Walt Disney knew that a strong story and compelling characters were two key factors in making a successful animated film. In the 1930s, he sought to make characters more engaging by giving them distinct personalities that could be conveyed by a character’s posture and movement alone. The 1933 Silly Symphony Three Little Pigs, featured in the museum’s Gallery 3, was one of the first animated cartoons to show characters who, despite looking alike, moved and behaved in unique ways. In this workshop, learn to use the elements of exaggeration, facial expression, and posture to animate a character who is a distinctive individual.
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The Art Playground is for families with children ages 3 to 6. In our Learning Center, we will be embracing the Spring season and teach simple art...
Sat & Sun, Mar 21–22 | 10am–noon - Workshops
The Artist Studio is geared toward adults and children ages 7 and up. Exploring the world of animation, guests can step into our Learning Center to...
Sat & Sun, Mar 21–22, and Apr 25–26
1–3pm In conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, enter the world of Disney architecture and discover the...
Sun, Mar 22 | 10:30am–12:30pmIn conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, venture beyond the gates and uncover the chilling legacy of...
Sat, Mar 28 | 10:30am–noonIn conjunction with our special exhibition Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, venture beyond the gates and uncover the chilling legacy of...
Sat, Mar 28 | 1–2:30pmAll aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955...
Sat, Apr 4 | 10:30am–noon PT- Workshops Virtual
All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955...
Sat, Apr 4 | 1–2:30pm PT All aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955...
Sat, Apr 11 | 10:30am–noonAll aboard as we celebrate the timeless charm of the Disneyland Railroad, an attraction that has been circling the Park since Opening Day in 1955...
Sat, Apr 11 | 1–2:30pmIn conjunction with our special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story take a spin into the whimsical world of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride...
Sat, Apr 18 | 10:30am–noonIn conjunction with our special exhibition, Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story take a spin into the whimsical world of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride...
Sat, Apr 18 | 1–2:30pmHave you ever noticed how a single letter can feel wondrous? From the swirling curves of movie posters to the bold strokes of Park signage, creative...
Sun, Apr 19 | 10:30am–12:30pm