Destination D23 is this weekend and Disney fans couldn’t be more excited. The fan event, which is hosted by the official Disney fan club, will be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Disney World and will potentially reveal some new behind-the-scenes looks at attractions, as well as offer sneak peeks of upcoming projects.
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With last year’s event postponed due to the global health crisis, this year’s is highly anticipated. But, as we previously reported, Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek won’t be there.
And now, Chapek has commented on why he’s missing out on the event. He told the Inside Disney Podcast that he had hoped to attend, but it just didn’t work out this year.
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He said, “I’m sorry I had every intention of trying to make it this year, as you know I’ve made the last several, and I really love the event. Unfortunately, this year given the new job and given tugs I get from several different areas it’s impossible for me to make it. But I will be there in spirit.”
Bob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th Anniversary
And for fans who have to miss the event, don’t forget that much of Destination D23 will be live streamed this weekend — you can find the schedule here. So don’t forget to tune in!
And we’ll be covering all the announcements made at Destination D23, so be sure to check back here this weekend!
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