Something Has CHANGED in Disney's Hollywood Studios

We’re only about a week away from the rest of The Walt Disney Studios opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we can’t wait to see The Magic of Disney Animation with our own eyes.

Pua and Thumper in Walt Disney Studios Courtyard

However, part of The Walt Disney Studios opened earlier this year, and we’ve noticed that Disney doesn’t seem to be completely finished with this part of the project yet either. That’s because we recently discovered something NEW in the outdoor courtyard of the new area: MORE animals have appeared!

One of the things we love the most about The Walt Disney Studios is all the figures of Disney animals you can find scattered throughout the courtyard. We’ve seen Lucifer, Zazu, Pua, Thumper, and more. Now, though, even MORE animal figures have popped up, including Little Brother from Mulan. Talk about a rare character sighting!

Little Brother!

Mulan even stopped by to give him a scratch behind his ear.

Awwww!

We also spotted Oliver and Dodger from Oliver & Co. seriously eyeing a hot dog.

Oliver and Dodger

You’ll even see Meeko from Pocahontas enjoying a box of classic Disney popcorn (same, Meeko, same).

Meeko munching on the popcorn!

It’s these little details that really make this courtyard so fun to visit. You never know who you’re going to run into. But of course, we’re even more excited that The Magic of Disney Animation part of this area, is set to open September 14th. This will be in the building that once housed Star Wars Launch Bay. Now it’s been converted into a replica of Roy E. Disney Animation Building at The Walt Disney Studios headquarters in Burbank.

The Magic of Disney Animation

The Magic of Disney Animation will be a fun take on Disney’s Animation Headquarters, and you’re sure to spot some familiar characters because the idea is that the characters have come to life while the animators have stepped away. If you’ve seen Disney’s Once Upon a Studio short, it’s something like that.

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New attractions are coming to the space, too, including Olaf Draws, an interactive drawing experience hosted by Olaf, as well as Disney character greetings at Off The Page. The area will also feature the Drawn to Wonderland playground, which is inspired by the concept art Mary Blair created for Alice in Wonderland. You’ll also be able to watch Once Upon a Studio in the Once Upon a Studio Theater.

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We’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates at The Walt Disney Studios, and we’ll be there when The Magic of Disney Animation opens, so stay tuned to DFB for more.

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