Mulan and Rapunzel Now Meeting Guests at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Magic of Disney Animation Opening

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Off the Page! Preview: Mulan and Rapunzel Begin Hollywood Studios Appearances

Posted: Thursday May 14, 2026 4:11pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Rapunzel and Mulan have begun meeting guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios ahead of The Magic of Disney Animation opening later this summer, with both characters now appearing near Ice Cold Hydraulics.

Off the Page! Preview: Mulan and Rapunzel Begin Hollywood Studios Appearances

Appearance Times

The two characters operate on alternating schedules, with only one out at a time:

Mulan

10:00 am
11:00 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
2:50 pm
4:00 pm

Off the Page! Preview: Mulan and Rapunzel Begin Hollywood Studios Appearances

Rapunzel

10:30 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
3:25 pm
4:30 pm

The back-to-back scheduling means you can meet both characters in the same visit with some planning, though you'll need to return for the second character's separate slot.

Off the Page! Preview: Mulan and Rapunzel Begin Hollywood Studios Appearances

What's Coming Inside The Magic of Disney Animation

When The Magic of Disney Animation opens, both characters will have dedicated meeting spaces inside the building as part of "Off the Page!" — a character meet-and-greet area themed around the Disney animation process.

Off the Page Concept Art

Each space is designed around a different stage of how animated films are made:

Mulan — Story department, posing in front of an oversized storyboard panel
Rapunzel — Layout department, in a setting inspired by the classic multiplane camera with layers of backgrounds and painted cells
Chip 'n' Dale — Hand-Drawn Animation
Donald and Daisy — CG Animation
Goofy — Lighting
Stitch — Effects

The Walt Disney Studios courtyard and Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! open May 26. The Magic of Disney Animation — which will also house Olaf Draws!, the Enchanted Art Gallery, Once Upon A Studio Theater, and the Drawn to Wonderland Playground — opens later this summer. No specific date has been announced.

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Mr. Sullivan5 days ago

I would be shocked if this was shot recently

Disgruntled Walt6 days ago

This was probably filmed awhile ago, but I share your concern.

The Leader of the Club6 days ago

This interior still looks very empty. Wouldn’t be shocked if this gets delayed until the fall

DCBaker6 days ago

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a first look inside The Magic of Disney Animation construction site:

brb100612 days ago

Why does the white haired lady in the pink dress look off? Her face looks young but appears to be middle aged?

brb100612 days ago

This is the type of stuff Disney World used to do back in the day.

The Leader of the Club12 days ago

I’m shocked they didn’t announce that yesterday. They have to be close enough to the end of the project that they have a date in mind. Typically late summer means “July” for WDW (given that Halloween starts the first week of August).

stu190112 days ago

Apart from late summer does anyone have any ballpark date of when they are aiming to open the animation building?

JD8012 days ago

I said this same thing to a friend of mine last week.

SamusAranX12 days ago

It’s exactly like Disney of old and I don’t mean in just the theme. It’s what the parks need; a bit more subdued but quality attractions to eat up crowds and provide a variety of attraction types. Not everything has to be a big E ticket. My nieces will thrive here given they are quite young and scared of the few rides they can do. Can’t wait!

ChewbaccaYourMum12 days ago

I think all of us who were thinking this might be a stopgap for something bigger coming later on were completely wrong and this is something staying for the long haul. BTW-- I am not saying this as if it's a bad thing at all. This all looks incredible and Disney really did a great job. I want this around for a long time. If they need to freshen it up they can add new animated characters in the courtyard every so often or add new hand/foot print tiles to the front as well, and change the meet and greet characters if needed.

Gusey12 days ago

They expanded this area to add the playground and some of the meet and greet spaces, taking from previously backstage areas

MisterPenguin12 days ago

I tend to call him by the wrong name, giving the CM the chance to roleplay Quill's ego that's bruised when he's not properly recognized. It's an easy lay-up from the first scene of the first GotG movie. They have all failed the test.