Walt Disney Audio Animatronics Attraction Coming to Disneyland Story

Walt Disney Audio Animatronics Attraction Coming to Disneyland

One of the biggest surprise announcements of all the new projects is the first-ever Walt Disney audio-animatronics attraction coming to Disneyland in 2025.

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As Walt Disney once said, “When we consider a new project, we really study it—not just the surface idea, but everything about it. And when we go into that new project, we believe in it all the way. We have confidence in our ability to do it right. And we work hard to do the best possible job.”

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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro made the announcement at the “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase” during the D23 Expo at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

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There he revealed that for the first time ever, guests will actually be able to see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology in “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.”

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Walt Disney Imagineering’s first Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney is being created for this very special experience. “I speak for our entire team when I say there is so much pride and excitement for everyone involved in this endeavor,” Josh told the crowd.

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The past, present and future are coming together, giving visitors the chance to imagine what it would be like to stop by Walt’s office. Who knows what he might be dreaming up inside? Only time will tell with Walt.

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With most of the recent attractions having projected opening dates into 2027 and beyond, it was nice to know that guests only need to wait a year or so to be able to experience “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” as it’s opening in 2025.

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