Everything you need to know from D23 Expo 2022

DisneyNews
Written By Andrew

D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim is wrapping up, and we wanted to recap all of the major announcements for the parks and Disney Cruise Line. Josh D’Amaro delivered many announcements in his presentation “A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.”

Here are the major announcements, grouped by Disney property:

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

  • Spring 2023: TRON Lightcycle / Run will debut in Tomorrowland

  • 2023: An updated “Happily Ever After” nighttime spectacular will return

  • 2023: The Hatbox Ghost will debut in the Haunted Mansion

  • Late 2024: As previously announced, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut

  • “Coco,” “Encanto” and Villains-themed concept art was shared for possible lands located behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

EPCOT

  • Late 2023: A new nighttime spectacular themed to Disney’s 100th-anniversary celebration will debut

  • Late 2023: The Walt Disney statue “The Dreamer” will be completed in World Celebration

  • Late 2023: The Journey of Water, inspired by Moana, will open in World Nature

  • Late 2023: Figment will make appearances to meet-and-greet guests

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

  • “Moana” and “Zootopia” concept art was shared for possible updates to Dinoland U.S.A.

Disneyland

Resorts, Downtown Disney, and runDisney

Disneyland Park

  • Mid-November 2022: The Mandalorian and Grogu will appear at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

  • Late January 2023: A new fireworks show called “Wondrous Journeys” will celebrate all 60 Walt Disney Animation Studios productions

  • Early 2023: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will debut in the updated Mickey’s Toontown

  • Spring 2023: The “Magic Happens” parade will return

  • Late 2024: As previously announced, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will debut

Disney California Adventure

  • Next Week: The Incredible Hulk will appear in Avengers Campus in his Quantum Suit

  • Late January 2023: A new nighttime show called “World of Color – One” will tell a new story weaving in classics and favorites from Disney’s 100 years

  • Avengers Campus will add a third attraction based on the Multiverse, featuring King Thanos

  • Pacific Wharf will be rethemed to San Fransokyo from “Big Hero 6” and feature new shops, dining locations, and a Baymax meet-and-greet

Disneyland Paris

Hotels

  • The Disneyland Hotel refurbishment is taking inspiration from “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Tangled,” “Frozen,” and more

Walt Disney Studios Park

  • 2023: A new stage show called “Pixar: We Belong Together” will debut as part of the grand finale of the Disneyland Paris 30th anniversary celebration

  • A “Tangled”-themed attraction will be located near the “Frozen”-themed land

Hong Kong Disneyland

  • Mid-to-late 2023: World of Frozen will open

  • A new statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse will be unveiled near Cinderella Carousel

Shanghai Disneyland

  • Updates to the “Zootopia”-themed land were shared, including an Audio-Animatronics figure of Officer Clawhauser

Tokyo Disneyland Resort

Tokyo Disneyland

  • 2027: Space Mountain adds a new story and experience; work begins in 2024

Tokyo DisneySea

  • Updates to Fantasy Springs were shared, including an Audio-Animatronic figure of Elsa singing in Japanese

Disney Cruise Line

  • Late October 2023: The Disney Wonder will offer cruises from Australia and New Zealand

  • 2024: The sixth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will set sail; it’ll be themed to adventure and called the Disney Treasure

  • 2024: Progress continues on Disney’s 2nd island called Lighthouse Point

To take a look at the concept art and read more about the announcements, check out the Disney Parks Blog D23 Expo recap.

Andrew
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