This week we plan on doing something we've never done on this blog before. Most of this post was written the day before it was published (Friday), but that's only the boring part. Wait til you see what we plan to do later on, but first it's time for an all-new 5-Day Rounder.
Guess what KlicKNettars, the third anniversary (or should I say birthday) of FakeTV Box is coming this Thursday. It's amazing how it's been three years since we announced the launch of FakeTV Box on September 14, 2020, and look where we are know. Initially, FakeTV Box was going to be the name of my entire YouTube channel, but due to some issues, the channel was named after me, Kwame Alexander, for a while. Then on June 21, 2022, the channel became KlicKNet, further expanding a brand we created almost ten years ago. I am proud to announce that our brand is in production of making a new YouTube trailer for KlicKNet, call it an upgrade to the one we created in 2020. As we search for ideas for this trailer, we also continue to have a good idea about how Universal's Epic Universe theme park will have it's done with construction. See for yourself in the latest Sneak Peek of the Week.
Our Inside Scoop this week is on Destination D23, which started yesterday from Disney’s Contemporary Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. We're writing this piece during the live-streamed presentation of "A Celebration of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow," hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro. According to this logline, "Josh D’Amaro and other special guests will have us looking to the future of Disney parks, with featured updates from around the world and some fun surprises along the way." In fact, here are the first few updates announced at the presentation, which you can find on Disney Parks Blog as well:
9:25AM ET - "ANNOUNCED: Ahsoka will become part of our popular Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, Disneyland Park in California and Disneyland Paris – beginning next spring. The original series Star Wars: Ahsoka is currently streaming exclusively on Disney+ and as many of you know, Ahsoka recently arrived in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland."
9:26AM ET - "Asha, from the new Disney animated film “Wish” will also soon be coming to EPCOT, Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris."
9:34AM ET - "A sneak peek of the world’s first Frozen-themed land debuting at Hong Kong Disneyland in November is being shown. World of Frozen – inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ stunning films – will blend Arendelle with the park’s natural surroundings – and the audience is getting a first peek at the land."
9:39AM ET - "BREAKING: Hatbox Ghost is coming to the Haunted Mansion attraction in Florida in late November! Disney Imagineer Daniel Joseph is joining Josh on stage for the exciting announcement and sharing more about Hatbox Ghost – one of our most well-known grim grinning ghosts. Hatbox Ghost will be materializing in the Haunted Mansion as you pass the attraction’s Endless Hallway."
9:42AM ET - "FIRST LOOK: At Disney California Adventure Park, a new world-jumping vehicle is coming to the next attraction in Avengers Campus to help transport Super Heroes into the Multiverse. Brent Strong, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, is sharing an early peek at the ride vehicle featuring a design that combines elements of Tony Stark’s time-suits with Xandarian jump points and Wakandan technology. More details on this high-tech vehicle that’ll travel to new worlds are coming in the future!"
9:44AM ET - "At Walt Disney World, the Country Bear Jamboree is getting new songs and the bears will be performing a new act in 2024! Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty is on stage with Josh and says when the show debuts, the bears will be reinterpreting favorite Disney songs in different genres of country music. Imagineers are envisioning the new experience as a homage to the classic musical revues in Nashville and they’re working with Nashville musicians to get the authentic country sound. The Country Bear Jamboree will still have the fun and friendly tone fans enjoy with the same famous characters like the loveable Trixie, Big Al and others."
9:48AM ET - "ANNOUNCED: A new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge is coming to Adventureland at Magic Kingdom Park in Florida. This first-of-its-kind experience will extend the story of Pirates of the Caribbean. Imagineers are in the design process now and more details are coming in the future."
9:50AM ET - "A new look at what’s coming to Zootopia at Shanghai Disney Resort. Featuring details on the new experiences coming to the land, including a new attraction, special entertainment, merchandise as well as "Zootopified" food and beverage items."
9:51AM ET - "UPDATE: Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana will open on Oct. 16, 2023! Journey of Water is a new walk-through experience located within World Nature – the EPCOT neighborhood dedicated to understanding and preserving the beauty and balance of the natural world. For more details on the experience, check out our new story. Also, on Oct. 16 – Moana will arrive in World Nature and make her first appearance in her own dedicated space near Journey of Water."
"At EPCOT, the World Celebration neighborhood will begin welcoming guests this December! World Celebration will unite the front of the park, tying together the other two new EPCOT neighborhoods, World Discovery and World Nature. The completion of the last of the park’s three neighborhoods will be the latest major milestone multi-year transformation of EPCOT."
9:57AM ET - "BREAKING: A new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT called “Luminous The Symphony of Us” will debut on Dec. 5, 2023! Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World, is with Josh on stage to announce the brand-new show that’ll feature fireworks, fountains, lasers, lighting effects and music."
9:58AM ET - "Also at EPCOT, Test Track will be reimagined! Imagineers along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration – from the original World of Motion – and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction!"
9:59AM ET - "A special peek at what’s to come at Disneyland Paris is being shared! In Paris, Imagineers and teams are busy transforming Walt Disney Studios Park. The resort’s future “Frozen”-themed land that’ll highlight the kingdom of Anna and Elsa is taking shape and just a part of an exciting transformation."
10:03AM ET - "Thomas Mazloum, president of Disney Signature Experiences, shares updates on Disney Cruise Line as it prepares for a period of growth unlike anything ever experienced before! Right now, there are three new ships in development along with Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point – a brand new island destination! Disney teams are collaborating with talented artists and cultural advisors in the Bahamas to shape an experience that celebrates the natural beauty, traditions and artistry of the one-of-a-kind nation."
10:05AM ET - "BREAKING: Disney Adventure is the name of Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship! Disney Adventure is the seventh ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and work is currently underway in Germany. It’ll be the first Disney ship to sail from Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia and feature the Disney service, storytelling and entertainment everyone knows and loves."
10:08AM ET - "A new look at what’s coming to Fantasy Springs at Tokyo Disney Resort is being shared! The eighth themed port of Tokyo DisneySea will feature Rapunzel’s Forest, Peter Pan’s Never Land and Frozen Kingdom – all inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios Films. Fantasy Springs is scheduled to open in 2024."
10:13AM ET - "Bruce Vaughn, Chief Creative Officer at Walt Disney Imagineering, presented a special “Blue Sky” look at what’s possible when dreaming big at Disney Parks. Future expansion plans for Magic Kingdom in Florida are the largest ever for the park, according to Bruce. Imagineers are looking to tell stories that are “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” and similar in scale to things like Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Pandora – The World of Avatar – adding new attractions, restaurants, shows and more! More details to come in the future."
10:16AM ET - "ANNOUNCED: A new show based on “Zootopia” is being created for the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The current concept for the new “Zootopia” experience has guests visiting the different biomes you only glimpse in the film, traveling along with Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and other characters. Imagineers are currently finalizing the concept and more details will be coming in the future."
10:17AM ET "JUST IN: New experiences inspired by “Encanto” – the Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film – and the fan-favorite adventurer Indiana Jones are being considered for the reimagined land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Bruce says there’s a long way to go and a lot more to discover but Imagineering teams in Florida are up for the challenge. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more details in the future."
10:25AM ET - "ANNOUNCED: Figment will begin meeting guests inside the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT beginning tomorrow – Sept. 10!"
10:27AM ET - The presentation has wrapped up.
To be honest, it was difficult writing all of this down and adding in all the photos can concept arts, all while watching the livestream play out on my phone. The two takeaways I want to focus on about this presentation where the new update on the "Avengers E-Ticket" Attraction coming to Disney California Adventure and the possibility of "Encanto" and "Indiana Jones" themed lands coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom. Since this much of this week was dominated by the new photos of Shanghai's Zootopia Land and Hong Kong's World of Frozen, it's nice to see Disney Parks giving us something new today.
As disappointing as it that original concept and ride system of the Avengers Ride from 2019 has gone away, there's some hope that this new Multiverse themed attraction can live up to hype just as much. People have been clamoring for some areas in Disney's Animal Kingdom to have a makeover, especially Dino Land, U.S.A., and now that might come a reality if plans to bring Encanto and Indiana Jones to the park move forward. Finally, Disney Parks promise to pull through after several issues and challenges have caused the many delays and/or cancellations of so many project, it will take a team effort bring all of the lands, attractions, and other Disney experiences come to life for families and friends all around the world.
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