the new show…maybe a preview like the opening number? The fact it takes place at night is interesting.
 

Cmdr_Crimson

Well-Known Member
I am hoping the Epcot related panel happening on Saturday has some substance.
I am not at all expecting anything major being announced, but something other than Corporate ‘fluff’ and a review of what is already commonly known would be lovely.
A little unexpected surprise…

A dose of nostalgia is okay, too.
They know what us original EPCOT Center fans like….or do they..?
One does wonder sometimes.
Hint: A place that once again inspires and empowers.

But one thing is for certain -
We would like to hear more than just an update on the latest merchandise line….thanks.


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Telling us everything will be ready sometime or another....
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trainplane3

Well-Known Member



Interesting…could be many things…could be little to nothing. I doubt the surprise is the new show…maybe a preview like the opening number? The fact it takes place at night is interesting.
I expect the initial reveal of the Figment meet and greet. It's simple and would make Epcot fans very happy.
 

JustInTime

Well-Known Member
They don't have enough room at WDW for a Tiana's Palace restaurant like they do at Disneyland.

Walt didn't buy enough land in 1965 to do expansions like that.

It's the fatal flaw of his Florida Project. He should have bought more land.
I know you were joking but in all seriousness, I think there’s an expansion pad by pirates. But honestly I feel like it could fit on the pathway to pirates from Adventureland to Tiana’s. Where the pirate adventure kiosk and food cart is now. But I’m not sure how far the footprint goes back with the backstage/parade start point.
 

MerlinTheGoat

Well-Known Member
They don't have enough room at WDW for a Tiana's Palace restaurant like they do at Disneyland.

Walt didn't buy enough land in 1965 to do expansions like that.

It's the fatal flaw of his Florida Project. He should have bought more land.
I know you were joking but in all seriousness, I think there’s an expansion pad by pirates. But honestly I feel like it could fit on the pathway to pirates from Adventureland to Tiana’s. Where the pirate adventure kiosk and food cart is now. But I’m not sure how far the footprint goes back with the backstage/parade start point.
The current prevailing rumor is that the Pecos Bills corner is being considered for a New Orleans makeover at some point in the future. Including turning Pecos Bills into Tiana's Palace. Whether it actually happens, and when, I don't know. Seems like Bayou Adventure will open first either way.
 

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