Hey, friends! Do you remember that Walt Disney Figure that I warned you would be on the way last week? Well, right on queue, this new piece of Disneyland 70th Anniversary merchandise has arrived, and it’s giving me a feeling that I am having difficulty putting into words. Perhaps it’s the leftover emotion from this week’s opening of Walt Disney – A Magical Life, seeing this iconic dreamer standing before us for the first time, in a celebration of Disney roots. I’ve spent the week in my feels, always wondering why Walt didn’t have a more prominent presence in the park outside of statues and lettering, now finally seeing a revolutionary Audio-Animatronic bring Walt to life in a way that our generation never had the opportunity to experience. Even so, the timely release of this new merchandise item, celebrating not only the park’s 70th anniversary but also the opening of the new attraction, has me engrossed in the details. Let’s take a closer look at the new figure:
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Happiest Place on Earth with this replica figurine of our legendary founder, Walt Disney. Seven decades after Disneyland’s grand opening in 1955, this handsome sculpt reminds us of Walt’s legacy of creativity, which continues to captivate, entertain and inspire the young at heart the world over. This collectible keepsake depicts Walt sitting on his desk and plays an audio track of his voice delivering Disneyland’s dedication speech. Bring the magic into your home with the man behind the magic himself!
Magic in the Details
Created especially for Disneyland Resort
Fully sculpted figure
Features Walter Elias Disney
Detailed desk setting
Press Walt’s upper left hand desk drawer to activate sound
Hear Walt deliver Disneyland’s opening day dedication speech: ‘To all who come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.’
Textured base with golden accents
Non-slip feet
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland, first opened to the public July 17, 1955
Part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection
The Bare Necessities
Requires 3 x AAA batteries, included
Resin / electronics
9” H x 11” W x 8 1/2” D
Imported
Item No.Ā 436008672299
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The attention to detail in this piece is everything, down to the specific items on Walt’s desk. I’m in love. With the touch of Walt’s drawer, the figure delivered the classic opening day speech Walt Disney made at the opening ceremony, perfectly encapsulating the message of the 70th Anniversary: An appreciation for the bringing, a celebration of the 70th years that followed, and an excitement for what’s yet to come.
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Zoƫ Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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