258: D23 Expo THE RECAP, Part 1

We are Skywalking through D23 Expo!

We went Skywalking to D23 Expo, the Ultimate Disney Fan Convention, and now we’re bringing our experience to YOU. We have recap roundtables on all the giant Hall H-Level panels: Disney+ Showcase, Walt Disney Studios Sneak Peak and Disney Parks Panel. Brett Nachman of the Notably Disney podcast helps us delve into The Mandalorian, the Cassian Andor series and the BIG surprise – Ewan McGregor showing up to confirm he IS Obi-Wan Kenobi again! 

This episode also includes Joey Pittman, of the Disney Universe podcast, Skywalker Christopher Marino, and Seen Unseen Disneyland author, Russell Flores. 

D23 Expo Videos

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Disney+ Showcase at D23 Expo – The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi Announcement

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy gives a rundown of the Disney+ Lucasfilm series at D23 Expo 2019. Included are Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the untitled Cassian Andor show and The Mandalorian. Special appearance by Ewan McGregor to announce the upcoming Kenobi series! Visit http://www.skywalkingthroughneverland.com for more great content!

Disney Parks Panel at D23 Expo: Rise of the Resistance NEW Footage

At the Disney Park Panel at D23 Expo 2019, we got NEW Rise of the Resistance Footage!!! Kylo Ren’s lightsaber starts to cut through the CEILING of your attraction. New footage of AT-AT’s shooting at you. This looks INCREDIBLE. Coming to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort on 1/17/20 and WDW on 12/5/19.

Disney Parks Panel at D23 Expo: Star Wars – Galactic Starcruiser (Star Wars Hotel)

This is the Star Wars portion of the Disney Parks Panel at D23 Expo 2019. We learned all about the immersive Star Wars vacation experience coming to Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be a glamorous ship – the Halcyon – where every window features stellar views into space.

Disney Parks Panel at D23 Expo – Avengers Campus

At D23 Expo 2019, we learned details about the Avengers Campus Coming to California in DCA and Disneyland Paris. Guests can suit up alongside their favorite Super Heroes at the Avengers Campus, beginning in 2020 at Disney California Adventure park and later at Disneyland Paris! Both campuses will feature a Spider-Man attraction.

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