Destination D23 Highlights & D23 Kuzcotopia Night: News and Character Meet-and-Greets

Destination D23 Event Highlights

• 🗓️ Destination D23 took place from August 29th to 31st, with news including a potential Villains Land inspired by Art Nouveau architecture and the addition of a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic to Carousel of Progress.
• 🚀 World of Frozen is set to open in Spring 2026 at Disneyland Paris, as part of the park's rebranding to Disney Adventure World.
• 🎬 A new documentary titled Disneyland Handcrafted by Leslie Iwerks is coming to Disney+ this winter, promising rare footage.
• 🏰 Panels discussed Disney castles, including the upcoming repainting of Cinderella Castle to its original look and the history of castle overlays.

D23 Kuzcotopia Night Experience

• 🌊 D23 Kuzcotopia Night was a special after-hours event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, featuring rare characters and unique meet-and-greet opportunities.
• 🦜 The event marked the first appearance of Captain Mary Oceaneer, a character from the Society of Explorers and Adventurers (SEA).
• 👑 Rare characters from 'The Emperor's New Groove' were present, including Kuzco as a llama, Yzma, Emperor Kuzco, and Kron, with characters posing for photos and engaging in dancing.
• ☀️ Additionally, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald appeared in special summertime beachwear outfits for meet-and-greets.
• 📸 PhotoPass pictures were included for free with the event, adding value for attendees.

Event Value and Future Content

• ✨ The D23 Kuzcotopia event was described as a relaxing and fun experience, exceeding expectations and offering good value.
• 🎃 The hosts will be covering the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort next, with a preference for Disneyland's Halloween offerings over Disneyland Paris.
• ✈️ Sponsorship from MEI Travel and Mouse Fan Travel was highlighted for booking holiday travel, cruises, and other Disney vacations.