![]() ![]() But this was pre-pandemic and before we knew that the company would celebrate its golden year for 18 months.This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Opening dates for the attractions weren’t shared although some were tied loosely to the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World more than four years into the future. We looked back at the announcements from July 15, 2017, using Orlando Sentinel archives and videos from the event for D23, Disney’s official fan club, held in Anaheim, California. Our headline back then: “Coming to Disney World: Tron, Guardians of the Galaxy ride, ‘Star Wars’ hotel.” The last part doesn’t quite describe the finished product, but it’s shorter than “Star Wars two-day, two-night immersive experience with character interaction, lightsaber training and a theme park visit.” There was plenty to announce, including major rides, changes in transportation and an inkling of what would become the “transformation of Epcot.” Picture it, at a D23 gathering, 2017: Bob Chapek, then chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and now CEO of Walt Disney Co., was the lead speaker. After watching folks get first glimpses and overnight stays at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, I had a flashback to when the Walt Disney World project was announced.
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