Any thoughts on why This is delayed till July 17th?Disney has announced Walt Disney – A Magical Life will now open July 17, 2025:
With so much to enjoy prior to experiencing “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” this attraction will now open alongside these new Main Street Opera House exhibits on July 17.
As you step into the theater, you’ll get to experience the incredible story of Walt Disney’s life. Through remastered footage and audio recordings, you’ll be taken on a cinematic journey that leads from Walt’s early endeavors to the bright lights of Los Angeles and beyond. And when the curtain rises, guests will be transported to Walt’s office. Through the magic of Audio-Animatronics storytelling that he helped pioneer, Walt will share some heartfelt stories and words of wisdom.
After its initial run, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will play in rotation with “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.”
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Walt Disney – A Magical Life
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Mr. Sullivan
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Is it a delay? I don't know that we ever really had a clear date for it other than that it would appear during the official 70th celebration.
Wasn't it May 16th? The Start of the 70th? IIRC, this was the first Big 70th Announcement. Even before PTN & WJ.
You can see the original (now updated) opening date announcement here:
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Disney Irish
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I think July 17th makes much more sense given the dates importance for not only Disneyland in general but Walt himself.
mickEblu
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Conspiracy Theory - they re postponing the attraction opening to 7/17 to line up with the DL Forward plans and or third gate announcement which will be displayed in the exit lobby.
What’s probably is going on: They need a couple more months and chose the parks opening day.
Gusey
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I was thinking that or (getting my hopes up again) New Tomorrowland. It could be the Avatar Land model combined with the new Eastern Gateway which is supposed to be phase 1 of Disneyland Forward?
mickEblu
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Definitely won’t be TL as they haven’t announced it yet but that would be a hell of a way to surprise us all. Yeah my money would be on a model of Pandora/ DL Forward plans. Technically Pandora and the eastern gateway are part of the DL Forward plans even if sometimes we don’t look at it that way because of its likely location at DCA proper.
Gusey
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Exactly, especially as Avatar was the last "bargaining chip" by Disney for Disneyland Forward when they announced it was to be a part of Disneyland Forward last year (when that first piece of concept art was revealed)
Fair.
Yes.
JohnD
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I'll be in DLR 5/16-18 for the 70th anniversary. I'm disappointed I'll miss it. But then again, it's my first time, so glad I'll be able to experience everything there as a new guest and also other 70th anniversary offerings that start 5/16.
Agent H
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That would be a real power move
TheCoasterNerd
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Main Street Opera House Sign Removed as Disneyland Prepares For Walt Disney's Audio-Animatronic Arrival
The sign above the entrance of the Main Street Opera House has been removed ahead of the arrival of 'Walt Disney - A Magical Life.'
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etc98
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I just hope they don’t go with a digital sign like they did in the France Pavilion at Epcot for switching between the two shows.Main Street Opera House Sign Removed as Disneyland Prepares For Walt Disney's Audio-Animatronic Arrival
The sign above the entrance of the Main Street Opera House has been removed ahead of the arrival of 'Walt Disney - A Magical Life.'
TheCoasterNerd
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I hope not... but I betcha that's what they're going with. Makes it easier to cycle sadly.
A mechanical sign would be far more pleasing. It just needs to be two sided and flip. It’s a simple mechanical issue.
Figments Friend
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Had a feeling the opening date would be July 17th.
Very befitting, and makes sense.
Still have mixed feelings about this…Walt AA.
But also admit I am curious to see how lifelike a figure they construct.
Just hard to know how to feel when I know this is something he never wanted to see happen.
Hopefully this will be done tastefully.
We shall find out in a few months…
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Very befitting, and makes sense.
Still have mixed feelings about this…Walt AA.
But also admit I am curious to see how lifelike a figure they construct.
Just hard to know how to feel when I know this is something he never wanted to see happen.
Hopefully this will be done tastefully.
We shall find out in a few months…
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