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Imagineering Tests 3D-Printed Jungle Cruise Canoe With Startup Haddy

Backed by Disney's Accelerator, the effort touts faster production using recyclable materials.

Overview

  • Disney and Florida-based Haddy produced a full-scale canoe intended as a scenic prop for Jungle Cruise, not a ride vehicle.
  • Haddy says the 20-foot prop took about 70 robot manufacturing hours versus roughly 1,000 human hours for traditional builds.
  • Imagineering worked closely on the design to ensure the canoe matches the attraction’s look so guests won’t notice a difference.
  • The polymer prop can be melted down and reprinted at end of life, a sustainability advantage over fiberglass.
  • Disney has not said which park will receive the canoe or when it will appear, and any broader use across other set pieces remains exploratory.