Imagineering Confirms a New Way to Meet Olaf is Coming to Disney Parks Soon

After a tease yesterday, a new episode of "We Call it Imagineering" confirms that a self-walking Olaf robot is headed to Disney Parks.

What's Happening:

• This morning, WDI debuted the latest episode of their YouTube series "We Call it Imagineering."
• The theme for this installment was Research & Development, with visits to Glendale, Zurich, and beyond.
• Luckily for fans, the episode didn't take long to break big news.
• It was revealed that a roaming Olaf robot would be coming to World of Frozen lands at Hong Kong Disneyland and Disneyland Paris (specifically, the soon-to-be-named Disney Adventure World) early next year.
• Specifically, the figure will be featured in the Arendelle Bay Show coming to Disney Adventure World and will make limited-time special appearances at Hong Kong Disneyland.

• Not only can this figure walk on its own and interact with guests but it also seems as though his nose is removable just like the animated character.
• Olaf has a fully articulate mouth, eyes, and arms — plus, he can engage in conversations with guests.
• As with the BDX droid before him, Olaf was developed using what Imagineers called reinforcement learning — which is in the same family as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

• Our reported Ben even got to see Olaf in action in Paris this morning:

• Elsewhere in the episode, we also got a glimpse at other robots in development, including one that can Moonwalk and another that's learned to pirouette.
• Radio-controlled swimming robots were also shown, although it's anyone's guess what characters these could ultimately be or what offerings they may appear in.
• For even more, you can check out our full recap of "We Call it Imagineering" Episode 7.

More World of Frozen:

• As mentioned, World of Frozen is nearing completion at Disneyland Paris.
• When it does open, it will also usher in the official change from Walt Disney Studios Park to Disney Adventure World.
• On that note, we're expecting more news from the resort today!
• Meanwhile, the first World of Frozen premiered at Hong Kong Disneyland last year.
• The land includes Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs and a slightly different version of Frozen Ever After.

• Luckily, Disney revealed that updated Audio-Animatronics like those seen in the Hong Kong version will be coming to EPCOT next year.