Disney to Open New Animation Experience at Hollywood Studios without Live Artists

Disney to open new animation experience at Hollywood Studios without live artists

Walt Disney World guests will soon have the chance to unleash their inner artist at a new Hollywood Studios experience: "Magic of Disney Animation."

Outrage Grows as Disney Replaces Live Animators With Pre-Recorded Video

Disney thought it was bringing back a fan favorite. Instead, it lit a match. When the company confirmed that the Animation Academy would return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the new Magic of Disney Animation experience, longtime fans initially celebrated. For years, the park’s creative heart felt muted. Animation Courtyard became a transitional space. The hands-on drawing classes that once defined the park’s identity quietly faded awa…

Full List of Character Meet & Greets Coming to The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has announced additional details for The Magic of Disney Animation, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios later this Summer. The reimagined offering replaces the Star Wars Launch Bay, and is a return to the roots of this area of the theme park following the Star Wars takeover. In this article, we’ll take a look at the full lineup of character meet and greets that will be available for guests. Here’s a look! Full List of Charact…

Disney’s Animation Academy Comeback Turns Controversial

Plenty is changing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. Rides are closing. Lands are shifting. Entire sections of the park are being reimagined. Credit: Disney But surprisingly, one of the loudest reactions from fans isn’t about a coaster or a 3D show. It’s about a drawing class. The End of Live Animation When Disney announced that Animation Academy would return as part of The Magic of Disney Animation, many longtime fans felt hopeful. The par…

Live Artist Removal Provokes Social Media Criticism for New Disney World Animation Academy Experience

Fans are not happy with the news that an animatronic Olaf will replace a live animator in the new Animation Academy experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. No Live Artist at Animation Academy Historically, versions of Animation Academy have been hosted by a live cast member who led the drawing class. This includes the old Disney’s Hollywood Studios version of the class, the version at Disney’s Animal Kingdom (now closed), and the ongoing Disne…

Olaf animatronic coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

A new Olaf Audio-Animatronics figure will debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in late summer 2026. The post Olaf animatronic coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios appeared first on Attractions Magazine.