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Disney CUTS Hours for New Attractions, Only a Few Weeks After Opening

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While The Magic of Disney Animation is currently experiencing a soft opening in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new area and its attractions don’t officially open until September 14th.

Off the Page! at The Magic of Disney Animation!

Inside this new area, which used to be Star Wars Launch Bay, you’ll find four new attractions, all indoors to help keep you cool. However, the hours that these new activities will be offered is about to change REALLY drastically, only a few weeks after their official opening. If you’re traveling beyond the end of September, you’ll need to pay close attention.

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18 NEW Hidden Details Inside Hollywood Studios (Including a Robin Williams Easter Egg!)

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The Magic of Disney Animation at Walt Disney Studios is a new attraction that took over Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, and while it officially opens to the public on September 14th, we got an early look to check it out!

The Magic of Disney Animation in Walt Disney Studios

We’ve had SO much fun exploring this new attraction and all it has to offer — we’re talking character meet-and-greets, we’re talking Disney history, we’re talking animation classes, and so much more, and now, we’re diving into all the hidden details you don’t want to miss when you visit the Magic of Disney Animation!

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SNEAK PEEK At NEW Alice In Wonderland Attraction In Disney World

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We’re at Hollywood Studios in Disney World today to check out the park’s new four-in-one attraction! The Magic of Disney Animation houses four attractions: Off the Page, Olaf Draws, Once Upon A Studio Theater, and the Drawn to Wonderland playground.

The Mad Tea Party!

We’re checking out the Drawn to Wonderland playground before it opens, and we’re taking you with us!

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Hollywood Studios Confirms Big Change Coming September 14th

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Hollywood Studios has already had a big year thanks to the opening of the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, the addition of the Mandalorian and Grogu to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and the announcement that Monstropolis will open in 2027. Yet with all of that, with all that, even MORE is coming on September 14th!

The Magic of Disney Animation in Walt Disney Studios

On that day, the Magic of Disney Animation — a new take on an opening day MGM Studios experience — will debut in the park’s new Walt Disney Studios area. The area is replacing Star Wars Launch Bay (which is a bit of theme park inception, since the Launch Bay replaced the original Magic of Disney Animation over a decade ago).

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A MAJOR CHANGE Hits Disney’s Hollywood Studios Next Week!

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Get ready for even more Disney World changes! Lately, Disney World feels like a never-ending sea of change, which can sometimes be fun and sometimes sad.

Walt Disney Studios — Animation Building

We’ve lost some iconic attractions, but we’ve also gained some seriously exciting new additions to the parks. Now, over in Hollywood Studios, even more changes are on the horizon, and they kick off VERY soon.

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Disney World Reveals 14 Secrets at Hollywood Studios’ Newest Land

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There are numerous new additions coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and some of them are coming sooner than others.

The Magic of Disney Animation in Walt Disney Studios

While part of the new version of Animation Courtyard is open in the park, and has been for a few months, the remainder of the land is opening on September 14th. This means that we’ll finally get to experience the new The Magic of Disney Animation exhibit, and Disney Imagineering just gave us a sneak peek at some of the MANY Easter Eggs there are inside one part of the exhibit!

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Disney Shares NEW Look at 3 Upcoming Projects, Including Lakeshore Lodge Pool

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As massive Disney Parks fans, we are in awe of what Disney Imagineering is doing at Disney World!

Imagineering Pavilion at D23

Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Imagineering shared a ton of the projects they’re working on for Disney Parks and Experiences across the world. From models on the show floor to the Horizons panel, there was a lot of awesome stuff to see. Well, now there is even MORE to see!

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This Part of Hollywood Studios Will Look Totally Different Next Month

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Big changes are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall, and we wanted to make sure you had it circled on your calendar.

Walt Disney Studios — Animation Building

Hollywood Studios is seeing a lot of transformations this year. With the newly reopened Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets to the big Monstropolis construction, there is a lot happening here! Starting September 14th, an entirely new lineup of experiences will open, bringing back a beloved piece of the park’s opening-day history along the way.

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Disney World Confirms Opening Date for 4 New Attractions

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The MAGIC is officially back at Hollywood Studios this September.

The Magic of Disney Animation in Walt Disney Studios

On September 14th, the park will debut a new version of the opening day Magic of Disney Animation! First announced in 2025, this new take on the classic is replacing the Star Wars Launch Bay (which is a bit of “theme park inception” since the Launch Bay is what replaced the original Magic of Disney Animation over a decade ago). However, this isn’t just one singular attraction. Rather, it’s four distinct new experiences!

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4 Changes Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Next Month

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2026 has already been a big year at Hollywood Studios. The Muppets took over the Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster, the Mandalorian and Grogu made their Smugglers Run debut, and more details have been revealed about the upcoming Monstropolis land, and next month promises more changes to the park that opened as the Disney-MGM Studios back in 1989.

Hollywood Studios

From special events to a potential opening and some perks disappearing, there are some major things that Hollywood Studios guests need to know before heading to the park in August.

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