Modeled after the company’s actual animation headquarters in California, “The Magic of Disney Animation” looks to create an experience that lets park goers “interact with and explore silly takes on the iconic Disney Animation headquarters.”
The attraction will open next year.
Disney also hinted there would be a several characters at the new attraction for guests to meet and interact with.
The Magic of Disney Animation will take over the space currently occupied by Star Wars: Launch Bay, where visitors can currently meet Darth Vader, BB-8 and Chewbacca and see exhibits of costumes, models, concept artwork and movie props. That facility will close on Sept. 25.
That entire courtyard will be reimagined and dubbed “The Walt Disney Studios.” It will continue to host “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and will include a new Disney Jr. show.
The concept behind The Magic of Disney Animation sprung from a 2023 short film that saw a slew of animated characters coming to life to celebrate the company’s 10 decades of filmmaking. The film won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program.
