Squishy
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Disney wouldn't cut the animatronic wires like that. They would cut them at the very end or start of it and label some of the wires.
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Disney wouldn't cut the animatronic wires like that. They would cut them at the very end or start of it and label some of the wires.
ChrisFL
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I don't think the idea that the wires were cut really points to anything. There's a number of possible reasons that could have been done.
Perhaps another animatronic on property needed some parts that were also used by Buzzy, but they didn't need the wires, as an example.
At the moment, here's my take on the situation....as completely speculative:
- Around a month ago, the Buzzy animatronic and the other one in the video (can't remember the name) get removed by someone working for Disney
- Urban explorers go snooping around to see the status and find Buzzy is gone, then jump to conclusions
- An arrest is made, possibly for trespassing, perhaps prompted by some changes to the Cranium Command theater that Disney doesn't want to be made public yet for whatever reason
- People put both together as "an arrest is made about stolen Buzzy"
Perhaps another animatronic on property needed some parts that were also used by Buzzy, but they didn't need the wires, as an example.
At the moment, here's my take on the situation....as completely speculative:
- Around a month ago, the Buzzy animatronic and the other one in the video (can't remember the name) get removed by someone working for Disney
- Urban explorers go snooping around to see the status and find Buzzy is gone, then jump to conclusions
- An arrest is made, possibly for trespassing, perhaps prompted by some changes to the Cranium Command theater that Disney doesn't want to be made public yet for whatever reason
- People put both together as "an arrest is made about stolen Buzzy"
NickWilde
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Yeah, I know. The sneaking into the pavilion was probably the easy part. Not that I condone it or anything. But being able to sneak an entire animatronic out of the theme park without being caught is kinda crazy.
s8film40
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Yeah if they were saving him to continue to function. If it was going to become a display piece or just put in the archives or warehouse or something they would very likely cut it out the easiest way possible. I’ve seen animatronics in storage also with cut wires as well as other types of equipment that’s been removed. Looks totally normal for something like this being removed.
Disney wouldn't cut the animatronic wires like that. They would cut them at the very end or start of it and label some of the wires.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Disney wouldn't cut the animatronic wires like that. They would cut them at the very end or start of it and label some of the wires.
If they weren't planning on making it operational again, then it wouldn't surprise me that it would be cut like this.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
This scenario makes a lot of sense to me.
Breaking news - I can definitively say that I was NOT in the state of Florida anytime in the months of October, November. or December, 2018. 
This story is like a trainwreck - I want to stop watching, but can't.
This story is like a trainwreck - I want to stop watching, but can't.
The fact that Disney has said nothing about this on the record suggests, A) They are embarrassed and want to find Buzzy before commenting, or B) This was them taking it out all along and there's really nothing for them to report on, and they are enjoying the free publicity.
DreamfinderGuy
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Let me fix that up for you.
- Around a month ago, the Buzzy animatronic and Hypothalamus got stolen by unknown perpetrators (Most likely CMs or someone with access in there, doubtful that it's a day guest)
- Disney finds out he's gone, and reports the theft to OCSO
- OCSO goes searching for him, searches the house of the top suspect, makes an unrelated arrest and doesn't find Buzzy
- Story gets broken on Twitter
- Other Urban Explorers go back and get evidence that he's gone, and people doubt the story made looking for more evidence
DreamfinderGuy
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My first time in Wonders was 2012 and I don't remember a thing about it. I just know quite a bit about the place
danlb_2000
Premium Member
The evidence we have doesn't really support one scenario over the other.
MouseBrayden
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I've been working on this story all weekend and glad to finally have gotten some concrete evidence out there of the current theater! Still not enough evidence to prove either way, but things are leaning against Buzzy being stolen.
Claims:
-Oil splattered everywhere [False or they somehow cleaned the oil without wiping off any dust lol]
-Buzzy ripped off platform [False]
-Disney reported Buzzy Stolen [Leaning False since nobody has produced such document, although the OCSO public records office has been closed for weekend/holidays]
-Buzzy at Archives? [Maybe, nothing to confirm or deny yet]
-Buzzy at Imagineering? [Maybe, nothing to confirm or deny yet]
2 weird things pointing towards stolen:
-Hypothalamus wasn't even "removed," they left the whole mechanism and took his head which makes little sense if he was going to Archives or Imagineering. A big part of an animatronic is the fact that it animates.
-The wires. With animatronics Disney saves they usually keep as much wiring as possible extending from the animatronic and hide it under the base of the animatronic when on display.
Claims:
-Oil splattered everywhere [False or they somehow cleaned the oil without wiping off any dust lol]
-Buzzy ripped off platform [False]
-Disney reported Buzzy Stolen [Leaning False since nobody has produced such document, although the OCSO public records office has been closed for weekend/holidays]
-Buzzy at Archives? [Maybe, nothing to confirm or deny yet]
-Buzzy at Imagineering? [Maybe, nothing to confirm or deny yet]
2 weird things pointing towards stolen:
-Hypothalamus wasn't even "removed," they left the whole mechanism and took his head which makes little sense if he was going to Archives or Imagineering. A big part of an animatronic is the fact that it animates.
-The wires. With animatronics Disney saves they usually keep as much wiring as possible extending from the animatronic and hide it under the base of the animatronic when on display.
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danlb_2000
Premium Member
Thanks for providing the facts of the story and not just jumping on the "buzzy was stolen" bandwagon.
DreamfinderGuy
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That's true, and I don't blame you guys for making claims solely on what evidence you have. I just know a little more about this, but people don't wanna take my word because it's a big claim to make with no proof
danlb_2000
Premium Member
I am not actually making any claims. I am skeptical of the theft story, but don't have the evidence to come right out and say it's false. Based on some of the stories people have told on here in the past, skepticism is warranted.
DreamfinderGuy
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I know nothing has really come out about Body Wars either, but i've heard there's been some thievery back there too. The stuff back there that Archives wants is sitting untouched though, so I would imagine they'd clean sweep the pavilion if this were the case. (And Disney, if you're reading this, DON'T WASTE ANOTHER SECOND. GET BACK THERE AND TAKE WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE TAKES IT.)
ChrisE405
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This seems likely to me. Buzzy being cut out means nothing. If he was slated to go to archives and the theater is going to be demolished in the near future as many have suggested, than they would not need to be concerned with how to cut the lines. Remove him the easiest way possible.
Disney Maddux
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So... If Buzzy and Hypothalamus are luckily found, what would Disney do with them? Finally put them in Archives, or because cut wires and other possible damage has been done, just destroy them?
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