![]() While the Red Panda Mei is now appearing in China, she still has not shown up at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Turning Red is also now just over one year old, and the first character meet & greet from this film just debuted at Shanghai Disneyland. This is a huge misstep and, like Bruno, we don’t talk about it enough. The movie has been a smash hit for well over a year, and it’s still not possible to meet Mirabel or any other character from the movie in Magic Kingdom. I love that Imagineering is being given the budget to experiment with new character types, but it’s difficult for me to watch this and not immediately think of the characters we have not seen at Walt Disney World or Disneyland.Įncanto came out at Christmas 2021. When it comes to commentary, I’ll start by getting the negative out of the way. He discussed ways that Walt Disney Imagineering continues to wow, and keeps moving forward to innovate and push creative boundaries.īefore we turn to commentary, here’s video of the impressive Judy Hopps bunny robot in action: Josh also showed off other cool toys that Imagineering has developed, including the lightsaber that’s now used at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. An otherwise non-verbal and furry alien creature in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge might’ve been the better option for this first in-park test.) For us, it falls flat, not feeling ready for prime time. On top of that, there’s also no emotion and his movements are cumbersome and labored. I get that Hulk’s skin is probably difficult or impossible to do, but putting him in the Quantum Suit just doesn’t work. (I don’t think we ever did an article or even a snippet, but this Hulk is a miss for us. Disney also announced that Quantum Suit Hulk will soon be making appearances in Avengers Campus at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. Debuting for the first time last year at D23 Expo before heading to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, this exoskeleton allows performers to bring super-sized characters to life. The Hulk also greeted the SXSW audience during the presentation. This is the latest innovation that brings Disney characters, both big and small, to life in new ways. Using special technology, Tinker Bell can interact with you like never before. Imagineers also shared a behind-the-scenes look at another blue-sky concept that lets fans have a real-time conversation with pixie-sized Tinker Bell. ![]() It can make dynamic maneuvers, including falling down and getting back up, as well as a somersault. This Judy Hopps bunny robot (as we’ve taken to call it) pushes the boundaries of what characters can do in Disney experiences and marks the next step forward for Imagineer’s robotic advancements. One highlight was a brand-new prototype robot we showcased publicly for the first time. He then invited several Imagineers onstage with him to showcase the innovation that goes into Disney storytelling. Josh talked about how Disney Parks tells stories through tools, immersive environments, sensory-provoking food and music, visual effects, and interactions with Disney characters. Walt Disney Imagineering and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Texas to share a sneak peek of new technology WDI has been developing, and showcase how they use storytelling and technology to create magic for our guests.
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