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NEW: Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes video of the Scooter Audio-Animatronics figure for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets.

You can watch the full video here: https://t.co/JGXdnN1Qbn

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The Sam Eagle Bucket is coming to Walt Disney World soon and Disneyland Resort on June 30. 🫡

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Taylor Swift has arrived at the Toy Story 5 world premiere.

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Taylor Swift joined the Toy Story 5 cast at the world premiere tonight in Los Angeles.

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NEW VIDEO: Is Disney planning another theme park at Shanghai Disney Resort?

My thoughts on why a second park makes sense following the resort’s very successful first decade. 👇

Watch here: https://t.co/U4U5usiw6J

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@magiccitymayhem Time is pretty good

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Toy Story 5 features a nod to the iconic Al’s Toy Barn from Toy Story 2. Bonnie plays a game named “Chicken Farmer” on Lilypad, seen at the beginning of the movie.

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Disney shared an up-close look at one of the scenes for The Lion King attraction coming to Disneyland Paris!

The scale model shows how Audio-Animatronics figures of Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon will be staged in this rainforest scene.

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Disney shared a new look at the The Lion King-themed area coming to Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris!

Guests will experience Simba’s journey through a retelling of the original film, featuring cutting-edge effects, next-generation Audio-Animatronics, and more.

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Disney shared a new teaser for Toy Story 5, including new footage!

• Jessie and Bullseye discover the tech problem

• Lilypad gets the toys put in the garage

• Smarty Pants gets new batteries because of Jessie

• Extended look at Conan O’Brien’s voice for Smarty Pants

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KINGDOM HEARTS IV TRAILER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. 🚨

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NEW: Pixar’s Cars returns to theaters this September for the movie’s 20th anniversary.

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@thecalibae Yes. That's the end of the new bathroom structure.

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The Muppets proudly presented the final demonstration of Muppet*Vision 3D one year ago today.

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This Week in the World of Disney: Tay Story 5, Halloween Time at Disneyland, The Magic of Disney Animation, Monstropolis madness, and more.

My latest article on Substack is now live with even more insight into this week’s news: https://t.co/2qkaFWWIf4

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Everything we know so far about Monstropolis:

• The land’s storyline is a direct sequel to Monsters, Inc.

• The Department of Human Relations will handle humans visiting the city for the first time

• The monsters will entertain us and use our laughs to power the city

• Main offerings include a suspended roller coaster, an original theater show, Harryhausen’s, and a quick-service restaurant

• The 100,000+ square foot suspended roller coaster will feature a vertical lift at the load station and boost zones on-ride

• Walt Disney Imagineering is closely collaborating with Pixar to make the land as immersive and authentic as possible

• The land will feel like a real-world place, complete with distinct architecture and businesses

• Imagineers compared Monstropolis to Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, full of character and energy

• Brand-new facades will be built on the side of The Glob Theater to expand storytelling space

• Select facades will recreate Mike and Sulley’s walk to work as seen in Monsters, Inc.

• Imagineers have confirmed that new technology will be used, with the specifics yet to be revealed

• New details are expected to be announced during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 on August 15

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Imagineers confirmed that Monstropolis will feature new technology when the land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Although it was intentionally mentioned during a recent site tour, it’s still unknown where and how the new technology will be used.

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Monstropolis will blend Imagineering originality and select facades from Monsters, Inc. to recreate Mike and Sulley’s walk to work.

The land will feature businesses that keep the city running, expanding the world of Monstropolis beyond what is seen in the movie. 🙌

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Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar are collaborating closely to ensure the authenticity of Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

During a recent site tour, Imagineers gave a shout-out to Pete Docter for his strong interest in and constant involvement with the project.