Walt Disney Presents is an interactive gallery exhibit and short film attraction located in The Walt Disney Studios Lot at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, near Orlando, Florida.
History and Opening
The attraction opened on October 1, 2001, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Walt Disney World and as part of the "100 Years of Magic" celebration, which commemorated what would have been Walt Disney's 100th birthday. It was originally situated in the Animation Courtyard area of the park. In July 2025, it was announced that the attraction would become part of Mickey's Avenue in The Walt Disney Studios Lot, following the permanent closure of Animation Courtyard on September 25, 2025.
Design and Experience
Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, the attraction consists of two main components:
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Gallery Exhibit: A self-guided walkthrough featuring memorabilia from the Disney archives, including artifacts from Walt Disney's life and the history of The Walt Disney Company. Displays cover the period from Walt Disney's birth in 1901 through the company's future projects. Permanent artifacts include a model of Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A., the 1955 Academy Award for Best Special Effects for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, the original Abraham Lincoln audio-animatronic from Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, and a model of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.
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The Walt Disney Theater: A theater that screens a 15-minute short film titled Walt Disney: One Man's Dream, which explores Walt Disney's life, hardships, and achievements, including previously unseen footage such as the creation of Mickey Mouse. The film was originally narrated by then-CEO Michael Eisner (2001–2005) and later re-narrated by Julie Andrews (2005–present). The theater is occasionally used to showcase sneak peeks of upcoming Disney film releases.
Featured Previews
The gallery has historically featured models and artwork for upcoming Disney attractions, including Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway. As of 2025, the exhibit includes models of the Monsters, Inc.-themed suspended roller coaster and artwork for Monstropolis at Disney's Hollywood Studios, a model of the Tropical Americas land at Disney's Animal Kingdom, and a model of Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom's Frontierland.
Former Name
The attraction was previously known as Walt Disney: One Man's Dream before being renamed to Walt Disney Presents.
Accessibility
The attraction offers wheelchair accessibility, assistive listening, and closed captioning.
