Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Magic of Disney Animation
What it is
Overview of Disney animation process with limited hands-on demonstrations.
Scope and scale
Minor attraction.
Fright potential
Not frightening in any respect.
Bot-
tleneck rating
7.
When to go
Anytime.
Special comment
Opens 1 hour later than the
rest of the park.
Authors' rating
Better as a self-guided experience; .
Duration of self-
guided tour
20-50 minutes.
The consolidation of Disney Animation at the Burbank, California, studio has left
this attraction without a story to tell. The self-guided tour includes a small theater
presentation covering the basics of Disney's animation processes and history. After-
ward,guestshavetheoptionofexitingtheattraction,meetingcharacters(check
Times
Guide
for hours of appearance), participating in interactive games, or attending the
Animation Academy. At Animation Academy, kids and grown-ups alike can draw
their own cartoon with the help of an animator. (Space is limited and on a first-come,
first-serve basis.) The compelling presentation provides a good idea of how difficult
hand-drawn animation is. Children who need more time or assistance with their draw-
ing may become frustrated.
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