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No, Walt Disney Is Not Cryogenically Frozen. But He Comes Magically Back to Life at Disneyland

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JUL 15 – Splash Mountain’s photo is included in Disneyland’s 70th anniversary exhibit despite its 2023 closure over racial insensitivity concerns, reflecting evolving social values and fan nostalgia.

  • Disneyland in Anaheim celebrated its 70th anniversary on July 17, 2025, debuting the show "Walt Disney – A Magical Life" featuring a lifelike animatronic of Walt Disney.
  • This new attraction originates from Disney's desire to honor Walt Disney’s life using the company’s most realistic Audio-Animatronics figure, despite concerns from his granddaughter about its dehumanizing effect.
  • The figure moves with advanced all-electric technology and appears in a 15-minute film narrated by CEO Bob Iger, showcasing Disney’s humble beginnings and legacy in animation and theme parks.
  • Disneyland drew over 17 million visitors in 2023 after recovering from a 13-month COVID-19 closure, with one-day tickets starting above $100 and ongoing plans to expand the Southern California parks.
  • This show reflects Disney’s effort to connect new generations with its founder’s values and history while the park continues evolving to maintain its status as the world’s second-most visited theme park.
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Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary

Walt Disney's vision of creating a getaway for families revolutionized the amusement park industry with immersive attractions featuring robotic figures and holographs, and shows and characters appealing to children.

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