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In his two-hour presentation at D23 Today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products President Josh D’Amaro laid out a long list of upcoming (and potentially upcoming) movie-themed attractions.
First and foremost is Frozenwhich will feature new pitches in three of the company’s international parks.
Next year will see the first such addition in Hong Kong Disneyland.
According to Disney, “World of Frozen” will open “in the second half of 2023” at this park.
Further will be a Frozen-thematic land at Disneyland Paris, which will also receive a new Tangle– themed attraction.
Per Disney: The land “will be the next major step in the ongoing transformation of Walt Disney Studios Park. This land will provide a wonderful lakeside promenade and immerse guests in the same magical winter setting from the movies.
The Tokyo park will also receive a Frozen-inspired attraction, as previously announced, as part of an expansion called “Fantasy Springs”, which will also include elements inspired by Tangled and Peter Pan.
Tokyo Disney Elsa animatronic: pic.twitter.com/3K0uOjXehO
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At Tokyo Disney Resort, “Frozen” is one of the stories brought to life as part of the Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea, joining two other stories, “Peter Pan” and “Tangled,” as well as a whole new hotel integrated directly into the park. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/JoNlJzKYrr
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 11, 2022
Tokyo Park’s Space Mountain will undergo a transformation that looks most impressive in the nighttime concept presented by D’Amaro.
The biggest round of applause from D23 Expo fans came for a potential coconut-themed terrain, which could also include elements of Encanto. Beyond Big Thunder Mountain at Walt Disney World: Encanto.
Still in the speculative realm, according to Disney executives, a redesign is tied to Moana and eventually zootopia at Animal Kingdom in Orlando. The Moana The attraction could feature “creatures from the deep,” according to Jennifer Lee, CEO of Walt Disney Animation Studios. Walt Disney World, of course, already has a Moana– An inspirational attraction called “Journey of Water” opening next year at Epcot in which guests will follow “the story of water on the planet, inspired by Moana’s connection to the ocean.”
Even before that, zootopia will also come to Shanghai Disneyland in the form of Zootopia Central Station.
D’Amaro also released footage of himself riding the new Tron Lightcycle attraction coming to Disney World in the spring of 2023. Although the building itself looks spectacular, the actual ride looks a lot like a normal coaster with added lightcycle handlebars and wheels.
JUST ANNOUNCED! TRON Lightcycle/Run will invite guests to enter the grid in Spring 2023. #D23Expo
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 11, 2022
The original cast of the film The princess and the Frog will lend their voices to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which replaces Splash Mountain at Disneyland and Walt Disney World in 2024. Tiana’s film voice, Anika Noni Rose, was there to give fans an idea of what it could be like.
It’s time to learn more about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure! #d23expo pic.twitter.com/4QTw4CdwYp
—Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 11, 2022
The reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland will be unveiled in 2023, ushering in “a new era of inclusive experiences for families of all ages.” As part of the revamp, “Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will invite guests into a cartoon world where toon rules apply.”
Disneyland will also offer two new movie-related nightly shows at the end of January 2023.
“World of Color – One” will “celebrate the storytelling legacy started by Walt” and Disney’s first 100 years. It promises to “tell a new story through Disney classics and new favorites.”
“Wondrous Journeys” at Disney; and will include references to all 60 Disney animated films and feature an “absolutely amazing” new song titled “It’s Wondrous”, which D’Amaro previewed for audiences at D23 Expo.
As part of “what could be on the horizon,” D’Amaro teased “a land overrun by villains,” with a promo reel from Disney Animation classics. While he pitched it as another blue sky idea, if he needed a proof of concept, his pitch received a huge roar of approval from the audience.
A few other ads:
California Adventure is adding a Pixar Place Hotel “where you’ll feel like you’ve entered a Pixar art gallery showcasing new interpretations of favorite Pixar pals,” according to a tweet from Disney.
A Big Hero 6 the wink will come to life at Pacific Wharf in Disney California Adventure Park as seen in the animated film
Mando and Grogu will join the characters interacting with guests at Disneyland’s Star Wars Land in mid-November.
This is the way! ✨ @Jon_Favreau joins Josh D’Amaro with @TheMandalorian and Grogu on stage at #D23Expo! pic.twitter.com/iYfNlXuZlf
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) September 11, 2022
And finally, for fans of old-school parks, The Hatbox Ghost will return to the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World.