Here are some of the highlights from the presentation led by John Lasseter:
- Lasseter said he knew Turtle Talk with Crush had to interact with guests
- Lasseter explained how Turtle Talk saved The Seas area and evolving into adding Nemo
- Lasseter explained how they are tinkering with the idea of providing separate animation for each window for a different experience each time
- Lasseter commented that they are trying to make each ride have a unique experience to allow for more repeat visitors on the rides
- Lasseter explained the Living Character Initiative (LCI) of Wall-E and Remy
- The Remy LCI was tested in the Walt Disney Studios Commissary!
- Lasseter said that there might be possibilities of turning Turtle Talk with Crush into a larger version such as Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor
- Tokyo Disneyland’s Monstropolis buildings are as tall as Main Street USA buildings
- Lasseter wants to make California Adventure as good or better than Disneyland
- “Cars Land is the largest thing we’ve ever done.” Radiator Springs Racers takes up 6 of the 12 acres
