Overview

• Imagineer Chris Beatty announced the addition during Destination D23, confirming a new introductory scene before the family’s four-era story begins.
• Guests will see an Audio‑Animatronics figure of Walt Disney introduce the attraction, marking a first for the Magic Kingdom version.
• Concept art shared at the panel shows Walt in an office-like setting surrounded by sketches and blueprints, including early EPCOT imagery.
• Disney has not provided closure or debut dates and has only teased potential tweaks to the family scenes, saying the show’s heart will remain intact.
• The move follows July’s debut of a Walt figure at Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Family Museum publicly praised the collaboration with Imagineering.