D23 Expo 2013

This coming weekend is the 2013 D23 Expo, so that will be the center of the universe for all things Disney for 3 days. I was lucky enough to attend the very first D23 Expo with my wife and we had a wonderful time. We used that as an excuse to visit Disneyland for the first time as well, and it was an amazing time for us. The Expo portions we were most excited about were the Parks & Resorts presentation, and also the Walt Disney Studios (live action films) presentation. We were not disappointed with either and some highlights were... seeing Johnny Depp in person as Cptn. Jack Sparrow, seeing the Muppets sing Rainbow Connection LIVE, and seeing the announcement of new park attractions.

All that being said, this weekend brings another Expo with the potential for many memorable moments. While a major park announcement will most likely not happen, there is a potential for a great surprise moment with the WDS presentation. Since the purchase of Lucasfilm by the WDC and announcement of a sequel trilogy of Star Wars movies starting in 2015, myself along with all Star Wars fans everywhere have been patiently waiting for any info on what this trilogy will be about. The hottest rumor is the one concerning the return of Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford otherwise known as the Big 3. 

So, it is with great anticipation that I await whatever it is that Lucasfilm/Disney are going to announce this weekend in regards to Star Wars Episode VII. It is funny though, some of the biggest parts of my childhood (Disney, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Marvel) are all part of the same company and luckily I'm part of that too. 

Strange how things work out huh?