WONDER #2715: How Are Animatronics Made?

Question 1 of 3

What was the main idea of this Wonder?

  1. The process of making animatronics starts with an artist creating a sketch and a small model of what the finished product will look like.
  2. Making animatronics for films can be a lot of fun.
  3. Parks like Disneyland and Disney World would not be possible without technology.
  4. Animatronics are moving puppets that are made and controlled by people and often seen in movies and theme parks.

Question 2 of 3

Which is NOT a step in making a new animatronic character, according to this Wonder?

  1. An artist sketches the animatronic.
  2. A mold is made using a sculpture.
  3. A person puts on the animatronic suit.
  4. The cast of the animatronic is filled with a plastic or metal skeleton.

Question 3 of 3

What type of technology has made the process of building models and molds for animatronics faster, according to this Wonder?

  1. Acrylic paint
  2. 3D printer
  3. Sculpting clay
  4. Glass kiln

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