D23 First Day: Images of new Splash Mountain and a teaser for The Little Mermaid

The one convention I've always wanted to attend, D23, started today and my goodness did they drop a lot of new trailers and announcements for upcoming Disney and Pixar films. Not only that but changes coming to Disneyland and DCA (more on that Sunday). And while this is only day one (Marvel and Star Wars are getting more announcements this weekend) let's break it down what Disney and Pixar goodies we can expect. 

The first big announcement - Inside Out will be getting a sequel. Amy Poehler will be returning as the voice of Joy but this time will be helping navigate the mind of a teenager. Even though the film is in the early stages of production, we'll see it hit theaters in 2024. 

Disenchanted, the sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted starring Amy Adams, had its first official trailer drop. The original cast returns but with a whole new story as Giselle wishes her life, in reality, was more like a fairy tale and she of course gets what she wished for. This time though, Maya Rudolph joins the cast as possibly the baddie? Either way, who isn't excited to see James Marsden act like our handsome Prince Edward? This will hit Disney+ just in time for Thanksgiving on November 24.

The final trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 also made its debut, giving us a little more details on the film that's set to stream on Disney+ on Sept 30. We also got a look at a Ted Lasso favorite, Hannah Waddingham AKA Rebecca as the witch who gave the Sanderson sisters the booOOOk! 

Disney also finally released a teaser for The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, and no matter your opinion, you have to agree that her voice is phenomenal. This is set to be released in theaters on Memorial Day of next year. 

Disney and Pixar also gave fans a first look at Wish, the new film coming out next summer starring Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, as well as a poster for Elemental, another Disney and Pixar movie coming next year. They also announced their film for 2024, Elio, about an 11-year-old boy who is beamed into space and mistaken as the Ambassador to Earth. Give it a chance, as it'll be directed by the same director who did Coco. 

Now those changes coming to Splash Mountain soon to be known as Tiana's Bayou Adventure. This is the most anticipated change coming to the park as this ride has been a favorite for over 30 years. It looks like Disney Imagineers are keeping the exterior of the ride pretty much the same, but with some added flare that you can see from the images below from Mickey Visit. The exterior will resemble more of the bayou with floating fireflies that will glow in the evening around the exterior and a water tower with Tiana's name on it. Nothing was shared yet about the changes interior yet and where we'll hear the jazzy music from the film or when they'll close Splash Mountain for good to make the changes. There will be more park announcements coming Sunday so hang tight!