Voice Actor from ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Teases Louis and Charlotte Animatronics on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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In a now-deleted post on Instagram, Michael-Leon Wooley, who provided the voice of Louis in Disney’s animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” shared some insight on two character animatronics that will be part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Cast Tease Louis and Charlotte Animatronics Wooley’s Instagram Reel shared on March … Read more

BREAKING: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening Summer of 2024

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Walt Disney World has unveiled the opening season for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening Timeframe Guests will get swept up in Princess Tiana’s world as the highly anticipated attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, opens in the summer of 2024. Set amidst the enchanting backdrop of New Orleans, this immersive experience … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Henry, Liver Lips McGrowl Animatronics Break on Closing Night of Country Bear Jamboree Performances at Magic Kingdom

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With tonight being the final evening of performances for the Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom before it closes to be reimagined into the Country Bear Musical Jamboree, it seems that the bears have gotten a bit of stage fright — both the Henry and Liver Lips animatronics have begun malfunctioning, freezing up mid-show. Henry … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Shaman of Songs Suffers Gaping Hole in Neck on Na’vi River Journey

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The Shaman of Songs appears to have suffered a new wound as guests have shared a look at the gaping hole in her neck on Na’vi River Journey where the audio-animatronic’s “skin” has ripped. WDWNT Reader Jesse noticed the recent damage on a recent visit, and provided a brief video. Gaping Hole in Shaman of … Read more

VIDEO: Doc Loses His Face as Projections Fail on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom

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Frozen Ever After isn’t the only ride to have problems with screen-based animatronic faces. On Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom this week, at least one dwarf’s face experienced a malfunction, causing him to go completely dark. Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Malfunction Instagram user Hallie Jones (itallstartedwithamouse138) shared a video on December 27, 2023, … Read more

VIDEO: See Officer Clawhauser and Chief Bogo Audio-Animatronics Inside Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, Coming Soon to Shanghai Disney Resort

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As part of a recent first look inside the new Zootopia land coming to Shanghai Disney Resort, a glimpse at two of the audio-animatronics inside the land’s flagship attraction, Zootopia: Hot Pursuit, were shared online. Video was released September 5 on the official Shanghai Disney Resort Instagram account. Officer Clawhauser Audio-Animatronic We got our first … Read more

VIDEOS: Sonny Eclipse Animatronic Leaks Fluid, Discharges Smoke Before Collapsing on His Keyboard at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café

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The iconic Sonny Eclipse audio-animatronic began to emanate smoke and discharge fluid last night before slumping over his keyboard entirely at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Magic Kingdom. Sonny Eclipse Surrenders The meltdown was witnessed in Tomorrowland around 7:29 p.m. Saturday evening. In the videos, relatively large amounts of smoke can be seen traveling from … Read more

VIDEO: Elsa Animatronic with Non-Projection Face Revealed for ‘Frozen Ever After’ in Hong Kong Disneyland, Will It Come to EPCOT?

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The new version of Frozen Ever After at Hong Kong Disneyland will have an updated Elsa audio-animatronic (and possibly the ride’s other animatronics) that does not have a projected face. Arendelle: World of “Frozen” is currently under construction at Hong Kong Disneyland. In addition to Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, a new roller coaster, it will … Read more

Carnotaurus Animatronic Misshapen and Not Functioning on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Something has gone wrong with a Carnotaurus animatronic on DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Carnotaurus is the “villain” of the ride and appears three times. The problem arises with the third Carno animatronic, who usually lunges at riders from the right near the end of the attraction. This is the moment when the ride … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Zootopia Land Yax Animatronic for Shanghai Disneyland

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An inside look at Destination D23 gave a sneak peek at one of the animatronics under development for Zootopia Land at Shanghai Disneyland. The animatronic is of the character Yax, a yak who owns a “naturalist” club in the city of Zootopia and helps Judy Hopps by providing information. The short clip showed the designers … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/11/21): Disney Revamps Boarding Group System Again, Two Animatronics Missing From Spaceship Earth, New Character Details Revealed for ‘Encanto,’ and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, September 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: Riders See Na’vi River Journey Shaman of Song Audio-Animatronic Malfunction Today at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Located in the popular Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Na’vi River Journey takes you into Pandora’s glowing bioluminescent rainforest. The boat ride features Shaman of Song, Disney’s “most-advanced audio-animatronic,” as she sends positive energy out into the forest through the power of her music. However, the Shaman hasn’t been quite … Read more

Disney Files Patent on Technology to Limit Robotic Vibrations; Possible Solution for New Expedition Everest Yeti Animatronic

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The enormous Expedition Everest Yeti animatronic has been motionless for 12 years. A patent filed by Disney may just bring the Yeti back to life. The patent, published December 31, 2020, details a system that suppresses vibrations caused by robotics, such as animatronics. The Yeti’s large size and range of motion sent vibrations through the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/30/20): Halloween Slowly Replaced by Christmas Decor in the Parks, Last of the Halloween Treats Come to Walt Disney World, Creepy Humanoid Animatronics, Biden Ad Addresses Layoffs of 28,000 Cast Members, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 30, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: First Look at Incredible Waltzing Belle and Beast and Stunning Transformation Animatronics on “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” Ride at Tokyo Disneyland

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September 28 marks the opening of Tokyo Disneyland’s long-awaited New Fantasyland, including the e-ticket attraction “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast.” A soft opening for the attraction has already taken place and we now have a first look at the incredible animatronics on the ride. In the above video, Belle and the human … Read more

VIDEO: Celebrate 5 Years (and 2 Shots of Rum!) of Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with a Virtual Visit

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When Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar opened at the Disneyland Hotel in 2011, Walt Disney World regulars immediately were clamoring for the amazing concept to make its way to Florida. Tiki bars are certainly not the most unusual thing in the world anymore, but throw in some Disney magic and nods to some of the … Read more