Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Pandora – The World of AVATAR, Soarin’ and Iron Man among new experiences coming for guests
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) – Today, Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment
coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif.
Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a
behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come. He was joined by Imagineers
working on these projects as well
as legendary filmmakers James Cameron and Jon Landau who shared new
details about Pandora – The World of AVATAR including the names of the
land and E-ticket attraction – AVATAR Flight of Passage. Fans also got a
chance to see Marvel legend Stan Lee in a cameo
appearance where he posed as an unsuspecting fan during Iron Man’s
dramatic entrance.
Among
the many announcements Chapek shared were new and enhanced Star Wars
experiences coming later this year to the Florida and California theme
parks, plans for a new Toy Story
Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and more details on Pandora—The
World of AVATAR, which is already under construction at Disney’s Animal
Kingdom. Chapek also shared that Soarin’ Around the World will make its
U.S. film debut at Epcot and Disney California
Adventure taking guests to new places around the world. Additionally,
fans got a preview of exclusive video of the first Marvel attraction
planned for Disney parks, coming to Hong Kong Disneyland in 2016.
“From Disneyland’s 60th
anniversary celebration to the anticipation of Shanghai Disney Resort,
we’re in the midst of unprecedented growth and expansion around the
globe,”
said Chapek. “With these new announcements, we continue our legacy in
creating innovative attractions, worldwide entertainment, and magical
lands that take our guests into the worlds of stories they love.”
In
addition to these announcements, Chapek talked about the exciting news
announced earlier in the day by Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney
Company Bob Iger for plans to bring
Star Wars-themed lands to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando and
Disneyland park in Anaheim. Each 14-acre land will transport guests to a
never-before-seen planet with two signature attractions, including a
customized secret mission on the Millennium Falcon
and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a
climactic battle.
Details on each of the projects include:
Star Wars Enhancements & New Experiences
From
a new Star Tours adventure to Star Wars Launch Bay, from a new Jedi
Training Academy to "Season of the Force,” soon guests will be part of
both new and enhanced experiences
at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
· Star Wars Launch Bay – This interactive experience will take guests into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with new and favorite Star Wars characters, special merchandise and food offerings. Star Wars Launch Bay will be located in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park. Also atDisneyland park, Star Wars Launch Bay will share the space with the reimagined Super Hero HQ, featuring opportunities to meet and take photos with super heroes like Captain America and Thor, as well as experience the returning Iron Man Tech Presented by Stark Industries. Both experiences will be available for guests later this year.
· Season of the Force – This new seasonal event, beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both coasts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, themed food locations and more. Guests also will be thrilled to climb aboard Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies.
Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida
The
reimagining of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will take guests to infinity
and beyond, allowing them to step into the worlds of their favorite
films, starting with Toy Story Land.
This new 11-acre land will transport guests into the adventurous
outdoors of Andy’s backyard. Guests will think they've been shrunk to
the size of Woody and Buzz as they are surrounded by oversized toys that
Andy has assembled using his vivid imagination.
Using toys like building blocks, plastic buckets and shovels, and game
board pieces, Andy has designed the perfect setting for this land,
which will include two new attractions for any Disney park and one
expanded favorite.
After Dark at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Pandora – The World of AVATAR
As
part of the largest expansion in the park’s history, Disney’s Animal
Kingdom will immerse guests into the world of Pandora, and the entire
park will transform after dark with
new nighttime entertainment experiences, offering guests longer days
than ever before to experience this one-of-a-kind theme park.
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AVATAR Flight of Passage
– This E-ticket attraction, the centerpiece of Pandora, allows guests
to soar on a Banshee over a vast alien world. The spectacular flying
experience will give guests a birds-eye view of the beauty and grandeur
of the world of Pandora on an aerial rite of passage.
Soarin’ Around the Worldin Florida and California
Next
year, guests at Epcot in Florida and Disney California Adventure in
California will journey to far-flung lands and fly above some of the
world’s most unique natural landscapes
and man-made wonders when the new Soarin’ Around the World makes its
U.S. debut.
Iron Man Unveiled for Hong Kong Disneyland
Iron
Man landed at D23 EXPO today for a special appearance, and soon Hong
Kong Disneyland guests will have the opportunity to meet and take photos
with the Super Hero himself. Set
to open in 2016, Iron Man Experience will be the first Marvel
attraction at any Disney park, taking guests on an epic adventure over
the streets and in the sky above Hong Kong. The adventure will begin at
the new Stark Expo where guests board the Iron Wing
to take flight and battle Hydra alongside fan-favorite Avenger, Iron
Man.
About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Walt
Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. 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 five 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; and Hong Kong
Disneyland Resort, located on Lantau Island. A sixth resort, Shanghai
Disney Resort, is currently under construction in Pudong New District,
Shanghai. 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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