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NEW Behind-The-Scenes Video Shows Some Of Disney’s COOLEST Technology

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On the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Adventure, there is an all-new show that blends cutting-edge technology with fantastic Disney storytelling.

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The show “Remember: A Disney and Pixar Stage Show” follows WALL-E and Eve on a beautiful journey as they travel through different Disney stories. The machine WALL-E sits and travels on through the show, is the first-ever fully autonomous piece of equipment used in a Disney stage show. Imagineers are giving us a behind-the-scenes look at how this all works. [Read more…]

The Future of the Disney Parks Is…Dolphin Robots?!

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We are absolutely fascinated by the incredible technological advances that Disney continues to make.

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From updating animation styles to creating animatronic figures and ride technology for the parks, they’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to bring entertainment to life. And now? They’re building dolphin robots and car-sized manta rays.

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This NEW Disney Patent Could Be a Total Game-Changer

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Disney is always pushing the boundaries of technology as to what it can do in its parks and with its experiences. This is how we got such groundbreaking rides like Rise of the Resistance and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. This is also why we’ve got cute little robots wandering around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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Well, Disney is continuing to expand what it can do with technology, and a new patent just filed by the company could hint at what some of its future rides might look like.

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FIRST LOOK Behind the Construction Walls of Monstropolis in Disney World

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We are getting HYPED for the new land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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We recently got some major updates about Monstropolis, the new land themed to Monsters, Inc. Disney has revealed the backstory of the land and some of the offerings, including Harryhausen’s restaurant and The Glob Theater. But there’s still so much left to learn, and construction progress has been fascinating. Now, we’ve got a look to share behind those construction walls!

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OLAF IS REAL! We Just Got To Interact With Disney’s NEW Walking, Talking Snowman Animatronic!

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Some things never change, like how INCREDIBLE WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING IS!!!!!

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We just got to see the brand-new animatronic Olaf, affectionately called Robo-Olaf, to us here at DFB, and Disney Imagineering is officially blowing our minds. This happy snowman just made his debut in Disneyland Paris ahead of the opening of the new World of Frozen in Disney Adventure World. Wait till you check it out!

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Stop Freaking Out. Disney World Did Not Just “Scrap” Villains Land

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In case you missed it, Disney is currently developing its first-ever Villains Land! It will be located in the Magic Kingdom, and fans absolutely lost their minds when it was first announced at D23 in 2024.

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Since then, we have seen work begin on the land, and Disney has even teased some of the details coming to the land. As we eagerly await new details, rumors have started circulating online that Disney has “scrapped” Villains Land, but what does that actually mean? We’re breaking it down here.

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Disney Reveals HUGE Changes Coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Disney World!

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Exciting news out of Disney to start your day off on a super fun note — we just got a look at one of the newly refreshed scenes coming to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin!

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This attraction closed for a lengthy refurbishment back in August 2025 and is set to open in the spring of 2026. The refurbishment adds lots of refreshed elements to the ride, such as the ride vehicles and new cordless blasters, but we just got a look at what one of the final scenes of the ride will look like after its refurb!

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FIRST LOOK at the CHANGES to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Disney World

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We are eagerly awaiting our chance to battle Emperor Zurg once again and attempt to become a Galactic Hero in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in Magic Kingdom. The point-and-shoot attraction is currently undergoing refurbishment, and it is expected to reopen in spring 2026. 

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin

This popular attraction is getting quite a few changes during its refurbishment! There will be new ride vehicles, new targets, new blasters, and a new character! Walt Disney Imagineering recently shared a new look at the ride’s latest character, Buddy, and we are getting even more excited for the reopening.

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NEWS: Eddie Sotto, Former Senior Vice President of Concept Design at Walt Disney Imagineering, Has Passed Away

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Eddie Sotto, a former Disney Imagineer, has sadly passed away.

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According to Deadline, the former Senior Vice President of Concept Design at Walt Disney Imagineering was 67 at the time of his passing. He worked on key projects like Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland.

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NEW Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney’s Avengers Campus Expansion

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Avengers Campus opened in Disney California Adventure back on June 4th, 2021. This Marvel-themed land features tons of attractions, dining, and entertainment to explore, but soon, there will be even MORE exciting things to experience.

Avengers Campus

Disney previously announced plans to expand Avengers Campus, and we just got a behind-the-scenes look at how Imagineers are bringing this expansion to life!

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