The Magic of Disney Animation

Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation - Exterior

The Magic of Disney Animation - Overview

The Magic of Disney Animation - Academy Awards display

The Magic of Disney Animation - You're a Character

The Magic of Disney Animation - Animation Academy

The Magic of Animation overview

10 years ago7 photos

UP meet and greet characters

16 years ago1 photo

Sorcerer Mickey Meet and Greet new location

17 years ago2 photos

Art of Animation exterior under refurbishment

17 years ago1 photo

Ratatouille characters make daily meet-and-greet appearances

17 years ago1 photo

A look at the newly reopened Magic of Disney Animation

17 years ago3 photos

Is Disney's Hollywood Studios about to get its version of a Blue Sky Cellar preview center in the now closed 'The Magic of Disney Animation' building?
10 years ago

Much like the Disneyland Resort Blue Sky Cellar, Disney's Hollywood Studios may soon get a preview center for the upcoming extreme-makeover of the park.

Final chance to visit The Magic of Disney Animation and the Animation Academy this weekend
10 years ago

The Magic of Disney Animation attraction will be permanently closing at the end of operations this Sunday.

Mickey and Minnie to move to other areas at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a goodbye to Hiro and Baymax?
10 years ago

Find out where Mickey and Minnie will be meeting and greeting once The Magic of Disney Animation closes this summer.

UPDATED - The Magic of Disney Animation to permanently close on July 12
10 years ago

Disney has confirmed The Magic of Disney Animation will be closing in a few weeks time.

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"get the animators back!" 20 years ago by 3IAlienKid

This is a review of the older show, back when the Studio still had an actual animation department. It's really a shame they axed them. With respect to the attraction itself, it sort of defeats the whole purpose of having the attraction in the first place. I mean, the whole point is to see the animators at work (which is why you had to go during regular working hours to see any). I really appreciated seeing them at work. The Robin Williams / Walter Cronkite film is funny and enjoyable.

"Has Its Ups and Downs" 21 years ago by GenerationX

This tour is divided into three segments. The first is a very amusing and interesting discussion surrounding character development, featuring Mushu from Mulan and a live Disney Cast Member.

The second section is significantly less entertaining. A Cast Member talks about animated features with an emphasis on ones from the now defunct Florida Animation Department. Dullsville.

In the final segment, you can either browse the Animation Gallery or spend ten minutes in the Animation Academy to learn how to draw a character. The gallery has some great exhibits; the Buzz and Woody concept drawings are of particular interest. Also of note: the Animation Gallery and Academy are directly accessible from the Animation Courtyard (in other words, you don't need to go through the first two segments to experience the last).

Bottom line - the value of the first part of the tour more than makes up for the dearth of entertainment in the middle section. While there's no easy escape from the second part (you'll have to suffer through it), you do have the opportunity to check your Times Guide to see what you'd like to do next.

"Awesome Sneak Peeks!" 23 years ago by Genius7777

The Magic of disney animation has a been a personal favorite of mine for years. I love going on this tour to check out all the sneak peeks in disney animation. Ive always been fascinated of how the disney artists make these wonderful films. The tour is great for kids, and adults. You get to see the current production films on the tour and much more. Dont miss the magic of disney animation tour!! its a must-see!!

"Interesting" 23 years ago by Lance

I just came back from this tour. I was in the last showing for the night. It was really interesting. I didn't know that all of "Lilo and Stitch" the movie was made entirely right there at MGM. I loved seeing the future projects. I liked the "Bears" film, because I can definately see a cool promotion tie-in with either the Wilderness Lodge or Fort Wilderness. It was a good tour, plus there were only about 10 people, so it was nice, not too big.

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The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios takes guest on a behind the scenes look at how animated movies are made.

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The Magic of Disney Animation

Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Magic of Disney Animation - Exterior

The Magic of Disney Animation - Overview

The Magic of Disney Animation - Academy Awards display

The Magic of Disney Animation - You're a Character

The Magic of Disney Animation - Animation Academy

"The Magic of Disney Animation" Photo Galleries
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The Magic of Animation overview

UP meet and greet characters

Sorcerer Mickey Meet and Greet new location

Art of Animation exterior under refurbishment

Ratatouille characters make daily meet-and-greet appearances

A look at the newly reopened Magic of Disney Animation

"The Magic of Disney Animation" News
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Is Disney's Hollywood Studios about to get its version of a Blue Sky Cellar preview center in the now closed 'The Magic of Disney Animation' building?
10 years ago

Final chance to visit The Magic of Disney Animation and the Animation Academy this weekend
10 years ago

Mickey and Minnie to move to other areas at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a goodbye to Hiro and Baymax?
10 years ago

UPDATED - The Magic of Disney Animation to permanently close on July 12
10 years ago

"The Magic of Disney Animation" Reviews
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"get the animators back!" 20 years ago by 3IAlienKid

"Has Its Ups and Downs" 21 years ago by GenerationX

"Awesome Sneak Peeks!" 23 years ago by Genius7777

"Interesting" 23 years ago by Lance

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The Magic of Disney Animation - Exterior

The Magic of Disney Animation - Overview

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The Magic of Disney Animation - You're a Character

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Is Disney's Hollywood Studios about to get its version of a Blue Sky Cellar preview center in the now closed 'The Magic of Disney Animation' building? 10 years ago

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Mickey and Minnie to move to other areas at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a goodbye to Hiro and Baymax? 10 years ago

UPDATED - The Magic of Disney Animation to permanently close on July 12 10 years ago

"The Magic of Disney Animation" Reviews More reviews →

"get the animators back!" 20 years ago by 3IAlienKid

"Has Its Ups and Downs" 21 years ago by GenerationX

"Awesome Sneak Peeks!" 23 years ago by Genius7777

"Interesting" 23 years ago by Lance

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Is Disney's Hollywood Studios about to get its version of a Blue Sky Cellar preview center in the now closed 'The Magic of Disney Animation' building?
10 years ago

Final chance to visit The Magic of Disney Animation and the Animation Academy this weekend
10 years ago

Mickey and Minnie to move to other areas at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and a goodbye to Hiro and Baymax?
10 years ago

UPDATED - The Magic of Disney Animation to permanently close on July 12
10 years ago

"The Magic of Disney Animation" Reviews
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