What will Disney announce for Disney World at the 2022 D23 expo?

[MagicHappens1971]

Let's take a realistic approach:

If I were Disney, I would start off with a video tribute to Cast Members or a charity to prevent whoever is first presenting from being booed. They will probably start off about how the parks were a light at the end of the tunnel during the pandemic, and spew some corporate magic words.

They will then reignite focus on Tron, Runaway, and the Epcot projects (with Play! Pavilion probably reimagined) along with the SSE refurb.

Probably give details on their new DCL ships and maybe some DVC information for Disneyland Hotel and Polynesian expansion.

I think they will announce (again) the Disneyland Forward project with a much more realistic vision with a focus on Tomorrowland renovations, expansion of DCA, Pixar hotel, and "something" in Hollywoodland for DCA. (All of it being very, very, vague concepts).

For WDW, I expect something for Dinoland and if we're lucky, new nighttime show. (Would be surprised if DAK doesn't get anything in the next 5 years). NBA Experience replacement possibly

DHS will probably be "forgotten" outside of details regarding Fantasmic. Maybe a 100 Years of Disney nighttime projection show? Seems like Disney will wait on the new Indiana Jones movie before committing to a new attraction)

If they were to redo Indy at DLR, they could split the cost of the R&D between both coasts and then clone it at DHS. Disney would love that

 

[DCLcruiser]

If they were to redo Indy at DLR, they could split the cost of the R&D between both coasts and then clone it at DHS. Disney would love that

I liked Indy a lot. We could use it at DHS.

Actually, the Paris coaster was cool too.

 

[Andrew25]

I liked Indy a lot. We could use it at DHS.

Actually, the Paris coaster was cool too.

I'm all for Indy at DHS, even if we have the same ride system at DAK.

DL spoiled WDW for me.

 

[DCLcruiser]

I'm all for Indy at DHS, even if we have the same ride system at DAK.

DL spoiled WDW for me.

Check out the Indy coaster at Paris.

 

[Andrew25]

Check out the Indy coaster at Paris.

Actually not against it coming here IF it's two tracks like Primeval Whirl/Space Mountain for capacity. (Same with Crush)

The Indy coasters have surprisingly great theming... and dare I say fit into DAK.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Different strokes…

I also haven’t seen too many frowns on my limited experience on it

You need a Sherpa to get through the empty queue for Ripsaw falls, it feels like a 2 mile walk when the queue is empty. The vehicles feel like they're going to roll at any moment and most people over 200 lbs can't fit comfortably inside. Once you're on the ride, they themed about 40% of the actual experience. It's a bad ride.

Popeye and Bluto's is the best raft ride I've ever experienced. It's relentless and awesome.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Realistic announcement: Poppins expansion and Quinjet back in the docket.

Would Be Great announcement: WDW Space Mountain retracked with new soundtrack. PeopleMover returns to DL.

DREAM announcement: Journey Into Imagination major refurb including Dreamfinder and the full Imageworks upstairs in the glass pyramid. DVC lounge moves to Canada in protest.

Joking... DVC lounge moves to Odyssey or McDonalds lounge.

Imagination should 100% be the next announced project for EPCOT. It is so desperately needed at this point. A B-ticket Poppins attraction with E-ticket facades would be a complete waste of money and resources.

 

[Andrew25]

Ripsaw Falls has a great foundation (great facade, ride layout) but fails to capitalize.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Ripsaw Falls has a great foundation (great facade, ride layout) but fails to capitalize.

I would agree with this. Better boats and theming throughout the ride and you've got a much better experience. What's there though is Six Flags at best.

 

[UNCgolf]

Imagination should 100% be the next announced project for EPCOT. It is so desperately needed at this point. A B-ticket Poppins attraction with E-ticket facades would be a complete waste of money and resources.

They need to build a D/E ticket Mary Poppins dark ride (even a C would be okay), not a carousel with an E ticket facade.

 

[Andrew25]

I would agree with this. Better boats and theming throughout the ride and you've got a much better experience. What's there though is Six Flags at best.

I'll be the first one to complain/beg for a Ripsaw retheme, but it is not at all at the level of Six Flags.

 

[DCLcruiser]

Imagination should 100% be the next announced project for EPCOT. It is so desperately needed at this point. A B-ticket Poppins attraction with E-ticket facades would be a complete waste of money and resources.

Imagination and more WS rides. Not a walkthrough meet and greet of Mary Poppins.

Germany, Japan and Italy. Maleficent Drachenfire coaster, Mt. Fuji Baymax dark ride, and a Luca’s Escape from Pompeii type water ride.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Imagination should 100% be the next announced project for EPCOT. It is so desperately needed at this point. A B-ticket Poppins attraction with E-ticket facades would be a complete waste of money and resources.

Imagination is almost “too obvious” at this point. I also think they have zero idea of what to do with the chopped up building and ride system? Another slow roll trackless? They have limited options.

I would agree with this. Better boats and theming throughout the ride and you've got a much better experience. What's there though is Six Flags at best.

Maybe…but you’re overestimating a SixFlags on this one…I think.

I don’t spend days/hours on any water ride…I like it for what it is.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I liked Indy a lot. We could use it at DHS.

Actually, the Paris coaster was cool too.

Check out the Indy coaster at Paris.

Is it still backwards? That’s an off the shelf vekoma ride…I believe?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think people are caught in a time warp with Indy…

I loved it as much as the “other” IP back then…but it’s a relic of the past in so many ways.

I don’t think park additions are really that realistic. Might be past due date

 

[matt9112]

The Popeye ride is a big favorite for my family. And once you do it once, you may as well ride it three times.

Can’t get any wetter !!

 

[matt9112]

It definitely could be.

Cosmic Rewind is Exhibit A for this, though, at least IMO. Even for people that love it, there's nothing about that ride that should come even close to half a billion dollars. That's an insane price for a roller coaster with projections, even considering the preshow and "galaxarium" in the queue.

Anyone know how much fury 325 cost? Or mako? Or steel vengeance or velocicoaster? Probably could buy all 4 for less.

 

[Tha Realest]

Realistic announcement: Update on Splash timetable, Journey of Moana opening

Would Be Great announcement: Updates to Imagination Pavilion, new WS land w attraction, Mary Poppins dark ride

DREAM announcement: SW:GE becomes SW:OT, Mission: Space

Imagination is almost “too obvious” at this point. I also think they have zero idea of what to do with the chopped up building and ride system? Another slow roll trackless? They have limited options.

Maybe…but you’re overestimating a SixFlags on this one…I think.

I don’t spend days/hours on any water ride…I like it for what it is.

Since Disney is infatuated with its own brilliance they should retool it as Journey Into Imagineering.

 

[Andrew25]

Anyone know how much fury 325 cost? Or mako? Or steel vengeance or velocicoaster? Probably could buy all 4 for less.

A big steel plain coaster shouldn't cost more than $35-40 million. Velocicoaster has custom trains, theming so its probably double that.

 

[matt9112]

A big steel plain coaster shouldn't cost more than $35-40 million. Velocicoaster has custom trains, theming so its probably double that.

But still far less….

Guardians is….a normal steel coaster (with special trains) inside a big normal box that is like every other giant warehouse in Florida.