What is your favorite use of audio-animatronics?

Fantasrick · Post by **Fantasrick** » Dec Mon 20, 2004 12:42 am

I love the AA 's at the AA. They're A-OK. I love the interaction between the AA's and the other AA's and their environments. I love how the sets come in and out of the show.

cmh502 · Post by **cmh502** » Dec Tue 21, 2004 8:52 pm

Disneynut wrote:My favorite use of audio animatronics would have to be The American Adventure show located in the world showcase. The 35 animatronics used in this show are incredible!

I agree with that, and I didn't know it was 35!

I also really like Carousel of Progress, Hall of Presidents, and hey Food Rocks! was pretty good too!

ewoowoo · Post by **ewoowoo** » Dec Wed 29, 2004 3:30 pm

I think my favorite (not the best) audio animatronics is in the Carousel of Progress. That ride is like my version of Disney "Comfort Food". The main character reminds me of my dear departed Grandfather. So I think that connection makes that my favorite.

Skippy · Post by **Skippy** » Jan Sun 02, 2005 5:24 pm

My favorites would have to be SIR from Alien Encounter and anyone from American Adventure

I couldn't beleive it the first time I saw Ben walk! But, from what I've see in videos, Stitch is by far the most advanced audio-animatronic EVER!! He is simply amazing, but they ruined that by throwing him in a crappy show and making SIR look and act like a fool

MrToad · Post by **MrToad** » Jan Mon 03, 2005 1:46 am

Considering I've only been to the one in California, The one I'm most fascinated with is Tom-Morrow in Innoventions. It's really cool to see whats underneath all of those, it's completely amazing! Heres a picture if anyone wants to see him.....

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/325295/6/12932107

Post by **js3901** » Jan Mon 03, 2005 12:17 pm

MrToad wrote:Considering I've only been to the one in California, The one I'm most fascinated with is Tom-Morrow in Innoventions. It's really cool to see whats underneath all of those, it's completely amazing! Heres a picture if anyone wants to see him.....

http://darkbeer.smugmug.com/gallery/325295/6/12932107

That looks alot like Timekeeper at WDW...

Post by **subsonic** » Jan Mon 03, 2005 12:37 pm

Actually, I think Innoventions Tom-morrow is the same model as the one in Timekeeper.

G2-4T · Post by **G2-4T** » Jan Mon 03, 2005 2:17 pm

They sure do seem to be close to the same, some design differences but overall the same basic idea really. Here is a comparision photo of Timekeeper to compare to Tom Morrow...

http://www.themeparks.com/library-06/wd ... ime001.jpg

Post by **js3901** » Jan Tue 04, 2005 3:03 am

The main differences I can see are these..

Timekeeper looks kind of like he's thrown together hastily out of spare parts or something.

and

Tom Morrow is wearing that clear-looking medical coat and looks to have a little more color in the face/head area (the forehead, mostly)...

Post by **subsonic** » Jan Sat 15, 2005 12:37 pm

When I mean the same model, I mean the same mechanics. Sure they are cosmetically different.

RiaLucia · Post by **RiaLucia** » Feb Tue 08, 2005 1:42 am

ewoowoo wrote

I think my favorite (not the best) audio animatronics is in the Carousel of Progress. That ride is like my version of Disney "Comfort Food".

Yes, Carousel is my all-time fave, and that's not easy to say because I enjoy animatronics all over property! But Carousel is my warmest, fuzziest hands-down.

kronk's angel · Post by **kronk's angel** » Feb Tue 08, 2005 3:34 am

I agree with everyone's comments -- they are really great. but I have to say that the best (as in funniest) for me is... Ellen, playing tug-a-war with that dinosaur.

I can't really put my finger on why, it's just really absurdly funny to me.

jpsevil · Post by **jpsevil** » Feb Sat 19, 2005 5:14 pm

kronk's angel wrote:I agree with everyone's comments -- they are really great. but I have to say that the best (as in funniest) for me is... Ellen, playing tug-a-war with that dinosaur.

I can't really put my finger on why, it's just really absurdly funny to me.

LOL, I think that is hillarious too! I think my favorite use is the huge Splash Mountain AA after the big drop. I just think its really cool.

lovesdisney44 · Post by **lovesdisney44** » Mar Thu 17, 2005 12:24 pm

[quote="ewoowoo"]I think my favorite (not the best) audio animatronics is in the Carousel of Progress. That ride is like my version of Disney "Comfort Food". The main character reminds me of my dear departed Grandfather. So I think that connection makes that my favorite.[/quote]

I agree, I would have to say my favorite is Carousel of Progress too. I just love all the details. I know it's dated and the movements of the characters and dog aren't necessarily smooth, but I can't help it - it's still my favorite.

kgmadorin · Post by **kgmadorin** » Mar Tue 22, 2005 3:14 pm

I've always loved The Hall of Presidents. When that curtain goes up after the film, it always gives me chills.