The Talking Characters

[Rob562]

At least how the technology stands right now, you won't be seeing these in character greetings anytime soon. The mechanics of the heads are too loud for close-quarters "viewing".

Also, while not giving TOO much away, the choreography needs to be worked in such a way that there are a LOT of arm movements to help disguise how the movement is really being controlled. So this may or may not work in all parade and show situations. Or, perhaps with parade situations where the character can be tethered to the float with a cable, they could potentially take the control away from the Cast Member and have the float's on-board computer sync the movements to the audio.

-Rob

 

[drew81]

I haven't heard anything about Playhouse Disney.

But, a little birdie told me that they will be rolling out the talking characters for the Celebrate the Season Show this Christmas at MK. FYI, Pluto and the Munks will also be talking as well

As for parades, i'm not exactly sure. Especially with Spectro, things might be a little tough. But, who knows. Only time will tell.

WOW! I'm excited about the chipmunks!!!!