As far as Disney news goes, you don’t get much more than during a week that has D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tied to it! It’s been a pretty crazy week for Disney fans, whether it was news at the D23 Expo or outside of it.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Let’s be honest, each week it feels like Disney is constantly dropping new information, details, and more! That’s why we like to do a weekly wrap-up of the biggest news so you don’t miss a single thing. Let’s dive into this week’s latest and greatest Disney news, because there’s a LOT of it!
It can be hard to keep up with all the Disney news that takes place during the course of a week, especially one that’s been as busy as this one! We’re hoping this little recap will catch you up to speed in no time.
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D23 Weekend Wrapped Up
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event took place in Anaheim from August 14th through August 16th, wrapping up this past Sunday. The weekend was a BLAST, filled with memorable moments, lots of shopping, sneak peeks, and TONS of news.
D23!
Our favorite moments from the weekend came from the massive panels at the Honda Center! The Entertainment Showcase featured behind-the-scenes looks, exclusive footage, and new announcements. We learned about details for movies like Incredibles 3, Frozen 3, Coco 2, Lilo & Stitch 2, and more. We also got brand-new reveals like the cast for Marvel Studios’ X-Men and Disney’s Zootopia 3.
Lilo & Stitch 2
The panel for Disney Parks and Experiences brought tons of details on anticipated projects. We found out Monstropolis is opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2027, Villains Land will feature two attractions (one of them being a Maleficent-themed roller coaster), news behind attractions in Tropical Americas, the Piston Peak ride will be called “Cars Ridge Run Rally”, and more!
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We also learned that Space Mountain is changing in Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland, more details on rides and expansions coming to Disneyland Resort, and a Spaceship Earth upgrade coming. Oh, and Dreamfinder is returning to EPCOT! It’s probably best you check out our roundup post below.
Roundup of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Food and Wine Menus Dropped
Those who’ve been planning a trip to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival this year can finally start to make their food wishlist. Disney released the full menus for this year’s festival, and it’s filled with tons of returning goodies and a lot of new things as well.
2024 Food and Wine Festival
When we say there’s tons of new stuff coming, we mean TONS of new stuff coming. In fact, there are almost 100 new eats, treats, and drinks that will be available across EPCOT during the festival this year. Check out the full menus below.
EVERYTHING You Can Get at EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival
Oogie Boogie Bash
The Halloween season has finally arrived at Disneyland Resort, as the Oogie Boogie Bash had its first party night at Disney California Adventure on August 18th. The event was a blast and filled with exclusive entertainment, character meet-and-greets, merchandise, and treats.
Oogie Boogie
Two things that we couldn’t wait to experience at this year’s party were the brand-new Haunted Mansion parade, “Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party”, and seeing Yzma at the park for the first time ever.
Our Favorite NEW Thing at the Oogie Boogie Bash
Woof! Did you get all of that? It was a busy week (just like any other), and we are so excited for what’s ahead. As always, be sure to keep following DisneyFoodBlog for more Disney news, updates, details, and more.
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