D23 Showcase Reveals New Disney Projects and Classic Attractions
The D23 Disney Experiences Showcase kicked off on Friday evening at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, the event featured a packed lineup of announcements and updates from Disney's theme park division.
The presentation began with an elaborate opening number, which included jokes about Disney virtual queues and D23 Lorcana collectibles. The show then turned to Thomas Mazloum, chairman of Disney Experiences, who welcomed Bruce Vaughn, president and chief creative officer of Walt Disney Imagineering, to the stage.
Mazloum credited Walt Disney Imagineering for its growth and highlighted several new projects underway, including a theme park resort planned for Abu Dhabi and enhancements across existing destinations. He also mentioned additional Disney Cruise Line ships in development.