Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals the Next Generation of Storytelling at Disney Parks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2019) – Today at D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled details on how Disney is bringing the next generation of immersive storytelling to life.

Chapek welcomed thousands of fans as he shared more about the ambitious plans in store for one of the most extraordinary periods of expansion in Disney history. From Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser and the timeless transformation of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort, to the Avengers Campus coming to both Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris, to the Disney Wish arriving on the high seas in January 2022, there are more ways than ever for guests to be front and center in their favorite stories.

“It was Walt’s vision for our theme parks to be places where Disney stories come to life in amazing ways, and with the world’s most creative and talented team of artists and dreamers, there’s no shortage of inspiration,” Chapek said.

The audience was amazed as Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke joined Chapek onstage for a sweeping performance of “Step in Time” to announce the first Mary Poppins attraction at a Disney park, coming to Epcot. Live music continued to swell in the auditorium as award-winning composer Pinar Toprak performed her new anthem for Epcot on piano. Noted singer Jordan Fisher also surprised guests with a sneak peek of the musical score for Disneyland’s new parade. 

Disney Cruise Line Exclusive Dooney & Bourke Collection for Hawaiian Itineraries

Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke Collection debuting later this year on the Hawaiian itineraries. The Striped Dooney & Bourke Collection will make its way to all Disney Cruise Line ships later this summer.

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Disney Cruise Line Exclusive Dooney & Bourke Collection.

The new collection is making its grand debut on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Fantasy later this month. The collection, which will remain exclusive to the Disney Fantasy until later this summer, is sure to be hit with Disney Fantasy guests. “The new collection will be exclusive to the Disney Fantasy until later this summer when it will spread to the rest of the fleet,” explained Laura Caszatt, product developer for Accessories. “To make the new collection even more enticing for Disney Fantasy guests, the select collection silhouettes on the Disney Fantasy will feature leather embossed luggage tags that showcases it was part of the Inaugural Disney Fantasy Voyages.”

The new Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke collection will be available in a variety of popular silhouettes including a wristlet, mini barrel, Susanna tote, satchel and travel duffle. The new collection will range from $55 – $395.

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Disney Fantasy’s Limited Edition and Exclusive ‘Ooh La La’ Champagne featuring Jessica Rabbit on the Label

Here is your first look at the label for the Disney Fantasy exclusive champagne called Ooh La La with Jessica Rabbit on the label! There will only be 3,000 bottle produced! It will sell for $26 a glass or $118 per bottle.

The Disney Fantasy Crossing - Enchanted Art and Muppet Adventure Game!

The Disney Fantasy is coming to America. Follow the video journal and watch behind-the-scene secrets unfold along the way. To track the ship's progress, go to www.disneycruise.com.

Behind the Scenes of the Muppets Adventure Game on the Disney Fantasy

Go behind the scenes for the filming of a new interactive Enchanted Art adventure game aboard the Disney Fantasy featuring the Muppets. In this Midship Detective Agency game, Pepe the King Prawn offers to take on detective duties to help Kermit and the rest of the Muppets find the missing props for their big performance.

Muppets to star in interactive game aboard Disney Fantasy

By Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel

11:32 a.m. EST, November 29, 2011

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The Muppets will board Disney Cruise Line when the new Disney Fantasy cruise ship debuts in March.

The Jim Henson creations, now owned by Walt Disney Co., will be featured in an interactive game called "The Case of the Stolen Show" on the Fantasy. The background story will involve the characters' props being missing -- including Kermit's banjo, Animal's drum sticks, Fozzie's squirting flower and more

Clues will be given through pieces of the ship's Enchanted Art, a Muppets message board and a "Muppet-sized stateroom door," according to a Disney Cruise Line media release. The goal is to discover the thief before the Muppets' show begins. Enchanted Art pieces are actually framed LED screens that produce special effects throughout the ship. Game players will hold a game card in front of select piece and use a map to locate the M.I.A. props.

More than 20 Muppets will appear in the game, including Miss Piggy, Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, and Pepe the King Prawn.


"The Case of the Stolen Show" is self-paced and designed for guests ages 9 and older. It has several different endings and randomized sequences so the experience will be repeat-able for passengers.

The new ship, the fourth in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, is currently under construction in Germany. It will sail out of Port Canaveral with seven-night cruises to the western and eastern Caribbean next year.

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