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D23 Expo Announcements

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Other major news included that Zootopia areas are coming along at Shanghai Disneyland; the fan-favorite Hatbox Ghost will be arriving at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World next year; and Tokyo Disney’s Fantasy Springs will open in 2023.

There was also a Disney Parks Blue Sky presentation that announced very early plans are in motion for areas inspired by Encanto, Coco, Zootopia, Moana, and the Disney Villains at Walt Disney World.

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