Animation Academy News & Updates

“…Might As Well Watch Bob Ross Reruns on YouTube” — Disney Fans Have THOUGHTS About This New Hollywood Studios Announcement

March 15, 2026 by Lisa Gilmore

Disney fans are sounding OFF about this new Hollywood Studios attraction announcement... and one quote says it ALL.

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The One BIG Issue with Hollywood Studios’ NEW Attraction

February 24, 2026 by JP

There's a new Animation Academy coming to Hollywood Studios, but there's one BIG thing you need to know about it.

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Disney Announces NEW Details for Magic of Disney Animation in Hollywood Studios

February 23, 2026 by JP

New details have been shared about the animation experience coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios!

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5 (!!!) Disney Attractions Will Be Closing for Refurbishment SOON

June 25, 2024 by Samantha Kendall

Mark your calendars for these Disneyland closures before your next trip!

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Ranking Every Attraction at Disney California Adventure

February 28, 2024 by David Goodkind

We ranked the DCA attractions -- see if you agree!

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Here’s When More of Your Favorite Disneyland Rides Will Reopen

June 15, 2021 by Kelly Oliveros

Some of your favorite Disneyland rides will be reopening soon! Check out the details here.

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PHOTOS: Animation Academy Returns for EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts

January 9, 2021 by Jenna Saxton

Test your drawing skills and become a Disney character artist in this new interactive activity at EPCOT's Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World!

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Photography Fun at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts

February 22, 2019 by Scott Thomas

Photographer Scott Thomas shares photography tips each week in his Photographic Innoventions blog, but this week he shares photos from his recent visit to the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts.

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First Take: 2019 Festival of the Arts Runs Through February 25!

January 19, 2019 by Debra Martin Koma

The 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicked off January 18 and runs through February 25. Here are our impressions of this third annual event, which celebrates culinary, performing and visual arts.

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Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios may be closing, but drawing lessons remain at Walt Disney World

June 30, 2015 by AllEars

The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios is closing, local media outlets, including the Orlando Sentinel, have confirmed this week. The attraction features a short movie about Disney animation; two character greeting areas; and Animation Academy, where guests can learn to draw popular characters. The Magic of Disney Animation closes on July 13, so the last day for guests is July 12.

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