As many of you know, I attended the D23 Expo this past weekend. D23 is the official Disney Fan Community that was launched this year (I am actually a launch day member). It was also the first year for the Expo. It was a convention of sorts related to all things Disney.I was unable to go all four days as we spent some of our days there at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure (but I'll save that for another post). However, I did attend on Saturday, which was the day they revealed many exciting things to come for the Disney Parks and Resorts.
During an address by Jay Rasulo, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman, he announced some upcoming attractions and projects.
First up, he cleared up the rumor on whether or not there is an expansion of Fantasyland in Walt Disney World planned. The rumors are TRUE!!!! Among the expansion of Fantasyland will be several new restaurants including Be Our Guest Restaurant in Beast's Castle and Gaston's Tavern, both inspired by Beauty and the Beast.
Also in the works for Fantasyland is a larger version of the ride, Dumbo. This is one of the most popular rides at WDW and so this expansion will make it even more so in my opinion. It is also going to have the queue set up like a 3-ring circus with interactive games and activities.
It will also eventually have an area dedicated to the fairies in the addition of Pixie Hollow, where guests will be "transformed" into tiny fairies and enter the tiny world of these magical creatures.
Next up, he discussed a new resort venture in Hawaii on the island of Oahu!
At the end of the presentation, he delivered some bad news....Star Tours will be closing! Enter the Storm Troopers and Darth Vadar on the jumbo tron....and the announcement that it will be transformed into a new, more exhilirating, 3-D experience...Star Tours II!
To see all these exciting announcements and more check out this video of the live announcement as we all witnessed it at D23!I don't know about you, but I am super excited! I got goosebumps just hearing about it!
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7 comments:
Those plans sound great! When will the dumbo ride be completed? We will have to schedule our next trip for then
That is SO exciting! The plans sound fantastic!
How fun to be part of the reveal! And fun that you got to hang out with Darcie too.
So cool! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to plan a trip and get your input!!
Oh - wonderful to be able to hear all this first hand - thanks for sharing.
thanks for stopping by my blog. I LOVE anything Disney and would love to go again. I have only been once in my life and have dreams of taking my whole family to spend a Christmas there. This is awesome, sharing the plans they have.
What fun! We are going to Disney in November. CAN'T WAIT!
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