D23 Expo 2017 - News & Speculation

[Brian G.]

Just announced, and moved to July... a week before Comic-Con

"All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again D23 presents D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of July 14–16. Each of Disney’s magical worlds will unite under one roof to celebrate what’s new and what’s on the horizon from theme parks, television, music, gaming, and films, including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Advance tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will go on sale at D23Expo.com beginning July 14, 2016."

D23 Expo 2017 Dates Announced - D23

 

[WAJAS]

Well that rumor that it was going to be in Orlando just got debunked.

 

[Teebin]

Well that rumor that it was going to be in Orlando just got debunked.

Good point.

 

[WAJAS]

You might want to edit and remove the "no". It is confusing.

:agree:

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Guess we can either assume avatar is opening early wary 2017 or late 2017 (with D23 being a final preview).

 

[Viator]

As for what I think is going to be "hopefully" the big thing for 2017's D23; has to be HWS. Its now even more important; especially considering that it'll literally be half the theme park that it's supposed to be, and that's not good.

 

[Nick]

Guess we can either assume avatar is opening early wary 2017 or late 2017 (with D23 being a final preview).

The rumor is they are shooting for April 22nd, 2017. Of course it could easily fall behind a bit and that could change.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

The rumor is they are shooting for April 22nd, 2017. Of course it could easily fall behind a bit and that could change.

Well that's because it's Earth Day! It's like sayin Apple will release a new iPhone in September, its historical.

 

[twebber55]

Well that's because it's Earth Day! It's like sayin Apple will release a new iPhone in September, its historical.

its a little more than that, its a true target date
this D23 should be all Star Wars Lands and Toy Story Land with a hint of a third phase (if one exist)

 

[Brian G.]

its a little more than that, its a true target date

Right, because Disney wants it to open in conjunction with Earth Day/AK's Birthday.

 

[twebber55]

Right, because Disney wants it to open in conjunction with Earth Day/AK's Birthday.

my point being that April 22 is just some random guess from message board guy because its earth Day, its their target date

 

[Brian G.]

my point being that April 22 is just some random guess from message board guy because its earth Day, its their target date

Right... Disney chose that as a target date because April 22 is Earth Day and AK Birthday. Just like Rivers of Light and others is scheduled for this April 22.

 

[IzzyB]

I think you both are saying the same thing, can we move on?

 

[WAJAS]

"Yes your right"

"No, I'm saying it's correct."

"That makes sense."

etc.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

well if it is opening in phases then it wont be fully open till 2018

 

[Nick]

well if it is opening in phases then it wont be fully open till 2018

I think they want it to open all at once from what i've heard.

 

[Nick]

We're less than 3 weeks out from the D23 Expo now and as we draw closer it seems that more and more rumors continue to circulate about what may be announced at the highly anticipated Parks & Resorts Panel.

So let's try to keep all chatter and speculation of potential announcements within this thread

Pixar/WDAS Panel - Friday, July 14th, 2:30-4:30p
WDS Live Action Panel - Saturday, July 15th, 10:30a-12:30p
Disney Parks & Resorts Panel, Saturday July 15th, 3:00-4:30p

 

[Viator]

It's amazing of what potential this year has, Especially for film, Television and the theme parks.

There is so much that can be announced and showcased; it's hilarious.

To go on the Film side, I openly expect the next Thor Ragnarok trailer to premiere at the expo, or at San Diego Comic Con; and that there will be a lot of information for Black Panther; Infinity War; and Ant Man/Wasp.

We know that Last Jedi will have a trailer at the expo launched; and that I am willing to bet that Han Solo will have a slight brief amount of news, and that the next Spin off after Solo will be announced at the expo, and if I was to guess; it's going to be the Obi Wan movie that so many want.

There is then a lot of potential news for TV on animation; not inlcuding the likes of Ducktales, Rebels, and potential future projects that we could see in the future from the groups of Lucasfilm and Marvel Entertainment.

That then leaves the theme parks.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

from what i heard this year will focus on star-wars.both trying to build hype for the movies games and the new land.Also ea will be at d23 this year.

 

[Nick]

from what i heard this year will focus on star-wars.both trying to build hype for the movies games and the new land.Also ea will be at d23 this year.

I imagine EA will only be at D23 to promote Battlefront 2.