Discover The Magic of Disney Animation
Our tips:
- Learn to draw
- Play area for children
- Meet characters
The Magic of Disney Animation
The Magic of Disney Animation in Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios opened on 14 September 2026. The building honours the history of Disney animation. Inside you'll find a drawing class, a play area, a theatre and meet-and-greets with Disney characters.
The concept
Animation Courtyard has been refurbished and is now inspired by The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. In The Magic of Disney Animation, Disney characters and stories come to life, centred on the award-winning short film Once Upon a Studio.
The Experience
At Olaf Draws!, Olaf guides you step by step through drawing, with videos from artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the Once Upon a Studio Theater you'll see the short film in which Mickey Mouse is reunited with well-known characters. Keep an eye on the walls: there's plenty going on there too.
Discover The Magic of Disney Animation
Learn to draw
At Olaf Draws! you draw a famous Disney character with pencil and paper, with tips from real Disney artists.
Play area for children
In Drawn to Wonderland, young children play in a play area based on Mary Blair's sketches for Alice in Wonderland.
Meet characters
At Off the Page! you take photos with a Disney character in sets about the drawing process.
Visitor information
There is no height requirement. The theatre is wheelchair accessible; at Olaf Draws! you need to transfer to a chair. Each part has its own times.
Drawing the Disney way
The Magic of Disney Animation is a fun, relaxed stop for the whole family. You go home with your own drawing.
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