Test Track Reimagining Queue Video, Ride Vehicle Announcements Being Tested at Test Track in EPCOT

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Test Track EPCOT Construction Update Test Track 3.0 Getting Themes from World of Motion EPCOT Test Track Construction Walls Removed Test Track Reimagining Queue Video EPCOT Test Track New Sign As the EPCOT Test Track reimagining project draws nearer to completion, Cast Members have begun testing a Test Track reimagining queue video and have been … Read more

Imagineering Has No Record of Walt Disney Not Wanting His Own Animatronic, Aim to “Keep Walt Alive in the Medium He Pioneered”

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During a Q&A at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California, Imagineers stated that they have found no record of Walt Disney stating that he never wanted an Audio-Animatronic of himself constructed. Walt Disney Imagineering Says There’s No Record That Walt Never Wanted His Own Animatronic The Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show was first announced at D23: … Read more

Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Will Feature Several Innovative “Moonshots” That Will Forever Change Disney Attractions

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On Wednesday, WDWNT was lucky enough to be invited to Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California to get more information on the upcoming “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” attraction coming to the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland. This project is of great significance, of course, because it will feature the first-ever Audio-Animatronics figure … Read more

BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Teases Removal of Jungle Cruise, Tiki Room, Treehouse, & Train for New Adventureland Possibly Featuring Pixar’s UP & The Incredibles

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In a shocking announcement, Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed that they have been considering major land overhauls to carry their theme parks through 2035, including a re-imagining of Adventureland at Tokyo Disneyland. According to the early concept art just released, this may permanently erase the world famous Jungle Cruise, Enchanted Tiki Room, Swiss Family Treehouse, … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Destiny Spider-Man Stern Character

Two images: Left, a Spider-Man figure in a web-shooting pose. Right, a robotic spider-like device with a red and blue metallic design, resembling Spider-Man's costume—a match made in Disney's destiny of innovation.

An inside look from Walt Disney Imagineering shows the finishing touches being added to the Spider-Man stern character of the Disney Destiny. Spider-Man Stern Character Aboard Disney Destiny View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering) The caption reads, “With a great ship comes a great stern character 💥🕷️ Come … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland Dedicates Temporary Display Window to Imagineer Lanny Smoot

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A temporary window display at Disney California Adventure honors Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot and his many inventions. Lanny Smoot Display The window is in the facade next to Mickey’s PhilharMagic in the park’s Hollywood Land. In a Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram Story of Smoot seeing the window for the first time, he described it … Read more

Disney Parks Panel Announced for Star Wars Celebration Japan

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Disney Parks has announced a special panel taking place at Star Wars Celebration Japan in April 2025. The panel, entitled “Disney Experiences: Building the Galaxy with Walt Disney Imagineering,” is described as an “intimate discussion.” Details were not announced and it’s unknown if any announcements are anticipated. Imagineering is likely to discuss Star Wars: Galaxy’s … Read more

BREAKING: Droidsmith Otto Audio-Animatronic Revealed at SXSW 2025

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A new droidsmith Audio-Animatronic named Otto, the same species as Babu Frik, was revealed at the Disney Experiences session at SXSW 2025, sitting atop a BDX Droid. Droidsmith Otto Audio-Animatronic Appears at SXSW The tiny droidsmith made his appearance in the first portion of the session, focusing on Lucasfilm’s collaborations with Disney Experiences. He arrived … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Inside Look at Pirates of the Caribbean Tavern at Magic Kingdom, Confirms Animatronic Barker Bird

Left: Person in an orange safety vest and hard hat on a construction site. Right: Enchanting scene reminiscent of Pirates of the Caribbean, with lively bar patrons and a performer balancing on a barrel, crafted with the signature flair of Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Imagineering shared an inside look at the construction progress of the new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Tavern coming to the Magic Kingdom. The behind-the-scenes look was shared in an Instagram reel from Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Imagineering (@waltdisneyimagineering) During the video, Imagineer Montse … Read more

BREAKING: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Being Turned Into Walt Disney Imagineering Offices

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The former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser building is being converted into offices for Walt Disney Imagineering. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Building Becoming Offices Several sources, including an individual close to The Walt Disney Company, told The Wrap that the Starcruiser would become offices. It will be Imagineering’s hub for Walt Disney World expansion projects, including … Read more

Permit Filed for Facility Demolition in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new notice of commencement for facility demolition ahead of the upcoming first phase of closures for DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Imagineering Files Notice of Commencement for Facility Demolition in DinoLand The permit lists “Facility demo” as the “General description of Improvement,” specified for 614 Dinoland Drive in … Read more

Walt Disney’s Grandkids Approve of ‘Stellar’ New Animatronic Coming to Disneyland

A man sits on the edge of a desk in an office-like setup, with a map and windows depicting an urban scene behind him. The room, reminiscent of Disneyland attractions, features dark blue curtains and an audience is partially visible in the foreground.

Some of Walt Disney’s grandchildren approve of the new Audio-Animatronic of their grandfather that will debut at Disneyland next year, saying it is “stellar” and “as accurate as possible.” Walt Disney’s Grandchildren Speak on Audio-Animatronic The Audio-Animatronic is part of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” a new show at the Main Street Opera House … Read more