What you see here is the first video of Walt
as an animatronic. It has generated dozens of comments and, above all, many questions.
Why did we design Walt? Who built him? How does he work? When will he be finished? All
of this and more will be clarified today! Today is a very special day – we've reached 400k subscribers! Thank you all so much
for your support over the years. We'd also like to extend our gratitude to
our Patreons and members. To celebrate, we have some exciting news
related to Walt. But first, Walt is here to help us answer many of
your questions about him and the channel. (Walt) Thank you very much for that
fantastic introduction, and Thank you for all your questions! If I didn't
answer any of them, I'll probably do so in a short video or in another session like this, so
please leave all your questions in the comments. Let's start with a question
from KitkatEveeFoxLeader. They ask: 'What was the motivation to make Walt?'
Luz and Sauco's primary motivation was to create a mascot that represents everything Fastpass Facts
stands for. Our channel is one of the leading channels discussing animatronics on YouTube,
so it was natural for the channel to create its own animatronic. Walt represents our love for
animatronics and the Duck Squad, our community. TooneyBird2468 asks: 'When did you
become the Fastpass Facts mascot?' My first appearance was in May 2020, four years
ago, in the video 'Cutest Animatronics Part 3.' If you notice, my design was a bit different
back then. I was simply a duck. Over time, my voice and design changed drastically, which
I'll discuss in the next question asked by bunnyblue2956.
' How was the development of the
Walt animatronic? He looks so cool, and I would love to find out more about him!' Thank you so much, you're the best! My
development has been quite an adventure. As I mentioned earlier, my initial design was
just an ordinary duck, but it was then decided that I wasn't a duck but an animatronic. My name
is Walt, in honor of Walt Disney, and my second design is based on abandoned animatronics like
Max from Country Bear Jamboree or the sea serpents from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Submarine
Voyage. That's why my neck and legs are exposed, so people understand that I'm an animatronic,
not a duck. After finalizing the design, it was decided that Walt should become an animated
host on our channel. But after some time, Luz and Sauko decided it was time to bring me into the
real world. That's when they decided to ask Luna's Puppets for help to create me. Luna's Puppets has
worked with renowned artists like Katy Perry and companies like Universal Studios, among others, to
create puppets and animatronics, making them the ideal choice. I'll talk more about this in the
next question from Fazbearentertainmentmovies. 'How many days did it take to build you?' It took many days and weeks, to be precise, 2
and a half years. You might wonder why it took so long. It was due to Luna's Puppets having a lot
of important projects scheduled. But fortunately, towards the end of last year, they
managed to find time to complete me, and at the beginning of this
year, I was finally finished. I'll continue with the next
question from BatDragonstudios. 'How did you make Walt, like what
materials did you use and stuff?' I'll give you a simplified overview of the
process used to create me. First, my form was hand-sculpted to create the mold for my face skin,
which is made of a material called flexfoam. Then, all my mechanisms, such as my eyes, were
designed using Fusion 360 from Autodesk to ensure they were functional before being 3D
printed. I operate using servos, specifically the HS645MG servos. My power source consists of
two 6V 200mAh rechargeable batteries. I am an animatronic puppet and can also be programmed with
Arduinos and software like Botango, but for now, I'll be controlled by two remote controls. One
controls my wings and eyelids, while the other manages the movements of my head and mouth. That's
essentially how I was made and how I operate. debscott4551 asks: 'How big will the Fastpass
Facts animatronic be?' The dimensions of my box for shipping are 36 inches by 18 by 24, and
I weigh around 18 pounds. Once Luz and Sauko bring me home, we'll know my final size. Let's
move on to the next question by Peapodmaker. Will you have your own backstory like the
Spirit Halloween character animatronics?' Yes, indeed, my lore is being created
by my parents, Luz and Sauko. But I can give you a sneak peek – it involves park
conspiracies, abandoned Disney animatronics, and I can tell you that, according to my lore,
I'm the smartest animatronic in the world, which is why I can answer all your questions.
Next, we have a question from glitcher4651. 'What gave you the idea to have a
duck, or why do you both love ducks?' Well, as you know,
Luz and Sauco are huge Disneyland fans, and Disneyland is a sanctuary
for ducks. You can see them everywhere; they're an icon of the parks. During a livestream
at Disneyland, a guest was bothering some ducks, and Luz and Sauco got mad when they saw
this. That's when the Duck Squad was born. Since that moment, we've sworn to protect
all ducks and members of this community. Next up is a question from HunterTheHero. 'Why do you love animatronics so much?'
I've already answered this in a short video, but it all started with our love
for attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion. We find
it incredible how programming, engineering, and plastic arts can be combined to bring these
creations to life. It's our favorite field, and the achievement of creating these
machines will never cease to amaze us. We have a question from FatFiber8096. 'Will there be a way to see the
Walt animatronic in person?' Yes, there will be! I'm entirely mobile since I
operate on batteries. The plan is for me to attend various expos with my parents, Luz and Sauko. The
first of these will hopefully be D23 in August. We might even organize our first Fastpass Facts meet
and greet, but it's not officially confirmed yet. Now next question from: @patriciavalencia5687 To all the team you have planned to
make more animatronics in the future? Yes, our idea is to create all
of our mascots. We have just purchased a 3D printer to make armor and
different costumes for me. Additionally, in the future, we plan to start
creating our own animatronics! Lastly, we have a question from yrannoyoshi. 'How did you get into animatronics so much?
Do you like how you turned out in the end?' Well, we started this channel with the
dream of sharing park tips, but over time, the channel evolved thanks to the community's
interest in more complex aspects like ride histories and obscure animatronic details. We
began researching obscure animatronic facts and details, which has led us to become one of
the leading channels in terms of animatronics. We're thrilled to have such a passionate
community who shares our love for this world. Thank you for all the questions. Please leave more
questions below and I'll answer them in a short or in another Q&A session. Now, let's return to
Luz and Sauco for the special announcement!
