It's D23 Expo Time!
If you're a diehard Disney fan, the biannual gathering of the official Disney fan club, D23, is a time of excitement. Those in the know, know that at this expo, the exciting announcements are made... and it's happening right now! The 2019 D23 Expo is August 23rd-25th in Anaheim, California.
What is D23?
D23 is the Official Disney Fan Club. The D, of course, is Disney, and the 23 is for 1923, the year Walt Disney founded the Walt Disney Company.
What is the D23 Expo?
Think of it as the convention of all things Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, etc. Really, though, it's like Christmas for Disney fans. Some go to the expo for exclusive merchandise. Others go to see Disney stars. And others go to be part of the grand announcements that tend to pepper this convention.
What's happened so far?
As of the end of the first day, these are the highlights so far:
Disney had a Legends ceremony which honored and awarded stars who have contributed to the Disney universe in a significant way. Among those honored were Diane Sawyer, Robert Downey Jr., and Christina Aguilera.
Disney made an exciting announcement about a Star Wars themed vacation experience coming to the Disney Resorts soon called Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Guests will "board" a starship called the Halcyon for a 2-night interactive and immersive experience. No clear word yet on whether this is the Star Wars themed immersive resort we've all been hearing about, or something even different.
Disney also announced a Moana themed water attraction coming to EPCOT called Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests will interact with "living water" in a beautiful environment. Unclear where this will go... Fountain of Nations maybe? Seas pavilion?
Disney also announced an Avengers Campus (!) coming to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris. The concept art is amazing! Oh please oh please oh please can't we have one in Florida?
As this is just the first night of the expo, more is surely in store... as this picture hints!
What are you hearing from D23 Expo that you're excited about? What do you wish Disney would build? Leave us a comment or talk to us on our Facebook page. We'll see you next week.
