Art of Disney Animation

Art of Disney Animation
Walt Disney Studios Park
Area Toon Studio
Coordinates 48°52′2.22″N 2°46′42.67″E / 48.8672833°N 2.7785194°E / 48.8672833; 2.7785194Coordinates: 48°52′2.22″N 2°46′42.67″E / 48.8672833°N 2.7785194°E / 48.8672833; 2.7785194
Status Operating
Opening date 2002
General statistics
Attraction type walkthrough
Theme Disney and Pixar Animation

The Art of Disney Animation is an attraction at the Walt Disney Studios Park, located in Disneyland Paris. The attraction opened in 2002, along with the park, and is located in the Toon Studios Area (previously known as Animation Courtyard). Toon Studios is where the animated characters come alive - here guests learn about how Disney animated movies are created and can step into the imaginary worlds of animated features from Disney and Pixar.[1]

Synopsis

The Art of Disney Animation allows guests to learn about classic Disney creations with the help of a Disney animator and Mushu, the mischievous dragon from Disney’s 1998 classic Mulan.[2] Through combining theatre presentations with interactive exhibits, the Art of Disney Animation takes guests on a trip from the historical world of classic Disney animation techniques to "the creation of modern-day Disney characters".[3] The iconic Sorcerer’s Hat is the perfect way to usher guests into the building and start this experience. Additionally, in front of the building near the wait area, there is a collection of golden statues of various Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Mulan and Donald Duck to name a few.[2]

After guests pass the outdoor wait area, they enter the pre-show room. "A colorful mural wraps around the left side of the room charting early animation inventions".[3] This room has on display an original multi-plane camera which was used in the animation process of Disney classic such as Bambi.[2] The attraction also displays other early animation inventions such as the Greek urn that dates back to 500 BC as well as the Magic Lantern (1659) an early type of image projector, which was invented in the Netherlands.[2]

Other animation inventions include the English Thaumatrope (1825) which is "a disk or card with a picture on each side. The disc or card is attached to two strings on each side. [And] when flipping the disc or card in a continuity movement from one side to the other it looks like the two separate pictures merge[d] into one single image".[2] The Phenakistoscope invented in Belgium in 1832 is "a vertical spinning disc with multiple drawings that gave the illusion of a moving picture once [it was] set in motion".[2] The Zoetrope (1834) is another English invention and " it is a cylinder with slits in the side. Inside the cylinder a band with images is placed. Once the cylinder is set in motion an illusion of movement is created".[2] The last animation invention featured in this room is the French Praxinoscope (1877) which "improved on the Zoetrope by using an inner circle of mirrors that create a brighter and less crooked picture".[2]

After this exhibition pre-show, guests are taken to the Disney Classics Theatre which is a seated cinema is showing a collection great Disney and Pixar animated moments touching on Disney’s classic themes of love, loss and rebirth.[3] Guests are then moved on to the Drawn to Animation room, where they are welcomed by a Disney animator and their host Mushu, the dragon. Together they explain, how Disney creates its many beloved characters and "how they [bring] them to life on the big screen".[2] At the end of this presentation, guests are shown some scenes from the latest Disney or Pixar animation, the scenes obviously changing with the release of a new animated movie.[2]

Guests are then moved into the final and largest room of the attraction, which features a series of interactive "animation stations", where they can try out some of the things they had just seen on the tour.[2][3] Guests have the possibility of trying their hand at drawing Mickey Mouse with the help of an animator who explains the whole process. They can also draw their own Zoetrope animation on bands of paper and test the results on one of the devices. There is also a sound creation game and a voice over game, as well as many other fun stations to explore.[2]

For those who want to see a little bit more of Disney animation history, there is a display of concept art highlighting the design and creation of Disney’s classic films as well as statues displayed behind glass windows.[2][3] Lastly, a tip guests can keep in mind about this final room is that it can be entered without visiting the main attraction, allowing guests to return to view certain exhibits and take part in certain "animation stations" during their visit to the park.

Similar Attractions

The Magic of Disney Animation

See Also: The Magic of Disney Animation

The Magic of Disney Animation is the Walt Disney World version of the Art of Disney Animation. The attraction opened in 2003 and is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida; more specifically it is located in the Animation Courtyard area of the theme park.[2][4] The Magic of Disney Animation takes place in one main theatre,"where a Disney animator shows guests how the characters are chosen and designed".[4] Similar to the attraction in Paris, the animator shows these classic Disney creations with the help of Mushu the dragon from Mulan[2] who makes the presentation fun and engaging for audiences of all ages.

After this brief introduction to the animation process is over, guests exit the showroom and are led to an area with interactive games and displays, which they are welcome to "play" with. There is also a character meet and greet area where guests can meet characters from the latest Disney animated films,[2][4] "characters you will often find in the area include Sorcerer Mickey, Mr. Incredible and Mrs. Incredible and Frozone".[4]

There is also a station where guests can "become" the voice of certain Disney characters by either signing or acting their part.[4] Additionally, the Animation Academy, allows for a unique experience where guests can sit in on a class hosted by a Disney animator and can learn through step-by-step instructions by the animator how to draw a character sketch of their favorite Disney characters.[4]

Lastly, as guests are ready to leave they will pass through a display area "which highlights different Disney achievements in animation".[4] Featured at this attraction’s gift shop are cels from classic Disney films as well as several of the Academy Awards won by Disney films.[4]

Disney Animation Building

Disney’s California Adventure Park located at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is where the Disney Animation Building is located. There is no main show, such as the one in the Paris and Florida attractions, but there are a variety of attractions and exhibits the guests can visit.[2]

The Disney Animation Building and all these attractions are located at Hollywood Land which is a themed land at the park.[5] "The area is inspired by the 1930’s Golden Age period of Hollywood" and features attractions related to this concept. The Animation Academy is where guests can get lessons on how to draw various Disney characters. As part of the park's "Frozen Fun" event, which ran though May 15, 2015, the Academy gave exclusive lessons on how to draw either Olaf or Marshmallow from Frozen.[6]

Other experiences at the Disney Animation Building include the Animation Courtyard. The area of the courtyard known as the Art of Animation Gallery is where guests can see some of the original artwork and the creative process from Disney and Pixar animated films, featuring scenery from the films as well as concept art of the characters.

Another attraction at the building is known as the Character Close-Up which, starting in late December 2014, features a meet and greet with Anna and Elsa from Frozen.

Other attractions include the Sorcerer’s Workshop and Turtle Talk with Crush.[2] The Sorcerer’s Workshop features the Magic Mirror Realm which features interactive animation exhibits and allows guests to create simple animated drawings.[7] Guests can figure out what "personality most resembles" them in the Beast’s Library. Lastly, guests can "gather 'round a "window to the Pacific" for a live chat with Crush the turtle from Finding Nemo.[5]

Movies Featured in the Animation Reel

  1. The Little Mermaid
  2. Beauty and the Beast
  3. Fantasia & Fantasia 2000
  4. Bambi
  5. Finding Nemo
  6. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
  7. The Incredibles
  8. The Jungle Book
  9. Toy Story franchise
  10. Cinderella
  11. Mulan
  12. Monsters, Inc.
  13. Ratatouille
  14. Lilo & Stitch
  15. Tarzan
  16. Pinocchio
  17. Alice in Wonderland
  18. Up
  19. Lady and the Tramp
  20. Tangled
  21. Dumbo
  22. The Lion King
  23. Frozen
  24. Zootopia
  25. Cars
  26. Pocahontas
  27. Sleeping Beauty
  28. Aladdin
  29. Peter Pan
  30. When You Wish upon a Star featuring the Disney Princesses

Previous versions included Arabian Nights from Aladdin, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Buster's introduction from Toy Story 2, Hercules, A Bug's Life, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Emperor's New Groove, & Maleficent's transformation from Sleeping Beauty.

References

  1. ↑ "Welcome in the Toon Studio". Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Guide. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "Art of Disney Animation". Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Guide. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Art of Disney Animation". DLRP Magic!. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "The Magic of Disney Animation". Werner Technologies LLC. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Animation Academy". Disney Parks & Travel. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  6. ↑ Slater, Shawn (December 5, 2014). "New ‘Frozen Fun’ Opens at Disneyland Resort January 7". Disney Parks Blog. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Sorcerer's Workshop". Disney Parks & Travel. Retrieved April 1, 2014.

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