Disneyland’s Main Street Opera House will soon be home to a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic show, and in preparation, the sign for The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln has been removed. “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” at the Main Street Opera House will debut the first-ever Walt Disney animatronic. It was … Read more
Disneyland announced new exhibits, artifacts, and more coming to the Main Street Opera House on July 17, 2025 (the park’s 70th anniversary) alongside the opening of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” New Main Street Opera House Experiences Beginning on July 17, guests who enter the Main Street Opera House will find an “all-new gallery experience featuring … Read more
In a Disney Parks Blog post announcing new experiences coming to Disneyland for the park’s 70th anniversary, Disney quietly announced the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show was delayed by two months. ‘Walt Disney – A Magical Life’ Delayed “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” at the Main Street Opera House will debut the first-ever Walt Disney … Read more
The new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic coming to Disneyland Resort next year will use archival recordings of Walt, Fortune revealed in an article about Disney Experiences’ D23 announcements. Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase that Walt will come to life as part of the show “Walt Disney … Read more
Disneyland Park will get a new show with a Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic for its 70th anniversary next year. Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Show “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will debut in the Main Street Opera House in 2025. This is the first time Walt Disney has been brought to life as an animatronic. “I speak … Read more
Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland will receive a $5 million refurbishment, according to the Orange County Register. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Refurbishment OCR reported on building permits filed by Disney for the Main Street Opera House attraction. The permits indicate Disney will replace show elements, lighting, audio, and show systems. They will … Read more
Inside the Opera House at Disneyland, “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” tells the story of our 16th president. In honor of Black History Month, that story has been expanded to honor American hero and abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his relationship with Abraham Lincoln in a new pre-show and interpretive display.
In The Walt Disney Company’s efforts to promote diverse stories, a new display at the Opera House in Disneyland honors American hero Frederick Douglass. From Disney Parks Blog: As you may know, Walt Disney was fascinated with the life of Abraham Lincoln from an early age. It’s no wonder then, that our 16th president has had … Read more
It seems like four score and seven years since we last got to visit The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland, but the wait is over. The classic attraction has finally reopened to guests. The attraction is located in the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln … Read more
From March 1 – April 7, 2019 guests visiting Disneyland Park can get a sneak peak at Tim Burton’s upcoming “Dumbo” live action movie. In addition to the movie scenes there is a variety of artwork and props for guests to view. The film officially opens in theaters on March 29. The preview is housed … Read more
From Thomas Smith on the Disney Parks Blog: Our “Limited Time Magic” surprises continue next week with some musical celebrations at Disney Parks. The talented 8-part a cappella group, Voices of Liberty, will honor Presidents Day with special presidential shows in the parks for you to enjoy. At both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, the Voices of Liberty will … Read more
From Shawn Slater on the Disney Parks Blog: After nearly three decades, the talented 8-part a cappella group The Voices of Liberty continues to “wow” guests at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort with their amazing harmonies on such American classics as “Ol’ Man River” and “Yankee Doodle.” Today, I’m pleased to tell you Disneyland … Read more