Bringing Animation to Life

This. Is. Amazing!

We are witnessing the evolution of Theme Park Attractions. The highly-anticipated Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Attraction that is scheduled to open at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World later this year is going to have Guests captivated in their mine cars.

Walt Disney Imagineering has taken the stagnant faces of our beloved Disney characters and found a way to 'animate' them in 3-D. Take a look at these images. Notice Dopey's eyes and smile.

What the Imagineers have done is found a way to bring these characters to life. I was amazed with what they did with The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure at Disney's California Adventure. I can't believe how much technology and Imagineer innovation has progressed in a few short years.  Here's another example. Look at Grumpy.

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