The Main Street Opera House at Disneyland Park has a new marquee advertising “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” the new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show premiering in a few weeks. New Main Street Disneyland Opera House Marquee Disney Parks and Walt Disney Imagineering shared this photo on Instagram highlighting the marquee. It’s blue and states the … Read more
D23 Gold Members have the opportunity to attend an exclusive showing of the new “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” at Disneyland Park, preceded by a panel about the new show, which features the first Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic. D23 Showing of “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” The showing will be on July 18, the day … Read more
Theme park creative design firm Zeitgeist Design & Production is hosting a free, virtual presentation with Disney Legend and Imagineer Bob Gurr. The Spirit of Time with Bob Gurr As part of the “Zeitgeist Presents: The Spirit of the Time” series, the presentation with Bob Gurr will take place on Friday, June 27, at 3 … Read more
It looks like the Disney Store will release a new Walt Disney figurine inspired by the upcoming “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” show at Disneyland, which will feature an Audio-Animatronic of the founder. Walt Disney Animatronic Figurine Update – 6/10/25, 11:58 a.m.: At this time, the Disney Store website has updated the release time … Read more
In a recent interview, Walt Disney’s granddaughter Joanna Miller has made another public statement against the new animatronic version of the company founder. Walt Disney’s Granddaughter Makes New Statement Disney first announced the project to create an animatronic version of Walt Disney during 2024’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The animatronic would be part … Read more
The depiction of the Partners statue on the Sleeping Beauty Castle-inspired 70th anniversary sculpture at Disneyland Resort was replaced, seemingly because Walt Disney looked like Donald Trump. Walt Disney or Donald Trump? The new castle sculpture was under construction in the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure for about two weeks. WDWNT reported … Read more
In honor of the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, merchandise is available honoring the legacy of the man behind the mouse with the Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection. These items are available throughout the resort. Adult Apparel Jacket – $79.99 This windbreaker jacket is all black with a cinchable hood. A Disneyland “D” and “Disneyland 70” are … Read more
Revealed to WDWNT this week at a special press briefing at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California, the upcoming “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” attraction at Disneyland will not only feature the world’s first Audio-Animatronics figure of the company’s founder, it will also feature the return of the “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream” film … Read more
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
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
Special “Disneyana” items featuring the autographs of Walt Disney, Roy O. Disney, Marc Davis, and Virginia Davis are available for purchase from The Art of Disney at Disney Springs. Each signed item comes in a black frame with a built-in plaque. Walt Disney Signed Check – $22,000 Accompanying this check signed by Walt Disney is … Read more
The Noah Fine Art booth, featuring the detailed art of Noah Elias, has returned once more for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Noah Fine Art The Noah Fine Art booth is located near the Germany Pavilion. Several art pieces of Disney characters show off Noah’s uniquely detailed art style. Bright colors on … Read more
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
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More special memorabilia from Walt Disney, Bruce Bushman, and Marc Davis is available at Disneyana in Disneyland. Walt Disney Original Signed Photo – $24,000 The black-and-white photograph depicts Walt holding a book next to his poodle, Lady. The hand-written inscription gives “best wishes” to Disney Studios gardener Fred Schlatter. ‘Ice Cream With Family’ Sketch by … Read more
There is new merchandise for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge available in Jambo House’s shop Ziwadi. Collar Shirt – $59.99 The Animal Kingdom Lodge shirt is collared with buttons. The repeating pattern features the resort logo, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in theme, and other small details reminiscent of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Here is a … Read more