Walt Disney returns to Disneyland. This time in animatronic form.

For the first time ever, an audio-animatronic character of Walt Disney will be created for a new show called Walt Disney: A Magical Life. It will take place at the Main Street Opera House, which also hosted Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, the groundbreaking show that began at the 1964-65 World’s Fair.

“We’re evolving the technology he developed with Abraham Lincoln 60 years ago,” said Josh D’Amaro, head of Disney Experiences, on the D23 stage. “This will bring together the past, present and future of Disneyland.”

What’s especially cool is that after a certain amount of time, the show actually alternates with the “fan favorite” “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln,” just like “Soarin’ Over California” and “Soarin’ Around the World” alternate at Disney California Adventure.

“For years, maybe decades, there have been whispers in the hallowed halls of Imagineering that we are going to create our first Walt character. And now we are finally ready. It’s a big responsibility. And we’re excited to share this with the Disney family,” said D’Amaro.

No timeline has been given for the attraction, but Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln is currently undergoing renovations. Could work already be underway?