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Disneyland Debuts Lifelike Walt Disney Animatronic in Media Previews

This week’s media previews outlined virtual-queue rules alongside finalized exhibits ahead of the show’s July 17 debut

An Audio-Animatronics of Walt Disney greets visitors to the Main Street Opera House during “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” inside Disneyland on July 14, 2025, in Anaheim, CA.  (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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Walt Disney and Abe Lincoln animatronics in the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland. (Photos by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • The multi-segment attraction starts with a 15-minute reedited biographical film, unveils the first-ever Walt Disney audio-animatronic and concludes with a two-minute interactive moment.
  • Guests must join a virtual queue via the Disneyland app at 7 a.m. or noon daily, with no standby line available during the initial run.
  • New lobby exhibits in the Main Street Opera House trace Disneyland’s evolution, the history of Audio-Animatronics and plans for future park projects.
  • The Walt Disney Family Museum board and five grandchildren support the animatronic while granddaughter Joanna Miller has launched a letter-writing campaign opposing its use.
  • Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will replace “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln” on opening day and thereafter alternate performances at the Opera House.