D23 2015

Was the next D23 Expo in 2017 officially announced? Usually the announcement regarding the next expo is made at the end of the current expo.
 
I'm starting this thread a bit early but I'd like it to be used as a discussion place for this years D23 expo that happens this weekend. Any early leaks of announcements and other things can and should be discussed here. I know there are lots of optimistic people for D23 and lots of people who think nothing will be announced. We do know that they will discuss avatar and Shanghai. With very little known about avatar and it opening in 2017 I'd expect some new details to be released at this expo. Floor models of both avatar and Shanghai are supposed to be at the expo. Then we have the 90 minute Bob Chapek led Parks and Resorts presentation. Everything from avatar, Shanghai, Disneyland Star Wars, DCA marvel, Disneyland parking improvements, to DHS redo could be talked about during this presentation. We could also have a good amount of movie news from Star Wars.

Table of contents

Previews
http://micechat.com/108619-disneyland-rumors-starwars/
http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/08/12/2015-disney-d23-expo-predictions/
https://twitter.com/byronhowardzoot/status/631643927318126593
http://micechat.com/108819-guide-to-d23-expo-2015/
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/disney-677274-disneyland-d23.html
https://mobile.twitter.com/ocdisney/status/631997863803793408

Shanghai
https://twitter.com/disneyconnects/status/631970423593398272
https://twitter.com/progresscityusa/status/632019705436332032
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...-the-forefront-of-walt-disney-parks-pavilion/
Shanghai Disneyland Hotel
Toy Story Hotel
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632214956579143680

Sites with updates
https://twitter.com/TheDIS?lang=es
http://wdwnt.com/
https://twitter.com/kevinlklose/status/632019564058931200
http://variety.com/2015/film/news/d...ding-star-wars-and-marvel-studios-1201571001/

Archives
https://twitter.com/ocdisney/status/632031061258604545
http://micechat.com/108957-d23-expo-walt-disney-archives/
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632209736964812800

Avatar

https://twitter.com/allearsdeb/status/631944636332830720
http://thedisneyblog.com/2015/08/13/d23-expo-first-look-at-avatar-land-model/
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...-the-forefront-of-walt-disney-parks-pavilion/
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...displays-avatar-project-model-at-d23-expo.htm
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/08/these...ing-pavilion-at-d23-expo-will-blow-your-mind/
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632192274496012288
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632222660643020800
https://twitter.com/wdwthemeparks/status/632231331775156224
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/08/new-avatar-land-model-unveiled-at-2015.html
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632281697275392000

Disney Studios/Pixar
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632191267091312640
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632208174624305152
https://twitter.com/gma/status/632169680111857664
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...ss-posters-released-from-walt-disney-studios/
https://twitter.com/osteoferocious/status/632314704891875328
https://twitter.com/ThatGirlCarly/status/632315212314595330
http://www.comingsoon.net/movies/ne...-blog-pixar-and-walt-disney-animation-studios
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMZ64iZUsAAdQpT.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMaQfSAUkAAsfxs.jpg
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...ion-with-frozen-songwriters-tangled-director/
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMeFrDCVAAAXSoI.jpg:large
https://twitter.com/comingsoonnet/status/632624915733024768
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CMeM2URUsAEfbHQ.png
https://twitter.com/disneyanywhere/status/632629151430787072
https://twitter.com/disneyinsider/status/632631600879136768
http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-the-daring-mission-has-begun-cast-and-crew-announced
https://twitter.com/dreamcreating/status/632610590805106688

Star Wars
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632198431700725761

Merchandise
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632212646641668096
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632213099295174656
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632214262702866432

Other
https://twitter.com/wdwnt/status/632195434270752768
https://twitter.com/laughing_place/status/632193374578081792
https://twitter.com/thedis/status/632208695598780416
People you can meet at D23

DCL
https://twitter.com/kevinlklose/status/632228874458234880

Magic Kingdom
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...skipper-canteen-to-open-at-walt-disney-world/

Disneyland 60th
https://twitter.com/disneylandlive/status/632349818325565440

Walt Disney World News
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...d-announced-for-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ng-to-star-tours---the-adventure-continue.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...d-announced-for-disneys-hollywood-studios.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...lly-named---pandora---the-world-of-avatar.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/seas...t-disneys-hollywood-studios-in-early-2016.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...r-wars-imperial-meet-'n'-greet-experience.htm
http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...disneys-hollywood-studios-later-this-year.htm
http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/08/soarin-over-world-officially-coming-to.html

Disneyland News
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/

So excited for all the new comings! I'm sure it will all turn out great!
 
Was the next D23 Expo in 2017 officially announced? Usually the announcement regarding the next expo is made at the end of the current expo.
I haven't heard anything...it really makes me mad to know that apparently they were supposed to trade off between coasts. Being a FL local/AP holder doesn't mean I can afford a flight/hotel/tickets to CA, lol.
 


I haven't heard anything...it really makes me mad to know that apparently they were supposed to trade off between coasts. Being a FL local/AP holder doesn't mean I can afford a flight/hotel/tickets to CA, lol.
Same here. I'm on the east coast so just the airfare to Anaheim would be cost prohibitive for me.

I think one of the main issues with having the expo at WDW is that there's not enough convention space on property to have it there. You would think that with all of the convention facilities at WDW (Swan/Dolphin supposedly has the largest convention complex in southeast), there would be plenty of room. Evidently, that's not the case. The Anaheim Convention Center is one of the largest convention facilities in the USA with over 1 million square feet for exhibits, meetings, etc.

It would certainly be great if Disney could figure out how to how an Expo in Orlando.
 
Same here. I'm on the east coast so just the airfare to Anaheim would be cost prohibitive for me.

I think one of the main issues with having the expo at WDW is that there's not enough convention space on property to have it there. You would think that with all of the convention facilities at WDW (Swan/Dolphin supposedly has the largest convention complex in southeast), there would be plenty of room. Evidently, that's not the case. The Anaheim Convention Center is one of the largest convention facilities in the USA.

I don't think they would ever consider having it on property. The OCC would be the better option for the Expo.
 
Things keep spinning around my head - and really other than the time for all of this - we have little to complain about as fans.

Epcot - a new redesigned ride (Frozen - and yes I'm aware its not Norway) and a refresh of Soarin'
DAK - A totally new land as well as added night show and safari expansion.
DHS - TWO wholly new lands. (and maybe more?)
Disney Springs - expanded entertainment complex.

Sure - the timing is going to be frustratingly slow, but it's quite a bit of new stuff over the next let's call it 5 years, as opposed to what we've gotten over the LAST 5 years which is ZERO. More than likely, this isn't even ALL we will be getting over the next 5 years as they approach the 50th anniversary.
 


Same here. I'm on the east coast so just the airfare to Anaheim would be cost prohibitive for me.

I think one of the main issues with having the expo at WDW is that there's not enough convention space on property to have it there. You would think that with all of the convention facilities at WDW (Swan/Dolphin supposedly has the largest convention complex in southeast), there would be plenty of room. Evidently, that's not the case. The Anaheim Convention Center is one of the largest convention facilities in the USA with over 1 million square feet for exhibits, meetings, etc.

It would certainly be great if Disney could figure out how to how an Expo in Orlando.
The OCC is much bigger than the Anaheim one.
 
Same here. I'm on the east coast so just the airfare to Anaheim would be cost prohibitive for me.

I think one of the main issues with having the expo at WDW is that there's not enough convention space on property to have it there. You would think that with all of the convention facilities at WDW (Swan/Dolphin supposedly has the largest convention complex in southeast), there would be plenty of room. Evidently, that's not the case. The Anaheim Convention Center is one of the largest convention facilities in the USA with over 1 million square feet for exhibits, meetings, etc.

It would certainly be great if Disney could figure out how to how an Expo in Orlando.

I don't think they would do it in Florida for numerous reasons, the main three being (a) all the props and Disney Archive stuff is in California, (b) all the executives are in California, (c) most of the STARS that they trot our are in California. The logistics of moving everyone and everything don't give them any benefit.

I don't see it as a factor anyways. I get if you live in Florida why this would be an issue, but it costs me roughly $250 round trip to florida, and about $400 to LAX. Not that I would want to have to choose DLR over WDW all the time, but realistically if you wanted to go to D23 once, it isn't a deal breaker. Besides, as a Disney fan, you should get your a$$ to DLR at least once, and why not use it for a trip to D23.
 
Anyone have a guess on when the Star Wars Launch Bay will arrive in WDW? It says sometime this year and that it will "take guests into upcoming world" of the new movie. Since that comes out December 18th, I would assume they'd want the Launch Bay in there at least a month ahead of time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for early September and that maybe it will coincide with Force Friday, but I'm sure that's doubtful.
 
Anyone have a guess on when the Star Wars Launch Bay will arrive in WDW? It says sometime this year and that it will "take guests into upcoming world" of the new movie. Since that comes out December 18th, I would assume they'd want the Launch Bay in there at least a month ahead of time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for early September and that maybe it will coincide with Force Friday, but I'm sure that's doubtful.
It's slated for late 2015 early 2016 as far as I know.
 
Anyone have a guess on when the Star Wars Launch Bay will arrive in WDW? It says sometime this year and that it will "take guests into upcoming world" of the new movie. Since that comes out December 18th, I would assume they'd want the Launch Bay in there at least a month ahead of time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for early September and that maybe it will coincide with Force Friday, but I'm sure that's doubtful.

It's slated for late 2015 early 2016 as far as I know.

From Disney Parks Blog...

Star Wars Launch Bay Opening later this year, this interactive experience will take guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the first six films in the Star Wars saga.
 
I thought I read somewhere tho that it was going to open at Disneyland prior to DHS.
Don't know... but also from http://www.starwars.com/news/new-and-enhanced-star-wars-experiences-coming-to-disney-parks, same summary...

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – Opening later this year, this interactive experience will take guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the first six films in the Star Wars saga.
 
Don't know... but also from http://www.starwars.com/news/new-and-enhanced-star-wars-experiences-coming-to-disney-parks, same summary...

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – Opening later this year, this interactive experience will take guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the first six films in the Star Wars saga.
And from this source... http://www.insidethemagic.net/2015/...h-bay-star-tours-upgrade-season-of-the-force/

Star Wars Launch Bay will be coming to both coasts later this year and will be featuring a chance to interact with Star Wars characters both old and new, shop for special merchandise and food. There will also be exhibits props, costumes, and artwork from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens for guests to enjoy as well as custom Disney Infinity video game content. Star Wars Launch Bay will be located in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park
 
Don't know... but also from http://www.starwars.com/news/new-and-enhanced-star-wars-experiences-coming-to-disney-parks, same summary...

  • Star Wars Launch Bay – Opening later this year, this interactive experience will take guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the first six films in the Star Wars saga.
Also as far as I know the Star Wars launch bay is going in innoventions in Disneyland which has been closed since before the 60th celebration started and is getting a lot work from pictures online. In DHS it's expected to go into the animation building area. With innoventions being what seems like farther along I'd think it would open in Disneyland first.
 
Also as far as I know the Star Wars launch bay is going in innoventions in Disneyland which has been closed since before the 60th celebration started and is getting a lot work from pictures online. In DHS it's expected to go into the animation building area. With innoventions being what seems like farther along I'd think it would open in Disneyland first.
Just saw this from August 11th... http://www.slashfilm.com/disneyland-star-wars-land/

"As expected, more Star Wars will be added to Tomorrowland this year, with Innoventions reopening planned to open by Veteran’s Day weekend in November with a version of the Star Wars Launch Bay interactive museum which was recently announced for Shanghai Disneyland, plus a specially-produced Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie preview at the Captain EO theater, which will run through January 2016."
 

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