News Destination D23 2023

[Figments Friend]

Okay folks…
Almost time to come and get yer free Tony Baxter inspired art postcards here in the Contemporary Resort lobby!!

Meet me here, standing in front of this circular support right when you come into the main lobby near before the check in desk.
I will be standing here in my Epcot finery from 1:30 to 2 pm today.

Come get a pair of my cool art cards!
No catches…my gift to fellow Baxter fans who read WDW Magic !

You do not have to be attending Destination D to enter the lobby or score my cards!
See ya real soon, folks!

 

[Indy_UK]

Now Moana has been booted out of Animal Kingdom would there be space for that log flume to go into Epcot or would it have to replace the seas pavilion?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

At least it didn’t go lower than my already low expectations of no commitment to anything substantial at WDW for now. Some ‘ideas’ for the future but that’s about it. Country Bear refresh was a bit of a surprise though.

It’s pretty low based on the state of the parks and needs

 

[UNCgolf]

Now Moana has been booted out of Animal Kingdom would there be space for that log flume to go into Epcot or would it have to replace the seas pavilion?

I certainly hope they wouldn't put that at EPCOT.

It could go into the expansion pad at Adventureland, though (although I doubt it goes anywhere; they seem to be focused on other things now).

 

[FigmentFan82]

Is anything at all expected from the Epcot panel as far as announcements or teases of anything new?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Young people watch older films. Same with listening to music. But yes, if you’re not a fan of Indy that’s ok too. Many many are fans

You must have mistook me for someone not the perfect age who has followed LFL so closely that I could write a book on it.

You also confused me for someone who tolerates excuses/misdirection for crap.


…I don’t think it’s gonna go well

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Is anything at all expected from the Epcot panel as far as announcements or teases of anything new?

Such as?

 

[donsullivan]

Is anything at all expected from the Epcot panel as far as announcements or teases of anything new?

Maybe a little more detail on what’s already in flight, but I wouldn’t expect anything more ‘new’ for the parks this weekend. I think we’ve gotten all we’ll get.

 

[Magenta Panther]

I am still so upset that they showed the puppeteers for the muppets. That was…shocking and such bad show. Just….what?!?!

They should just have taped segments with a narrator to segue between them. Everything live was an utter s**t show and an embarrassment for the company.

Yeah, about that...how come all the puppeteers are male? Even for Miss Piggy, which is supposedly a female? They couldn't find a female puppeteer to perform it? Are they inferring that none exist? So much for diversity. Talk about sexist! What's the deal, Muppets Studio?

 

[FigmentFan82]

You must have mistook me for someone not the perfect age who has followed LFL so closely that I could write a book on it.

You also confused me for someone who tolerates excuses/misdirection for crap.


…I don’t think it’s gonna go well

You must have mistook me for someone who cares whether you are right or wrong. Constantly accusing others of being wrong doesn’t make you right.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

It’s old and still better than anything Disney has built since. Pirates of the Caribbean is twice as old and still better than any other dark ride in the world.

Maybe they should put horizons in California adventure while we’re at it?

 

[Surferboy567]

Such as?

Test Track?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You must have mistook me for someone who cares whether you are right or wrong. Constantly accusing others of being wrong doesn’t make you right.

…so ok…it’s not gonna go well…

Got it. Time for lunch

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Test Track?

A 24 year old ride that’s been an ops headache since day one and cost todays equivalent of a gaIzillion?

…we covered it, right?

 

[Consumer]

Maybe they should put horizons in California adventure while we’re at it?

Horizons was never good. Epcot fans are the most delusion Disney park fans. The only good thing Epcot has ever had is American Adventure.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I'm also good with the Animal Kingdom direction. It's Tough to Be a Bug needs replacing. I'm also glad Zootopia isn't getting a land at Animal Kingdom. Indy has always been the major contender for replacing Dinosaur. It looks like they know using the Indy theme will bring much needed life into that area. I'm also okay with Encanto being purposed for Animal Kingdom. I didn't think behind Thunder would have been a good fit.

The parks need additions more than replacements. But Bob saves Pennies on replacements.

 

[Surferboy567]

A 24 year old ride that’s been an ops headache since day one and cost todays equivalent of a gaIzillion?

…we covered it, right?

I’m talking about the updates, it’s possible they could be teased at the EPCOT panel. I’m not expecting much but it’s possible.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Horizons was never good. Epcot fans are the most delusion Disney park fans. The only good thing Epcot has ever had is American Adventure.

When was your first visit?

And horizons wasn’t very good. But the idea of rebuilding decades old rides still doesn’t make any sense, does it?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m talking about the updates, it’s possible they could be teased at the EPCOT panel. I’m not expecting much but it’s possible.

…could be

 

[FigmentFan82]

…so ok…it’s not gonna go well…

Got it. Time for

Lol, who literally cares? Got it.

Just had lunch