Disney has slowly been revealing information about the multi year, ongoing transformation of Epcot as well as teasing even more news to come out at D23 Expo 2019. Well folks, the wait is over as Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, announced what’s in store for the future of our beloved Disney parks, resorts, and Cruise Line.
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Disneyland
- A brand new parade, “Magic Happens” is slated to debut at Disneyland in the spring of 2020.
- The daytime spectacular will be led by Mickey Mouse and friends and will feature stunning floats with favorite characters from Coco, Moana, Sleeping Beauty and more!
- Stop on by El CapiTOON and join Mickey and Minnie for a fantastically fun journey into the movies!
- Disney shared a first look at new concept art for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios (see below).
Disney California Adventure
Avengers Campus DCA
- The Avengers Campus at DCA will have several similarities with the Paris Campus (see below) as well as a new E-Ticket attraction that Imagineers are currently developing.
Avengers Campus DCA
- The new attraction will bring guests aboard a Quinjet where they’ll fly alongside the Avengers to Wakanda and beyond!
Shanghai Disneyland
- The Zootopia-themed land coming to Shanghai Disney Resort will feature new entertainment, merchandise and dining options that can only be found in the land along with a new major attraction that blends storytelling and state-of-the-art technology.
Hong Kong Disneyland
- During today’s announcements, it was revealed that the updated castle coming to Hong Kong Disneyland would be called Castle of Magical Dreams.
- As previously announced, the castle will draw inspiration from 13 beloved Disney stories featuring princesses and heroines
- The upcoming Frozen-themed area of Hong Kong Disneyland will include Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the one-of-a-kind coaster “will take guests on a winding journey through Arendelle.”
Disneyland Paris
- During today’s presentation, fans got a first look at the transformation of Hotel New York as it becomes Hotel New York The Art of Marvel.
- Avengers Campus is going to be amazing! Fans will be able to immersive themselves in the fantastic world of Earth’s mightiest heroes and even have the chance to meet them!
- On top of that, a new Spider-Man attraction will put guests in the middle of the action, giving them a chance to test out their own super powers.
- Finally, it’ll be okay to play with your food at Pym Test Kitchen where scientists are using Pym Particles to grow and shrink food!
Disney Springs
- Walt Disney Imagineering and Walt Disney Animation Studios have joined forces with Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs to create a show that combines Disney storytelling and heart with Cirque du Soleil’s signature artistry.
- Previews will begin March 20, 2020, leading up to the world premiere on April 17.
Disney and Target
- Target and Disney are coming together for a project that includes the launch of 25 Disney stores within select Target stores nationwide.
- These Disney stores will open on October 4, with 40 additional locations slated to open by October 2020.
- The “shop-in-shop” will feature an enhanced Disney assortment including products that were previously only available at Disney retail locations.
Disney Wish and Lighthouse Point
- The 5th cruise ship to join Disney Cruise Line will be named the Disney Wish. The stern of the ship will feature the brave and adventurous Rapunzel doing what she loves, painting!
- Disney Wish is expected to arrive in late 2021 and will begin sailing in January 2022.
- Disney Cruise Line completed its purchase of privately owned Lighthouse Point earlier this year and signed an agreement with the Government of The Bahamas that guides the responsible and sustainable way the site will be developed.
- Once everything is approved, construction could begin in 2020 with completion in late 2022 or 2023.
Hollywood Studios
- New concept art and details were revealed for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The attraction is slated to open in spring 2020!
Epcot
- Alright folks, it’s finally here the moment we’ve been anticipating with bated breath. What’s happening to Epcot?
- First, it was announced that the park would now feature four neighborhoods:
- World Showcase
- World Nature
- World Celebration
- World Discovery
- Here’s a spoonful of sugar for you, a Mary Poppins attraction is coming to World Showcase’s United Kingdom pavilion.
- The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction has an official name: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
- The PLAY! Pavilion will open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in October 2021.
- Among the experiences that will be featured in the pavilion are Edna Mode on a style quest and a (presumably virtual) water balloon fight with Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Webby.
- Following the run of Epcot Forever (which debuts on October 1st), the new nighttime spectacular celebrating Disney music around the world will be called HarmonioUS.
- Opening this winter, Space 220 will mark the expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion with an all-new restaurant that takes guests high above the planet.
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