Tonight (or tomorrow morning in Tokyo), the D23 Expo Japan’s Walt Disney Parks and Resorts presentation brought all kinds of news for parks around the round. Here are some of the highlights:
Disneyland Resort Paris
A newly reimagined Marvel-themed attraction is coming to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris, where riders will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers on a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure to another dimension.
Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel is set to debut in 2020.
As was announced last week, more Disney owned characters will be coming to Disneyland Resort Paris. The first announcement is that they are reimagining Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure where guests can team up with Iron Man and the Avengers. As was announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim Disney’s Hotel New York will be reimagined with the addition of “The Art of Marvel” and will reopen in 2020.
Hong Kong Disneyland
A new Marvel attraction is planned for Hong Kong Disneyland, where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
A new Marvel attraction is planned for Hong Kong Disneyland, where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
A new Marvel attraction is planned for Hong Kong Disneyland, where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
New images and details of the second Marvel attraction coming to Hong Kong Disneyland. In the attraction replacing Buzz Lightyear’s Astroblasters you’ll be able to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots.
Walt Disney World
The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to Epcot has been shrouded in mystery, but it was revealed that the new attraction will feature a brand-new innovative ride system— and will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world.
Meanwhile, we also got a new look inside the immersive Star Wars hotel that will be a connected experience to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Walt Disney World Resort guests will step through the movie screen and join Mickey and pals on a wacky adventure set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida in 2019. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the first-ever ride through attraction themed to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, will feature dazzling visual effects, a lovable theme song, and twists and turns ideal for the whole family.
Disney also released new art for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which was originally announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim. The attraction opens in 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Lastly, the new, family-friendly show featuring Russell and Dug from Up that replaced Flights of Wonder will debut on April 22.
Disneyland Resort
PIXAR PIER MARQUEE AT DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE (ANAHEIM, Calif.) – When Pixar Pier opens on June 23 at Disney California Adventure park, guests will enter the permanent new land through a dazzling new Pixar Pier marquee. This reimagined land will feature four whimsical neighborhoods representing beloved Pixar stories with newly themed attractions, foods and merchandise. The Pixar Pier marquee will be topped with the iconic Pixar lamp later in the year. (Disney•Pixar/Disneyland Resort)
NEW INCREDIBLES-THEMED FLOAT FOR ‘PAINT THE NIGHT’ PARADE—This June, a new, high-energy Incredibles-themed float will add more Pixar fun to the electrifying “Paint the Night” parade at Disney California Adventure park. Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone will showcase their superhero awesomeness as they take on their newest threat, the Underminer. Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack also showcase their unique powers in surprising new ways, as shown through dynamic and innovative visual technology. Like the other elements in this spectacular parade, this new float will come to life through a series of dazzling LED lights, new music elements and high-tech, pop-art effects inspired by the mid-century-modern style of the films. (Disney•Pixar/Disneyland Resort)
A new Incredibles float is joining the Paint the Night parade this June (but you can see the popular parade in Disney California Adventure when Pixar Fest launches on April 13).
Adventures by Disney
Finally, the D23 Expo Japan seems like the perfect place to announce that Adventures by Disney will take guests to Japan in 2019. Stay tuned for bookings opening this spring.