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I knew you'd have a great Parks/Resorts recap! Thanks for mentioning me, and it was nice to (quickly) see you.
My thoughts: Toy Story Land will be a great addition to Hollywood Studios. I'm looking forward to that. Frozen at Norway, not so sure yet. Animal Kingdom's new nighttime show will be great - I know it will be! I've never seen Avatar, nor am I interested in it, but I'm interested in the new land. I was probably the only person in that room who thought all the Marvel stuff was completely unnecessary. I have to agree with you about Soarin' - it makes perfect sense at Epcot, but not California Adventure. I thought the finale performance was spectacular! You probably already know this, but Richard Sherman and Ashley Brown came out during the Disney Legends ceremony on Friday and she sang "A Kiss Goodnight" - another fantastic performance!
I had the chance to see Joe Rohde years ago, but I've never been to a presentation of his. He speaks with such enthusiasm about his projects. And, I couldn't help but notice that his microphone picked up the sound of his earring jingling!
Thanks again for putting all this together.
Thank you @Wonder2008 It was nice meeting you before the Parks and Resorts seminar. Even though we only spent a few minutes talking, it was nice to meet you.
I am looking forward to Toy Story Land at DHS in the near future. Frozen is everywhere and it would be nice if Disney does not keep doing all these different shows & rides but I understand why they are doing it. The Rivers of Light show at AK is something that I will want to see in the near future as well as Pandora - The World of Avatar but I will be more interested in the Rivers of Light show over that new land. Disney is doing a lot of Marvel and having their first land is okay from another park instead of the DLR or WDW. I am curious what Universal will do with Marvel now Disney owns the naming right. Soarin Over the World doesn't make any sense at DCA where it doesn't fit the theme at DCA. Disney is making a big mistake with doing that at DCA where Epoct makes perfect sense. DAF enjoyed the Disney Legends Ceremony that day where she got to see Johnny Depp as a Disney Legend and "A Kiss Goodnight" was a great performance to end the seminar.
Great update as always Bret! Loved seeing the art work of all the coming attractions! That Joe Rhode is SO passionate! and his earrings are SO big
Thank you Denise. You would have enjoyed the Parks and Resorts seminar which talked all about the new stuff coming to the Disney Parks. I was disappointed that there wasn't any seminar during the 2013 D23 Expo and this time they did one which makes sense to talk about the new upcoming projects. The Star Wars Land news was the biggest and it was announced before the Parks and Resorts seminar thanks to Bob Iger during the Lucas Film/Marvel seminar that Saturday morning. Joe Rhode is a passionate Imagineer for Animal Kingdom.
Great recap and pictures.
I think all the expansion plans are amazing. Without a doubt, it'll be an exciting couple of years ahead for Disney.
Thank you PiO. It was nice to go to the Parks and Resorts seminar. Even though I wasn't happy with the seating location, I was able to get some pictures.
It will be exciting these next few years with all the expansions and new shows.