NEWS: You HAVE to See the Mind Blowing Animatronics from Tokyo Disney’s Newest Ride

Disney is no stranger to innovative attractions and awe-inspiring technology.

We’re not sure how Imagineers will top the newest attraction at Tokyo Disney Resort. The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast uses incredible animatronics, magical effects, and a trackless ride system to tell the story of Beauty and the Beast. Watching a ride-through of the attraction made us say to ourselves, “How did they do that??” This ride takes the concept of a classic Disney Dark Rideand enhances it with incredible, forward-thinking technology.

The history of extraordinary Disney animatronics begins with Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln in Disneyland Resort. Guests were in absolute disbelief when Lincoln stood out of his chair to give his famous speech. Seeing the animatronics in the new Beauty and the Beast ride gave us a similar feeling. Towards the end of the ride, we see Belle and Prince Adam waltzing in the ballroom. The movement is fluid and effortless. There are no visible wires and the animatronics are not bolted to the floor. They can lift their feet off the ground and actually dance with each other.

The previous scene is just as breathtaking. The ride depicts the pivotal scene when the Beast transforms into Prince Adam. Imagineers used this scene as an opportunity to work their magic and flex on their tech skills. The result is incredibly effective and mystifying. One second you see a giant animatronic Beast and the next, he’s a handsome Prince. Excuse us while we pick our jaws off the floor!

Preview of the Attraction from Disney ©Disney

The remainder of the ride is just as entrancing and a great tribute to the beloved Disney movie. Guests board spinning teacups that dance and move throughout the scenes in each room. The concept is similar to Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Our descriptions don’t do the attraction justice though.

The ride will officially open in Tokyo Disneyland on September 28th, 2020. We’re crossing our fingers that it will someday make it to other Disney theme parks. Or, at least inspire upcoming attractions to meet its caliber of high-quality tech and entertainment!

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My enthusiasm for all things Disney all started when my parents took our family to WDW for a vacation. My first trip was at age 13. Since that first time, I have made a trip to WDW almost every year from age 13. As far as I knew there was only one place to vacation! My fascination with WDW began on that first trip. I wanted to know how things at WDW operated and what made it so magical. I wanted to know details like how many people worked there and the length of the monorail track. It is that fascination that fueled my interest in WDW. Each year that my family vacationed at WDW, I learned more about WDW as they built more parks and added more attractions. I am not the average fan; I want to know all the details and I love researching the facts of WDW. I research facts through the Internet, books and DVDs. To me, the best part is to conduct research trip at WDW. After college, my father was transferred to Orlando and I moved with my parents. Seeking employment, I applied for a job at WDW. I passed the first rounds of interviews and was proud to join the Disney family as a security cast member! The job was great. It included Disney-specific training and security training before assuming four duties: driving a security vehicle, standing a post, working in a resort or walking a park or other area. Sometimes I even had special duties like working the Epcot Christmas Processional. I would escort the celebrity guests from backstage to onstage. Interestingly, every cast member is given a WDW fact book monthly to aid in answering guest questions. The pocket book contained great Disney facts that added more fuel for my thirst of Disney facts. Well, all-good things must come to end so we moved back to NJ. In the summer of 2010 I moved back to Florida I am now living in Orlando less then 15 minutes from WDW and living the dream and have fun along the way. Favorite Park – Magic Kingdom Favorite Character – Mickey Mouse Favorite restaurant – California Grill Favorite attraction – Toy Story Mania Favorite resort – Bay Lake Tower / Contempoary First time at a disney park – 1976 & have been every year since Who was on your first disney trip – My entire family Favorite disney memory – My first trip and my first trip with my kids How far do you live from disney now – 15 minutes When is your next Disney trip? – every weekend Favorite Disney Movie – Jungle Book & Toy Story

NEWS: You HAVE to See the Mind Blowing Animatronics from Tokyo Disney’s Newest Ride