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The D23 Expo has officially kicked off, and with it comes many exciting announcements and reveals about the future of Disney parks. We’re breaking it all down for you!
New Technology and Character Interactions
One of the most exciting aspects of the D23 Expo is the new technology that could potentially make its way to the Disney parks. This includes an interactive talking Rocket Raccoon exhibit, which allows guests to interact with the character in real time.
This technology uses cameras to capture the actor’s facial expressions and movements, rendering the CGI in real time with minimal latency. If this technology is implemented in the parks, it could revolutionize character meet and greets.
Bluey and Bingo: Coming to a Disney Park Near You?
The Disney+ pavilion at the expo features a meet and greet with Bluey and Bingo, characters from the popular animated TV show. This has sparked speculation that these characters could be making their way to the Disney parks in the near future.
With the show’s popularity and the fact that Disney has a licensing deal with the production company, it’s definitely a possibility.
Avengers E-Ticket Ride: What We Know So Far
The Imagineering pavilion at the expo has shown some exciting information about the upcoming Avengers e-ticket ride.
The ride vehicle, inspired by the quantum suits from Avengers: Endgame, has been unveiled, and it looks similar to the ride vehicle used in the recently opened Peter Pan attraction at Fantasy Springs.
This suggests that the ride system and vehicle may be similar, which could mean a high-capacity attraction with a mix of physical set pieces and multimedia elements.
Timeline and Speculation
With the Russo Brothers set to direct the upcoming Avengers movies, it’s likely that the production of the attraction will be aligned with the production of the films. This could mean a realistic timeline of 2027 for the attraction’s opening, coinciding with the release of Avengers: Secret Wars.
However, with the LA Olympics happening in 2028, Disney may push to have the attraction ready earlier to attract international visitors.
More Announcements to Come
Fans should stay tuned for more information as this event will be continuing all weekend!
Additionally, two big rooms at the Imagineering pavilion are yet to be revealed, which could contain concept art and models for upcoming projects like Encanto, Indiana Jones, and Beyond Big Thunder.
Overall, the D23 Expo has already given us a glimpse into the exciting future of Disney parks, and we can’t wait to see what other announcements and reveals are in store.
