Recently at Disney's 2017 D23 Expo Disney confirmed several rumours that the DIBB has been reporting on over the last few months. Here are some highlights. See the forums for discussions.
TRON Lightcycle Power Run
In a brand new area next to Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom Disney will be building a brand new ride, 'TRON Lightcycle Power Run' This ride is currently the most popular ride at Shanghai Disneyland. The plan is to open the Tron attraction in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway
A new attraction is coming to Disney Hollywood Studios, 'Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway'. On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. This zany out-of-control adventure features surprising twists and turns, dazzling visual effects and mind-boggling transformations that happen before your very eyes.
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will feature a new story and a new singable attraction theme song as well as a new experience that Disney are calling "2 1/2 D." No glasses required.
The new home of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be at the Chinese Theatre in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, August 13, 2017 will be the final day of operation for The Great Movie Ride.
Disney Skyliner
A while back we reported on a new Gondola transport system coming to Walt Disney World. This has now been confirmed with the name of Disney Skyliner.
The transportation system will connect Disney’s Art of Animation, Pop Century and Caribbean Beach resorts and other locations with Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the International Gateway at Epcot. And many of the gondolas with Disney Skyliner will feature favorite Disney characters.
Another new transportation service featuring vehicles themed to the one-and-only Minnie Mouse was also announced during the Walt Disney presentation at D23 Expo 2017.
“Since we’re all about exceeding guest expectations and making every aspect of your vacation uniquely Disney, we’re creating a new point-to-point transportation service in a way that only Disney can do,” Bob said.
The Minnie vehicles will take you everywhere you want to go at the Walt Disney World Resort, and you’ll ride in Minnie’s classic style.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' & 'Ratatouille' Attractions Coming to Epcot
Epcot will receive two new attractions based on the films Guardians of the Galaxy and Ratatouille. Ratatouille to be built in an expanded area of France Pavilion in World Showcase. The new attraction will be similar to the attraction of the same name that exists in Disneyland Paris and is scheduled to open in time for the 50th Anniversary in 2021
A "Guardians of the Galaxy"-inspired attraction will be added to Future World, adhering to the original vision of Epcot’s Future World as the place to experience the excitement and adventure offered by space travel.
Guardians of the Galaxy will replace the current Universe of Energy attraction, which will close August 13, 2017
New Theater Inspired By Kansas City’s Willis Wood Theater To Debut at Walt Disney World Resort
A new venue for world-class entertainment is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park.