Taylor
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It's Disney it could be months away or two weeks from now. I think that the DHS makeover will be announced in September.
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Poll: will there be any big announcements at D23?
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Pixiedustmaker
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I don't think there has been a period when WDI wasn't working on something. Marc Davis did a model which was *very* expensive, of Western River Expedition, they put in on Main Street, and it didn't happen. It is absolutely no sweat off of Iger, or the board's brow, if they give WDI money to dream up stuff and do concept art. In fact, they'd be negligent if they didn't always push WDI to work on stuff and come up with new ideas.
I think the reason is that when they decide to make an investment, they'll want construction cranes up in a year or so, and it takes longer than that to fully design a ride from conceptualization to final architectural plans. Witness Avatarland. WDI always, "stocks the pantry", with 'products' that can be taken down off the shelf and used in a relatively quick amount of time. Just look at 7DMT, the conceptualization for that started a while ago. Circusland ideas have been worked on even longer than that . . .
Iger is gone in 2016, does anybody really think he'll green light a project now, with so many on the stove top right now?
Nonetheless, WDI has practically announced that there will be some "hints" at the Imagineering presentation.
I think the reason is that when they decide to make an investment, they'll want construction cranes up in a year or so, and it takes longer than that to fully design a ride from conceptualization to final architectural plans. Witness Avatarland. WDI always, "stocks the pantry", with 'products' that can be taken down off the shelf and used in a relatively quick amount of time. Just look at 7DMT, the conceptualization for that started a while ago. Circusland ideas have been worked on even longer than that . . .
Iger is gone in 2016, does anybody really think he'll green light a project now, with so many on the stove top right now?
Nonetheless, WDI has practically announced that there will be some "hints" at the Imagineering presentation.
Logic tells me that anything that is opening during or soon after 2015 will be either announced or at discussed. This includes the new digital Soaring Over The World (not actual name). It also includes the so-called EC mystery attraction (if it's not Soaring). Expect more details on SDMC, Shanghai, Disney Springs, and Avatar (if we're lucky). Any new parades or live shows, such as World of Color, would premier during 2015, so now would be the time to announce these.
It's also possible that Iger's deputies have been reading the forums. Baffled by the high expectations of the Disney fan masses, they've reported back to Mr. Bob, "Sir, Iger Bob, Sir, we have a situation..."
If that's the case, and they have a "situation", Iger will put into effect and executive super-secret Plan 9 (from outer space).
It's also possible that Iger's deputies have been reading the forums. Baffled by the high expectations of the Disney fan masses, they've reported back to Mr. Bob, "Sir, Iger Bob, Sir, we have a situation..."
If that's the case, and they have a "situation", Iger will put into effect and executive super-secret Plan 9 (from outer space).
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
I've been to Carsland. I shall never recover.
However, I would like to see it remain unique to DCA and for WDW to get something special. I'm all for Star Wars Land at DHS (obviously)
However, I would like to see it remain unique to DCA and for WDW to get something special. I'm all for Star Wars Land at DHS (obviously)
Pixiedustmaker
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I was told by a bus driver that DizStar wasn't operational yet! We're doomed!
Darth Tater
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We're no longer living in Eisner's Disney Decade. Getting hyped up for announcements nowadays always seems to lead to disappointment (unless you're a fan of Meet & Greets). So like others have said, I am keeping my expectations to a bare minimum.
StarWarsGirl
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- In the Parks
- No
Many of us here are positive thinkers.
I am positive that while I would love a Star Wars land announcement, it will not happen.
Genie of the Lamp
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TWDC executives will talk about the fiscal third quarter 2013 financial results on August 6th (via webcast at least). Maybe they can announce an upcoming project or two there.
FlaMel
Active Member
I predict the degree of letdown will be based on which you consider your home; DLR or WDWR.
Here's some stuff. Maybe not what some of us were looking for, but...
https://d23.com/disney-consumer-products-d23expo-dcp/
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-heads-d23-582561
https://d23.com/disney-consumer-products-d23expo-dcp/
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-heads-d23-582561
PhotoDave219
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24 of you will be disappointed
DaGoof00
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I think that IF they can get their **** together in time, which based on their recent track record is unlikely, then we will get an announcement worked into one of the events they have planned (as one of their surprises). If not hopefully we will at least get a look at the model that was on display at TDO somewhere in the Imagineering forum.
In other words, if you're Chinese and live in Shanghai or Hong Kong, no let-down.
It's an exciting time to be a Chinese citizen now. Maybe they really will beat us back to the moon
Ya, that's kinda old news. I'm not a Trek fan and apparently neither is JJ Abrams. But seeing what he did for Star Trek makes me feel as though he'll do a pretty good job on Star Wars. I enjoyed both of his Trek movies.
Maybe. Maybe not.
bubbles1812
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Currently he has only signed on for one movie... There is no contract yet that has him signed for a second, third or the spin-offs. That said, I too enjoyed the Star Trek films, but I will still reserve judgement until I actually see the SW films on whether I'd want him to stay or not. He's been kind of hit and miss for me on his work.
Optimism! Unusual in these trying times... I hope your "maybe" comes true, but my gut tells me it won't. Ce la vie.
MagicMouseFan
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There will be no parks anouncement....this will all be about the Star Wars franchise and kick starting that money making franchise.
Credit Suisse Group predicts it will easily hit 1.2 billion in world wide sales not including merchandise. That will be 800 million in profit for Disney not including merchandise.
D3 will be all about Star Wars and the anouncement of new cast and the return of the original cast.
Disney will not steal the Star Wars movie franchise thunder by announcing park news.
That will come later.
Credit Suisse Group predicts it will easily hit 1.2 billion in world wide sales not including merchandise. That will be 800 million in profit for Disney not including merchandise.
D3 will be all about Star Wars and the anouncement of new cast and the return of the original cast.
Disney will not steal the Star Wars movie franchise thunder by announcing park news.
That will come later.