Disney4me Posted September 10 Report Posted September 10 Everyone is heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios because The Magic of Disney Animation is finally open at the Walt Disney Studios. The Magic of Disney Animation What was once Star Wars: Launch Bay has now officially been turned into The Magic of Disney Animation, which is inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios and the Roy E. Disney Animation Building. The building features Mickey’s famous Sorcerer Hat on top, and inside you’ll find a bunch of unique experiences that we can’t wait to try! Are you ready to step inside with us? This updated building is located in the Walt Disney Studios area of the park, the courtyard of which was refreshed and reopened a few months ago. In the area, you’ll also find Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! show and The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure show. Disney also moved the Hollywood Studios Baby Care Center to this land. The Walt Disney Studios Of course, though, the big highlight here is The Magic of Disney Animation, which opens officially on September 14th. We got the chance to get a sneak peek during a media event, and we’re taking you inside for the first time! The hat lights up at night! When you first walk under the marquee, you’ll find stroller parking on your left for the whole courtyard. This area is covered and shaded so your strollers will be safe in the rain. They’ve also replaced the old Star Wars artwork that was in here with stills from Disney animated films. Inside Stroller Parking After stroller parking, you’ll be greeted by this adorable photo op with characters from Disney films welcoming you to the Animation Studios. Make sure to stop and grab a family photo! Welcome to the Open House! Thankfully, there’s a map to help you find your way around The Magic of Disney Animation! There are a few main sections throughout. The map! When Disney first announced The Magic of Disney Animation, they said the new building will let you into the studio, “as the animators have temporarily stepped away,” and characters come to life and take over! Reception area This experience draws its inspiration from the Disney short Once Upon A Studio, which you’ll find on Disney+. Like the short, The Magic of Animation has its own moments in galleries where portraits come to life like they do in the short. Welcome to the Gallery! Just make sure you stand and watch for a minute to catch them moving! Portraits that come to life Throughout this building, there are dozens of fun hidden details to be on the lookout for. The lost and found is one of our favorites! Lost & Found Once you explore some of the outside and the galleries, there are experiences that are presented in four key areas in the building. We were very excited when Disney shared the floor plan a while back, and now we finally get to explore all those areas. So, let’s go! Olaf Draws Olaf Draws is a class where you can learn how to draw iconic Disney animated characters, led by the beloved snowman from Frozen in animatronic form. He sits at an animator’s desk, just like he does in the short film that the area is inspired by! Olaf Draws In Olaf Draws, each class features a different character! You may sketch any of the following in the class: 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) How’s our Stitch? There are desks with stools throughout the area, which makes this space feel really intentional and put together, instead of just sitting in regular chairs with lap desks. Near the front of the room, there are sleigh-themed seats designed as a space for parents and small children to sit to get a better view. Olaf Draws desks If you want to attend this drawing class, there will be a schedule posted outside the entrance with times for each day. Disney Character Greetings at “Off the Page” Off the Page is where guests will meet beloved Disney characters across “six unique departments from the animation studio.” The departments include Story, Layout, Hand-Drawn Animation, Computer Animation, Lighting, and Effects. It’s Mulan! Some of the characters you can meet here include: Mulan in Story (posing in front of an oversized storyboard panel) Rapunzel in Layout ( in “a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera”) Chip n’ Dale in Hand-Drawn Animation Off the Page! Donald and Daisy in CG Animation Goofy in Lighting This background is so cute! Stitch in Effects Hey Stitch! We love the chance to do character meet and greets indoors and in the air conditioning! Drawn to Wonderland Playground The Drawn to Wonderland Playground is an indoor play area featuring an “oversized flower garden with musical instruments, a Mad Tea Party playset, and a Tugley Wood exploration area.” So cool! This space was SERIOUSLY so cool for little kids, with funky lighting and fun sets to explore. Drawn to Wonderland Hollywood Studios has been missing a play area for several years now, so this will be an ideal space for kids to run off some energy in the middle of a day stuck in the stroller or waiting in lines. The Tugley Woods at Drawn to Wonderland Each of the activities here are immaculately themed to Alice in Wonderland. You can even paint the roses white or red! So fun! We know this is going to be a beloved addition for the parents and littles alike! The Once Upon A Studio Theater We mentioned Once Upon a Studio earlier; well, you can actually watch it here at the Once Upon A Studio Theater. The short film is so heartwarming, and if you’re a hardcore Disney fan, we highly recommend stopping by to watch it. Once Upon a Studio Shows will run throughout the day. The Studio Store Of course, there’s one more spot we need to check out! The Studio Store is the new gift shop next door. Let’s go inside! There’s a good selection of items in here, including apparel, accessories, toys, and home goods. Lots of clothing items However, we did notice some new things we wanted to highlight, like these Animation-inspired ears! LOVE these There’s an adorable matching shirt with Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Donald, and more. The shirt! If you like that style, you’ll want to snag this blanket as well! They’re quite soft and they have some RARE Disney characters on them. Cute blanket! And of course, we can’t fail to mention this tumbler that feels very “Ink & Paint” in its design. A tumbler! We’re so excited that this new experience almost open, and we can’t wait to keep exploring it! 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