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Make your own animated strip in this interactive attraction.

Did you know that more than 100,000 drawings go into each feature animated film?

Disney Animation

Disney Animation
Enter the enchanted world of Disney Animation with interactive adventures that celebrate this fun-filled, fantastic art form. Take a rare behind-the-scenes peek into how artists magically transform simple lines and shapes into your favorite Disney Characters. Interactive experiences include:
  • Animation Academy — Learn the secrets of how to draw a classic Disney Character with a hands-on lesson from a Disney artist!
  • Sorcerer's Workshop — Learn about this imaginative art form by entering the three magical realms of the world of animation, wherein you interact, play and create your own animation!
  • Turtle Talk with Crush — Get face-to-fin with Crush, the totally awesome sea turtle from the Disney/Pixar film "Finding Nemo" for a live conversation in this digital, interactive experience.


Category:  Discovery

Location:  Hollywood Pictures Backlot

This attraction is Only at the Disneyland® Resort

Additional Information

  • Guests may remain in their wheelchair or Electric Convenience Vehicle to experience this attraction.
  • Wheelchair Access: Enter through the standard queue and proceed to the Courtyard Gallery, the main lobby of the building. From here, select from the show options listed below and proceed to the appropriate entrance.
    • Turtle Talk with Crush: Inside the theater, ask a Cast Member for assistance. Wheelchair and companion seating positions and removable armrest seating positions are dispersed throughout the theater.
    • Animation Academy: Inside the theater, refer to the wheelchair symbol imbedded in the flooring for viewing areas designated for Guests using wheelchairs and Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) or ask a Cast Member for assistance.
  • Assistive listening devices which amplify the audio may be used at this location and are available at Guest Relations.
  • Guest-activated captioning is available on selected preshow video monitors in this attraction. Please contact a Cast Member at the location for assistance.

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Today's Hours

November 22, 2009

10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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