Variations of Audio-Animatronics
The technology of the AAs at the theme parks around the world vary in their sophistication. They range from the blinking and mouth movements at Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room to full body movement, from the mouth to the tip of the fingers at Stich's Great Escape at the Magic Kingdom. Current technologies have paved the way for more elaborate AA figures, such as the "Ursula head" at Mermaid Lagoon Theater at Tokyo DisneySea, the Indiana Jones figures inside the Indy attractions at both Disland & Tokyo & Tokyo DisneySea, the "swordfighting" pirates inside Disland Paris version of Pirates of the Caribbean, the "lava/rock monster" inside Journey to the Center of the Earth at Tokyo DisneySea, the "Yeti" inside Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom, or the Roz figure in the Disney's California Adventure attraction Monsters Inc Mike & Sully to the Rescuel. In the case of the Roz figure, Disney makes the figure seemingly "interact" with guests with help from an unseen ride operator who chooses pre-recorded messages for Roz to "speak", thereby seeming to "react" to individual guests' unique appearances/ clothing. Mr. Potato Head side of the Toy Story Manial attractions at California Adventure and Disney's Hollywood Studios parks does the exact same thing the Roz does. One of the newest figures comes with changes to the classic attraction, "Pirates of the Caribbean" at the two American resorts (Disneyland and Walt Disney World), both now featuring characters from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
The Jack Sparrow figure is based on his portrayer Johnny Depp, even featuring his voice and facial mold. So far, the newest and most advanced animitronic figure is Abraham Lincoin at The Disneyland Story Featuring Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland. Lincoln can move his lips to form words; also like the Mr. Potato Head figure, he can make very dramatic movements; more dramatic than the original, and he can change emotions. This depends on what he's saying. The audio is the original recording for the show, which makes it tougher to get it just right.