animatronic
adjective
an·i·ma·tron·ic
ˌa-nə-mə-ˈträ-nik 
: of, relating to, or being a puppet or similar figure that is animated by means of electromechanical devices
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Magic Kingdom’s Beak and Barrel explores a pirate theme with a storyline, an animatronic bird named Rummy, a limited menu (but with octopus tentacles), both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a time limit of 45 minutes.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Theme park aficionados will be keen to know that this is the first attraction in the park to feature an animatronic figure.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the corner is an animatronic Ghostface that raises its (plastic) knife when prompted by a motion sensor.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget to sign the guestbook and take a selfie with the animatronic Ghostface during your stay!
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Theme park aficionados will be keen to know that this is the first attraction in the park to feature an animatronic figure.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In the corner is an animatronic Ghostface that raises its (plastic) knife when prompted by a motion sensor.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget to sign the guestbook and take a selfie with the animatronic Ghostface during your stay!
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Animatronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animatronic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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