D23 Expo 2019 - News & Speculation

[Bobharlem]

Looks like the secret project announcement has been pushed back, or there are issues with it? (premature maybe?)

edit: no it's this



(Either that or this is a last minute replacement. Otherwise this is up there with new benches at Fantasmic.)

 

[Captain Tragedy]

LO-FREAKING-L

Edit - It has not been a great week for the ole' D

 

[k_peek_2000]

I blame the media and fans for over-hyping this one.

 

[Captain Tragedy]

I blame the media and fans for over-hyping this one.

Bull. Don't call it a "Secret Project" and this hype wouldn't exist.

 

[Nick]

Are we sure that there’s nothing more to the media preview tonight? Could this just have been a warmup?

 

[k_peek_2000]

Bull. Don't call it a "Secret Project" and this hype wouldn't exist.

"Secret Project" means exactly that, a secret project. Who were the ones speculating and creating these insane wish lists, setting people's expectations wayyy to high? It wasn't Disney.

The only actual advertising Disney had was that little box on the panel schedule. I'm not thrilled either, but this was not on them.

 

[ChristopherSE]

This is kinda hilarious

It looks cute, but, we’ve kinda been doing different versions of this for decades? It’ll be fun, but that was definitely over hyped lol.

Also, Disney making their own behind-the-scenes content is always pixie dusted to the gawds, so we’ll see how it turns out haha.

 

[tyro]

Some of these may be very cool to see, but I have a feeling it’s going to be too dumbed down and not show what they actually do and instead focus on sad stories and how Disney showed them the light:celebrate:

 

[OrlLover]

I blame the media and fans for over-hyping this one.

So agree I lowered my expectations a long time ago.

 

[Teebin]

They should have held up the Epcot transformations announcement until this year. But that would be far too Universal of them.

 

[k_peek_2000]

Lots of park announcements tonight. Moana inspired attraction called "Journey of Water" coming to Epcot, Marvel land at DCA will be called "Avenger's Campus" and the Star Wars hotel "ship" and name were revealed. 'Star Wars Galactic Star-cruiser'.

 

[Viator]

The Epcot news:

 

[ChristopherSE]

I can only assume the pavilions chosen to be on the model signify new or updated attractions


Confirmed
New future world plaza
New entrance plaza
Ratatouille
Guardians
Space restaurant
Play Pavilion
Reflections of China
Moana’s Journey Of Water
Awesome Planet film (not on model?)

Speculative
Imagination Pavilion
Mexico Pavilion (Coco?)
The Seas
???? (Something I cant decipher)

And two “announcing Sunday” posters for attractions I’m assuming are not featured on the model. Rumors indicate it’ll be a country (Brazil) and a ride (???).

Please lmk if you find any errors or have any thoughts on this!

UPDATE:

 

[JungleSkip]

Speculative
Imagination Pavilion

Nope. Not getting my hopes up.

 

[Nick]

Nope. Not getting my hopes up.

Good, because @Marni1971 has said one of the main proposals has been to knock down the pavilion and start from scratch! :thud:

Obviously from the model that's not happening, but still.

 

[Viator]

To personally bring up, maybe what @Marni1971 was trying to refer towards, was a more..interior gutting, while keeping the outside in-tact?

 

[Nick]

To personally bring up, maybe what @Marni1971 was trying to refer towards, was a more..interior gutting, while keeping the outside in-tact?

No, he explicitly stated complete demolition of building. He was not happy at the time.

As I said though, it was one of multiple choices and it looks like they went against the worst case scenario.

 

[SailwiththeTide]

 

[Nick]

So as we head into tomorrow, here's a look at what I think will be some of the more buzz-worthy panels of the Expo. The full schedule for the Expo can be found here: D23 Expo 2019 Schedule - D23

Friday, August 23rd
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony @ 10:30am-12pm PST
- The Music and Sounds of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge @ 12:30-1:30pm PST
- A Conversation with Scott Trowbridge @ 3-3:30pm PST
- Disney+ @ 3:30pm-5pm PST
- Disney+ Screening: High School Musical: The Musical: The Series @ 5:30-6:30pm PST
- Marvel Animation Venom Invasion Panel and World Premiere @ 6-7pm PST

Saturday, August 24th
- The Walt Disney Studios Panel @ 10am-12pm PST
- The Simpsons! @ 10-11am PST
- Secret Walt Disney Company Project @ 1:30-2:30pm PST

Sunday, August 25th
- Disney Parks, Experiences and Products @ 10:30am-12pm PST

 

[Scott W.]

"Secret Project" means exactly that, a secret project. Who were the ones speculating and creating these insane wish lists, setting people's expectations wayyy to high? It wasn't Disney.

The only actual advertising Disney had was that little box on the panel schedule. I'm not thrilled either, but this was not on them.

I don't buy that because technically, everything should be a secret until it's announced. This seemed like it would be something more and note worthy.

Not whatever that crap was.