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First Audio-Animatronics Figure of Walt Disney Teased Ahead of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

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A twinkle in the eye, a lean on the desk - Walt Disney is coming back to life at Disneyland. After seven years of meticulous work, Disney Imagineers have created an audio-animatronic of the man himself, set to debut on July 17, 2025, in a new show called "Walt Disney - A Magical Life."

This technological marvel will grace the Main Street Opera House, speaking with Walt's actual voice from old recordings. The 17-minute experience blends film and animatronics, offering a personal glimpse into Walt's life, including never-before-seen family home videos.

"We wanted to recreate the feeling of watching Walt on TV," says Tom Fitzgerald of Disney Imagineering, capturing the warmth that made Walt a household name.

Accompanying the show, a new exhibit features rare Disneyland sketches and items from Walt's private apartment, many on public display for the first time. It's a fitting tribute to the man who brought magic to millions, now returning to the park he dreamed into existence.

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