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Disney’s D23 Expo took place this weekend in Anaheim, California and there were a TON of announcements made!
Outside the Expo
We got a new look at what the Splash Mountain re-theme will look like, a trailer for Hocus Pocus 2, a teaser for the live-action The Little Mermaid, news about the return of Happily Ever After in Disney World, and so much more. We also found out about an exciting event coming to California this year that Encanto fans are going to want to know about!
While the 50th Anniversary celebrations at Disney World are just a few months from ending, we’re only about a year from the start of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary!
The New Logo!
The big day is October 16th, 2023, but the celebrations will likely last several months. During the D23 Expo, it was announced that Disneyland Resort will be the epicenter of the excitement, but you might be able to experience one particular offering without leaving your hometown!
If you’ve been to the Disney Parks, you’ve probably noticed a lot of people with those mini leather backpacks on, right?
SO MANY
Yep, we’re talking about Loungeflys! There are a TON of different Loungefly designs available, especially when it comes to their popular mini backpacks. We’ve seen a TRON backpack, glow-in-the-dark backpacks, and even backpacks themed to different Disney World rides! But, Loungefly has some cool purses and wallets too. And now, there are a few NEW Loungefly bags available online over at shopDisney! Let’s check ’em out.
From time to time, Disney does some BIG brand collaborations for merchandise.
Disney x Vans
For the 50th Anniversary, they did a major (and pricey!) collection with COACH, and we’ve seen them work with designers multiple times in the past to make expensive new pairs of ears. Recently, a collaboration with Vans was released in Disney World, and now many of those items are online!
If you love Loungefly bags and you love Disney, you’ve probably been VERY happy lately!
SO MANY
We have seen so many Disney Loungefly bags released lately. From ones that glow in the dark to Amazon-exclusive Loungefly bags, there has been a lot to choose from. And now a brand NEW Loungefly item is available online, so grab those wallets!
Is there anything as magical as your first cup of coffee in the morning?!
We’re BIG Coffee Drinkers
Well…maybe a trip to Disney World is just as magical. And Disney mugs are the perfect way to combine those magical elements, creating the perfect morning. So, if you’re also a fan of adding an extra dose of pixie dust to your morning coffee, you’ll want to check out the new mugs we just spotted online!
A fun cupcake, a ride with no wait, a new pair of Minnie ears…it’s the simple Disney things that bring us a bit of joy!
So. Many. Ears.
And if checking out the new pairs of Minnie ears brings you some happiness like it does for us, then this is your YEAR! Disney has released SO many pairs in the past several months, but it seems that they’re not stopping anytime soon. Why? Because we just got two additions to the online collection!
Now it’s time to say goodbye to all our company…see ya real soon, D23 Expo! That’s right friends, the D23 Expo is OVER but boy, did it bring us some epic announcements.
The D23 Expo Has Ended!
From epic (and pricey!) 100th Anniversary merchandise to news about a giant Te Fiti figure coming to EPCOT’s upcoming Moana attraction — there was a LOOOOOT that we got to check out. But what were the biggest announcements from the entire Expo, you ask? Well, we’ve got that list for you right here!
Do you know who Duffy the Bear is? You might be vaguely familiar that he’s a character very popular in Disney’s international parks and at Aulani Resort.
Duffy and Friends Headband
However, you’ve probably seen him — or his friends — in Disney World — on merchandise, on snacks, and in hidden artwork during the EPCOT Festival of the Arts. Well, you’re about to get to know him a LOT better because Duffy and his friends are getting a series on Disney+!
The 2022 D23 Expo was packed with announcements for various Disney parks.
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Disney revealed a lot of exciting projects — Tiana-themed additions and park expansions in Disneyland Resort and nighttime shows and possible land reimagining in Disney World. And international parks got a lot of huge announcements too — check them all out here!
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