The Weeknd Brings Blinding Frights To Halloween Horror Nights

We’ll discover out extra about the way forward for Disney Parks and Resorts on the upcoming D23 Expo. Wonderful World of Dreams is comprised of pavilions and panels full of Disney Parks magic from across the globe. Imagineering can have a giant presence on the expo with behind the scenes seems at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Epcot’s growth, new Frozen-themed experiences, Disney Cruise Line, reside leisure, retail procuring and extra.

Here’s the itemizing of formally introduced panels:

Inside Look on the Society of Explorers and Adventurers

Friday, Sept. 9, 10:30 a.m., Backlot Stage

An inside take a look at the persevering with growth of the Society of Explorers and Adventurers—what it means within the Disney Parks and the way these tales proceed to develop. Disney Imagineers are joined by Julie Kagawa to speak about her first two books in a sequence of novels that tie into the lore of S.E.A.

A Peek Behind the Curtain on the Walt Disney Imagineering Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab

Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage

Learn in regards to the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineering’s Illusions and Special Effects Development Lab, together with the work created by Yale Gracey for the Haunted Mansion and different early tasks, plus a behind-the-curtain take a look at the present-day magical course of that’s so distinctive to Imagineering.

Uncovering Treasures from the Marty Sklar Collection

Saturday, September 10, 12 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage

Join Walt Disney Imagineering Ambassador Bob Weis and Leah and Leslie Sklar, the spouse and daughter of the late Disney legend and Imagineer Marty Sklar, as they focus on a few of the treasures they’ve found whereas going by way of Marty’s assortment from his greater than 50 years with Walt Disney Imagineering.

Magic within the Air: 30 Years of The Muppet Christmas Carol

Saturday, September 10, 1 p.m., Premiere Stage

Celebrate 30 years of The Muppet Christmas Carol with the Muppets and different particular visitors.

Dreaming, Designing, and Bringing to Life the Disney Wish

Saturday, September 10, 4 p.m., Backlot Stage

Walt Disney Imagineers recent off the launch of the most recent ship within the Disney Cruise Line fleet—the Disney Wish—speak about their experiences bringing this ship to life. From the wondrously themed areas, imaginative children’ golf equipment, and the first-ever Disney attraction at sea, the ship brings to life fantastical tales you realize and love like by no means earlier than.

Walt Disney Imagineering: 70 Years of Making the Impossible, Possible

Sunday, September 11, 1 p.m., Premiere Stage

For seven many years, the magic-makers at Walt Disney Imagineering have blended limitless creativeness with cutting-edge expertise to create groundbreaking experiences that deliver collectively households and associates to type lifelong recollections. Join Imagineers previous and current as they focus on the core components of storytelling and innovation that deliver goals to life for visitors from all around the globe.

A Boundless Future: Disney Parks Experiences and Products

Sunday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m., Hall D23

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro will take to the Hall D23 stage to share a take a look at new particulars of extremely anticipated tasks in growth around the globe. The fan-favorite presentation is bound to characteristic see-it-here-first moments and particular surprises.

The World of Duffy & Friends Revealed

Sunday, September 11, 4:15 p.m., Hyperion Stage

Disney Imagineers focus on the origin and persevering with recognition of Duffy & Friends, together with the most recent pal who has change into a worldwide phenomenon—LinaBell!

Want extra io9 information? Check out when to anticipate the most recent Marvel and Star Wars releases, what’s subsequent for the DC Universe on movie and TV, and the whole lot it’s essential to find out about House of the Dragon and Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.