The Magic of Disney Animation

A look at how Disney animators work their magic is in store for you at the Magic of Disney Animation. But this is more than just watching animators at work here, you'll learn how animated features are produced. The 30 minute tour opens with a walk through gallery of Disney animation cels and a look at the Academy Awards that animators have collected for their efforts. From the welcome center, guests are then led to the theatre to view the introduction to the tour with a 8 minute film, "Back to Neverland", starring the unlikely duo of Robin Williams and Walter Cronkite.

The tour is an explanation of the production process. It goes through the stages of character development, rough art animation, refining the rough art to line drawings, development of background scenes, photocopying them onto plastic, using ink and paint to finish the cels and finally, photographing, compiling and editing these into the finished product. You will see animators discussing their work in progress on overhead monitors as well as getting a glimpse of a working studio where you may get a sneak peek at a future Disney project.

TIP: To watch animators at work, it is best to go on weekdays during business hours.

The tour concludes with film clips from animated Disney features. This tour appeals more to adults than to younger children. Guests in ECVs must be able to transfer to a wheelchair. For guests with hearing impairments, Assistive Listening Devices are available at Guest Services. Deaf guests can make use of Reflective Captioning, contact a Cast Member at the entrance for assistance.

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