US EditionShock at Disneyland: Walt Disney's Granddaughter and Ex-Imagineers Condemn Bob Iger's "Dehumanizing" Choice
- The Walt Disney Company plans to debut an audio-animatronic Walt Disney at Disneyland's Main Street Opera House in July 2025 for the park's 70th anniversary.
- This project followed previous rights sales and internal plans but has faced repeated objections from Walt Disney's granddaughter, Joanna Miller, who says it contradicts her grandfather's wishes.
- Miller publicly condemned the animatronic as 'dehumanizing' and pleaded with CEO Bob Iger to scrap it, arguing the figure lacks the soul of the man and would damage Walt Disney's legacy.
- Disney executives and Imagineering representatives have described the upcoming exhibit—designed to evoke the feeling of Walt Disney’s presence—as a respectful homage to the legendary creator, while Miller’s vocal opposition to the animatronic portrayal has gained widespread attention among fans.
- Despite Miller's voiced concerns and a personal meeting with Iger, the project proceeded, highlighting a divide within Disney descendants and raising questions about respecting founder legacies amid corporate decisions.
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Shock at Disneyland: Walt Disney's Granddaughter and Ex-Imagineers Condemn Bob Iger's "Dehumanizing" Choice
The Disney family has spoken out against The Walt Disney Company’s decision to instate a new animatronic of Walt Disney at Disneyland Park. As was announced last year, Disneyland is set to debut its first-ever Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic on July 17, 2025, coinciding with the park’s 70th anniversary. The new show, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, will be housed in the Main Street Opera House, offering guests an immersive experience into Walt Disne…
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