Everybody knows the D23 Expos, where the House of Mouse showcases what new surprises are in store for their fans across their wide company portfolio, from the theme parks, to films and TV shows to other forms of media. It happens every other year, for being such a major occasion.
But what does Disney do in the years without D23? They hold another expo for the public. It’s called Destination D and it was held last week. Where D23 is more on the media, Destination D had a greater focus on theme park attractions, and they had lots to share. Note that most of these attractions won’t open until 2019:
Epcot
- Guardians of the Galaxy (roller coaster)
- Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure (dark ride)
- Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along – France Pavilion
- Circle-Vision 360 Viewing Screens – new update (China Pavilion) and new film (Canada Pavilion)
- Replacement Show for “Illuminations” Presentation – 2020 debut; Disney properties spotlight
- “Epcot Forever” Fireworks Show
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions
- Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run – “hyper-real” cockpit ride experience
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – trackless ride into Resistance- First Order battle, featuring Kylo Ren
- New Star Wars musical pieces from John Williams for Galaxy’s Edge
Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Other
- Wonderful World of Animation – projection-mapping nighttime spectacular showcase, 2019 debut
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway (dark ride)
Disney World Accommodations
- Riviera Resort
- Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge