All recycled props animatronics currently in the parks

[Brer Panther]

Thought of this while watching this video that debunked the "Wicked Witch from The Great Movie Ride was reused for Redd/Kylo Ren" theory... what are all of the recycled props and animatronics from previous attractions (or still existing attractions that just don't have those props in them now for some reason) currently in the parks? Not counting stuff from attractions that are now closed, like the World of Motion animatronics in the Backlot Tour queue?

I'll start:
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reuses a few props from Dreamflight, such as the chickens, the cloud cutouts in the room where Zurg is grabbed by the giant claw, and the mechanism for a parachuter (which was reused for the alien puppet on Planet Z).

- Redd in Pirates of the Caribbean uses the same frame as the George W. Bush animatronic used in the Hall of Presidents before the 2017 refurbishment.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Not WDW, but Confisco Grille over at Universal now has a number of props on display.

 

[WaluigiTime]

I know people often say Oggie Boogie in Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland is a recycled Big Al animatronic. I am unsure if it is true or if people are assuming because they have similar shapes.

I love that the CDA Agents in Monsters in in DCA are headless Super Star Limo animatronics

 

[Purduevian]

Thread 'Reused Audio Animatronics'

Apr 18, 2017

I thought it would be cool to talk about AA's from old rides that were reused in newer ones. I'll start with a couple including some before and after pics for your enjoyment
3 Caballeros from Mickey Mouse Revue now in Gran Fiesta tour

The Vultures from Snow White's Scary Adventures are now on the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (I don't believe they move anymore)...

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[DisneyFanatic12]

I don’t know if they are technically recycled, but Living with the Land reuses a lot of animatronics in the rainforest scene from the Jungle Cruise.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Thought of this while watching this video that debunked the "Wicked Witch from The Great Movie Ride was reused for Redd/Kylo Ren" theory... what are all of the recycled props and animatronics from previous attractions (or still existing attractions that just don't have those props in them now for some reason) currently in the parks? Not counting stuff from attractions that are now closed, like the World of Motion animatronics in the Backlot Tour queue?

I'll start:
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reuses a few props from Dreamflight, such as the chickens, the cloud cutouts in the room where Zurg is grabbed by the giant claw, and the mechanism for a parachuter (which was reused for the alien puppet on Planet Z).

- Redd in Pirates of the Caribbean uses the same frame as the George W. Bush animatronic used in the Hall of Presidents before the 2017 refurbishment.

How can Redd and George W. share the same frame when they both existed at the same time? Or maybe I don't know who Redd is in Pirates. When one considers the volumes of things that I don't know, that is certainly possible. I do know that George W. has had a standing location in HoP since 2001 and still does.

 

[Purduevian]

How can Redd and George W. share the same frame when they both existed at the same time? Or maybe I don't know who Redd is in Pirates. When one considers the volumes of things that I don't know, that is certainly possible. I do know that George W. has had a standing location in HoP since 2001 and still does.

no insider information... but maybe W. got a downgrade? When he was president, I am sure he had a pretty advanced AA, but now that he is just one of many, could they get away with taking the expensive endo skeleton and putting a cheaper one in?

 

[Goofyernmost]

no insider information... but maybe W. got a downgrade? When he was president, I am sure he had a pretty advanced AA, but now that he is just one of many, could they get away with taking the expensive endo skeleton and putting a cheaper one in?

They might, I'm sure I don't know. To me it would be the smart thing to do, but it has been a long time since Disney did the smart thing. I don't even care if they did or not, but I guess it does make interesting conversation. I'm sure there is very little difference between a male and a female robotic endoskeleton.

 

[Brer Panther]

How can Redd and George W. share the same frame when they both existed at the same time? Or maybe I don't know who Redd is in Pirates. When one considers the volumes of things that I don't know, that is certainly possible. I do know that George W. has had a standing location in HoP since 2001 and still does.

The video claims that when Hall of Presidents reopened in December 2017 (before Redd was added to Pirates, I think?), George W. Bush was sitting as opposed to standing. I haven't seen the show since 2022, so I don't know if he's standing or sitting in the attraction today.

 

[Goofyernmost]

The video claims that when Hall of Presidents reopened in December 2017 (before Redd was added to Pirates, I think?), George W. Bush was sitting as opposed to standing. I haven't seen the show since 2022, so I don't know if he's standing or sitting in the attraction today.

Nor do I. Even if I saw it a few weeks ago I wouldn't remember if he were sitting, standing or waving at us. (maybe I'd remember that last one). I remember attractions like that show generally, not specifically. Personally, I haven't been to it since 2015,