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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Disney adults left horrified over latest addition to Disneyland: 'Who did this?'
Disneyland visitors have been left horrified after the unveiling of a new hyper–realistic animatronic figure of Walt Disney. The robot is part of a brand new exhibit titled Walt Disney – A Magical Life - created to celebrate the life of the man who dreamed up the Happiest Place on Earth. Set to open on July 17 - the exact date Disneyland first opened in 1955 - the Disneyland Opera House on Main Street, USA, will transform into Walt's studio office. The experience features the Mickey Mouse creator walking around his personal study while addressing the crowd in a sharp gray suit and tie. Tom Fitzgerald - Senior Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering - said everyone took 'great care' when crafting Walt's animatronic. 'We've created so many Audio-Animatronics figures over the years, from pirates to presidents, but to create a figure of Walt Disney is an honor and a challenge,' he said, per The Walt Disney Company. 'How can we create a lifelike impression of Walt Disney, with the nuances that made him unique in person? 'The twinkle in the eye, his expressive face — those eyebrows — and the way he used his hands to punctuate his thoughts and ideas?' Fitzgerald continued, saying that the Imagineers 'worked closely with the Walt Disney Archives to ensure we had the details as accurate as possible.' 'We scoured through his speeches and documents to find the words that would bring him to life in a way that would feel as if we dropped into his office for a chat,' he added. 'Our hope is that the end result will give guests the best sense of Walt and his engaging and warm personality.' Despite the attention to detail the Imagineers put into the robot, Disney adults feared the animatronic looked 'nothing' like the iconic man. One person said: 'They have to copy Walt Disney from Orlando's Madame Tussauds, that one is much better!' 'I thought it'd look better to be honest...' another reflected. Someone else questioned: 'They could have done better with the face. Who made this?' 'Looks like it was made by someone who was working from a rough description of what Walt looked like,' a commenter observed. Other comments read: 'Walt is having a terrible allergic reaction to shellfish, apparently,' and 'That looks very unlike Walt. Redo, please!' 'I like the idea of the Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic, however, the face is off,' someone wrote. 'I can't put my finger on it. It's something to do with how the eyes are, like, too close, maybe. Or maybe the face is too square-like? Something is off.' Despite the backlash, a few people were in awe at the technology. 'This is mind blowing!!' a user said, while another wrote, 'Woah, this is incredible.' Someone shared: 'Holy hell, that's an animatronic?! Looks real enough to fool me.' Another post showed the life-sized Walt standing from a leaning position, moving his arms and legs, and speaking to the crowd. More praised the robot, saying: 'The clothes even fit like a human fit. Impressive,' and 'The gestures and motions are by far the most natural looking I've ever seen. Daily Mail has contacted Disneyland for comment. Last month, Disney revamped the Donald Trump animatronic after outcry that he looked like a woman. The animatronic political attraction in Magic Kingdom discreetly opened its doors in June after being closed for five months. It shuttered on January 20 after Trump was inaugurated into his second term. The display shuts down after every presidential transition so Disney can update the show. Disney World did not announce the well-known display's sudden reopening - leaving both guests and employees confused. Other than Trump's animatronic having a speaking role, no major changes have been made to the mechanized performance.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Angels Facing Major Mike Trout Decision After All-Star Game
Angels Facing Major Mike Trout Decision After All-Star Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It feels like old times in Anaheim, what with Mike Trout staying in the lineup and the Los Angeles Angels not only hovering around .500, but lingering in the playoff race. Advertisement Evidently, the Angels are willing to take a significant risk this summer. Despite exclusively manning the designated hitter role since late May, Trout and the Angels are eying him returning to the outfield. Trout hasn't played right field since April 30, shortly before going on the injured list with a right knee bone bruise. "I still feel a little achy here and there," Trout said before the All-Star Break, "but I think the four days will give me some time to rest a little bit and come back and do some outfield stuff and see how it feels." Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike TroutDaniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery said the club initially envisioned rotating various players at DH. Jorge Soler has served as the starting right fielder in recent months. Advertisement Montgomery also acknowledged that the Angels can no longer "run [Trout] out there" and assume that he's "good to go." However, he played right field 22 times in his first 29 games before the knee injury. "We're gonna have to communicate like we've been," Montgomery explained. "Ease him back in and get the best of Mike Trout." Trout entered the All-Star Break batting .238 with 17 home runs, 41 RBIs, and a .836 OPS in 299 plate appearances. He's on pace for his most walks since 2019, and the 47-49 Angels have a chance for their first winning season in 10 years. Related: Yankees' Carlos Rodón Sends Clear Message After Death Threats Related: Former $41 Million All-Star Makes Feelings Clear on Terry Francona This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
7 hours ago
- CBS News
Police pursuit in Orange County ends with violent crash, leaving 3 dead
At least three people died on Wednesday morning after a police pursuit in Orange County ended in a single-car crash. The crash was reported just before 3 a.m. Monday near Brookhurst Street on the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway in Anaheim. The Anaheim Police Department confirmed that a suspect driver was wanted on suspicion of burglary, leading to the pursuit. At some point, the driver lost control and crashed on the right-hand side of the northbound lanes of the 5. Police said three people were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been revealed publicly. It's not yet clear if all three were involved in the alleged burglary. No other injuries were reported. No additional details on the nature of the pursuit were immediately made available. As of 6 a.m., only the carpool and left lanes were open on the northbound lanes in the Brookhurst and La Palma Avenue areas. KCAL News issued a Next Traffic Alert as backup extended to Lincoln Avenue. It's not yet clear when the lanes will reopen.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vintage photos of Disneyland's opening day in 1955 that will make you wish you were there
Disneyland officially opened for business on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. It was Walt Disney's first theme park and later inspired Disney World in Orlando. Vintage photos from the event show how Disney magic has persisted for over 70 years. Things didn't go as planned on opening day at Disneyland. Walt Disney opened the theme park in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955. His first attempt saw thousands of visitors on opening day, which was both historic and problematic, as Disneyland was not yet prepared to host so many tourists. Still, the park's charm was tangible from day one, and vintage photos prove it. Today, Disney destinations can be found all around the world, from Orlando to Paris. In honor of Disneyland's 70th anniversary this summer, here's a look inside Disneyland on opening day. undefined Thousands of people flocked to Disneyland on opening day. When Disneyland opened for business on July 17, 1955, tickets were provided on an invitation-only basis. The theme park anticipated 20,000 visitors at the time, Wired reported. People also crowded the park's entrance. Despite Disneyland's estimate of 20,000 visitors, around 35,000 people visited the theme park on opening day, Wired reported. The surplus of visitors was likely the result of bootleg tickets. Because Disneyland's original tickets were made from standard paper, many people created bootleg versions to enter the park illegally. The incident later inspired Disney to create tickets with unique patterns and backgrounds, Mental Floss reported. Still, the crowds didn't stop children from rushing into Disneyland. Many even followed Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck through Sleeping Beauty's castle into the park on opening day. Disneyland tickets weren't as simple to use in 1955 as they are today. In 1955, adults could enter the park for $1, while children's tickets cost $0.50. However, Disneyland tickets were not all-inclusive at the time, CNBC reported. Park-goers had to pay a fee for each individual ride, of which there were 35 at the time. Ticket books were sold for $4.75 in 1955, while individual rides cost between $0.10 and $0.50 each. Though some rides weren't accessible on opening day, park-goers still made the most of their experiences. Some of the rides malfunctioned due to overcrowding in the park. The Mark Twain Riverboat began to sink with too many riders, and Mr. Toad's Wild Ride lost power when the park's electric grid became overloaded, KTLA reported. Rides that were open, however, were filled with joyous children. The Mad Tea Party ride, for example, saw kids fascinated by the spinning teacups that swirled them around a circular track. Some of Disneyland's earliest rides still exist today. The Casey Jr. Circus Train, for example, traveled above the Canal Boats of the World. Both rides had simple designs at the time, and brought park-goers through patches of barren land. Today, Disneyland visitors can still ride the train and the renamed Storybook Land Canal Boats. Both rides have also been updated to bring passengers past miniature replicas of scenes from fan-favorite Disney films. However, the same can't be said for other attractions. On opening day in 1955, Disneyland park-goers could ride mules through Nature's Wonderland, PBS reported. The attraction went through multiple changes over the years, including enhanced scenery and animated creatures. However, it was eventually closed in 1973 to make room for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Tomorrowland featured a chic "space port" in 1955. The area was comprised of black-and-white chairs underneath circular shades. The decor created a futuristic atmosphere, while also providing some respite to park-goers on opening day. The Golden Horseshoe was one of the first restaurants to open at Disneyland. According to Disneyland's website, the Golden Horseshoe was one of Walt Disney's favorite locations within the park. He's said to have opened the establishment — which served food and hosted live performances — by celebrating his 30th wedding anniversary there. Disney also had a private booth — that's now open to the public — where he watched the "Golden Horseshoe Revue," which was once named "the world's longest-running live stage show" by the Guinness Book of World Records. But if you didn't want to have a formal, sit-down meal, Disneyland also offered classic snacks in 1955. On opening day, some sharply dressed park-goers were photographed eating popcorn alongside a red-and-yellow food cart. Popcorn is still a staple snack throughout Disney theme parks. Multiple flavors are offered — maple bacon, chocolate caramel, and confetti are among the options — and character-themed popcorn buckets are always high in demand. Read the original article on Business Insider
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
First Look Photo and Video of Disneyland's Upcoming Attraction Featuring Animatronic Walt Disney — GeekTyrant
Disney has released a first look at a new attraction coming to Disneyland park that will be a show akin to 'Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln,' but this one will feature Walt Disney himself, and the animatronic they created is pretty incredible. The show utilizes archival voice recordings to have Walt tell his story to guests in his own words. The figure itself is modeled after how Walt Disney would've appeared in 1963. This time in his life was chosen due to the many exciting projects he had in development at that point, including 'Mary Poppins,' the 1964 New York World's Fair, and planning for Walt Disney World and EPCOT. The new show will open to all guests later this week, on Thursday, July 17 — the 70th anniversary date for Disneyland. It was first announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024 and was previously scheduled to open on May 16, but was delayed by two months. Check out the clip below, and let us know if you're looking forward to seeing the attraction in person on your next visit to Disneyland. via: WDWNT
