During the “Creating the Happiest Place on Earth” panel at Destination D23, Walt Disney Imagineer Chris Beatty announced that Walt Disney will soon be added to Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom, brought to life through Audio-Animatronics technology.

We are grateful to The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Imagineering for their continued collaboration and ongoing partnership with The Walt Disney Family Museum. The introduction of a new Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney in ‘Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress’ marks an exciting milestone in our shared mission to celebrate the story of the man behind the magic and inspire new generations with his innovations and vision for the future. We appreciate the continued efforts and meticulous care that Imagineering has taken to keep Walt’s legacy alive. ~Kirsten Komoroske, Executive Director of the Walt Disney Family Museum

The concept art features Walt Disney in his blue sweater on a set reminiscent of the one where he introduced the Audio-Animatronics Tiki Birds on his television show.

Disney says there are plenty of additional details to be revealed, including what John, Sarah, and the rest of the “futuristic” family are up to. Disney Imagineers love this attraction and the heart of it will stay the same while introducing the Carousel of Progress to an entirely new generation of fans, showing them that a great big, beautiful tomorrow is just a dream away.

The post New Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic Coming to Carousel of Progress first appeared on The DIS.