Disney's new Animatronic theme park disappears and its return is uncertain

An animatronic has gone missing at one of Disney's most beloved theme parks.

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Few theme park attractions are as famous or iconic as Disney's “It's a Small World.” This slow-speed boat ride has been a part of the Disneyland Resort since 1966 and can be found at almost every Disney theme park, from Magic Kingdom to Tokyo Disneyland.

While it may not be all that fast-paced or exciting, it's hard to deny how infamous the “small world” is, with the attraction providing visitors with a visual and musical treat.

The attraction is also known for housing one of the largest assortments of animatronics in the Disney theme parks, featuring hundreds of moving parts and characters.

However, one of these characters went missing over the weekend and is now nowhere to be found.

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Animatronics are a crucial part of the Disney theme park experience, with Walt Disney Imagineering developing some of the most advanced machines ever seen. Some of Disney's best work includes the animatronics seen in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, ranging from characters like Kylo Ren to a massive swarm of Stormtroopers.

Other notable animatronics can be found at Disney's Animal Kingdom on rides like DINOSAUR and Expedition Everest.

“It’s a Small World” contains animatronics that could almost be considered “dolls.” These “dolls” can be viewed from top to bottom and come in all shapes and sizes, with “it’s a small world” attempting to unify the world and show guests how similar we all are.

Inclusivity is something that The Walt Disney Company places a high priority on, and as a result, several new animatronics have appeared in “It's a Small World” in recent years, such as a doll in a wheelchair.

This figurine can be seen in several versions of the attraction around the world, but it recently disappeared in the Disneyland Paris version of the attraction. This news was confirmed by Twitter/X user Pixiedust_be

The wheelchair doll in the final scene of “It's A Small World” is currently missing. #Disneyland Paris

The wheelchair doll in the final scene of “It's A Small World” is currently missing. #Disneyland Paris pic.twitter.com/4jS97tXl4V

– PixieDust.be (@Pixiedust_be) June 11, 2024

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The reason why this specific animatronic was removed is unknown, with Disney making no official statement regarding the attraction. Disneyland Paris' “It's a Small World” recently completed a multi-year renovation, which saw many improvements made to the classic boat ride.

The rest of Disneyland Paris is also getting upgrades, with Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park (now called Disney Adventure World) undergoing major transformations.

Iconic rides like “It's a Small World,” the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Peter Pan's Flight can all be found at Disneyland Paris, as well as new Disney experiences like Avengers Campus .

Disneyland Paris also offers unique rides only found at the European resort, like Crush's Coaster, Phantom Manor, and Star Wars: Hyperspace Mountain.

What is your favorite classic Disney theme park attraction?