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The Magic of Disney Animation Official Webpage Now Live Ahead of September Opening
19 days ago

The Magic of Disney Animation now has an official webpage live on the Walt Disney World site, confirming the September 14 opening at Hollywood Studios with details on all four experiences inside.

Jul 28, 2026 | 7:26am ET

Win a Walt Disney World VIP Trip and Magic of Disney Animation Experience in D23 Sweepstakes
24 days ago

D23's FANtastic Prizes sweepstakes is open now through August 23, 2026, with a grand prize VIP trip for four to Walt Disney World including a behind-the-scenes Magic of Disney Animation experience.

Jul 23, 2026 | 9:01am ET

The Magic of Disney Animation Opening Date Announced — September 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios
1 month ago

The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios, bringing an Audio-Animatronics Olaf drawing class, character meet-and-greets, and a dedicated Once Upon A Studio theater.

Jul 15, 2026 | 10:09am ET

Magic of Disney Animation Building Map: Five Zones, Full Layout Revealed
3 months ago

The Magic of Disney Animation's official map shows five zones inside the Hollywood Studios building, including an Olaf-hosted drawing class and a Mary Blair-inspired Alice in Wonderland playground…

May 28, 2026 | 8:17am ET

Hollywood Studios Baby Care Center Moves to New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Location
3 months ago

Hollywood Studios' Baby Care Center has moved from Guest Relations on Hollywood Boulevard to the new Walt Disney Studios Courtyard, beside the entry to The Magic of Disney Animation building.

May 23, 2026 | 9:10am ET

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard After Dark: Nighttime Photos at Disney's Hollywood Studios
3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard comes alive after dark at Hollywood Studios, with the Sorcerer Hat's swirling white lights stealing the show. Tree lighting and movie poster illumination are not yet…

May 22, 2026 | 6:55am ET

First Look at Finished Walt Disney Studios Courtyard as Walls Come Down
3 months ago

Construction walls are down at Hollywood Studios' Walt Disney Studios courtyard, giving the first look at the finished space ahead of its May 26 opening alongside Disney Jr.

May 20, 2026 | 12:52pm ET

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Music Revealed in New WDI Behind-the-Scenes Video
3 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a behind-the-scenes video on the music being composed for the new Walt Disney Studios courtyard, which opens May 26 at Hollywood Studios.

May 19, 2026 | 3:08pm ET

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Nears Completion With New Signs and Movie Posters
3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard at Hollywood Studios nears completion ahead of its May 26 opening, with new movie posters, a finished Hyperion Studio mural, and a studio-lot directional sign now in…

May 12, 2026 | 11:41am ET

ANIMATION Sign Installed Beneath Sorcerer Hat at Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios
3 months ago

Large-format "ANIMATION" lettering has been installed beneath the Sorcerer Hat at Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios, bringing the building's exterior signage close to completion ahead of…

May 06, 2026 | 11:39am ET

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Walkway Opens, Vintage Sign Progress at Hollywood Studios
4 months ago

New photos from the Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios show progress across multiple areas as the May 26 opening approaches. Hyperion Studio Sign Takes…

Apr 29, 2026 | 6:45am ET

Vintage 1930s-Style Silly Symphony Mural Underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theater
4 months ago

A new vintage-style Walt Disney Studios mural is taking shape on the side of the Studio Theater building at Disney's Hollywood Studios, replacing signage for The Little Mermaid…

Apr 23, 2026 | 12:55pm ET

Behind the Scenes: Watch the Sorcerer Hat Arrive and Install at Disney's Hollywood Studios
4 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has released behind-the-scenes video showing the overnight installation of the Sorcerer Hat at The Magic of Disney Animation building at Disney's…

Apr 14, 2026 | 1:55pm ET

Sorcerer Hat Installed at Magic of Disney Animation Building Overnight in Hollywood Studios
4 months ago

The oversized Sorcerer Hat has been installed at The Magic of Disney Animation building at Disney's Hollywood Studios, completing one of the most visible elements of the Animation…

Apr 14, 2026 | 8:30am ET

New Disney's Hollywood Studios Courtyard Gets Grauman's Chinese Theatre-Style Character Impressions
4 months ago

Disney has shared new behind-the-scenes video of the Walt Disney Studios courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, revealing one of the area's signature details: concrete…

Apr 14, 2026 | 8:25am ET

New Signage Work Permit Filed for Studio Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios
4 months ago

A new Notice of Commencement has been filed by Walt Disney Imagineering for the building that houses The Little Mermaid - A Musical Adventure at Disney's Hollywood Studios . The…

Apr 13, 2026 | 10:50am ET

New Permit Filed for Set Installation at Magic of Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Studios
4 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for work at The Magic of Disney Animation building at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The filing lists Adirondack…

Apr 01, 2026 | 12:33pm ET

Magic of Disney Animation Building Entrance Repainted in New Studio-Lot Color Scheme at Hollywood Studios
5 months ago

New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X show The Magic of Disney Animation building at Disney's Hollywood Studios taking on its finished look - and preparation underway for…

Mar 16, 2026 | 9:20am ET

Disney Files Permits for Set Installation and Electrical Work at Magic of Disney Animation
6 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed four new Notices of Commencement for work in the former Animation Courtyard area at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with permits covering both The…

Feb 24, 2026 | 10:40am ET

Disney Reveals Audio-Animatronic Olaf for New Animation Academy Experience at Hollywood Studios
6 months ago

Disney has released new details about Olaf Draws!, the Animation Academy experience coming to The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new take on the…

Feb 23, 2026 | 10:06am ET

Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Overhaul: New Aerials Show Entrance Area Taking Shape
6 months ago

New aerial photos from @bioreconstruct on X show the latest construction progress at Disney's Hollywood Studios, where the Animation Courtyard transformation continues and the…

Feb 17, 2026 | 9:45am ET

Disney's Hollywood Studios Signage Permits Filed for Animation Courtyard Transformation
6 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed two new Notices of Commencement connected to the Animation Courtyard transformation at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Both filings name Design…

Feb 17, 2026 | 9:30am ET

New Aerial Photos Show Major Progress on New Walt Disney Studios Area at Disney World
7 months ago

Lots of progress is visible this week at Disney's Hollywood Studios as work continues on transforming the former Animation Courtyard into the new Walt Disney Studios area . Recent…

Jan 30, 2026 | 12:12pm ET

Disney Begins Casting for New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live Show at Hollywood Studios
8 months ago

Disney has started casting performers for "Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!," the new stage production debuting in summer 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios . According to…

Dec 05, 2025 | 7:30am ET

Disney Reveals New Details for The Magic of Disney Animation Opening This Summer at Hollywood Studios
8 months ago

Disney has shared new details about The Magic of Disney Animation , the major new family experience debuting later this summer in the reimagined Walt Disney Studios area at…

Dec 03, 2025 | 9:45am ET

'Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!' Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios This Summer
8 months ago

A new family show is on the way to Walt Disney World as part of the reimagined Walt Disney Studios area at Disney's Hollywood Studios. "Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!"…

Dec 03, 2025 | 9:35am ET

Disneyland Announces Bluey Show - Could a Similar Experience Be Coming to Disney World?
8 months ago

Disney has not said whether the new show replacing Disney Jr. Play and Dance! at Disney's Hollywood Studios will feature Bluey, but a newly announced production coming to…

Dec 02, 2025 | 7:40am ET

Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Permit to Install Set Elements for The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
9 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new Notice of Commencement for work on The Magic of Disney Animation, the upcoming family experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in…

Nov 12, 2025 | 4:15pm ET

Archway Gone and Launch Bay Sign Removed as Disney Advances Animation Courtyard Overhaul
10 months ago

Significant visible progress has been made at Disney's Hollywood Studios this week as the Animation Courtyard transformation enters a new phase . Over the weekend, the signature…

Oct 21, 2025 | 1:20pm ET

Disney Walls Off Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Now Inaccessible
11 months ago

Construction walls are now in place across much of Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios as Disney begins transformation into The Walt Disney Studios . Where the Walls…

Sep 25, 2025 | 9:00am ET

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"The Magic of Disney Animation" News

Animation Courtyard, Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation Official Webpage Now Live Ahead of September Opening 19 days ago

Win a Walt Disney World VIP Trip and Magic of Disney Animation Experience in D23 Sweepstakes 24 days ago

The Magic of Disney Animation Opening Date Announced — September 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios 1 month ago

Magic of Disney Animation Building Map: Five Zones, Full Layout Revealed 3 months ago

Hollywood Studios Baby Care Center Moves to New Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Location 3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard After Dark: Nighttime Photos at Disney's Hollywood Studios 3 months ago

First Look at Finished Walt Disney Studios Courtyard as Walls Come Down 3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Music Revealed in New WDI Behind-the-Scenes Video 3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Nears Completion With New Signs and Movie Posters 3 months ago

ANIMATION Sign Installed Beneath Sorcerer Hat at Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios 3 months ago

Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Walkway Opens, Vintage Sign Progress at Hollywood Studios 4 months ago

Vintage 1930s-Style Silly Symphony Mural Underway at Disney's Hollywood Studios Theater 4 months ago

Behind the Scenes: Watch the Sorcerer Hat Arrive and Install at Disney's Hollywood Studios 4 months ago

Sorcerer Hat Installed at Magic of Disney Animation Building Overnight in Hollywood Studios 4 months ago

New Disney's Hollywood Studios Courtyard Gets Grauman's Chinese Theatre-Style Character Impressions 4 months ago

New Signage Work Permit Filed for Studio Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios 4 months ago

New Permit Filed for Set Installation at Magic of Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Studios 4 months ago

Magic of Disney Animation Building Entrance Repainted in New Studio-Lot Color Scheme at Hollywood Studios 5 months ago

Disney Files Permits for Set Installation and Electrical Work at Magic of Disney Animation 6 months ago

Disney Reveals Audio-Animatronic Olaf for New Animation Academy Experience at Hollywood Studios 6 months ago

Hollywood Studios Animation Courtyard Overhaul: New Aerials Show Entrance Area Taking Shape 6 months ago

Disney's Hollywood Studios Signage Permits Filed for Animation Courtyard Transformation 6 months ago

New Aerial Photos Show Major Progress on New Walt Disney Studios Area at Disney World 7 months ago

Disney Begins Casting for New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live Show at Hollywood Studios 8 months ago

Disney Reveals New Details for The Magic of Disney Animation Opening This Summer at Hollywood Studios 8 months ago

'Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!' Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios This Summer 8 months ago

Disneyland Announces Bluey Show - Could a Similar Experience Be Coming to Disney World? 8 months ago

Walt Disney Imagineering Files New Permit to Install Set Elements for The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios 9 months ago

Archway Gone and Launch Bay Sign Removed as Disney Advances Animation Courtyard Overhaul 10 months ago

Disney Walls Off Animation Courtyard at Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Launch Bay and Disney Jr. Now Inaccessible 11 months ago