D23 Expo 2010?

[Figaro]

Originally Posted by mmeleota

I understand what some folks are saying about not having much new stuff to announce, so the expo should be every other year. However, maybe I'm in the minority here, but personally the new stuff is great, but I llike the vintage stuff better. So maybe there are only a few new movies to announce and some DCA updates or what not, but I truly enjoyed the other stuff.We missed out on the Imagineering legends panel...I would have gone nuts! and we enjoyed the Rarities presentation as well as the IASW discussion. The screening of "The Boys" was amazing and Mr. Sherman is such a wonderful storyteller!Why does the expo have to focus on the new stuff? Why not have Imagineers discuss inspirations and failed ideas for the parks or maybe have a screening of a movie that has not been released in a while and have a panel discussion with people who worked on that film?Have Dave Smith lead a discussion about the Archives or a Q&A session.Sure new stuff is cool, but I want to hear more from the Disney Legends as well as current Imagineers regarding the work they have done.

I'm with you mmleota. The vintage panels and archives stuff is great fun, and the material is endless.

[QuestionableKri]

Originally Posted by Open_at_the_close

My thoughts exactly! I was glad to take part in the first D23 expo but I cant see them having enough new news to let out of the bag every year or atleast something worthwhile. So the every two years idea seems the best to me. But if there is one in 2010 then I for sure will be going!

Of course big news is always a draw, by why should the con be just about them? There is a myriad of things the con could do and be a yearly event.
Such things as interactive panels and exhibits and such. Those kind of events are staples are huge cons and area always a success. (the costume contests/masquerades comic con and blizzcon hold and so forth.)
Or deeper looks inside different departments and how things work.
Example, for those curious about auditioning for being a character or woking for a department. They can hold panels and discussion groups concerning that and to give advice. (similiar panels are done for those wanting to work for certain companies, held by the companies in question. Even where people can pitch ideas and work as well.) Portfolio reviews, and so forth.

And with the capacity of the venue It'd be nice to see some kind of concert held. Or even make a joint thing with the house of blues in downtown disney.

Anyway, so there are a ton of good things they could do at the D23 con if disney so wished. possibilites are endless.

[Second Star]

I am so glad I got to attend the inaugural event for the D23 Expo, and I hope they do have one in 2010. I think it will give them a chance to work out the session scheduling. Every session we attended had long lines and long waits. Some could have easier set up at multiple times. If I remember correctly, the "Growing Up Disney" with Roy P. Disney actually had a second session added because it was so popular.

Even if there was no new Disney news to announce, I would go back just to see the sessions I didn't get to see this time. And as someone else said, there is so much material, that there wouldn't be any problem adding new material for several years.

[Globetrotter1968]

If they're going to have it in Sept again it would have to be the weekend of the 9-12 or the 23-26. Either one of those are free at the convention center. If you ask me...I think the 23-26 would be too close to Halloween craziness! My bets are on the 9th-12th.

[Mousecat]

I agree that the 9-12 is probably the date and the announcement will come at the time of renewal offer. Just speculation.