I was invited by Disney to D23. All opinions shared are 100% my own
Fireworks erupt over at the D23 Expo during the Disney Parks Announcements. With everything in the works and in the pipeline for the theme parks, we can anticipate Disney Park to Explode with New Pixie Dust! Remember your first Disney visit? I bet from every trip to the most magical or the happiest place on earth you have more than a few special memories. Well, get ready for new adventures. Get ready for new memories! I have the details for you to start planning and maybe packing :-). Here is What is New for Disney Parks:
DISNEY PARKS AT D23 EXPO 2017 – Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. (Disney/Image Group LA)
Disney Parks to Explode with New Pixie Dust: What is New For Disney Parks
There was no shortage of excitement to throw around the realm of Mickey Mouse. I share the highlights with you
Florida
When you turn 50 you prepare for all the friends that will be celebrating with you. Disney Parks in Florida will be ready for the golden anniversary of the Magic Kingdom in 2021 AND Epcot’s 35th like this:
Epcot
Mission Space: will get an additional a green mission this August.
Guardians of the Galaxy attraction: Future Wold gets an e-ticket attraction that will rock your socks off! It will open in 2021 and replace Ellen’s Energy Adventure.
DISNEY PARKS AT D23 EXPO 2017 – Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. (Disney/Image Group LA)
BOB CHAPEK (CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS)
Ratatouille: ready for a crazy kitchen race at the France Pavillion? It promises the sight and smells of Gusteau’s Parisian restaurant slated for 2021
China Pavillion: new seamless circle-vision on China. Keep posted for release date.
Mission space themed restaurant: get ready for an unforgettable table-service dining experience high above it all. opening date TBC
Hollywood studios
Toy Story Land: No particular details were shared but from some the army soldiers, Woody, Buzz and Jesse reconnaissance footage, I assume it will feature a roller coaster. We will get more details before it opens in summer 2018.
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: that is the name unveiled for Star Wars land opening in summer 2019. ready to experience battles between the First Order and the resistance, or fly the Millennium Falcons? Yeah, me too! This land will be an immersive and interactive experience with Chewbacca, BB*, the storm troopers and more. Your decisions will rank you and get you into trouble or make you a hero in 2019 when it opens.
DISNEY PARKS AT D23 EXPO 2017 – Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. (Disney/Image Group LA)
BOB CHAPEK (CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS)
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad attraction: Better late than never- he first Mickey Mouse ride ever is in the works for us to step through the movie screen and be a part of the action with no 3-D glasses. The Great Movie Ride in the Chinese Theater will close in August this year to make way for a new attraction to honor the mouse that started it all and its award winning Mickey Mouse flat cartoon shorts. No opening date available yet.
Magic Kingdom
Tron: the cool Shangai Disney ride will be next to Space Mountain in Tomorrowland. Opening date yet to be shared.
Main Street USA New Theater: will be a new venue for live entertainment. Opening date TBC
The Animal Kingdom is pretty ready if you ask me with the amazing Flight of Passage in the new Pandora – World of Avatar , don’t you agree?
California
Disney California Adventure
Radiator Springs gets Haul-0-ween ready this fall.
Pixar Fest: new fireworks, a Pixar parade and new characters will be on hand in 2018 for a limited time.
DISNEY PARKS AT D23 EXPO 2017 – Saturday, July 15, 2017 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California. The Ultimate Disney Fan Event – brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event, which takes place July 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center, provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. (Disney/Image Group LA)
BOB CHAPEK (CHAIRMAN, DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS)
Guardians of the Galaxi Mission Breakout: Spiderman and the Avengers will join the Guardians of the Galaxy crew for a complete superhero experience. Date of start TBC.
Pixar Pier: the lagoon area of DCA will have a new Pixar look and it will include Toy Story, The Incredibles and Inside Out
Disneyland
Fantasmic: as of last weekend this fan favorite is back to the park!
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: to open soon after the inauguration at Hollywood studios in 2019.
Cool mom tips: first time Disneyland visit? Pandora – Avatar World
Whoa, talk about enhancing the exciting experience Disney always aims to deliver for every guest of every age! Can you say hooray for awesome new memories??? I can’t pick just one thing I am looking forward to, For now, I will keep enjoying the must-dos for both parks :-). I do have more news about staying on Disney property, so come back soon for that. In the meantime, get all the details on what is to come for Disney-Pixar Animation and Disney Live-Action movies.
What new attraction are you looking forward to most?
There’s always something to see or experience at Disney. We went twice in one year and I would go again if we could afford it and I know I’d still not see it all.
We have never been to Florida before. I have heard it has countless attractions including watermarks, golfing etc. Adding this to my bucket list.
Wow! Sounds like some big changes coming to all the parks! We’ve already visited all of them but if they were going to have this changes we’d definitely go back!
I haven’t been to Disney Parks, but it looks like they’ve added a lot of fun stuff. I’ll have to go, but am waiting until my daughter is at least 3. She’s 2 now. 🙂
All these new attractions sound super fun for Disney fans. The Toy Story Land is sure to please a lot of little kids.
We are going this September for the 35th of Epcot – and the Food and Wine. Looks like I need to schedule another one for the 50th, too!
Star Wars land for sure!! I Can’t wait!
These are all amazing changes happening in for Disney Parks. I would love to visit Disney World again in Florida. We have not been there in 15 yrs and I know they already have added so many amazing attractions. Thanks for sharing these awesome new attractions and adventures coming up..
This event sounds amazing!
Disney attractions and activities are the best!
This is great!! I’ve never heard of Disney Park but I definitely just put it on my list. Thanks for sharing the useful information. My family has totally 7 members and 4 of whom are teenagers . Therefore, Disney Park is really one of the most attractive places for us in this summer vacation <3
Oh my goodness! I seriously need to get my butt to Disney!
I am sure this event would be amazing! This spurs me to book a flight to Florida right away.
More and more fantastic reason to visit Disney Parks. Would they increase the tickets ‘ value? Or would they offer a lifetime ticker? Its exciting!
As a Star Wars fan, I’m looking forward to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Last month, I went to Hollywood Studios and saw its massive constructions from there!!
I can not wait to take my kids to Disney. We are waiting until they are all old enough and tall enough to take full advantage the park offers.