Disney4me Posted 2 hours ago Report Posted 2 hours ago BIG things are happening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets recently opened to BIG fanfare. Meanwhile, the old Muppets Courtyard is being converted into Monstropolis, complete with a new suspended roller coaster ride straight out of Monsters, Inc. It’s opening soon! Meanwhile, Animation Courtyard is also getting a reimagining to become The Walt Disney Studios. Now, part of that reimagining opened recently, but we now know when the rest of The Walt Disney Studios is opening! The Magic of Disney Animation at The Walt Disney Studios will open on September 14th. That’s when the building with Mickey’s sorcerer hat atop it will open, bringing a new collection of experiences to visitors. You’ll get to explore the interior that offers new takes on the Disney Animation headquarters in Burbank, CA, as well as visit the different studio departments. Of course, some Disney friends will be around to keep things interesting and fun. You’ll get to go inside! You’ll experience interactive moments throughout the experience, as well as see portraits come to life as they did in the 100th Anniversary short “Once Upon A Studio.” You’ll also have a chance to visit a new playground themed to Mary Blair’s artwork for Alice in Wonderland at Drawn to Wonderland, learn to draw Disney characters with Olaf at Olaf Draws!, visit the Once Upon A Studio Theater, meet characters at Off The Page!, and more. “Olaf Draws” Concept Art ©Disney Here’s a map of everything you’ll be able to do at The Magic of Disney Animation. The Magic of Disney Animation Floor Plan ©Disney Disney even revealed a new poster for Drawn to Wonderland, the new Alice in Wonderland-themed play area inspired by Mary Blair’s artwork for the film. The playground will feature the Mad Tea Party, as well as the Mad Hatter’s house, the Queen of Hearts’ rose garden, and the Cheshire Cat’s Tulgey Wood. ©Disney Disney also revealed a poster for Off The Page!, an area where you can meet some of your favorite characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios in various animation departments. Here’s who you’ll meet and where: Mulan in Story Rapunzel in Layout Chip n’ Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation Donald and Daisy in Computer Animation Goofy in Lighting Stitch in Effects ©Disney A new poster also dropped for Olaf Draws!, which will be a drawing lesson led by Olaf with a little help from actual Disney animators. Classes will include the following: Mickey Mouse, with Dan Abraham, director (Once Upon A Studio, Baymax!) Minnie Mouse, with Hyun Min Lee, animator (Frozen 2, The Princess and the Frog) Donald Duck, with Austin Traylor, animator (Once Upon A Studio, Moana 2) Genie, with Eric Goldberg, animator (Aladdin, Hercules) Moana, with Samantha Vilfort, story artist (Encanto, Zootopia 2) Stitch, with Fawn Veerasunthorn, director and head of story (Wish, Raya and the Last Dragon) Olaf, with Trent Correy, director (Once Upon A Studio, Frozen 3) Ursula, with Michael Woodside, animator (Big Hero 6, Encanto) Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, with Byron Howard, director (Zootopia, Zootopia 2) ©Disney In the Once Upon A Studio Theater, you can watch the animated short of the same name with enhanced effects to really bring the story alive. You may even spot characters within the artwork along the walls! The space will also feature an enchanted art gallery. ©Disney We can’t wait to see The Magic of Disney Animation with our own eyes, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on everything about it. So stay tuned to DFB for more. The One Hollywood Studios Trick That Will Always Get You on More Rides Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! WE KNOW DISNEY. YOU CAN, TOO. Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever! GET YOUR GUIDE NOW What do you think? Let us know in the comments! View the full article Quote
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