Disney World Unveils Immersive Animation Experience
Walt Disney World is introducing a new animation experience at Hollywood Studios on September 14. The Magic of Disney Animation, located in Animation Courtyard, celebrates more than 100 years of Disney animation with an interactive and immersive environment.
The area was inspired by the 2023 short film 'Once Upon a Studio' and features character meet-and-greets, interactive art displays, and a studio where guests can learn how to draw different Disney characters.
According to Andres Aranguibel, Disney Photo Imaging Creative Design, the experience combines technology with interactivity to bring Disney characters to life in new ways. The area was previously dedicated to active animation studios in 1989 and later became Star Wars Launch Bay in 2015 before being reimagined as part of the Galaxy's Edge expansion.
The Magic of Disney Animation will also feature an indoor playground, making it the second such play area across Disney property. As described by Jackie Herrera, Walt Disney Imagineering senior producer, 'You can tell it is designed by parents because we have plenty of bench seating and we are in the air conditioning.'