Disney Unveils Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic

Written by Joshua Posted July 14th, 2025

Disney just shared a sneak peek of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic coming to Walt Disney – A Magical Life. And he looks fantastic. No, it’s not a perfect likeness, but this is an animatronic, not a sculpture.

We’ve shared in his dream. Now see and hear how it all began from Walt Disney. pic.twitter.com/b7PCQvBUKf
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) July 14, 2025

The video, shared on Disney’s various social media channels, also shows the many Disney artifacts that will be on display in the Opera House on Main Street. The Walt Disney Family Museum loaned several items to the park, including pieces from Walt’s private apartment on Main Street, U.S.A.

Update: Dirk Libbey recorded a portion of A Magical Life during a media preview event earlier today.

The animatronic Walt Disney is an incredible technical achievement and a truly special addition to Disneyland pic.twitter.com/ZGttrKYJrQ
— Dirk Libbey (@ThemeParkDirk) July 14, 2025