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A new Walt Disney talking figure is now available today, July 17, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland. It can be purchased online from the Disney Store and in person at Disneyland Resort.
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Talking Figure – $169
This replica figure of Walt Disney features the founder sitting on the edge of his office desk, taking inspiration from the new Disneyland attraction, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” The show features the first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic.
The figure plays an audio track of Walt’s voice delivering the Disneyland dedication speech with a press of Walt’s upper left-hand desk drawer.
To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
Walt Disney, Disneyland Park dedication speech
On Walt’s desk are various items, including concept art, a model plane, and books.
The figurine comes packaged in a box featuring Disneyland 70 branding. At Disneyland Resort, the figurine is available for purchase at Disneyana, Off the Page, and WonderGround Gallery.
Check out the full Walt Disney animatronic performance from “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” now open at the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland.
“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” begins with an updated version of the documentary “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream,” narrated by Disney CEO Bob Iger. After the 15-minute film, the Walt Disney animatronic is revealed and talks to the audience. His speech was created using archival voice recordings, and the figure incorporated “moonshot” advancements in animatronic technology. Watch the full animatronic performance below.
After its initial run for the 70th anniversary celebration, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will rotate performances with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” thanks to a new turntable set up. The Main Street Opera House also debuted new exhibits celebrating the history of Disneyland, the life of Walt Disney, and the progression of animatronics.
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