audio-animatronic
adjective
au·dio-an·i·ma·tron·ic
ˌȯ-dē-ō-ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik 
: being or consisting of a lifelike electromechanical figure of a person or animal that has synchronized movement and sound
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And that remained true last week when Walt Disney Imagineering unveiled a new audio-animatronic pirate.
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Another Magic Kingdom favorite, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, also received a refresh with enhanced gameplay, upgraded blasters, and a new audio-animatronic figure, Buddy.
—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
The queue also features an adorable encounter with the world's first audio-animatronic Scooter, who attempts to convince the band to stop grooving and leave to make their concert on time.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
In connection with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, the company created an audio-animatronic of the company’s founder, turning it into an attraction for visitors to see.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
The pinpoint accuracy of the ride system allows Imagineering to synchronize each boat’s movements with massive curved video projection screens, audio-animatronic scenes and physical sets throughout the attraction.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
And a new audio-animatronic of Walt Disney will be coming to Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress, along with other updates, for which timing has not been announced.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Another Magic Kingdom favorite, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, also received a refresh with enhanced gameplay, upgraded blasters, and a new audio-animatronic figure, Buddy.
—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
28 May 2026
The queue also features an adorable encounter with the world's first audio-animatronic Scooter, who attempts to convince the band to stop grooving and leave to make their concert on time.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
In connection with Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, the company created an audio-animatronic of the company’s founder, turning it into an attraction for visitors to see.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
The pinpoint accuracy of the ride system allows Imagineering to synchronize each boat’s movements with massive curved video projection screens, audio-animatronic scenes and physical sets throughout the attraction.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
And a new audio-animatronic of Walt Disney will be coming to Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress, along with other updates, for which timing has not been announced.
—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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