Although Disneyland is often referred to as the happiest place on the planet, it’s important to note that it isn’t exempt from controversy. One upcoming change at Disneyland that not everyone is thrilled about involves Walt Disney himself – he will soon be given the audio-animatronic makeover.
Discussing the announcement made at D23 last year, creating an attraction featuring Walt Disney himself using audio animatronics has been a subject of debate. Family members of Walt are opposed to this idea. However, Tom Fitzgerald, an Imagineer, speaking with Todd Martens from the Los Angeles Times, believes it’s the right time for this development. He presents two key factors: firstly, 2025 marks a significant anniversary for Disneyland, and secondly, as he explained…
1) We decided to establish a lasting homage to Walt Disney in the Opera House for two primary reasons: first, because this year marks Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, and second, it seemed like an auspicious occasion to pay tribute to its founder.
Since 1965, the Disneyland Opera House has been hosting “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” following its initial showing at the New York World’s Fair. This full-scale audio animatronic of Abraham Lincoln was overseen by none other than Walt Disney himself during its creation. Now, this legendary building will premiere a fresh production titled “Walt Disney: A Magical Life.” This new show will blend a video presentation about Walt’s life with the animated character.
Absolutely, the question of when to present Walt Disney isn‘t the primary concern. Rather, it’s debatable whether Disney should be depicted as a theme park attraction at all. According to Fitzgerald, it’s crucial to represent Walt Disney within Disneyland, the only Disney Park he ever visited, as a genuine individual because he truly was a real person. This is significant for the younger generations who haven’t had the chance to meet the real man. Fitzgerald elaborated on his thoughts…
Instead of saying “The other,” you could start with: “For me, growing up…” or “In my case, I…”
“Growing up, I used to watch Walt Disney on television every week. It seems strange now, but back then, he felt like an old friend, chatting casually from our living room screen. Many people today might not realize that Walt Disney was an individual, rather than just a company.
After recently touring the Walt Disney Family Museum, I’ve reached a comparable perspective on the Walt Disney audio-animatronics. It’s effortless to overlook that behind the colossal Disney entertainment empire lies a man – or rather, two men: Disney brothers. Walt Disney innovated audio animatronics as a means for future generations to engage with figures like Abraham Lincoln, and in the same vein, he can be reconnected with through these technological marvels.
As a movie enthusiast, I’ve yet to catch a glimpse of the audio-animatronic outside the confines of Walt Disney Imagineering. The much-anticipated film, “Walt Disney: A Magical Life,” is slated for premiere at Disneyland on July 17, marking the 70th anniversary of its grand opening day. Needless to say, this date promises an intriguing experience, and I can only hope it will be a magical one too.
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2025-05-03 02:07