Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2023 Edition

[HokieRaven5]

So they are replacing Merida then

Yeah she’s not coming back to that location. They’re changing the theming of that area to resemble the Madrigal Casita.

 

[NJlauren]

Moana, Mirabel and Figment meet and greet details confirmed for Walt Disney World

Beginning April 22, Moana will greet fellow voyagers on Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – just in time for the park’s 25th anniversary.

Fans of Figment will get the chance to hug the long-time EPCOT icon at the Imagination! pavilion beginning late summer.

Mickey Mouse and friends will also have a new home at Communicore Hall opening later this year as part of the EPCOT transformation.

And, at Magic Kingdom Park this fall, Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit film “Encanto” will greet guests in Fairytale Garden surrounded by whimsical décor inspired by La Familia Madrigal.

I really wish they could put these things in place sooner! Honestly why did they wait so long for Moana and Mirabel?!? My daughter loves Mirabel but who knows what the fall will bring. We were just there would have been amazing!!!

 

[jpeterson]

I really wish they could put these things in place sooner! Honestly why did they wait so long for Moana and Mirabel?!? My daughter loves Mirabel but who knows what the fall will bring. We were just there would have been amazing!!!

My son was majorly into Moana. 6 years ago...

 

[zebrastreyepz]

‘Happily Ever After’ Returns to the Skies Above Magic Kingdom Featuring New Main Street, U.S.A. Projections

DH and I watched this morning. There may have been tears.

 

[HokieRaven5]

EPCOT Will Host Disney100 Celebrations Starting Later This Year

Later this year, Walt Disney World Resort will join the global celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary – 10 decades of creativity and innovation. Look for more details to come, as EPCOT prepares to host this unforgettable celebration at Walt Disney World.

 

[NJlauren]

My son was majorly into Moana. 6 years ago...

Exactly! Wouldn’t it have been nice to have this then?!?!?

 

[jpeterson]

EPCOT Will Host Disney100 Celebrations Starting Later This Year

Later this year, Walt Disney World Resort will join the global celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary – 10 decades of creativity and innovation. Look for more details to come, as EPCOT prepares to host this unforgettable celebration at Walt Disney World.

So are they just going to slap Disney 100 logos on the construction walls or what?

 

[disneyfan150]

I am missing the @mrsap dances. I think the return of HEA is the perfect time for a happy dance! I am not as creative as she is, but I tried!

 

[rangerxenos]

So are they just going to slap Disney 100 logos on the construction walls or what?

I suggested to a friend this morning that I think they should create a new EPCOT land called Future Walls, at this point they should build an attraction for them. Maybe Wall-e themed!

 

[rangerxenos]

 

[kylenne]

Does anyone know what changes (if any) were made besides Main Street projections?

The laser sequence at the end was part of the original concept and featured in early testing but was cut before the show debut. So technically "new", but more a restoration of the complete show as conceived.

So emotional and happy moment for cast members! Beautiful..

Can you tell if pyro is same as prepandemic show?

Pyro is the same as far as I can tell.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Disney says the tiara-topped "Tiana's Foods" water tower at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will be installed later this summer.




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[Shelby Schroepfer]

Here's a new look at Communicore Plaza and Communicore Hall, the latter offering a place to meet Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

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that. figment. statue. HE IS GETTING HIS TURN IN THE SUN!!!!!!!!

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

I really wish they could put these things in place sooner! Honestly why did they wait so long for Moana and Mirabel?!? My daughter loves Mirabel but who knows what the fall will bring. We were just there would have been amazing!!!

but truly the same can be said of ariel, cinderella, tiana... like they are 30+ years old and my kids still FREAK to meet them. And I can't remember the last time they CHOSE to watch any of those movies. Encanto and Moana cemented themselves into Disney history and they've proven they can contend with the heavy hitters. My family is still LIVING in the Frozen Era and my youngest is 18 months, she wasn't even born during the craze and still will watch it 5+ times a day.

 

[BrianL]

Disney says the tiara-topped "Tiana's Foods" water tower at Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom will be installed later this summer.

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Now, that element I like!

 

[NJlauren]

but truly the same can be said of ariel, cinderella, tiana... like they are 30+ years old and my kids still FREAK to meet them. And I can't remember the last time they CHOSE to watch any of those movies. Encanto and Moana cemented themselves into Disney history and they've proven they can contend with the heavy hitters. My family is still LIVING in the Frozen Era and my youngest is 18 months, she wasn't even born during the craze and still will watch it 5+ times a day.

Oh 100% agree they still like seeing everyone, but you also only get a small window in life when they are really into characters, I find it odd they can’t figure out a way to get these characters out sooner.

 

[BrianL]

that. figment. statue. HE IS GETTING HIS TURN IN THE SUN!!!!!!!!

Yeah, now fix up his ride!

 

[Smugpugmug]

Yeah, now fix up his ride!

It really does feel like at this point Disney will do everything with Figment except spend the money to make his ride actually good.

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

Oh 100% agree they still like seeing everyone, but you also only get a small window in life when they are really into characters, I find it odd they can’t figure out a way to get these characters out sooner.

shhhh!!! I'm still in that window and I can't fathom the day we are past characters I mean Mom will always hug Mickey but still...

 

[Shelby Schroepfer]

It really does feel like at this point Disney will do everything with Figment except spend the money to make his ride actually good.

lol I love to think about how the big wigs reacted to the popcorn bucket. We happened to be in Disney the day it debuted and managed to get it the first day jus cause we actually love Figment and the lame ride lol, but when I looked around and saw 6 hour waits I was like wait... people actually like him like him?! I picture Disney being like uhh... so they like the popcorn buckets...