D23 Expo Updates

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 11:31 AM

D23 Expo tracker - news and updates throughout the weekend!

We will post info as it breaks at Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim California. As time permits, we will also update this first post with the top items you might find of interest (or may have missed in the thread). In addition, you might also want to visit the following discussions for more information on the following sessions:

World Of Color: Making of World of Color Presentation: Pics and thoughts

Treasures from the Disney Archives: EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK - Treasures from the Disney Archive

Imagineering The Future of the Disney Theme Parks: Imagineering the future of Disney Parks - Pics and rundown

OC Register coverage and videos: D23 Expo Updates

Coheteboy takes a look at D23 Expo and merchandise: Coheteboy's D23 EXPO-rience - photos & bonus commentary

The big news of the weekend thus far:

Walt Disney World Fantasyland update and expansion has been approved

WDW's Dumbo will have a "Play Area" instead of a queue - themed to a circus.

The parks will become more interactive (This is the rumor Al had posted many months ago)

Star Tours II in 3D confirmed for 2011

Pirates of the Caribbean 4 is on the way "On Stranger Tides"

New Muppet Film on the way "Cheapest Muppet Movie Ever Made"

John Carter on Mars Trilogy

Alaska cruise coming

Disney Wonder cruise ship to relocate to West Coast

Beatles Yellow Submarine 3D (Motion Capture) - by Robert Zemeckis

No mention of Captain EO from Rasulo. Iger seemed to deny it. Al Lutz has it confirmed for January.

Disney Store stated their "target" was 0-12 year olds.

NEW animated Winnie the Pooh in classic style

Relaunching Muppets - New TV show and movie - Halloween tv special. Build your own Muppet - "Whatnot Workshop"

Video of pre-show for the amazing Parks and Resorts pavilion at the Expo:

YouTube - Disney Parks And Resorts Pavilion at...

Keep checking back for more information and updates in this post and throughout the thread and D23 section.

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 11:32 AM

Iger starting 30 minutes late.

Arena only 2/3 full

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 11:36 AM

They are watching a rah rah video montage of how wonderful Disney is. Iger takes the stage.

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 11:53 AM

They are watching 30 minutes of Princess and the Frog!

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 11:59 AM

The film looks beautiful!

*penguinsoda* · 09-10-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustysage

Iger starting 30 minutes late.

Arena only 2/3 full

Well considering its opening day and its early, thats not a bad turnout for something new. From what I've seen of what they have planned for this Expo, it looks like they have really gone to a lot of work and have a LOT for people to experience! If this is what they have for the inaugural year then next year should be spectacular!

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 12:22 PM

Mayor of Anaheim on stage with Iger

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 12:31 PM

Someone just won a stay in the dream suite.

*sir clinksalot* · 09-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Any big news from Iger?

Epcot2000 · 09-10-2009, 03:16 PM

anyone know the situation with the d23 3" vinylmations? I heard they sold out... can anyone confirm this? were they LE?

flynnibus · 09-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir clinksalot

Any big news from Iger?

well he denied Captain EO is coming back. Everything else was kind of expected stuff... re: marvel, etc.

SirGoofy · 09-10-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flynnibus

well he denied Captain EO is coming back. Everything else was kind of expected stuff... re: marvel, etc.

I don't buy that he was being 100% truthful.

Ghostbuster626 · 09-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Iger went out of his way to say captain eo wasnt coming back?

Like in the middle of his speech he was like "hurrr oh btw we know it would be cool to bring back EO but we arent"

or did a fan ask him?

Mousecat · 09-10-2009, 04:23 PM

Regarding Captain EO, if Al is correct maybe that means that Jay couldn't find Tomorrowland after all. Honestly, it feels a lot like exploiting the dead guy and it may better be left in the vault for awhile. Or use it in next year's Disney Treasure series and bring back Gala Day at Disneyland as well as Disneyland Showtime. That would be cool.

**Dustysage** · 09-10-2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir clinksalot

Any big news from Iger?

oddly, there was no big news.

The ABC thing is going on in the arena now. Doesn't seem to be a big draw for the guests.

The Parks and Resorts pavilion seems to be most popular with the fans.

Crowds have not been crazy. Very enjoyable.

MiceChat booth has been packed.

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Epcot2000 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 90	Re: D23 Expo Updates anyone know the situation with the d23 3" vinylmations? I heard they sold out... can anyone confirm this? were they LE?

09-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#13
Ghostbuster626 Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,295	Re: D23 Expo Updates Iger went out of his way to say captain eo wasnt coming back? Like in the middle of his speech he was like "hurrr oh btw we know it would be cool to bring back EO but we arent" or did a fan ask him?

09-10-2009, 04:23 PM	#14
Mousecat Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 131	Re: D23 Expo Updates Regarding Captain EO, if Al is correct maybe that means that Jay couldn't find Tomorrowland after all. Honestly, it feels a lot like exploiting the dead guy and it may better be left in the vault for awhile. Or use it in next year's Disney Treasure series and bring back Gala Day at Disneyland as well as Disneyland Showtime. That would be cool.

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