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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek Unveils Details on Spectacular Disney Parks Experiences
Building on the tremendous excitement from D23 Expo in Anaheim last July, Chapek welcomed more than 2000 fans to learn more about some of the most anticipated projects in development for guests all over the world. D23 Expo Japan guests were the first to hear that the Marvel Super Hero universe will come to Disneyland Paris. Guests were also treated to a sneak peek at : Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort and Shanghai Disney Resort, and more.
"We are hard at work creating even more ways to experience Disney magic at our parks and resorts around the world," said Bob Chapek , Chairman, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "And with our incredible library of beloved stories and characters, we know exciting adventures and magical memories are in store for all our guests."
Following the news that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is preparing to incorporate popular stories and characters into Disneyland Paris, Chapek shared that the and as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure where guests will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers.
Fans also got a peek into one of the rooms that will open at in 2020. And for those guests who just can't wait to encounter Marvel at Disneyland Paris, starting this June, will bring guests face-to-face with Captain America, Spider-Man, Star-Lord and Black Widow.
Super Heroes have already descended on Hong Kong Disneyland with Iron Man Experience, the most popular attraction at the resort, and more is soon to come with an entire Marvel-themed area underway. Today, Chapek shared new details about the where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
Buzz is also building around Star-Lord and his fellow where the real becomes fantastic and the fantastic becomes real. This one-of-a-kind family attraction will feature a brand-new, innovative ride system – and will be one of the longest enclosed roller coasters in the world!
After a was announced last year, fans have been eager to hear more. It will combine a luxury resort with complete immersion into an authentic story at Walt Disney World Resort. From the moment guests arrive, their journey through space will begin as everyone boards a starship and departs together for a multi-day adventure. Today, Chapek announced it will be seamlessly connected to at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Chapek also shared details on as it comes to life at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Fans caught a glimpse of the Millennium Falcon and an impressive fleet of life-size X-wing star fighters, which are being created for the opening of these jaw-dropping new lands. Imagineers are pushing the boundaries of what's possible as they prepare to place fans in the middle of the action where they can live their own stories next year.
For 20 years, Pixar has entertained guests at Disney parks all over the world – from the introduction of It's Tough to be a Bug! and Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World in 1998, to Cars Land at Disney California Adventure in 2012 – Pixar's iconic storytelling has been a long-time favorite.
This year will surely be the "Year of Pixar" at Disney parks, with Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land opening at Shanghai Disney Resort in April, and at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. Today, fans were thrilled to learn the highly-anticipated
will open at Disney California Adventure on
June 23 , including the Incredicoaster and a future attraction themed to Disney•Pixar's "Inside Out." Fans also learned that a new
will join Paint the Night this June. The popular parade returns to the Disneyland Resort – this time to Disney California Adventure – when Pixar Fest launches on
April 13 .
Just in time for the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Animal Kingdom, fans also learned that , featuring Russell and Dug from Disney•Pixar's "Up," as they discover species of birds from around the world.
Soon, fans will be able to celebrate the mouse that started it all when opens in 2019 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The first-ever ride-through attraction themed to Mickey Mouse will feature a new original story and lovable theme song as it takes guests on a journey inside the wacky and unpredictable world of Disney Channel's Emmy Award-winning " Mickey Mouse " cartoon shorts using new technologies that transform the two-dimensional cartoon world into an incredible multi-dimensional experience.
Chapek shared that starting next year, . Guests are also excited about the new experiences coming to Tokyo Disney Resort as part of the biggest expansion since the opening of Tokyo DisneySea. is coming to Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, where guests will ride around with Baymax. There will also be an entirely with an attraction set to the award-winning music guests know and love. The Fantasyland expansion will also include the first at Tokyo Disneyland, and Toontown will see a . At Tokyo DisneySea, guests will soon be able to experience a version of , one of the most popular attractions across all Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
With so much underway, Disney parks all over the world continue to elevate the guest experience with one-of-a-kind attractions, lands, entertainment and lodging. For more information, please visit http://aboutdisneyparks.com.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience together, immersed in detailed atmospheres and vibrant storytelling. His vision now includes a collection of six of the world's leading family vacation destinations – Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, Calif. ; Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. ; Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu , Chiba, Japan ; Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France ; Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island; and Shanghai Disney Resort, Pudong New District, Shanghai, China . In addition, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts includes the world-class Disney Cruise Line; Disney Vacation Club; Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa; Adventures by Disney, a guided group vacation experience to some of the world's most popular destinations; and Walt Disney Imagineering, which creates and designs all Disney parks, resorts and attractions.
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