Disney has officially announced when guests will be able to step inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The brand-new experience will open September 14 as part of the park’s reimagined Animation Courtyard, which has been transformed to resemble the iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios campus in Burbank, California.
While Disney has been sharing details over the past few months, today’s announcement finally gives fans a date to circle on the calendar.
When it opens, The Magic of Disney Animation will feature several interactive experiences celebrating the art of Disney animation. Guests will be able to explore “Drawn to Wonderland,” an indoor playground inspired by Mary Blair’s original Alice in Wonderland artwork, meet favorite Disney Animation characters inside “Off the Page!”, learn to sketch beloved characters during “Olaf Draws!”, and watch the Emmy Award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio in its own dedicated theater.
The attraction also marks the return of a familiar name to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The original Magic of Disney Animation welcomed guests for more than 25 years before closing in 2015, and while this new version is a completely different experience, it continues the tradition of celebrating the creativity behind Disney Animation.
The new attraction joins the recently opened Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! as part of the reimagined Animation Courtyard, giving families even more to explore in this refreshed area of the park.
September will be an exciting time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, especially for Disney Animation fans. Guests can look forward to learning how to draw with Olaf, seeing favorite characters throughout the park, or revisiting a special area that has a rich history here. Starting September 14, everyone can enjoy Disney’s new celebration of animation magic.
