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PHOTOS & VIDEO: First Look at Disney’s Life-Size WALKING Baby Groot!!

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Oh my goodness gracious — it wasn’t a dream!!!

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Earlier this year, we got to participate in a private media event from Disney where we saw a brief (and we mean VERY BRIEF) clip of Imagineers looking at what appeared to be a WALKING robot Baby Groot! We seriously did a double take.

Because it was a private event, we were prompted not to take photos. And without photos or videos of this unique creation, it kind-of made it all feel like maybe the whole thing was just part of a crazy Guardians of the Galaxy dream. BUT NO! It is real and now we’ve got photos and a video to prove it!!

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Something Strange Is Going On Behind the Scenes at Disney…

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We’ve seen quite a few changes made recently when it comes to the Walt Disney Company.

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Not too long ago, Disney MASSIVELY restructured their media and entertainment businesses to focus on streaming. We’ve also seen a lot of shake-ups within the team of creators responsible for MAKING all the Disney magic, Imagineering. We’ve seen quite a few influential individuals retiring and others getting new titles. So, what’s the deal? What’s going on over at Imagineering and why should you care? We’re sharing all the details here with you.

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MORE Details Shared About Jungle Cruise Changes Coming to Disney World!

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Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Jungle Cruise attraction would be undergoing some changes at both Disneyland and Disney World!

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The ride will be receiving a new storyline with new scenes along the river, unexpected scenarios, and an expanded backstory focusing on Alberta Falls, the proprietor of the Jungle Navigation Company Ltd. Now, some more updates about the changes coming to this attraction have been revealed!

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The Story Behind Disney’s Newest Castle!

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It was a rocky year for Hong Kong Disneyland. The park closed in January 2020, reopened in June, closed again in July, reopened in September, and then closed again in December. It reopened once more in February 2021.

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During that time, though, something extraordinary was going on behind the scenes — Disney Imagineers were building a NEW castle for the park! That castle, now known as the Castle of Magical Dreams, opened to guests in November 2020.

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NEWS: Another Disney Imagineer Gets a NEW Title

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Walt Disney Imagineering is the brains behind all your favorite rides in the parks.

We’re on our way to see the Yeti!

And lately, there’s been some changes goin’ on among the team! You may have heard that Imagineer Joe Rohde retired this year after 40 years with the company. And just a few days ago, the President of Walt Disney Imagineering got a new title and job description — according to his Linkedin profile, at least. Now, another Imagineer is getting a new title.

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PHOTOS: What’s Going on With Peter Pan’s Flight in Magic Kingdom?!

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There are some ch-ch-ch-ch-changes happening in Disney World.

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As Disney World prepares for the resort’s 50th Anniversary in October, we’ve seen a variety of work to spruce up the parks. Last week we spotted a permit for work on the Peter Pan’s Flight sign and now that sign has DISAPPEARED!

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NEWS: President of Walt Disney Imagineering Gets a NEW Title and Job Description

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Do you love all the immersive experiences at Walt Disney World? Well, you have Disney Imagineering to thank for that!

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“Imagineering” is the title coined by Walt Disney to describe the department of the company that creates, designs, and builds almost everything you can experience at Walt Disney World. Think theme parks, hotels, attractions, and all! And the man heading up the team is Bob Weis! He’s worked for the company as the President of Walt Disney Imagineering for more than 5 years now, and it looks like he got a new title recently.

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A Big Update Could Be Coming to the Dumbo Sign in Magic Kingdom!

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LOTS of projects are going on in Disney World right now!

Dumbo the Flying Elephant

And we’re not just talking about the big ones! Sure, TRON Lightcycle Run is exciting, but we’re pretty interested in the little projects on Cinderella Castle, Peter Pan’s Flight, and more. Now, we know about another little project coming to an ICONIC attraction.

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An ICONIC Magic Kingdom Sign Is Getting Some TLC!

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Magic Kingdom has some beloved attractions.

Peter Pan’s Flight line

Fantasyland, especially, is home to some iconic favorites. One super popular ride is Peter Pan’s Flight. This attraction has been receiving some mystery updates recently; first hidden behind construction walls and now a GIANT themed scrim. Now, we know a little bit more about the work.

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Is the Jungle Cruise Refurbishment Starting SOON in Disney World? Here’s What We Know.

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Disney World is going through a lot of changes right now.

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The parks aren’t just getting new attractions like TRON Lightcycle Run, some beloved attractions are also due for major refurbishments! One such ride is the Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom (and Disneyland too). A start date for the Jungle Cruise work has not been announced — but construction could be starting soon.

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