{"id":4272,"date":"2017-07-16T10:45:13","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T15:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2017-10-10T16:07:35","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T21:07:35","slug":"breaking-disney-news-roundup-from-the-d23-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiercustomtravel.com\/blog1\/?p=4272","title":{"rendered":"Breaking Disney News Roundup from the D23 Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The biennial D23 Expo is underway and there’s a ton of breaking news about the various Disney Destinations. Here’s a roundup of the exciting announcements made so far.
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Toy Story Land to Open at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many of you know that Toy Story Land is coming to Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios\u00ae at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort \u2013 we\u2019ve shared several updates on this exciting project. At D23, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced that the land will open next summer!<\/p>\n

In 2018, you\u2019ll find yourself shrunk to the size of a toy to explore the world of Andy\u2019s backyard with your favorite Toy Story characters, including Woody and Buzz. And Toy Story Land will feature two new themed attractions.<\/p>\n

Slinky Dog Dash will be a family coaster attraction where you\u2019ll zip, dodge and dash around many turns and drops that Andy has created to really make Slinky and his coils stretch to his limits.<\/p>\n

Alien Swirling Saucers will also be a new attraction at Toy Story Land. It\u2019s designed as a toy play set that Andy got from Pizza Planet, inspired by the first \u201cToy Story\u201d film. Aliens are flying around in their toy flying saucers and trying to capture your rocket toy vehicle with \u201cThe Claw.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Disney Planning Not Two, But Three New Ships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disney Cruise Line is planning not two, but three new ships in the next phase of expansion. By the time these three ships are sailing, they\u2019ll have nearly doubled the size of their fleet! That means more families than ever before will be visiting spectacular destinations around the globe and creating magical memories at sea!<\/p>\n

Last year, we told you that two new ships were going to be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany with scheduled completion dates of 2021 and 2023. This additional ship will be built at the same shipyard and is scheduled to be completed in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe decided two ships wouldn\u2019t be enough to hold all of the exciting new experiences we have been dreaming up to take family cruise vacations to a whole new level with immersive Disney storytelling, world-class family entertainment, and imaginative innovations that are fantastically fun and uniquely Disney,\u201d Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, said.<\/p>\n

All ship names, design plans and itineraries are still in development, with each of the ships expected to have their own unique experiences. The three new ships will be powered by clean-burning liquefied natural gas and be the same size \u2013 approximately 135,000 gross tons with about 1,250 guest staterooms planned \u2013 which is slightly larger than the newest Disney Cruise Line<\/a> ships, the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.<\/p>\n

With a legacy of revolutionary design, Disney Cruise Line\u2019s new ships will usher in the next generation of innovative cruise experiences designed especially for families that will transform the art-of-cruising and take guests on adventures in a way never dreamed of before.<\/p>\n

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Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge Announced as Name for Star Wars Lands at Disney Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

During D23, Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, revealed the official name of the Star Wars-inspired lands that are currently under construction at the Disneyland\u00ae and Walt Disney World\u00ae Resorts, and shared details on the immersive experiences you will be able to enjoy when the lands open in 2019.<\/p>\n

The lands, both called Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge, will allow you to visit a remote trading port on the edge of wild space, where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life \u2013 and where Guests will find themselves in the middle of the action.<\/p>\n

The lands will feature two major attractions that put you in the middle of a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Each attraction \u2013 and even the land itself \u2013 will offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe like never before.<\/p>\n

One attraction will make Guests feel like they\u2019re on a Star Destroyer inside a hangar bay. It\u2019s an attraction built on a scale Disney has never done before.<\/p>\n

The second attraction will give you the opportunity to fly the Millenium Falcon, piloting the ship, shooting blasters or preparing for hyperspace \u2013 all while completing a critical mission. But how they perform on the mission holds even bigger stakes: perform with skill and they may earn extra galactic credits, while bringing the ship back banged up could put them on the list of a bounty hunter. End up on Harkos\u2019s list and they may face a problem if they show up at the local cantina!<\/p>\n

Guests will also encounter many familiar faces inside Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge, including BB-8, Chewbacca, members of the First Order and \u2013 among many others \u2013 Rex, the troublesome pilot fans may remember from the previous version of a certain Disney attraction who takes on a new role in this land as the DJ at the cantina.<\/p>\n

And speaking of the cantina, here you will be able to try unique concoctions like blue milk. Nearby, you\u2019ll also be able to acquire trinkets and treasures from across the galaxy.<\/p>\n

Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge will open in 2019, first at the Disneyland Resort and later in the year at the Walt Disney World Resort. (No further opening dates have been announced yet.)<\/p>\n

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Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille Attractions Coming to Epcot<\/strong><\/p>\n

Epcot\u00ae at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort will receive not one, but two new attractions inspired by popular films.<\/p>\n

First, a \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy\u201d-inspired attraction will be added to Future World, adhering to the original vision of Epcot\u2019s Future World as the place to experience the excitement and adventure offered by space travel. This is an addition we\u2019re really looking forward to, as a \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy\u201d attraction \u2013 Guardians of the Galaxy \u2013 Mission: BREAKOUT! \u2013 debuted at Disney California Adventure\u00ae park earlier this year to rave reviews from Guests. Epcot\u2019s brand new E-ticket attraction will be based on the rockin\u2019 and action-packed world of \u201cGuardians of the Galaxy\u201d and is the next step in how you can encounter these characters at the Walt Disney World Resort. Note: This new attraction will replace the current Universe of Energy attraction, which will close Aug. 13, 2017.<\/p>\n

Second, a Disney\u2022Pixar\u2019s \u201cRatatouille\u201d-inspired attraction will also be added to the France Pavilion in World Showcase. The attraction will expand the pavilion. Similar to the 4-D attraction Ratatouille: The Adventure that opened at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris in 2014, you will be able to shrink to Remy\u2019s size and scurry to safety in a dazzling chase across a kitchen with the sights, sounds and smells of Gusteau\u2019s legendary Parisian restaurant.<\/p>\n

According to Disney leaders, both attractions will open in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort in 2021.<\/p>\n

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Immersive Super Hero Experience Coming to Disney California Adventure Park<\/strong><\/p>\n

At D23 Expo there was also a hint at what\u2019s to come next for some of your favorite Super Heroes at Disney California Adventure\u00ae Park. Soon, the Guardians of the Galaxy will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers in what will become a completely immersive Super Hero universe at the park.<\/p>\n

These new stories will build on the success of the new and already popular Guardians of the Galaxy \u2014 Mission: BREAKOUT! and create a place where you can team up with your favorite Super Heroes like never before. We don\u2019t have more details to share just yet, but stay tuned as we reveal more about this one-of-a-kind experience.<\/p>\n

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New Tron Attraction Coming to Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tron \u2013 the highest-rated attraction at Shanghai Disneyland\u2013 is coming to Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort in Florida!<\/p>\n

The new Tron attraction will sit in an entirely new area right next to the Space Mountain attraction at Magic Kingdom\u00ae Park.<\/p>\n

The TRON Lightcycle Power Run attraction at Shanghai Disneyland is a coaster-style attraction where riders board a train of two-wheeled Lightcycles. It offers access into the energy, lights and excitement of TRON\u2019s high-tech universe and is one of the most thrilling adventures at any Disney park.<\/p>\n

Also, during the presentation, it was announced that the plan is to open the Tron attraction in time for Walt Disney World\u2019s 50th anniversary in 2021.<\/p>\n

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First Mickey-Themed Ride-Through Attraction, Mickey and Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railway, Coming to Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new attraction featuring international icon Mickey Mouse is coming to Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios\u00ae at the Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort!<\/p>\n

On Mickey and Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railway, you will step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction will put Guests inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where they’re the star and anything can happen. This zany out-of-control adventure features surprising twists and turns, dazzling visual effects and mind-boggling transformations that happen before their very eyes.<\/p>\n

The attraction is inspired by the Mickey Shorts that you can see on the Disney Channel. And the people who bring you the shorts at Disney Television Animation are partnering with the parks to help bring the attraction to life.<\/p>\n

Mickey and Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railway will feature a new story and a new singable attraction theme song as well as a new experience they\u2019re calling \u201c2 1\/2 D.\u201d No glasses required. Walt Disney Imagineer Kevin Rafferty said teams are inventing new technologies that turn the flat world of a colorful cartoon short into a \u201cdimensional display of amazingness.\u201d<\/p>\n

As you help you plan ahead, we also wanted to let you know that in order to begin to prepare the new home of Mickey and Minnie\u2019s Runaway Railway at the Chinese Theatre in Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, Aug. 13, 2017 will be the final day of operation for The Great Movie Ride presented by Turner Classic Movies. Until Aug. 13, you can still relive some of the greatest movie moments in history on the Great Movie Ride attraction.<\/p>\n

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Plans Unveiled for Star Wars-Inspired Themed Resort at Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just announced … a Star Wars-inspired resort will debut as part of the new Disney 360 vacation concept.<\/p>\n

According to Bob, this revolutionary new vacation experience will be a living adventure that allows guests to immerse themselves in an entirely new form of Disney storytelling.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s unlike anything that exists today.\u201d Bob said. \u201cFrom the second you arrive, you will become a part of a Star Wars story! You\u2019ll immediately become a citizen of the galaxy and experience all that entails, including dressing up in the proper attire. Once you leave Earth, you will discover a starship alive with characters, stories, and adventures that unfold all around you. It is 100% immersive, and the story will touch every single minute of your day, and it will culminate in a unique journey for every person who visits.\u201d<\/p>\n

More details to come.<\/p>\n

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First Look: New Space Restaurant to Offer \u2018Out-of-this-World\u2019 Dining Experience at Epcot<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’re excited to unveil exciting plans to create a new restaurant at Epcot\u00ae that\u2019ll offer amazing meals with spectacular views high above Earth \u2013 from space!<\/p>\n

The restaurant, which will be located adjacent to the park\u2019s Mission: SPACE attraction, will invite Guests to travel into space for amazing dining experiences in the stars. Walt Disney Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald shared a first look at the restaurant during the Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts presentation at D23 Expo 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know our guests love dining at Epcot \u2013 and the restaurants really are out of this world,\u201d Tom said. \u201cNow we\u2019re about to create one that takes that literally.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new space restaurant will be operated by the Patina Restaurant Group. Patina Restaurant Group operates several other restaurants at Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort including Tutto Italia and Via Napoli at Epcot and Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs\u00ae.<\/p>\n

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Disney Skyliner, New Minnie Vehicles to Transport Guests Around Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

A brand new transportation system is coming to the Walt Disney World\u00ae Resort to add even more magic to your future vacation experiences. The Disney Skyliner will soon give Guests a bird\u2019s-eye view of Walt Disney World Resort.<\/p>\n

The transportation system will connect Disney\u2019s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios\u00ae and the International Gateway at Epcot. And many of the gondolas with Disney Skyliner will feature favorite Disney characters.<\/p>\n

Another new transportation service featuring vehicles themed to the one-and-only Minnie Mouse was also announced during the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts presentation at D23 Expo 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince we\u2019re all about exceeding guest expectations and making every aspect of your vacation uniquely Disney, we\u2019re creating a new point-to-point transportation service in a way that only Disney can do,\u201d Bob said.<\/p>\n

The Minnie vehicles will take you everywhere you want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you\u2019ll ride in Minnie\u2019s classic style.<\/p>\n

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New Pixar Pier to Bring Favorite Pixar Stories to Life at Disney California Adventure Park; Limited-Time Pixar Fest Celebration Coming Throughout Disneyland Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to the amazing experiences for Disney Parks around the world announced today at D23 Expo, a new immersive experience was just announced for Disney California Adventure park in California! In 2018, more of your favorite Pixar stories will come to Disney California Adventure\u00ae Park with the new Pixar Pier.<\/p>\n

Pixar Pier will feature a brand-new look for the area now known as Paradise Pier, as some of your favorite characters come to life on this seaside waterfront. You will discover whimsical neighborhoods filled with your friends from \u201cThe Incredibles,\u201d \u201cInside Out\u201d and even more of your pals from \u201cToy Story.\u201d Building upon the evolution of Disney California Adventure\u00ae Park that began in 2007, Disney is building more new worlds for you to step into and enjoy your favorite stories.<\/p>\n

This permanent addition to the park will open during a new limited-time celebration taking place throughout the Disneyland\u00ae Resort in 2018 \u2014 Pixar Fest! Experience the magical worlds of Pixar in brand new ways as the entire resort comes alive with some of your favorite stories.<\/p>\n

At Disneyland\u00ae Park, this incredible celebration will feature a brand-new fireworks spectacular as well as the return of the guest favorite, Pixar Play Parade. That\u2019s right! This popular parade is moving across the Esplanade, which could only mean…<\/p>\n

The popular \u201cPaint the Night\u201d parade returns \u2014 this time, to Disney California Adventure\u00ae Park! And there may even be a new float joining this already amazing nighttime parade.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for updates!<\/p>\n

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First Look: New Theater Inspired By Kansas City\u2019s Willis Wood Theater To Debut at Walt Disney World Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new venue for world-class entertainment is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom\u00ae Park in Florida.<\/p>\n

If the image of the theater looks familiar, that\u2019s because the new entertainment venue will be based on the iconic Willis Wood theater in 1920s Kansas City, where Walt lived after he left Marceline. And as you can see from the design, it\u2019ll fit well right off Main Street, U.S.A.<\/p>\n

\u201cAcross Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, we\u2019ve been upping the game in Entertainment with shows like Frozen Live at the Hyperion,\u201d Bob Chapek, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts said. \u201cIt\u2019s been a huge hit at the Disneyland Resort, and I\u2019m sure many of you have seen it. This new theater at Walt Disney World continues that streak by bringing a new venue for world-class entertainment to the world\u2019s biggest park.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about these specific destinations, please visit our Disney Destinations pages<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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