Overview

• Disneyland Paris swapped out a Newport Bay Club lighthouse backdrop after online criticism that the image looked AI‑generated.
• Visitors have also flagged Main Street artwork and marketing images at the resort—including an email header and Rainforest Cafe ads—as generative‑looking.
• Disney filed a September patent detailing AI‑integrated projection systems intended to deliver more seamless, lifelike animatronics.
• Walt Disney Imagineering’s R&D team confirmed it is exploring Meta AI glasses that could offer in‑park guidance for guests.
• Earlier this year, Disneyland removed a Haunted Mansion store artwork after AI claims, and fans have questioned merchandise designs, attraction voiceovers, and a viral promotional image of Mickey with teeth.