Disney publicly announced the creation of its Walt Disney robot, emphasizing the robot's purpose as a tribute to the company's late founder, highlighting his humanity.
Disneyland to Unveil Animatronic Walt Disney for 70th Anniversary
Disneyland is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary in July with a unique addition: an animatronic version of its founder, Walt Disney. The announcement was made at D23 Expo 2024, and the Opera House will host this permanent tribute to the visionary.
Walt Disney himself was a pioneer in the field of Audio-Animatronics technology, having helped create lifelike moving figures for attractions such as the Enchanted Tiki Room and the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln. Tom Fitzgerald, from Disney Imagineering, believes this new animatronic falls in line with Walt Disney's initiative to progress with available tools.
The animatronic Walt Disney is being developed with a focus on maintaining a faithful and theatrical presentation. It is intended to provide a casual, chatty experience, similar to how Walt Disney was portrayed on television. The project aims to educate newer generations about Walt Disney as an individual, not just as a company, according to Tom Fitzgerald.
Kirsten Komoroske, the executive director of the Walt Disney Family Museum, has expressed support for the animatronic concept. Roy P. Disney, Walt Disney's grandnephew, was present at the expo in support of the announcement. However, Johanna Miller, Walt Disney's granddaughter, expressed opposition to the animatronic on her Facebook post. There is no documented evidence to support Johanna Miller's claim that Walt Disney would have opposed the animatronic project.
The creation of the animatronic Walt Disney is seen as a way to keep Walt Disney's legacy alive in the medium he pioneered. Disney has been working closely with the Walt Disney Family Museum and members of the Disney and Miller family throughout the development of the animatronic project.
The animatronic Walt Disney will tell his story at Disneyland's Opera House this summer. The LA Times has reported on the discourse surrounding the animatronic Walt Disney, with Kirsten Komoroske reiterating her support for the concept. The animatronic Walt Disney project is seen as an ideal way to celebrate Disneyland's 70th anniversary by creating a permanent tribute to its founder.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the animatronic Walt Disney this summer at Disneyland. The decision to introduce animatronics into Disneyland parks was made by Walt Disney himself, who wanted lifelike moving figures in his parks. The concept of the animatronic has been discussed with other members of the Disney family, including the Walt Disney Family Museum.
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