Once Upon a Studio Theater is a Disney character show space where animation history and playful studio energy come together.
Celebrate more than 100 years of Disney Animation inside Once Upon a Studio Theater, a dedicated theater experience inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Guests can watch the Emmy Award winning short film Once Upon a Studio, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and dozens of beloved Disney characters coming together to celebrate the history of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The experience centers around a screening of Once Upon a Studio, but Disney has added extra effects designed specifically for the theater.
As the film plays, keep an eye on the artwork around the room. Disney characters may appear within the portraits and artwork along the theater walls, extending the story beyond the screen and into the theater itself.
Once Upon a Studio Theater is an indoor experience with no height requirement, making it an easy attraction for families with children of different ages.
This is a seated theater experience rather than a ride, so it can also be a useful break during a busy Hollywood Studios day.
Families do not need to have seen Once Upon a Studio before visiting. The short film is shown as part of the experience.
Yes. The short includes a huge variety of recognizable Disney characters, making it easy for even younger kids to spot familiar favorites.
Older children and adults who enjoy Disney Animation may appreciate it for a different reason. The film celebrates characters and movies spanning the entire history of Walt Disney Animation Studios, so there are plenty of references for longtime Disney fans to catch.
Don’t stare only at the main screen. Part of what makes this version of Once Upon a Studio different from simply watching the short at home is what happens around you inside the theater.
It is also an easy experience to pair with Olaf Draws!, Off the Page! and Drawn to Wonderland while exploring The Magic of Disney Animation.
Once Upon a Studio Theater is an indoor theater experience inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests watch the animated short Once Upon a Studio in a dedicated theater enhanced with additional visual effects.
Once Upon a Studio Theater is located inside The Magic of Disney Animation in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
No. It is a seated theater experience rather than a ride.
Guests watch Disney’s animated short Once Upon a Studio, which brings together characters from across more than 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios history.
Yes. Disney has said that animated surprises extend beyond the main screen, including characters appearing within artwork around the theater.
Disney has not published a standard total experience time yet. The short film itself is brief, but families should also allow time for entering, seating and exiting the theater.
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